Children’s Health

Secondhand Smoke Affecting Your Kids in a Dangerous New Way

If you need yet another reason to quit smoking, a report presented at the 107th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association  AUA) presents a very convincing argument to quit. Researchers from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital showed ...click here to read more

City Kids More Likely to Suffer Allergies

Allergic reactions are caused by hypersensitivities to an otherwise benign substance. Allergic reactions can be triggered by almost anything, and two of the most prevalent forms of allergies include seasonal allergies and food allergies.   It is estimated that one out of every 13, or 8 percent of American children suffer with food allergies and this ...click here to read more

Bone Fractures a Big Problem in Overweight Children

Children and adolescents who are overweight are more likely than their normal weight counterparts to suffer bone fractures and have joint and muscle pains, according to a study conducted at the National Institute of Health. Participants were classified as overweight if they had a body mass index above the 95th percentile for their height and ...click here to read more