Kid's Health

The prevalence of overweight in adults has increased by about 50% within only 7 years in the USA. A similar trend has been observed in children in all Western countries. Obesity has been identified as one of the most important health problem problems...

The prevalence of overweight in adults has increas...

Most children will not mind if they are allowed to stay at home during the entire day, playing video games. However, this is not a healthy lifestyle and, therefore, every parent should prevent this. On the other hand, some children will be anxious to...

Most children will not mind if they are allowed to...

Nail biting is a very common habit that mostly affects kids but it can be present in adults and older people too. about it is manifested by biting one's fingernails or toenails during periods of nervousness, stress or boredom. It can be a sign of men...

Nail biting is a very common habit that mostly aff...

Glaucoma is not a single condition. It represents several eye disorders all of which are characterized by increased intraocular pressure (pressure inside the eye). Increase in intraocular pressure is detrimental for many eye organs, particularly the ...

Glaucoma is not a single condition. It represents ...

People of any age may have problems with dry skin, but because of the sensitivity of newborn’s skin this is much more likely to happen to babies. Kids may suffer from dry skin during the winter, because of cold and dry air outside and also because of...

People of any age may have problems with dry skin,...

Heavier children are more likely to face social and emotional problems as they grow up. They are more likely to be bullied by their peers and are likely to struggle in their social relationships as early as when they are eight to nine years old. Heav...

Heavier children are more likely to face social an...

According to newly conducted analysis of published studies, children who get more exercise tend to better with their schoolwork. Apparently, getting exercise outdoors and by playing on sports teams is now known to be good for the overall health of ki...

According to newly conducted analysis of published...

As per a recent study, it has been found that unhappiness in children is one of the primary reasons for their materialistic leanings. Is advertising to blame for this? Read on to find out the correlation between materialism and happiness in children....

As per a recent study, it has been found that unha...

The number of teenagers smoking marijuana has increased dramatically compared to the number of teenagers smoking cigarettes, as per a recent survey done in the US. But smoking weed as a teenager can damage the IQ and cause memory and attention proble...

The number of teenagers smoking marijuana has incr...

It is not easy being a parent. Children are a joy and are rewarding to have. However, they are not without their problems. It is always hardest when our little ones get sick. We want to do as much for them as possible and make their pain go away. Kno...

It is not easy being a parent. Children are a joy ...

Many parents are worried that their child might have flat feet. This condition occurs when the foot doesn't have a normal arch. Feet that have a low arch or no arch at all are called flat feet, or fallen arches. Don’t worry if your baby’s foot looks ...

Many parents are worried that their child might ha...

It is well known that many infants and young children calm themselves by sucking their thumbs. While most children will stop on their own, some children continue with thumb sucking past the age of 4 or 5. The problem is that prolonged thumb sucking c...

It is well known that many infants and young child...

Many causes of adult back pain can be treated simply by resting and relaxing the back, but unlike back pain in adults, children’s back pain usually has a serious underlying disorder. According to a 1999 report from the Radiological Society of North ...

Many causes of adult back pain can be treated simp...

The average person in the United States consumes more than 125-pounds of refined sugar per year or 46-teaspoons per day. Sugar has no nutritional value and is also devoid of nutrients, vitamins, minerals and enzymes. The Effects of Refined Sugar in t...

The average person in the United States consumes m...

A consumer group has petitioned the government to ban artificial food dyes citing that they have been linked to hyperactivity in children. There is enough data available to prove that these artificial coloring agents can lead to a hyperactive behavio...

A consumer group has petitioned the government to ...

Scoliosis is a form of spine deformity where a lateral or side spine curves. The spine may curve to the left or right. The term "idiopathic" means that the cause of this form of scoliosis is still unknown although there are many theories as to what m...

Scoliosis is a form of spine deformity where a lat...

Cough is one of the most common symptoms of childhood illness. Although a cough may sound unpleasant, it is not usually a sign of a grave condition. In fact, coughing is a healthy and important reflex that helps protect the airways in the throat and ...

Cough is one of the most common symptoms of childh...

Dry cough often occurs at the end of infections such as a cold, flu or sinus infection, or after a person has been exposed to irritants such as smoke, dust or chemical fumes. Smoking cigarettes, allergies and asthma are also categorized as common cau...

Dry cough often occurs at the end of infections su...

Jo Ann Rohyans pediatrician You'll find expectorants and cough suppressants in many over-the-counter and prescription cough medicines for older children and adults — but they're no longer recommended for children under the age of 2 and have been sho...

Jo Ann Rohyans pediatrician You'll find expectora...

The BabyCenter Editorial TeamMost adult skincare products contain additives — such as fragrances, dyes, and alcohol — that baby formulas don't, so avoid using them on your baby's skin for at least the first year. "Babies tend to rub their eyes and so...

The BabyCenter Editorial TeamMost adult skincare p...

Dan Levy pediatricianMost children are developmentally able to learn to blow their noses by around age 2 — some even earlier. Of course, whether or not your child is interested at that point is another matter.Until then, it's important to keep your b...

Dan Levy pediatricianMost children are development...