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    Jun 5, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Study finds nearly half of Americans not drinking enough water

    Mary Nisi, of Chicago, exercises regularly, between yoga, Pilates and tennis, but she worries about not drinking enough water.
    Mary Nisi, of Chicago, exercises regularly, between yoga, Pilates and tennis, but she worries about not drinking enough water. "I can get behind it if it's Evian and it's always with me," said the owner of a wedding DJ business. "But I'd really rather...

    Tags: Water, Disease Prevention, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Physical Fitness and Exercise

    2. Jun 8, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Pooling resources to keep everyone safe in the water

    Jerry Huang left his wheelchair at the side of the pool before gliding through more than 400 meters of water at this year's Coast 2 Coast Swim Challenge. From beginners to experts, people of all abilities swam laps to raise money for free swimming lessons for children and for people with disabilities.
    Jerry Huang left his wheelchair at the side of the pool before gliding through more than 400 meters of water at this year's Coast 2 Coast Swim Challenge. From beginners to experts, people of all abilities swam laps to raise money for free swimming lessons...

    Tags: Apple iPad, Swimming, Conservation, Health and Safety at School, Muscular Dystrophy

    3. May 29, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  3. Bicycle helmet laws linked to fewer child deaths

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - U.S. states that require children and teenagers to wear helmets report fewer deaths involving bicycles and cars, according to a new study.
    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - U.S. states that require children and teenagers to wear helmets report fewer deaths involving bicycles and cars, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed the number of U.S. bicycle deaths between 1999 and 2010 and...

    Tags: Medical Specialization, Healthcare Provider, Pediatrics, Consumers, University of Washington

    4. May 29, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  4. Lice may be small, but they're a huge headache for families

    The school health clerk took a comb and pointed to the near-microscopic bugs crawling up and down my daughters' scalps. I cringed.
    The school health clerk took a comb and pointed to the near-microscopic bugs crawling up and down my daughters' scalps. I cringed. Then she checked my head for the pesky parasites. I held my breath. We had lice. Lots and lots of lice. My youngest...

    Tags: Health and Safety at School, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Pediculosis Capitis, Personal Service

    5. Jun 3, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  5. Caffeine and kids: A safe mix?

    Caffeine-infused waffles and maple syrup are promoted as energizing alternatives to a morning mug of coffee.
    Caffeine-infused waffles and maple syrup are promoted as energizing alternatives to a morning mug of coffee. But the recent craze of adding caffeine to a range of kid-friendly snack foods — including popcorn, chewing gum, candy bars, mints,...

    Tags: George Washington University, Health and Medical Professionals, Colleges and Universities, University of Miami, Chicago Tribune

    6. May 29, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  6. Packing the kids for camp

    <strong>Parent advice</strong>
    Parent advice From our panel of staff contributors As long as you have no reason to worry that she is trying to take along contraband, this is a great idea. It shows she is maturing, and if she forgets something, it is a wonderful learning experience....

    Tags: Phil McGraw

    7. May 17, 2013 |Story| Reuters

  7. Fever reducers don't slow children's recovery: study

    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A review of past research finds that fever-reducing drugs have no effect on the speed of children's recovery from an infection, contrary to the fears of some doctors and parents.
    Reuters
    NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A review of past research finds that fever-reducing drugs have no effect on the speed of children's recovery from an infection, contrary to the fears of some doctors and parents. Researchers have debated for decades whether...

    Tags: University of Louisville, Acetaminophen (drug), Symptoms, Drugs and Medicines, Malaria

    8. May 11, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  8. The world through a newborn's senses

    Newborns arrive in this world somewhat half-baked or, in the more measured words of evolutionary anthropologist Wanda Trevathan of the University of New Mexico, "a little unfinished, if you will."
    Newborns arrive in this world somewhat half-baked or, in the more measured words of evolutionary anthropologist Wanda Trevathan of the University of New Mexico, "a little unfinished, if you will." Parents declare them beautiful, these wailing bundles of...

    Tags: Science, University of New Mexico, University of Washington

    9. May 15, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  9. Chastity the only answer for STDs

    The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends Plan B for all sexually active adolescents, giving tacit approval to promiscuous lifestyles. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that there are 700,000 new cases of gonorrhea in the U.S. annually, with...

    Tags: Medical Specialization, Viral Diseases and Infections, Diamond, Gonorrhea , Chlamydia

    10. May 14, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  10. Unmarried with children

    After the American Academy of Pediatrics announced its support for equal marriage rights for same-sex partners "as the best way to guarantee benefits and security for their children," advocates for the unmarried, while applauding the move, took exception to the language.
    After the American Academy of Pediatrics announced its support for equal marriage rights for same-sex partners "as the best way to guarantee benefits and security for their children," advocates for the unmarried, while applauding the move, took...

    Tags: Bowling Green State University, Medical Specialization, Marriage, Same-Sex Marriage, Pediatrics

    11. May 13, 2013 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  11. Could giving newborns formula help with breast-feeding?

    One of the first warnings new mothers hear is that offering babies formula soon after birth can lead to problems with breast-feeding.&nbsp; Sating infants' hunger with formula can prevent them from nursing vigorously, interfering with milk production; letting them use a bottle and nipple can interfere with their ability to latch properly at the breast.&nbsp; Some research has shown that mothers who offer formula in the hospital stop breast-feeding sooner than mothers who don't.
    One of the first warnings new mothers hear is that offering babies formula soon after birth can lead to problems with breast-feeding.  Sating infants' hunger with formula can prevent them from nursing vigorously, interfering with milk production;...

    Tags: Medical Specialization, Pediatrics, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Organizations

    12. May 22, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  12. Help your tween focus by limiting distractions

    Many parents wonder how to cope with an older child&rsquo;s busy digital lifestyle. With TV, tablets and mobile phones, it seems like they&rsquo;re always texting, chatting on Facebook, playing games or watching videos. But it&rsquo;s important for parents to be able to set limits on those activities and create time for face-to-face conversations, healthy physical exercise, reading books and magazines, or getting some quiet time without all those distractions.
    Many parents wonder how to cope with an older child’s busy digital lifestyle. With TV, tablets and mobile phones, it seems like they’re always texting, chatting on Facebook, playing games or watching videos. But it’s important for...

    Tags: Apple iPhone, Social Media, Physical Fitness and Exercise

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