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Nearly 13 Million US Children Infected Since Covid Pandemic Began: Report
Almost 13 million children in the United States have tested positive for COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to the latest report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Children's Hospital Association.
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Non-Nutritive Sweeteners: Researchers Look At Their Impact On Children
A new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement sheds light on how these non-nutritive sweeteners may affect children's weight, taste preferences, the risk for diabetes, and long-term safety.
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Beware! Taking Leftover Antibiotics Can Be Dangerous For Your Health
A recent study has found that giving saved antibiotics to others - within and outside the family - fuels rising rates of antibiotic-resistant infections. The findings will be presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference & Exhibition.
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Dear Teens, Caffeinated Drinks Might Taste Good But Here's Why They Are Bad For You
The American Academy of Pediatrics says that adolescents should consume no more than 100 mg of caffeine a day (less than the amount found in a Starbucks grande latte). It also takes the position that "stimulant-containing energy drinks have no place in the diets of children or adolescents."
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Things To Know Before Getting A Tattoo Or A Piercing
A clinical report by the American Academy of Pediatrics has come up with a study which identifies the many do's and don'ts associated with getting inked or pierced.Take a look at these Tattoo and Piercing Tips.
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World Breastfeeding Week 2017: 9 Things New Moms Need To Know About Breastfeeding
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) emphasize the value of breastfeeding for mothers as well as children during the World Breastfeeding Week 2017.
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Video Monitors Show Most Parents Put Babies To Sleep The Wrong Way
Even when parents know they're being watched, they still put babies to sleep in unsafe ways that are linked to an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), a U.S. study suggests.
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Climate Change Major Health Threat to Children: Study
Climate change poses a threat to human health and safety, but children are uniquely vulnerable, especially in the world's poorest countries, a policy statement from America's professional association of pediatricians said today.
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Therapy Dogs Can Calm Kids With Cancer: Research
Dogs can give us company in our solitary hours and now new research has shown that therapy dogs can improve anxiety levels of pediatric cancer patients and their parents.
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US Panel: More Research Needed to Justify Universal Autism Screening
An influential US health panel said on Monday it needs more evidence to support universal screening for autism in young children who show no developmental problems, in a departure from recommendations issued by other medical groups.
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Bed-Sharing is Biggest Risk Factor in Infant Deaths: Research
Bed-sharing is the largest risk factor for sudden infant death, particularly among very young babies, US researchers said on Monday.
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Docs urge limits on kids' texts, tweets, internet
The American Academy of Pediatrics has new advice many kids will find hard to swallow: It wants limits on tweeting, texting and other social media.
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New guidelines for childhood iron needs
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued a report that outlines new guidelines concerning the iron needs of infants and children.
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New vitamin D recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) today announced a doubling of the amount of vitamin D it recommends for infants.
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Steroids hamper growth in newborns
Giving steroids to premature babies to treat breathing problems can substantially impair their growth, intelligence and development of motor abilities. Doctors have been using steroids, before as well as after delivery, in certain cases, since the 1970s, based on research that the drugs helped prevent breathing problems and increased survival. But ...
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Nearly 13 Million US Children Infected Since Covid Pandemic Began: Report
Almost 13 million children in the United States have tested positive for COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to the latest report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the Children's Hospital Association.
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Non-Nutritive Sweeteners: Researchers Look At Their Impact On Children
A new American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement sheds light on how these non-nutritive sweeteners may affect children's weight, taste preferences, the risk for diabetes, and long-term safety.
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Beware! Taking Leftover Antibiotics Can Be Dangerous For Your Health
A recent study has found that giving saved antibiotics to others - within and outside the family - fuels rising rates of antibiotic-resistant infections. The findings will be presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) National Conference & Exhibition.
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Dear Teens, Caffeinated Drinks Might Taste Good But Here's Why They Are Bad For You
The American Academy of Pediatrics says that adolescents should consume no more than 100 mg of caffeine a day (less than the amount found in a Starbucks grande latte). It also takes the position that "stimulant-containing energy drinks have no place in the diets of children or adolescents."
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Things To Know Before Getting A Tattoo Or A Piercing
A clinical report by the American Academy of Pediatrics has come up with a study which identifies the many do's and don'ts associated with getting inked or pierced.Take a look at these Tattoo and Piercing Tips.
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World Breastfeeding Week 2017: 9 Things New Moms Need To Know About Breastfeeding
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) emphasize the value of breastfeeding for mothers as well as children during the World Breastfeeding Week 2017.
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Video Monitors Show Most Parents Put Babies To Sleep The Wrong Way
Even when parents know they're being watched, they still put babies to sleep in unsafe ways that are linked to an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), a U.S. study suggests.
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Climate Change Major Health Threat to Children: Study
Climate change poses a threat to human health and safety, but children are uniquely vulnerable, especially in the world's poorest countries, a policy statement from America's professional association of pediatricians said today.
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Therapy Dogs Can Calm Kids With Cancer: Research
Dogs can give us company in our solitary hours and now new research has shown that therapy dogs can improve anxiety levels of pediatric cancer patients and their parents.
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US Panel: More Research Needed to Justify Universal Autism Screening
An influential US health panel said on Monday it needs more evidence to support universal screening for autism in young children who show no developmental problems, in a departure from recommendations issued by other medical groups.
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Bed-Sharing is Biggest Risk Factor in Infant Deaths: Research
Bed-sharing is the largest risk factor for sudden infant death, particularly among very young babies, US researchers said on Monday.
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Docs urge limits on kids' texts, tweets, internet
The American Academy of Pediatrics has new advice many kids will find hard to swallow: It wants limits on tweeting, texting and other social media.
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New guidelines for childhood iron needs
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued a report that outlines new guidelines concerning the iron needs of infants and children.
-
New vitamin D recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) today announced a doubling of the amount of vitamin D it recommends for infants.
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Steroids hamper growth in newborns
Giving steroids to premature babies to treat breathing problems can substantially impair their growth, intelligence and development of motor abilities. Doctors have been using steroids, before as well as after delivery, in certain cases, since the 1970s, based on research that the drugs helped prevent breathing problems and increased survival. But ...
