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New Study Shows Importance of Moms Nutrition in Preventing Obesity in Kids
It is estimated that nearly 40 percent of kids in the United States are considered overweight or obese. Much research has been dedicated to finding new ways to lower that number and doctors at Nationwide Childrens Hospital may have evidence of a new and effective approach.A team of doctors from the
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Honey and Allergies: Don’t Fall for the Marketing!
Honey is often touted as a treatment for seasonal allergies (especially if it’s local or organic). While honey does taste delicious, unfortunately it is not a proven treatment for allergies.
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Sleepovers: Is Your Child Ready?
While it may bring about some anxiety for you, and maybe your child too, it is important for kids to practice being away from parents while they still have close monitoring and support.
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Study Shows Promise for New Cancer-Stopping Therapy
Researchers at Nationwide Childrens Hospital and Johns Hopkins University have discovered that delivering a small molecule that is highly expressed in normal tissues but lost in diseased cells can result in tumor suppression.MicroRNAs (miRNA) are a class of small RNA molecules that are highly
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Neurology, Mental Health and How Social Workers Can Help Your Family
We support you in a crisis and even before a crisis arises. If you meet with a social worker to discuss your mental health, you might expect to share how you have been feeling and thoughts that you may be having.
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Digital Eye Strain in Kids
Digital Eye Strain has been reported as far back as the early days of personal computers, but its incidence is increasing at an alarming rate as our society's dependence on screens is being fueled by both technological advancements and once-in-a-lifetime events.
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4 Reasons Why Wisdom Teeth May Need to Be Removed
Third molars, more commonly known as “wisdom teeth,” are teeth that form in our teenage years. If these teeth can be easily cleaned, stay healthy, grow in properly and don’t affect the bite, they can stay in the mouth for a lifetime.
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Why Is My Child Still Snoring After Having Their Tonsils and Adenoids Removed?
Obstructive sleep apnea, a condition affecting 3-4% of children, is commonly found in those who snore and have physical airway collapse within the back of the nose and throat. It is associated with restless sleep and frequent awakenings at night and can present as tiredness during the day and attention and focus problems at school.
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic, allergic inflammatory disease of the esophagus. It occurs when a type of white blood cell, the eosinophil, builds up in the esophagus. The elevated number of eosinophils results in injury and inflammation to the esophagus which can make eating difficult or uncomfortable, potentially resulting in poor growth, chronic pain, and/or difficulty swallowing.
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Treating Feeding and Eating Problems in Children with Occupational Therapy
Problems with development of these skills can also be hard to name in infants younger than 4-5 months old. Occupational therapists (OTs) can help with all of this!