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Toddlers Aim High


Submitted by Kyle Smith on October 4, 2010 – 12:48am

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Most toddlers can reach as high as a kitchen countertop, putting them at risk for severe burns from hot liquids.

Autism’s Earliest Symptoms Not Evident in Infants Under 6 Months


Submitted by Staff on February 16, 2010 – 5:54am

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A study of the development of autism in infants that compared the behavior of the siblings of children diagnosed with autism to that of babies developing normally has found the nascent symptoms of the condition are not present at age 6 months.

Early Abuse Tied to More Depression in Children


Submitted by Staff on February 5, 2010 – 6:12am

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Although children can be depressed for many reasons, new evidence suggests physiological differences exist among depressed children based on their experiences of abuse before age 5.

Childhood Vaccination Gaps Narrowing in U.S.


Submitted by Staff on January 5, 2010 – 6:00pm

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About three-quarters of children in the U.S. received recommended vaccinations in 2008, up from about half in 2000, reports a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Vitamin D Levels Linked to Asthma Severity


Submitted by Staff on April 23, 2009 – 1:00am

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New research provides evidence for a link between vitamin D insufficiency and asthma severity.

Nexium OKed for Children’s Use


Submitted by Staff on January 17, 2009 – 1:14am

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) for short-term use in children ages 1 to 11 for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

New Drug May Treat Fragile X Syndrome


Submitted by Staff on January 8, 2009 – 4:10am

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A pilot trial of the oral drug therapy fenobam has shown promising initial results and could be a potential new treatment option for adult patients with Fragile X syndrome (FXS).

Caution Urged When Giving Kids Cold and Flu Meds


Submitted by Staff on January 6, 2009 – 3:00pm

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It’s cold and flu season, which means misery for kids and the parents trying to help them.

Withdrawing Anti-seizure Meds in Children With Epilepsy Generally Safe


Submitted by Staff on December 8, 2008 – 9:41pm

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A new Mayo Clinic study found that it is generally safe to withdraw anti-seizure medications in children with epilepsy who have achieved seizure-freedom while on the medication.

Infants’ Mylicon Gas Relief Dye-free Drops Recalled


Submitted by Staff on November 11, 2008 – 9:23pm

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Johnson & Johnson-Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Company is voluntarily recalling approximately 12,000 units of Infants’ Mylicon Gas Relief Dye-Free drops (simethicone-antigas) nonstaining sold in 1 oz. plastic bottles that were distributed after October 5, 2008, nationwide. The company is implementing this recall after determining that some bottles could include metal fragments that were generated during the manufacturing process.

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