Avoid Tick-Borne Illness
Harvard Health Letters

The deer tick (also called the black-legged tick), which can carry and transmit the bacterium responsible for Lyme disease. Considered somewhat rare in the mid-1980s, Lyme disease is now the most common vector-borne illness in the United States. About 20,000 cases are reported annually to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

5 Nutrition Facts About Milk & Healthy Kids
By Kerry Hannon

Here are five things you should know about your kids and milk.

TV Ads Trigger Mindless Eating
Title: TV Ads Trigger Mindless Eating
Category: Health News
Created: 7/2/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/2/2009 7:00:01 AM

Baby Born After Ovarian Transplant
Title: Baby Born After Ovarian Transplant
Category: Health News
Created: 7/2/2009
Last Editorial Review: 7/2/2009

Sad Dads May Lead to Crying Infants
Title: Sad Dads May Lead to Crying Infants
Category: Health News
Created: 7/1/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/1/2009

Health Tip: When Your Child Needs Glasses
Title: Health Tip: When Your Child Needs Glasses
Category: Health News
Created: 6/30/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/30/2009

Cyber Bullying Affects One in 10 Students
Title: Cyber Bullying Affects One in 10 Students
Category: Health News
Created: 6/30/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/30/2009

Talk
Title: Talk

Teens With Eating Disorders Benefit From Parents' Help
Title: Teens With Eating Disorders Benefit From Parents' Help
Category: Health News
Created: 6/27/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/29/2009

Chromosome Abnormality Tied to Autistic Behavior in Mice
Title: Chromosome Abnormality Tied to Autistic Behavior in Mice
Category: Health News
Created: 6/27/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/29/2009

Chemical Used in Plastics May Affect Newborn Size
Title: Chemical Used in Plastics May Affect Newborn Size
Category: Health News
Created: 6/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009

Abused Kids Face Higher Cancer Risk
Title: Abused Kids Face Higher Cancer Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 6/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009

Supply of Key Children's Vaccine Almost Back to Normal
Title: Supply of Key Children's Vaccine Almost Back to Normal
Category: Health News
Created: 6/26/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/26/2009

For Kids With Leukemia, Radiation May Be Safe to Skip
Title: For Kids With Leukemia, Radiation May Be Safe to Skip
Category: Health News
Created: 6/25/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/25/2009

More Loneliness, Anxiety Experienced By Overweight Kids, MU Study Finds
As childhood obesity rates continue to increase, experts agree that more information is needed about the implications of being overweight as a step toward reversing current trends. Now, a new University of Missouri study has found that overweight children, especially girls, show signs of the negative consequences of being overweight as early as kindergarten.

Childhood Arthritis: Common But Preventable Consequence Of Lyme Disease
When left untreated, children infected with Lyme disease can experience many severe complications as a result including arthritis, problems with the heart or central nervous system. Lyme disease in children is often overlooked in its earliest stages, leading to these complications later on, according to Emma Jane MacDermott, M.D., pediatric rheumatologist at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

Eye Disorder Research Benefits From Grant
Researchers at the Peninsula Medical School in Plymouth and Exeter have received a grant of £9,600 from the Northcott Devon Medical Foundation to continue its research into the genetic causes of eye movement disorders. Last year, the team - along with colleagues from the Children's Hospital in Boston (USA) and King's College London - identified a gene that, when mutated, causes Duane syndrome.

Undiagnosed Celiac Disease More Common Today Than 50 Years Ago Say US Researchers
US researchers said that undiagnosed cases of celiac disease, where the immune system has a strong adverse reaction to the protein found in wheat and other grains, appear to have increased dramatically in the last 50 years. They also found, over a 45 year follow up, that people with undiagnosed celiac disease have a nearly four-fold increased risk of premature death from any cause.

Ohio Supreme Court Rulings Deny Request For Clinic Records, Address Mifepristone Use
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a clinic operated by Planned Parenthood-Southwest Ohio Region does not have to release 10 years of child abuse reports and medical records of minors who received abortions, the AP/Middletown Journal reports.

