Child Care
Video Game ‘Addiction’ Tied to Depression, Anxiety in Kids
MONDAY, Jan. 17 (HealthDay News) — Video game addiction among children and teens may lead to the development of psychological disorders such as depression, researchers say. Impulsive or socially inept children more likely to get hooked, study suggests. The new … Read more
Antibiotics Can Ease Kids’ Ear Infections, Studies Show
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 12 (HealthDay News) — Amid the ongoing controversy over routine antibiotic use for children with acute ear infections, two new studies support the practice when stringent diagnostic criteria are met. Symptoms clear up sooner, more often with treatment, … Read more
Helping Your Child Adjust to Preschool
Preschool offers many benefits — it can be a great place for kids to interact with peers and learn valuable life lessons such as how to share, take turns, and follow rules. It also can prepare them for kindergarten and … Read more
Constipation in children
Constipation is a common disease in children that affects their health very much. It means difficulty in passing a tool. The longer the children hold in stool, the harder it becomes. What are the signs of constipation? Here is the … Read more
Acute Cerebellar Ataxia: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Acute cerebellar ataxia is a disorder of the nervous system. It is marked by the sudden onset of a disturbance in muscle coordination, especially in the trunk, arms, and legs. The cerebellum is the part of the brain that controls … Read more
Acrodermatitis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
Acrodermatitis is a skin condition, experienced mainly by children, causing fever and discomfort. It is most often present on the limbs, involving a bumpy skin rash. It usually appears in connection with other diseases, such as Hepatitis B, Epstein-Barr virus … Read more
ABO Incompatibility Question
Question: When my daughter was born she had severe jaundice and they told me that it was due to an ABO Incompatibility. I am type O+ and she is type A. She was given two transfusions of a type that … Read more
The Best Test For ADHD
If you feel you or your child has ADHD or the symptoms of ADHD showing prominently. In vogue any such thing are happening, you need them to get tested for ADHD. Though there is no specific test targeted ADHD, there … Read more
Childhood obesity making Girls start puberty as young as SEVEN
The result from the recent studies shows that growing levels of obesity are making some girls start puberty as young as seven. Experts say the extra fat tissue is encouraging young bodies to produce hormones which kickstart sexual changes. Researchers … Read more
How to deal with your baby’s nappy rash
Nappy rash appears when your baby’s skin is irritated by wee and poo contained in the nappy area. The skin appears red and raw due to bacteria and germs penetrating the normally protected layer of skin exposed to the irritants. … Read more
