Children's Health - Page 783

November 20, 2014

Boys Reaching Sexual Maturity Earlier Than Ever

Boys may be reaching sexual maturity earlier than ever, according to a new study that uses mortality data to estimate a young man's peak testosterone-driven phase of risky behavior

November 20, 2014

For Sleeping Babies, Softer Isn't Safer

Lots of African American moms put soft bedding such as pillows and blankets where babies sleep, despite warnings that the cushioning increases the risk of infant death, according to a new study

November 20, 2014

Some Kids With Diabetes Don't Get Recommended Tests

A significant number of children and young adults with diabetes may not be getting the routine tests recommended for managing the disease

November 20, 2014

More U.S. Kids in Hospital for Mental Illness

American kids are increasingly likely to be admitted to the hospital for mental problems, although rates of non-psychiatric hospitalizations have remained flat, a new study shows

November 20, 2014

Docs Cite Head Injuries in Ruling Out Youth Boxing

Children who box can suffer long-term damage or death from head injuries, especially concussions, so in a new policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics is saying the sport is not appropriate for children or teens

November 20, 2014

Hospital Admits Mistake After Teen Left Paralyzed

A British teenager was left permanently paralyzed from the waist down after an epidural anesthetic was left in her spine for too long after a routine operation to remove gallstones

November 20, 2014

Girl, 7, Chokes to Death on Rubber Ball

A seven-year-old British girl choked to death in a "chance in a million" accident after a small rubber ball bounced into her mouth, lodging in her throat

November 20, 2014

Girl, 7, Suffers From Rare, Blistering Skin Condition

A 7-year-old girl from the U.K. suffers from a rare genetic condition that makes her skin blister or fall off at the slightest touch

November 20, 2014

SpongeBob in Hot Water From Study of 4-Year-Olds' Behavior

The cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants is in hot water from a study suggesting that watching just nine minutes of that program can cause short-term attention and learning problems in 4-year-olds.

November 20, 2014

Pfizer to Delay Infant-Nutrition Sale, Report Says

Pfizer Inc is delaying sale of its infant-nutrition business as it is concerned a sale may lead to an increased tax burden, Bloomberg reported, citing people with direct knowledge of the plans