Smoking During Pregnancy, Lead Exposure Raise ADHD Risk in Kids
Posted by mamie 10 hours ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Study found one more than doubled chances, while both increased risk eightfold
For Kids with Down Syndrome, a 'Ray of Hope'
Posted by mittan 1 day 22 hours ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Study in mice could lead to treatment for learning deficits, researcher suggests Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: Down Syndrome
Toddlers, Obese Kids Suffer Most From Smoke
Posted by mamie 4 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Secondhand exposure damages cardiovascular systems of children, study finds
Watch for Kidney Stones in Kids with Abdominal Pain
Posted by mittan 12 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Many children with kidney stones don't have the classical symptoms associated with the condition, such as painful, bloody urination, according to a new study. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Abdominal Pain, Children's Health, Kidney Stones
Breast Feeding May Not Alter Older Kids' Health
Posted by mittan 17 days ago (http://www.nlm.nih.gov)
Exclusive breast feeding for up to 6 months, though beneficial for an infants' immunity and mothers' weight, may not alter children's health risks over the long term, study findings hint. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Breast Feeding, Children's Health
Trauma Deadlier for Kids Without Insurance
Posted by mamie 19 days ago (http://www.forbes.com)
Finding emphasizes need to fix U.S. health care, expert says
Half of US kids will get food stamps, study says (AP)
Posted by glenna533 20 days ago (http://us.rd.yahoo.com)
AP - Nearly half of all U.S. children and 90 percent of black youngsters will be on food stamps at some point during childhood, and fallout from the current recession could push those numbers even higher, researchers say.
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