Sports Injuries Cause 1 In 5 Emergency Department Visits For Kids
Sports-related injuries such as bruises, scrapes and broken bones accounted for 22 percent of hospital emergency department visits for children ages 5 to 17 in 2006, according to the latest News and Numbers from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The federal agency's analysis also shows that in 2006: -- Boys had three times more visits to treat sports injuries than did girls (147 visits per 10,000 children vs. 50 visits per 10,000 children).

Brain Malformations Significantly Associated With Preterm Birth
New research out of Wake Forest University School of Medicine provides for the first time a solid scientific answer for the long-standing question of whether there is an association between preterm birth and brain malformations.

Weight Determines The Future Cognitive Development Of Children Born Very Premature
Researchers of the Department of Neuroscience and Health Sciences of the University of Almería and Hospital Torrecárdenas are carrying out an assessment of the physical neuropsychological characteristics of children born before 32 weeks' gestation or whose weight is lower than 1500 grams -very premature-.

Interferon Alpha Can Delay Full Onset Of Type I Diabetes: UT Researcher
A low dose of oral interferon alpha shows promise in preserving beta cell function for patients with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes, or juvenile diabetes, according to researchers at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. The results of the Phase II trial are published in Diabetes Care, a journal of the American Diabetes Association.

Teens Influenced By Movie Characters Who Smoke, Both The Good Guys And The Bad Guys
Dartmouth researchers have determined that movie characters who smoke, regardless of whether they are "good guys" or "bad guys," influence teens to try smoking.

Tuberculosis Vaccine Too Risky For HIV-Infected Infants
HIV-infected infants risk contracting a deadly form of tuberculosis from the bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine, instead of receiving protection against the disease, according to research published today in the international public health journal, the Bulletin of the World Health Organization. While the BCG vaccine is given to approximately 75% of newborn babies worldwide, a South African study has found that its harm may outweigh the benefits for HIV-infected infants.

Rising Lifestyle Illnesses And Potential Swine Flu Catastrophe For Indigenous Populations
The first of two reviews in this week's edition of The Lancet discusses the standards of health and lifestyles of Indigenous people. It is the work of Professor Michael Gracey, of the Unity of First People of Australia, Perth, WA, Australia, and Professor Malcolm King, of the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.

Governor Rell: State Of Connecticut To Receive $3.75 Million Grant To Enhance Heath Care Access For At-Risk Mothers
Governor M. Jodi Rell announced that the State of Connecticut is receiving $3.75 million federal grant to expand access to health care in Hartford for low-income women nearing childbirth to ensure their newborns get a healthy start. "Our children are our most precious resource and the health of a child is intrinsic to the health of the mother," stated Governor Rell.

Michigan Report Shows Decline In Teen Pregnancy, Improvement In Prenatal Care
Michigan from 1992 to 2007 experienced improvements in rates of teenage pregnancies, smoking among pregnant women, and six other indicators of maternal and infant health, though there was an increase in out-of-wedlock births and low-birthweight infants, according to a Michigan League for Human Services report issued Tuesday, the

Sepracor Provides Update On Clinical Trials For SEP-225289 And LUNESTA(R) Pediatrics
Sepracor Inc. (Nasdaq: SEPR) announced that it has completed the analysis and validation of the preliminary results of a Phase II, 514-patient study evaluating the efficacy and safety of SEP-225289 for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder, including patients with melancholic and atypical features.

Liver Transplantation After Drug Induced Acute Liver Failure Examined By Study
Liver transplantation offers a good chance for survival for patients with drug induced acute liver failure, however, certain pre-transplant factors are associated with worse outcomes. Patients who are on life support, who have elevated serum creatinine, and children whose liver failure was caused by antiepileptic drugs did not fare as well after transplantation. These findings are in the July issue of Liver Transplantation, a journal published by John Wiley & Sons.

Post-Surgery Distress In Children Eased By Hormone Treatment
A scary unknown for many children, the prospect of surgery can cause intense preoperative anxiety. While some amount of stress is normal, what many parents do not know is that extreme anxiety before surgery can contribute to the occurrence of emergence delirium, a distressing incidence of acute behavioral changes experienced when "waking up" from anesthesia.

