Physicians News Health news for doctors and patients.
THURSDAY, Dec. 11, 2014 (HealthDay News) — More than 16 million children in the United States can buy electronic cigarettes legally, even though the devices ...
Read More »Millions of U.S. Kids Still Can Buy ‘Harmful’ E-Cigarettes
Hard Hit to Chest Triggered Irregular Heartbeat in Teen Football Player
MONDAY, Dec. 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) — A hard hit to the chest during a football game resulted in three days of an irregular heart ...
Read More »Holidays Can Be Sensory Overload for Kids With Autism
SUNDAY, Nov. 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) — The holidays can be a challenge for families of children with autism because sensory overload can trigger major ...
Read More »Blue-Eyed People May Face Higher Melanoma Risk
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19, 2014 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that genes tied to blue eyes and red hair could put ...
Read More »Young Children, Energy Drinks a Dangerous Mix
By Kathleen Doheny HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay News) — The potential dangers of energy drinks, those highly caffeinated beverages that promise to stave off sleepiness, are well ...
Read More »Millions of Medicaid Kids Missing Regular Medical Checkups
By Phil Galewitz Kaiser Health News Millions of low-income children are failing to get the free preventive exams and screenings guaranteed by Medicaid and the ...
Read More »iPhone Use by Parents Increasing Injuries in Kids
Your iPhone may lead to serious head injuries in your child. A new study points to increasing concussions and broken bones in young children and ...
Read More »‘Unconditional Regard’ Buoys Kids’ Self-Esteem
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Nov. 6, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Kids who believe their friends like them, no matter what, may be less ...
Read More »Video Games Maturing To Legitimate Educational Tool For Kids
By Brad Broker Video games are here to stay, so it’s time to embrace them as a viable, legitimate educational tool. No one is suggesting ...
Read More »Daily After School Activity Improves Kids’ Attention, Cognitive Skills
By ALAN LYNDON If you need a reason to encourage your kids to get outside, here’s a good one: Children who get at least an ...
Read More »