Kid's Health Articles & Stories

Fears Spread About Second Hand Smoke

Second-hand smoke, also known as passive smoking, is being recognized as a environmental hazaard. It is defined as the involuntary breathing ir inhalation of smoke from tobacco products used by others. Ususally we look at the impact of second-hand smoke on a non-smoker. It occurs when the smok...

Childhood Allergies Tied to Low Vitamin D Levels

In a recent study published in the online edition of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology children who had lower levels of vitamin D have a higher risk of developing allergies. This study was done by researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University.

Link Between Serotonin and Autism

Research done with mice is finding significant clues into the nature of autism spectrum disorders, a condition which effects 1 in every 110 children in the United States. The UT Health and Science Center in San Antonio has researchers who are studying strains of mice that mimic the repetitive ...

February is National Children's Dental Health Month

Kid's teeth are important, and February being National Children's Dental Health Month, is a good reminder to get your children's teeth checked out. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry is encouraging parents to take step to protect their children's teeth.

Cribs Linked to Death and Injuries in Babies and Toddlers

A recent study presented by the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio links unacceptably high rates of injury and deaths in babies and young children to cribs, playpens, and bassinets. The researchers are calling for...

Brain Injuries Could be Treated with Stem Cells

There continue to be more and more breakthroughs in the therapeutic uses of stem cells. A new study coming out of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), shows that stem cells derived from a patient's own bone marrow were safely used in pediatric patients with trau...

Genetic 'Switch' Can Trigger Insulin-Producing Cells

Researchers have discovered a way in mice to convert another type of pancreas cell into critical insulin-producing beta cells lost in patients with type I diabetes, according to a new report in the journal Cell. The key to the discovery is a single transcription factor called the Pax4 gene.

Teen Health: Cutting Salt Intake Now Can Protect Against Health Issues Later in Life

Teenagers who consume only the recommended amount of salt each day have a considerably lower risk of developing hypertension, stroke, heart disease, and premature death later in life.

Clumsiness and Obesity Intertwined

Children with poor coordination could be at higher risk of obesity later in life. The research published in the British Medical Journal found that youngsters who performed least well in tests assessing cognitive and physical function were far more likely to be obese by age 33. Researchers exa...

The Challenges of Children's Sleep Apnea

Children spend almost 40% their childhood asleep. It is an important factor in a child's physical and mental development. Good quality sleep is as important as proper nutrition and exercise for a child's healthy development. But what happens when children can't get sound sleep? Children's Slee...

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