Children’s Health

Head lice (pediculosis) are tiny, wingless insects that reside in the hair and feed on the blood from the scalp. Head lice are extremely common among schoolchildren, according to the Mayo Clinic, and they’re highly contagious as well, falling second…
Read more

Childhood obesity is on the rise in America. With it, comes an array of serious complications that affect children’s emotional wellness, physical health and the United States economy. According to the American Dietetic Association, children whose weight falls in the…
Read more

Teething is the process of growing initial teeth. Every baby will teethe. Teething is an uneasy process that can be painful and discomforting, causing your baby to be cranky and uncomfortable. You and your baby can get through it with…
Read more

Lice are tiny parasitic insects that feed on human blood. Three different species of these wingless insects infest the human head, body and pubic region. Lice cannot fly or hop. They spread from person to person through close contact. Lice…
Read more

Crystal meth is a strong and dangerous drug. Also known as methamphetamine, crystal meth is a stimulant that increases levels of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain, causing a euphoric and energized feeling. This feeling can last for hours, and…
Read more

Adult ADHD affects millions of adults. Though originally seen as a condition specific to children, it is now clear that adult ADHD is common and can present with different symptoms than typically seen in children. Although the symptoms appear different,…
Read more

Merck Manuals, an online medical library, reports that lice are tiny insects that infest the skin. Lice usually spread through person-to-person contact, but can also be spread by shared clothing, sheets or other personal objects. The primary symptom of this…
Read more

Overview Children in the United States and around the world manifest a burgeoning problem with obesity. An estimated 16 to 33 percent of American children meet the definition of obesity according to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry…
Read more

1. Seek Medical Advice Kawasaki symptoms include dry lips, a sore throat, a rash, a swollen tongue with big red bumps, swollen lymph nodes and very red eyes. If you suspect that your child has Kawasaki disease, it is important…
Read more

The Mayo Clinic defines Asperger’s Syndrome as a developmental disorder affecting children’s social and communication skills. Children displaying social awkwardness and all-absorbing interest in specific topics typically receive a diagnose of Asperger’s. Asperger’s syndrome is part of the autistic spectrum…
Read more

1. Evaluate Drug Functions There are a few different drug classes to choose from when treating attention deficit symptoms. Psychostimulants are the most frequently prescribed attention deficit drugs. They are used to boost concentration, control inattention and improve focus. Ritalin,…
Read more

1. Ensure Your Child is Eating a High-Fat, High-Calorie Diet Children with cystic fibrosis (CF) require from 30 to 50 percent more calories than children without the disease in order to reach normal heights and weights. Feeding them can sometimes…
Read more

One in three American children have a high enough body mass index to be considered overweight or obese, according to the Nemours kids health network. There are many contributing factors, like too many fast food meals and too little physical…
Read more

According to pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene, each baby develops its own sleep schedule during the later stages of pregnancy. This schedule generally stays with the baby following birth until the “internal clock” of the infant brain learns to associate daylight…
Read more

Mornings can be a particularly challenging time for parents, since getting your entire family up and out the door is no easy task. Kids who are groggy when they wake up are more likely to have trouble concentrating in school…
Read more

1. Order a Removable Apparatus In some cases, children and adults may benefit from removable orthodontic apparatuses rather than traditional, fixed braces. Unlike the usual metal bands and wires, removable apparatuses are made of plastic. They fit over the teeth…
Read more

Children suffer from a variety of physical and emotional problems when they are overweight, leading to problems that can remain with them into adulthood. More than one-third of U.S. children are now overweight or obese, according to the U.S. Surgeon…
Read more

Being a teen often means having acne, but it does not mean teens are doomed to having unhealthy skin. Although you are probably aware that you should clean your skin regularly, you may not know that some teens actually use…
Read more

When a baby is born, he is unable to control most of his body movements. His movements are likely to be reflexes from being touched in certain spots. Two different babies, though born at the same time, may or may…
Read more

The symptoms of the flu can bring the same miseries a common cold can—only to a higher extreme. A child may experience a cough, stuffy nose, fever and sore throat. In addition, vomiting, muscle aches and diarrhea are typical in…
Read more

No matter what your religious background, if you want your child to grow up in righteousness and respect the religion while behaving well, religious discipline may be the best option for you and your family. Religious discipline allows you to…
Read more

1. Get a Proper Assessment of Your Child’s Functionality Before you can begin to design a treatment program for your child with autism, you first have to have him assessed to determine his level of functionality. All children with autism…
Read more

After babies are born, their patterns of sleep include sleeping through most of the day. According to the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, newborns usually need about 16 hours of sleep per day. As they get older, they sleep…
Read more

Overview One of the steps of potty training your child is helping him stay dry at night. Although he may be able to spend the day accident free, it may be several months to years until he is trained at…
Read more

Although there is no single cause of colic, the symptoms are characterized by crying for long periods of time, two to four hours, without particular cause. The baby may be well fed, clean and warm, but even constant comforting cannot…
Read more

Psychologists use various tests to understand how another person is functioning. Medical doctors, teachers and lawyers refer clients for psychological testing when they need an in-depth analysis regarding the individual’s functioning or clarification about a specific problem area. Psychology tests…
Read more

Gripe water, an update of a 19th century anti-malarial treatment, is commonly used by new mothers in Europe. Gaining increased popularity in the U.S., Gripe water is suggested for flatulence, teething and hiccups. Gripe water is also commonly used to…
Read more

1. Act Quickly You must seek prompt medical attention if a potentially rabid animal bites you. Treat the wound by washing it with soap and water as soon as possible, but let it bleed; this can help your body eliminate…
Read more

Weaning a baby from breastfeeding is a personal decision that mothers make at a variety of different ages of the baby’s life. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusively breastfeeding for the first six months of the baby’s life, followed…
Read more

Children rarely look forward to bedtime. In fact, many American children will push themselves past the advised amount of sleep regardless of how they feel. According to the National Sleep Foundation, the average American child gets significantly less sleep than…
Read more