The Multiple Health Benefits Of Dairy Foods Examined By New Science Review
WHAT: Food prices rose by 5.5 percent in the past year and are expected to increase up to an additional 4 percent in 2009. Americans are seeking to get the most out of their dollar, and since together, dairy foods provide a unique package of nine essential nutrients, they are a nutritional bang for the buck.

Medarex To Receive Milestone Payment For The Approval Of Ilaris For The Treatment Of Cryopyrin-Associated Periodic Syndrome
Medarex, Inc. (NASDAQ:MEDX) announced it will receive a milestone payment of an undisclosed amount from Novartis Pharma AG (Novartis), in connection with the marketing approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to market Ilaris® (canakinumab, previously known as ACZ885) for the treatment of children as young as four years old and adults with cryopyrin-associated periodic syndrome, or CAPS, a serious life-long auto-inflammatory disease caused by rare genetic mutations.

Texas Medical Association Agrees: Texas Children Need Access To Health Care
Statement from Texas Medical Association President William H. Fleming III, MD, in response to today's press conference by Sen. Eliot Shapleigh (D-El Paso) and Rep. Garnet Coleman (D-Houston). Senator Shapleigh and Representative Coleman called on Governor Rick Perry to add legislation that would expand the Children's Health Insurance Program in the special session. "Texas physicians applaud Sen. Eliot Shapleigh (D-El Paso) and Rep.

Intervention Program Targets Siblings
"Siblings are Special," a pilot prevention program targeting fifth graders and their younger siblings, recently received $1.45 million from the National Institute on Drug Abuse as part of the National Institutes of Health's American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding. The award is for two years. The program aims to enhance the quality of sibling and family relationships and thereby decrease risky behavior and use of drugs among youth as they move into middle school.

Cook Medical Introduces The Guardia™ Pro Protective Embryo Transfer Catheter
The Guardia Pro Protective Embryo Transfer Catheteris uniquely engineered to protect and guide embryos through cervical mucus and blood and to eliminate the need for cervical flushing or aspiration prior to transfer. The Guardia Pro's outer sheath protects the embryo through entry and then opens in petals to further advance the inner transfer catheter allowing placement of the embryo in the uterine cavity.

'Impossible' For Pakistan To Achieve Maternal, Infant MDGs, Doctors Say
Doctors at a seminar at Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) in Karachi, Pakistan, on Monday said that at the current rate, it will be impossible for Pakistan to achieve the U.N. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) related to child mortality and maternal health by 2015, the International News reports.

Shedding New Light On The Causes Of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome And Its Effect On Brothers
Researchers have found evidence that chronic disease in either a mother or father can create unfavourable conditions in the womb that are associated with the development of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in daughters. In another study, researchers found that brothers of women with PCOS and insulin resistance are themselves at greater risk of developing insulin resistance or diabetes, suggesting that factors associated with the condition can be passed down to sons as well as daughters.

Infants Should Be Screened For Hip Trouble
Developmental hip dysplasia is the most common congenital defect in newborns. The condition occurs when a hip joint is shallow, unstable or when the joint is dislocated. Infants with the condition are often at risk of developing arthritis of the hip as a young adult.

Are You Over The Acetaminophen Limit?
A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel wants to reduce the public's exposure to the potent painkiller.

Congress Woozy With Health Care Sticker Shock
Guest Host Alison Stewart talks with NPR Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving about the upcoming week in Congress, and how it looks like it will be dominated by big numbers — many in red ink. The cost of overhauling the health care system is giving members of Congress sticker shock, and polls show the public is worried about the cost of multiple bailouts.

Going Gluten-Free At Age 13
Jacob Rosenblum has celiac disease, an autoimmune condition that keeps his body from processing foods with wheat gluten. Even though he can't eat his peanut butter and jelly sandwiches on wheat bread anymore, or most cereals, his family is finding new ways to cook gluten-free and keep him healthy.

