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| Keeping your kids healthy is priority one. Search here for features on fitness, nutrition, safety, special needs, emotional health, immunizations, illnesses and more. Educate yourself to protect their bodies and their minds.
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| Healthy Labor Includes Ice Chips and Sips of H2O |
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| During one of the most physically intense events of their lives, women are still routinely limited to ice chips and sips of water during labor, despite strong research showing no benefit, and possible harm to women and their babies. Lamaze is urging women to think twice about the effect that fasting might have on the birth of their baby. ... more |
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| Prep Before Your Doctor's Visit |
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| A visit to the doctor, be it for a routine checkup or to check into a more serious issue, is not to be taken lightly. To ensure that you get the most out of your appointment, it could help to imagine that you’re being interviewed about what you’d like to discuss with your practitioner.... more |
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| Baby your Baby's Teeth |
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| Even infants need dental care. What exactly do those needs include? The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends these steps in the checklist below to keep baby’s teeth looking and feeling their best.... more |
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| Oh no! Poison Ivy! |
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| Warm-weather months are prime time for children to trek through poison ivy. What can you do if you or your child is exposed? It depends on how soon you catch it.
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| Medication Clean-Up Day Announced in Harrisburg |
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| The Pennsylvania Medical Society will hold Medication Clean-Up Day August 7 in the Harrisburg region. Residents can help clean out medicine cabinets and drop off leftover medications at the Lower Paxton Municipal Center. This project is a pilot initiative designed to prevent the misuse of prescription and over-the-counter medicines by providing an easy outlet for safe disposal. ... more |
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| Have Heat Rash? Try This. |
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| It's been hot. Really hot. Got heat rash? Try these tips for relief:
*Wash the area with a gentle soap, rinse with water, and gently pat dry with a towel. Washing several times a day is recommended.
*Move to a cooler environment, and let skin be exposed to ventilation.
*Take a cool shower or bath.... more |
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| Home Remedies for Mosquito Bites |
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| You’re enjoying an early-evening cookout and taking bites out of your freshly-grilled burger. All the while, the mosquitoes are getting their own bites – out of you. If you venture inside and notice you’ve become dinner, here are some ways to calm the sure-to-follow itch:... more |
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| What is Heat Rash? |
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| Heat rash is a general term for several skin problems that occur because of heat exposure or overheating. ... more |
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| Pink Eye can mean many things |
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| It seems as though pink eye is almost a rite of passage in the childhood years. But what exactly is it? Pink eye is simply a term used when the white of the eyes (the sclera) and the inside of the eyelids become reddened. This can be caused by many things. Among them are:... more |
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| Many Pools Ruled Unsafe |
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| A new government found that many public pools open to swimmers should not be due to the presence of disease-causing germs.... more |
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| How Parents can Aid Kids’ Speech and Hearing |
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| The development of communication skills begins in infancy before the emergence of the first word. Recent statistics, from the American Speech – Language Hearing Association (ASHA) as provided by Pediatric Therapy Associates, York, revealed more than 6,068,802 children between the ages of 3-21 years have speech and language disabilities. Here's what parents can do to help:... more |
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| Acne Facts and Fiction |
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| Some of what our parents told us about acne was correct. Some wasn’t. To help today’s parents help their children, we explain the facts and debunk some myths below:... more |
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| Is there an advantage to using antibacterial soap? |
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| This is interesting because H1N1 is not a bacterial infection. It’s a virus, so antibacterial soap is incapable of protecting against it. Antibacterial soap and gels can’t prevent a virus, a cold, a sore throat or the flu.... more |
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| The Lurking Dangers of Infant Allergies |
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| Mothers of newborns have plenty on their minds when it comes to caring for their child, and with so many things to think about, many succumb to the high levels of stress and anxiety that accompany the birth of a new baby. Unfortunately, a new worry has recently been added to that growing list: the increasing trend toward infant allergies.... more |
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| Some Inhalers Being Phased Out |
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| Do you know someone who has asthma and needs an inhaler? You might want to check out this list to make sure it isn't be phased out as it may be hazardous to the environment: http://bit.ly/aYJU0g... more |
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| What's New with Childhood Vaccinations? |
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| Each year, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices issues new guidelines for childhood vaccines. The goal of the guidelines is to lower rates of illnesses that can be prevented with vaccines. The 2010 guidelines, which appear in the January issue of the journal Pediatrics, were approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Here's what you should know about the changes made this year:
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| Fake Bakes can bring Real Problems |
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| As the number of daylight hours decreases, people desiring a tan turn to indoor methods. You’ve heard the warnings about tanning beds, and they haven’t gone away. In fact, if anything, there are more reasons to avoid tanning beds than ever before.... more |
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| Numbers You Should Know |
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| When your doctor reveals your blood pressure and cholestrol level numbers, do you know what they mean? You should.... more |
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| What's that Strange Rash? It might be Shingles. |
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| A viral infection that causes a painful rash, Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus — the same one that causes chickenpox. According to Mayoclinic.com, after a bout with the pox, the virus can lay dormant near your spinal cord and brain and can reactivate as Shingles.
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| What's on Your Family Tree? |
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| A recent survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) found that 96 percent of all Americans believe knowing their family health history is important, yet only one-third of those same respondents have acquired the information. HHS says that diseases such as cancer, heart disease and diabetes, along with rare diseases like hemophilia, cystic fibrosis and sickle cell anemia, can run in families. Tracing illnesses from blood relatives can help doctors predict disorders for which a person may be at risk.
