Pediatrics
New Urgent Care Center Offers Hope Of Shorter ER Times
Starting today it could very well be easier for children in Tarrant County to get medical care. This morning Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth opened the doors today on a new urgent care center, meant to relieve pressure on hospital emergency room.
Study: Too Much TV Leads To Aggressive, Anti-Social Behavior In Kids
A new study appearing in the Journal Pediatrics suggests kids who watch too much TV can develop antisocial traits and become more aggressive.
Young Boys Struggle With Body Image, Too
A new study in the journal “Pediatrics” found more than 40 percent of middle and high school age boys exercised regularly to build muscle mass. Thirty four percent reported using protein powders or shakes. Ten percent used another muscle enhancing substance. Almost six percent admitted they had tried steroids.
Pediatricians Offer First Report On Organic Foods
Parents who want to reduce their kids’ exposure to pesticides may seek out organic fruits and vegetables, but they aren’t necessarily safer or more nutritious than conventional foods.
Docs At Odds Over Kids’ Cholesterol Test Guidelines
Should all U.S. children get tested for high cholesterol? Doctors are still debating that question months after a government-appointed panel recommended widespread screening that would lead to prescribing medicine for some kids.
Study: Babies Who Grow Up With Pets Are Healthier
New parents with dogs and cats sometimes consider giving pets away when a baby arrives, but a new study finds keeping the furry family members in tow may boost a child’s health benefits.
Study: Autism Risk Tied To Mom’s Obesity During Pregnancy
Autism is more likely to occur in children whose mothers were obese while pregnant, new research suggests.
CDC Study: Too Many Kids Breathe Others’ Smoke In Cars
In the first national estimate of its kind, a report from government researchers says more than 1 in 5 high school students and middle schoolers ride in cars while others are smoking.
Study: Child Abuse Increases Tied To Bad Economy
A study published in the journal Pediatrics suggests the bad economy has ties to a rise in child abuse.
Autism Risks For Siblings Are Higher Than Thought
A new study suggests nearly one in five children with an autistic older sibling will develop the disorder too — a rate much higher than previously thought.
New Study Finds Higher Rate Of Autism In Children
A study in South Korea suggests about 1 in 38 children have traits of autism, higher than a previous U.S. estimate of 1 in 100.
Kids Should Stay In Car Seats Longer, Doctors Say
New guidelines for parents say children should ride in rear-facing car seats until they are 2 years old.
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