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Treatment for Very-Preterm Infants May Lead to Antibiotic Resistance

Treatment for Very-Preterm Infants May Lead to Antibiotic Resistance

Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, Sept. 9, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Medical advances have enabled some babies who are born extremely early to survive, but they may need ongoing health care, including prolonged use of antibiotics. Now, a new study finds long-term antibiotic treatment puts preterm infants at risk of developing multidrug-resistant gut bacteria, which […]

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Cut the Fat for Lunch

Cut the Fat for Lunch

(HealthDay News) — Your kids had a good summer. You were able to get them away from the TV and outside to play for lots of exercise. But now, they’re back to school and you want them to keep off the pounds. Latest Healthy Kids News The Children’s Hospital Medical Center of Cincinnati says lunches […]

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Secrets to Soothing a Cranky Baby Safely

Secrets to Soothing a Cranky Baby Safely

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News THURSDAY, Sept. 5, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Trying to calm a cranky baby can be stressful for parents, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has an important caution about what not to do. Don’t place baby in a so-called “sleep positioner,” “nest” or “anti-roll” device, because […]

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A Prescription for Medicating Your Child Safely

A Prescription for Medicating Your Child Safely

By Len CanterHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, Sept. 2, 2019 (HealthDay News) — When your child is sick, taking the right medication can make all the difference — as long as it’s correctly chosen and measured. But sometimes mistakes occur. Here are safety steps to help prevent medication errors from happening. Make sure […]

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Rickets

Rickets

Rickets facts Skeletal deformities, including an abnormally shaped skull, can be a sign of rickets. Rickets is a bone disorder caused by a deficiency of vitamin D, calcium, or phosphate. There are several different types of rickets. There are different bony abnormalities associated with rickets, but all are due to poor mineralization with calcium and […]