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| Think Your Teen's Slacking Off? |
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| According to www.kidshealth.org, Seasonal Affect Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that appears at the same time each year. With SAD, a person typically has symptoms of depression and unexplained fatigue as winter approaches and daylight hours become shorter. When spring returns and days become longer again, people with SAD experience relief from their symptoms, returning to their usual mood and energy level.... more |
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| Hospice of Lancaster County Offers Volunteer Training for Teens |
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| Hospice of Lancaster County invites teens ages 15 through 18 to apply for SoulMate Teen Volunteer Program. Opportunities are available which provide teens from across the county a chance to volunteer in a way that is meaningful to patients and families coping with serious illness. ... more |
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| Whooping Cough Cases on the Rise |
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| The number of cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, is on the rise in the United States. According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Ga., pertussis cases have witnessed the largest upsurge since the 1950s, with more than 50,000 new cases reported in the US between 2004-2005. ... more |
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| Groups Join To Discuss Keeping School Children With Diabetes Safe |
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| In continued efforts to ensure the rights of students with diabetes are safe and protected and that their parents and schools have the proper resources to help them manage their disease safely and effectively, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Penn State Hershey Medical Center will host "Rights, Responsibilities and Resources: The 3Rs of Managing Diabetes at School," on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Penn State Hershey University Fitness and Conference Center. The workshop is free.... more |
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| Kids Get Headaches Too |
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| According to www.MayoClinic.com, just like adults, children get headaches. They often show different symptoms, though. There are also several kinds of headaches. Below is a breakdown of symptoms that could help you decipher what kind of headache your child’s experiencing:... more |
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| September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month |
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| According to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, most women diagnosed with the disease often find out well after its onset. Ovarian cancer doesn’t have to be a silent killer. Call your doctor if you experience these symptoms:... more |
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| Fan Usage Can Aid SIDS Prevention |
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| Haledyne and HealthyChildrenToday.com announced the surprising results of its recent survey of 542 Moms. More than 70 percent of respondents were unaware of the conclusive and widely-covered study by the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine which found that using a fan while a baby is sleeping can reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by 72 percent.... more |
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| 5 Myths About Braces |
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| MYTH: Braces are painful and take two years or more for the desired result.
FACT: After the adjustment period, like breaking in a new pair of shoes, braces are comfortable. Some may be worn for months, not years.
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| Hearing Loss Could Lead to Other Problems |
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| There are certain times in a child’s life when hearing screenings are performed. Detecting problems early is essential, especially in children, because speech and learning could be negatively impacted.... more |
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| Keep Sports Fun and Safe: 6 Safey Tips |
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| More American children are competing in sports than ever before. Sports help children and adolescents keep their bodies fit and their self esteem high. Below are some important injury prevention tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help parents promote safe, optimal sports experiences for their
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| Mom, I Itch. Is it Lice? |
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| Lice. No good thoughts come with this word. It’s definitely not something you want to hear your child has. And if they do, you want to eradicate the pests as quickly as possible. According to MayoClinic.com, look for the following red flags...... more |
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| Stay Tick(ed) Off |
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| Lyme Disease is endemic in the Northeastern United States. That means, those traveling or residing in the wooded areas of Pennsylvania are at high risk of being bit by a Lyme-carrying tick. According the Center for Disease Control, while a preventative vaccine was once offered for the disease, in 2002, production was stopped because of lack of demand. Prevention is the best way to combat the often difficult to detect ailment. Here are some tips: ... more |
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| Growing Pains - Are They Real? |
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| Your 8-year-old son wakes up crying in the night complaining that his legs are throbbing. You rub them and soothe him as much as you can, but you’re uncertain about whether to give him any medication or take him to the doctor. Sound familiar?... more |
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| Eek! Another Ear Infection! |
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| Ear infections are one of the most commonly diagnosed childhood illnesses in the United States. According to KidsHealth.org, more than three out of four kids have had at least one ear infection by the time they reach their third birthday. ... more |
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| Beating Bedwetting |
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| While most kids become potty trained by the time they are 3 to 4 years old, about 15 percent of those wet the bed when they are 5 years old, and 7 percent to 10 percent of 7-year-olds are bedwetters. ... more |
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| Bleach Baths Help Kids With Eczema |
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| Diluted bleach baths offer a safe, simple and inexpensive way of treating children with eczema, according to U.S. researchers as reported by HealthDay News.... more |
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| Choosing a Sunscreen |
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| Most parents are pretty good about using sunscreen on their kids, both because they want to avoid the future damage the sun can do and because they don’t want their kids to suffer with a sunburn. Many are still confused about which sunscreen is the best to use, though: Do you have to use a kids’ or baby sunscreen? How high of an SPF is high enough?... more |
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| Acknowledging Childhood Asthma And Its Triggers |
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| According to the American Lung Association, common asthma symptoms include coughing (constant or intermittent), wheezing or whistling sounds audible when a child exhales, and shortness of breath or rapid breathing. Children with these symptoms should be monitored as they often mimic those of colds and the flu.... more |
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| What You Should Know About Swine Flu |
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| News about the Swine Flu is everywhere. What is it and what's the best way to protect against contracting it? Read on for information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention...... more |
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| Celebrate Healthy Kids April 12 |
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| YMCA Healthy Kids Day (April 12*) is a free, fun-filled day of activities designed to promote healthy kids and families in spirit, mind and body.... more |
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| Fifth Disease |
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| This common childhood illness is usually mild in kids — but it can pose a serious danger to pregnant women and their babies.... more |
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| Do Allergies Equal Asthma |
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| Although allergies and asthma are separate conditions, they are related. People who have allergies...particularly those that affect the nose and eyes...are more likely to have asthma. ... more |
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| Take the Worry Out of Giving Medicine |
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| All parents are faced with giving their child medicine. Whether it’s Tylenol to soothe a new tooth or an antibiotic to fight an ear infection, having to give a child medicine can be a nerve-wracking experience. ... more |
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