Tag Archives: Children

After children die in US custody, authorities turn to nation's pediatricians for guidance

Kevin McAleenan, commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection, reached out on Wednesday to Dr. Colleen Kraft, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The two spoke on the phone for about 20 minutes. Kraft, who has previously criticized the agency, described the call as “very positive.” The children’s deaths come as more and more… Read More: After children die in US custody, authorities turn to nation's… »

Mysterious, deadly ‘nodding’ epidemic in Ugandan children may hold clues to Alzheimer’s

The young teenage boy in the photo cannot stand on his own. He is being held up on his feet in front of a thatched roof hut in northern Uganda. His face is obscured for privacy, but it is obvious how the musculature of his legs has wasted away. He looks a bit like an… Read More: Mysterious, deadly ‘nodding’ epidemic in Ugandan children may hold clues… »

When starting school, younger children are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, study says

Could a child’s birthday put him or her at risk for an ADHD misdiagnosis? The answer appears to be yes, at least among children born in August who start school in states where enrollment is cut off at a Sept. 1 birth date, according to a new study led by Harvard Medical School researchers. The… Read More: When starting school, younger children are more likely to be… »

How to Ensure Good Dental Hygiene in Children

Oral health and dental hygiene are one of the biggest factors in the overall health and well-being of a child. However, oral health is often overlooked or misunderstood by parents and it can lead to problems for their children. Infections, loss of teeth, discolouration and bad positioning can be the worst consequences of poor practice… Read More: How to Ensure Good Dental Hygiene in Children »