Health Care For Undocumented First Of Calif. Cuts
Budget-strapped counties around the country are looking for ways to save money. Some in Northern California are eliminating health benefits for thousands of undocumented immigrants. But critics warn this is a short-sighted policy that carries a public health threat and burdens already-struggling community clinics and emergency rooms.

Health Care Reform From The Insurer's Perspective
Opposition to President Obama's plan for a public health insurance system includes some in Congress, the American Medical Association and private health insurers who argue that a government plan would draw customers away from private insurers. What's their side of the story?

FDA Debates Safety Of Antipsychotic Drugs In Kids
More and more children are getting prescriptions for three powerful antipsychotic medications that have been approved for use by adults. Many doctors and parents say the drugs help children, but questions remain about their side effects. The FDA is scheduled to vote Wednesday on whether to approve the drugs for children.

Bill Aims To Disclose Doctor-Drugmaker Payments
U.S. Senator Charles Grassley speaks with Host Liane Hansen about a federal bill that would require disclosure of the financial relationship between drug companies and physicians. The Iowa Republican also discusses a federal bill that would regulate the tobacco industry, and other health care issues.

Shining Some Light Between Doctors, Drugmakers
Pharmaceutical companies spend billions of dollars on marketing every year, and a big chunk of it goes directly to the doctors who prescribe their products to patients. One bill in Vermont aims for transparency in the relationship, but can a similar federal bill have the same bite?

Closing Hospitals No Fun For Shriners
Shriners International faces a tough decision this summer because of the impact the recession has had on its donations. Its board will meet in July to vote on whether to close six of its children's hospitals around the country.

Teens Thwart ID Theft On MySpace
Identity theft is becoming a problem on social networking sites, especially among teens. Some dishonest users steal images of pretty girls to attract romantic attention. Others grab the photo of someone they dislike to create a fake, derogatory profile that makes that person look bad. But for some teens, it's actually a badge of honor.

Nutrition Program Boosts Poor Students In China
Migrant workers' children at the Dandelion Middle School in Beijing were given three meals fortified with micronutrients each day for eight months. Their health improved dramatically after the experiment, as did their test scores.

Teen Cancer Patient On-The-Run Stirs Health Care Debate
Minnesota authorities continue to search for a missing 13-year-old cancer patient and his mother. Daniel Houser, who suffers from Hodgkin's lymphoma, disappeared with his mother recently after skipping a court-ordered cancer treatment in favor of natural healing methods. Houser's condition has reportedly worsened as his case re-ignites the spirited debate over the parental right to decline recommended treatment for a sick child.

Is Vaccine Refusal Worth The Risk?
Over the past 10 years, pertussis, a highly contagious and sometimes fatal bacterial disease, has been on the rise. But more and more parents, worried about vaccine safety issues, are refusing to inoculate their children.

Summer Sun Without The Burns And Bug Bites
With summer weather rolling in, many people are warming up the grill, but it's important to keep yourself protected from summer's strong sun and insect populations.

Let Them Eat Sugar: A New Guide For Feeding Kids
There's no reason a baby shouldn't eat sushi, bacon-jalapeno pizza or chocolate malt milkshakes. So says Matthew Amster-Burton, the author of a new memoir-style cookbook called Hungry Monkey.

Insect Repellent Helps Prevent Insect-Borne Diseases - Naturally

Many people are changing their perceptions about mosquitoes - from an itchy annoyance to a potential health risk. Already this year, reports of mosquito-borne encephalitis (West Nile and St. Louis) have been recorded in central Florida and Louisiana. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 20,000 confirmed cases of insect-related illnesses in humans are reported each year.

Got Kids? Keep Them Cool This Summer

With June 21 -- summer's official start -- just around the corner, the experts at DANNON Natural Spring Water are offering these tips to help keep your children healthy and hydrated this summer and beyond.

Stress and the Expectant Working Mom

For nearly one million working women who become pregnant each year, juggling stress in the workplace along with stress that comes with being pregnant can be a tall order. First among them is how to work and manage a healthy pregnancy at the same time.