Researchers have long tried to pinpoint a reason that some people have autism or autistic traits. A new study from the United Kingdom builds upon evidence about one potential factor, finding that young children with ear, nose and throat problems were more commonly diagnosed with autism later. This isn’t to say that all young kids… read on > read on >
Each year, about 140 kids in the United States are diagnosed with a craniopharyngioma, a typically non-cancerous brain tumor that develops near the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. Doctors treat craniopharyngiomas with surgery to remove the entire tumor or a less aggressive surgery followed by radiation to kill any remaining cells. Now,… read on > read on >
Kids who were infected with respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV, in their first year may be at greater risk for asthma, according to researchers. Their new study looked at the effects of RSV infections of different severities on childhood asthma risk. “For 60 years investigators have repeatedly identified the link between severe RSV… read on > read on >
When babies start teething, the pain and discomfort can be hard on them. In this short guide, we’ll explain what teething is, when you can expect it to occur and its most common symptoms. Plus, you’ll discover several safe and effective strategies recommended by pediatricians to help your baby find relief from teething pain. What… read on > read on >
Getting a single CT scan during childhood doesn’t appear to increase a child’s risk of a future brain tumor, leukemia or lymphoma, new research finds, but getting four or more scans more than doubles the chances. CT scans use low-dose radiation, which can damage cells. Past evidence about the risks of cancer from these scans… read on > read on >
If you’ve ever experienced a toothache, you know how distracting the pain can be. Focusing at work or school, and getting a good night’s sleep, can become next to impossible. But if the toothache is caused by a tooth abscess, the pain can be that much more severe. What is a tooth abscess? What does… read on > read on >
If you have experienced a toothache, you know it’s no joke. That searing pain in your mouth can keep you from concentrating, getting adequate sleep and so much more. Plus, not treating the root cause of a toothache can lead to bigger problems down the road. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, it’s… read on > read on >
(HealthDay News) – It’s important to find the right OB-GYN to guide you through some of life’s greatest joys and troubles. An obstetrician-gynecologist works with women through family planning, pregnancy, childbirth, aging, menopause and sometimes life-threatening diseases. It’s important that your personalities mesh. “You have to feel comfortable sharing intimate details of your life with… read on > read on >
Experts recommend that women at least consider starting breast cancer screening once they turn 40. Now a new study suggests that is especially critical for Black women. Looking at data on U.S. breast cancer deaths, researchers found — as other studies have — that Black women in their 40s were substantially more likely to die… read on > read on >
The number of kids who attempted suicide using over-the-counter or easily accessible medications is up sharply, a new study shows. This research spotlights a pediatric mental health crisis, said researchers from the University of Virginia Health System, who reviewed data on reported suicide attempts that were reported to the National Poison Data System in 2021.… read on > read on >
