All posts by LadyLively

  • IVF May Put Children at Risk for High Blood Pressure

    In vitro fertilization gives couples struggling to conceive the chance to have children, but a new study suggests these kids are at increased risk for high blood pressure. The study, of 54 teens conceived through assisted reproduction,...

    • Posted September 4, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Promote Play for Your Child

    Playtime is important to any child, especially one that is under pressure and stressed, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. Playtime is a brain-building activity that’s a healthy and necessary part of childhood development, the academy adds....

    • Posted September 4, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Help Kids Understand Alzheimer’s

    If someone in your family is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it is important to talk with children about what is happening, the U.S. National Institute on Aging says. The amount of information you share should depend on...

    • Posted September 4, 2018
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  • Homelessness Takes Toll on Kids’ Health Even Before They’re Born

    Homelessness threatens young children’s health, even if it occurs while they’re still in the womb, a new study shows. “These findings back up what we already knew about how the stress of homelessness affects children’s heath, but...

    • Posted September 3, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Protect Your Child After Pet Exposure

    HealthDay News) — Schools often have classroom pets, such as hamsters, fish or frogs. Caring for those animals can be a great learning experience for kids. But exposure to animals does have some risk, the Centers for...

    • Posted September 3, 2018
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  • Health Tip: Safely Store Your Pet’s Medication

    Pet medication should be safely stored to prevent your pet from accidental overdose, and other medical problems such as vomiting, diarrhea and pancreatitis, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says. The FDA suggests how to keep your...

    • Posted September 3, 2018
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  • What Every Woman Needs to Know About Ovarian Cancer

    Women need to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer and see a doctor if they have them, an ob-gyn expert says. Ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of death in American women, claiming more lives than any...

    • Posted September 2, 2018
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  • Early Eye Checks for Kids a Smart Move

    The earlier the better when it comes to having your child’s vision checked, eye experts say. “Babies must have a vision screening by a health care professional soon after they are born, which must include an evaluation...

    • Posted September 1, 2018
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  • Taming Those High-Calorie Temptations

    It’s the dieter’s tug-of-war: the need to lose weight versus the urge to eat high-calorie foods. Scientists say the easy availability of sweets and other treats has made the desire for them stronger over time. Couple that...

    • Posted August 31, 2018
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  • Goats Can Read Human Emotions, Prefer Happy Faces

    If you’re happy and you know it, so will a goat. New research suggests that goats can read people’s facial expressions and prefer those who appear happy. The study included 20 goats that were shown pairs of...

    • Posted August 31, 2018
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