Bottles, sippy cups and pacifiers may not seem like safety hazards for children, but a new study found that more than 45,000 children under the age of 3 over a 9-year period were treated in the emergency room for injuries related to these products, according to a news release from the American Academy of Pediatrics. [...]
Disinfect to Prevent Stomach Bug
May 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A study of an outbreak of the stomach bug norovirus provides a good reminder to disinfect objects and surfaces that can become contaminated and spread infection. Researchers found that airborne norovirus in a hotel bathroom settled onto a grocery bag that contained snacks, according to a news release from The Journal of Infectious Diseases. Seven [...]
Despite Risks, Young Women Still Use Indoor Tanning
May 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Despite public health campaigns, young adults are still heading into the tanning booth and allowing themselves to get sunburned outside. Two studies conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Cancer Institute show that young adults are increasing their risk for developing skin cancer. One of the studies found that half [...]
Study: Sports and Energy Drinks Hurt Tooth Enamel
May 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Most people worry about the amount of sugar and caffeine they’re drinking when they open a bottle of their favorite sports or energy drink. A new study may give them more reason to switch to water. Researchers are finding that the high acidity levels in these drinks are eroding tooth enamel, particulary among adolescents. “Young [...]
Tight Swaddling Can Dislocate Hips
May 7, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Several pediatric groups are warning parents and caregivers not to regularly wrap an infant too tightly in a blanket or cloth because it can lead to abnormal development of the hip joint. Although tight swaddling can give a newborn infant a feeling of warmth and security, it can also cause the ball of the hip [...]
Keep Loose Magnets Away from Children
May 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Children’s products and toys that contain magnets must follow national standards to help keep kids safe. However, these safety standards do not apply to other products designed for adults that include loose magnets, which can easily be swallowed. The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued an alert to inform pediatricians and parents about the potential [...]
Preventing Dementia Through Diet
May 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A new study suggests people may be able prevent dementia by eating certain foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids. Fish, chicken, salad dressing and nuts all contain these fatty acids. Eating them may be associated with lower blood levels of a protein related to Alzheimer’s disease and memory problems, according to a news release from [...]
Pain Relief Found Through Therapy, Study Finds
May 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
People who suffer from chronic pain may sleep and feel more relief if they can learn to avoid focusing on their ailment and to think more positively about their condition, a new study has found. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, who published their findings in the journal Pain, studied more than 200 [...]