Category: Kid’s & Teen Health

Your child’s health is important. Our articles cover any health questions you may have regarding kids or teen health so that your family can live healthier.

Treatment Options and Considerations for Tackling Teen Acne

There are many options today for treating teen acne and no one approach works for every patient. For the best results, dermatologist need to customize the approach to match each teenage patient. There are many considerations when determining an effective treatment plan including the teens’ lifestyle and willingness to comply with the recommended treatment.  … Continue reading Treatment Options and Considerations for Tackling Teen Acne

Infants of Older Fathers Are Likelier to Be Less Healthy at Birth

For years, women were warned not to postpone having children until their late 30s and 40s because it would mean added risks for themselves and their babies. Now, researchers say, it appears that the age of the father has an impact as well on both mother and infant. In a study published in The BMJ,… Continue reading Infants of Older Fathers Are Likelier to Be Less Healthy at Birth

Is Nature Deficit Disorder iGen’s Next Epidemic?

Nature Deficit Disorder – the subtle condition you may not have heard about, with serious side effects affecting everyone from toddlers to top level executives – may be more prevalent than ADHD. An estimated six million American children have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)—and about 60% of those cases will carry on into adulthood. But… Continue reading Is Nature Deficit Disorder iGen’s Next Epidemic?

Lack of Sleep Leads to Risky Behavior in Teens

High school students who don’t get enough sleep are likelier to engage in risky activities ranging from carrying a weapon to attempting suicide, according to research from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.. Previous studies have demonstrated that insufficient sleep among youth can result in learning difficulties, impaired judgment and risk of adverse health behaviors.… Continue reading Lack of Sleep Leads to Risky Behavior in Teens

Despite Warnings, Many U.S. Families Still Use Infant Walkers

In addition to lacking any benefits for children, infant walkers pose a significant risk of injury. But they are still being used in many U.S. homes, researchers say. The study, from investigators in the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospitals, was published online in September 2018 in Pediatrics. The study examined… Continue reading Despite Warnings, Many U.S. Families Still Use Infant Walkers

In-Class Physical Exercise Won’t Disrupt Learning, Teaching

Researchers have found that incorporating brief bursts of physical exercise into grade-school classes doesn’t disrupt teaching or learning and appears to have a positive effect on the kids’ mood. Schools have a federally mandated 30 minutes of physical activity every day, but physical education offerings are dwindling, according to a news release from the University… Continue reading In-Class Physical Exercise Won’t Disrupt Learning, Teaching

A Deeper Look at Severe Asthma Yields NET Results

Of the more than 24 million people in the U.S. who have asthma, 10 percent have severe asthma – a form of the disease that does not respond to treatment. The immunological mechanisms underlying severe asthma and asthmatic lung inflammation are not well understood. A 2018 study by investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital published… Continue reading A Deeper Look at Severe Asthma Yields NET Results

Study Explains the Resurgence of Whooping Cough

A team of researchers including scientists from the University of Georgia has found that the resurgence of pertussis, more commonly known as whooping cough, in the U.S. is a predictable consequence of incomplete coverage with a highly effective vaccine. This finding goes against pervasive theories on why we are seeing a steady increase in the… Continue reading Study Explains the Resurgence of Whooping Cough

Reminding People about Vaccinations Can Increase Rates of Immunization

An updated Cochrane Review, published in the Cochrane Library on January 18th 2018, suggests that reminding people when their vaccinations are due or overdue increases the number of people being immunized. A release from the publisher notes that rates of immunization against infectious diseases in children and adults are improving, but under-vaccination remains a problem… Continue reading Reminding People about Vaccinations Can Increase Rates of Immunization

Many Parents Don’t Know When or Whether Their Teens Need Vaccines

Parents may be up to speed on what vaccines their children need for kindergarten, but may be less sure during high school years. That’s the finding of the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health at the University of Michigan done in July 2017. A release from the university explains that more than… Continue reading Many Parents Don’t Know When or Whether Their Teens Need Vaccines

Steroids May Do More Harm Than Good in Some Cases of Severe Asthma

Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences and UPMC have uncovered the molecular mechanism underlying corticosteroid resistance in severe asthma. The new findings have important clinical implications, suggesting that corticosteroids, the main treatment for asthma, may worsen the disease in this group of patients. The research was published July 6TH 2017… Continue reading Steroids May Do More Harm Than Good in Some Cases of Severe Asthma

Understanding Lung Problems

Lupe has smoked for over 45 years. This year she started having trouble keeping up with her 3-year-old grandson without gasping for air. She can no longer work in her garden without having coughing fits. Sometimes Lupe feels out of breath strolling through the market. Yet, Lupe was surprised when her doctor said she had… Continue reading Understanding Lung Problems

New Asthma Biomarkers Discovered

People with asthma have telltale molecules circulating in their blood, say researchers at Penn State College of Medicine. According to a release from Penn on April 13th 2016, the discovery could lead to the first diagnostic blood test for asthma, as well as more targeted treatments for the condition. The results were published in The… Continue reading New Asthma Biomarkers Discovered

Rescue Inhalers: New Approach Increases Mastery of Life-Saving Technique

A rescue inhaler can be a lifesaver during an asthma or COPD flare-up, but using a rescue inhaler is complicated and misuse is common, putting patients’ lives at risk. An education strategy, called teach-to-goal, may help patients use their inhalers properly during these critical times, according to research published online in March 2016 in the… Continue reading Rescue Inhalers: New Approach Increases Mastery of Life-Saving Technique

Good Bacteria Might Help Prevent Middle Ear Infections and Pneumonia

A January 2016 study from the Forsyth Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts is helping to shed more light on the important connections among the diverse bacteria in our microbiome. According to research published in mBio, scientists at Forsyth, led by Dr. Katherine P. Lemon, along with their collaborator at Vanderbilt University, have demonstrated that a harmless… Continue reading Good Bacteria Might Help Prevent Middle Ear Infections and Pneumonia

5 Behaviors That Help Teens Learn To Bounce Back

As a parent or grandparent of teens, you know that adolescence is a time of high stress for many youngsters. Although some young people navigate these difficult years with reasonable aplomb, many struggle and are unable to cope as they run into troubles in school, at home or in their neighborhoods. That’s where adults can… Continue reading 5 Behaviors That Help Teens Learn To Bounce Back