Gender Selection Gaining Popularity In Japan
An increasing number of Japanese couples want to have baby girls and they are flying abroad to make sure their wishes come true. Though generally banned in Japan, gender selection is gaining popularity...
View ArticleIndian government troubled by declining child sex ratio
India’s health ministers urged government officials to take a pledge against sex selection and violence against women. Government representatives supported the idea, saying that sex selective abortion...
View ArticleHow to safeguard kids against skin cancer
Though beach season is coming to an end in Long Island, the sun’s rays can be harmful all year round. This is especially important for children, as they tend to play outside and be in direct sunlight...
View ArticleScoliosis boot camp for kids treats scoliosis before it’s too late
A new non-surgical scoliosis treatment program is allowing kids to receive the scoliosis treatment they need to prevent future back problems without the need to be absent from school. The new treatment...
View ArticleNew DNA test quickly finds genetic defects in babies
Fifty hours. That’s all researchers say a new genetic test will need to determine whether or not a new born baby has inherited genetic defects. In a little more than two days researchers say they can...
View ArticleDoctors recommend banning TV for kids under three
The Guardian reports doctors and government health officials should set limits, as they do for alcohol, on the amount of time children spend watching screens – and under-threes should be kept away...
View ArticlePediatricians Warn to Limit Embryo Transfer
Maltese pediatricians warn that an embryo transfer of more than two embryos increases the risk of multiple births and birthing complications. During this years ‘Extraordinary General Meeting’ of the...
View ArticleResearchers find bicycle helmets reduce 87 percent of impact on skull
Researchers at the Illinois Neurological Institute and Bradley University have found one more reason people, especially children, should wear helmets while riding a bicycle. The neurosurgeon NJ team...
View ArticleDespite warnings, young athletes shrug off concussion risks
In high school football, most coaches teach players not to tackle opponents head first, but when running at full speed, sometimes it’s hard to control which part of the body makes the initial impact....
View ArticleStudy finds high-risk children do equally well when adopted by LBGT parents
In contrary to what many conservative activists are saying, a new scientific study found troubled children adopted from foster care do equally well when placed with gay, lesbian or heterosexual...
View ArticleStudy: children’s brain size a result of mother’s love
As a mother, your attention when your child cries may do more than give them temporary comfort, it may determine the future size of their brain. A shocking comparison of brain scans from two...
View ArticleAge of Menstruation Linked To Heart Disease
Study finds link between heart disease and age of menstruation A new study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism has found a link between age of...
View ArticleMore Teens Trying to Build Muscle
More teenagers, or teens, are exercising to gain muscle, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics. These teens interested in muscle enhancement will engage in unhealthy behaviors to...
View ArticleBounce house and moonwalk injuries rising sharply
That inflatable rainbow castle at the town fair may look harmless, but new research is suggesting parents should be more cautious when their children go play in bouncy-fun-land, according to experts in...
View ArticlePain Management After the ER
Pediatric pain experts say that children’s pain is often undermedicated, whether that pain is from a broken bone or after a surgery. Generally when a child visits the ER, the physicians administer...
View ArticleGender Selection in Infertility Treatment Prevents the Transfer of Known Sex...
Gender selection is a relatively new practice in infertility treatment. It is gaining popularity due to its ability to prevent the transfer of genetic diseases linked to sex. The Science: There are...
View ArticleFirst Ever Guidelines to Manage Type 2 Diabetes in Children
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently published the first ever guidelines on how to manage type 2 diabetes in children. With type 2 diabetes, the most common type of diabetes, either the...
View ArticleTanning Beds More Dangerous Than Facilities Let On
Tanning facilities often given inconsistent or incorrect information about the risks associated with indoor tanning and may let kids as young as 10 or 12 tan, according to a new study published in...
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