Skip to: Content
Skip to: Site Navigation
Skip to: Search

October 7, 2008 6:45:11 PM CDT

Learn about Newser Points »

Stories related to: American Academy of Pediatrics

Stories

5 Stories

  • September 2008

    • TV Not All Bad for Kids, Study Discovers

      Wall Street Journal  |  Sep 6, 08 6:23 AM CDT

      TV Not All Bad for Kids, Study Discovers

      (Newser) - TV has long been blamed for social ills from childhood obesity to plunging SAT scores, but a pair of researchers say the "idiot box" could actually be doing kids some good, the Wall Street Journal reports. Examined test data from 1965 showed that children with more access to TV generally scored higher in cognitive abilities. The results were particularly marked among kids from non-English-speaking homes and children of parents with little education. More »

      Tags

      television  • children  • education  • television watching  • pediatrics  • childhood  • American Academy of Pediatrics  • cognitive development

  • July 2008

    • Docs Push Cholesterol Tests for Kids

      New York Times  |  Jul 7, 08 6:49 AM CDT

      Docs Push Cholesterol Tests for Kids

      (Newser) - With 30% of US children overweight, pediatricians are now recommending cholesterol screenings for kids as young as 2, and the use of cholesterol-fighting drugs in youngsters 8 and up, in order to stave off diabetes and early heart attacks. Some 30%-60% of children with high cholesterol aren’t being treated, the American Academy of Pediatrics says, and those with family histories of cardiovascular problems should be screened and treated. More »

      Tags

      children  • obesity  • childhood obesity  • cholesterol  • overweight  • cholesterol lowering drug  • statins  • pediatrics  • American Academy of Pediatrics

  • March 2008

    • Lifelong Issues Plague Preemies

      USA Today  |  Mar 26, 08 7:48 AM CDT

      Lifelong Issues Plague Preemies

      (Newser) - More babies are surviving premature birth than ever before, but new research has found they suffer lifelong problems. Preemies face health challenges into adulthood and are less likely to graduate from high school or to have children of their own, reports USA Today. Those who do have children are more likely to have premature or stillborn babies. "Prematurity is a very significant health problem that lasts a lifetime," warned one expert. More »

      Tags

      pregnancy  • Duke University Medical Center.  • American Academy of Pediatrics  • premature birth  • preemies  • March of Dimes  • preterm birth rate

  • November 2007

    • Lack of Info Plagues Docs Treating Kids

      Washington Post  |  Nov 23, 07 8:12 PM CST

      Lack of Info Plagues Docs Treating Kids

      (Newser) - A dearth of information on the effects of prescription drugs on children is putting millions of kids at risk, the Washington Post reports. Two-thirds of the medications prescribed to kids haven't been tested on them, and those that have been tested often produce unexpected results: A migraine drug that works on adults causes strokes in kids. And asthma inhaler stunts growth. A pain-killer patch can deliver a fatal overdose to a child. More »

      Tags

      children  • FDA  • pharmaceutical companies  • prescription drugs  • pediatrics  • American Academy of Pediatrics

  • October 2007

    • Pediatricians Urge More Autism Screening

      Associated Press  |  Oct 29, 07 2:08 PM CDT

      Pediatricians Urge More Autism Screening

      (Newser) - Children should be screened twice for autism by the time they are 2 years old, says a leading pediatricians group. Although there is no cure for autism, early therapy can help lessen symptoms, the American Academy of Pediatrics says in two reports released today. The group lists warning signs parents can watch for, including not babbling and not pointing to toys. More »

      Tags

      children  • parenting  • autism  • children's health care  • American Academy of Pediatrics

5 Stories

Today's Most Popular

Loading...

Premium Articles from HighBeam

Find more articles like this

What is Newser?

2008 Codie Finalist

Newser gives you more news in less time. We search for the best and most important stories all over the web, read them for you, and deliver concise and sharp summaries—along with links to the full text. Newser provides a way to stay on top of an ever-expanding horizon of news and opinion—politics, sports, business, trends, technology, personalities, crimes, and controversies. Newser keeps you not just better informed, but, with our signature graphic interface and smart condensed format, more enjoyably informed.

Learn more »