How mums can prevent premature ageing of their skin
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When it comes to running errands and shuttling kids to and from school and various practices, moms often bear the brunt of carpooling — literally. Dermatologists caution that in the process, moms may be...
Advice for your teens on how to have clearer skin
Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States. Fortunately, acne can often be reduced with simple changes to a person’s skin care routine.
“It’s very common for patients with acne to scrub...
Intervention helps children with sickle cell disease complete MRI tests without sedation
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital reports success using a targeted educational approach to teach young patients to remain motionless during MRI scans, making the process safer.
Sitting still is tough for children, which makes MRI...
Reducing pressure on children to eat may help prevent obesity
An educational program for parents helps to reduce pressure on children to eat—which may reduce the child’s risk of obesity, reports a study in the September Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, the official...
Young children with cancer suffer from a trauma disorder
The diagnosis and treatment of cancer does not only trigger posttraumatic stress disorder in adults and older children; infants and toddlers with cancer also suffer from trauma disorders, as researchers from the University of...
Popular kids more likely to smoke
Be warned, popularity may cause lung cancer, heart disease, and emphysema.
New research from the University of Southern California (USC) and University of Texas finds that popular students in seven Southern California high schools are...
How a busy mum can have more good hair days
Want more good hair days? Dermatologists say how you wash your hair and the products you use could go a long way in maintaining smooth, shiny hair.
“When shampooing, concentrate on cleaning primarily the scalp,...
Public health messages encourage fathers to speak with their children about sex
Public health messages may help encourage fathers to have more conversations with their children about waiting to become sexually active, according to researchers at RTI International and George Washington University.
The study, published in The...
Swallowed magnets in children need quick evaluation and treatment
Children who swallow powerful neodymium magnets are at risk of serious complications, requiring emergency evaluation and possible treatment. That's the message of a new clinical algorithm published in the September issue of The Journal...
Advice for parenting a college student
Emory University psychology professor Marshall Duke has helped ease the separation process for parents and their newly minted college students with a tremendously popular Emory orientation seminar on “Parenting a College Student: What To...
