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Aggressive children tend to become alcoholics as a teenager

Friday, July 12, 2013 0 comments

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Aggressive children tend to become alcoholics as a teenager - Children are less likely to become alcoholics it can be seen from their behavior as a child. Research shows that children who have behavioral problems when aged under five years were more likely to be alcoholics as a teenager.

Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University study used data involving 12 647 participants were observed when they were aged six and 69 months, and by the time they are 15 years old.

Researchers found that children who have bad behavior when he was a toddler is more likely closer to alcohol when they were teenagers. Some of these behaviors, including hyperactivity, childish levels, and aggressive. However, it was not only badly behaved children at risk is close to alcohol as adults. Children who are too happy to socialize too risky.

"Parents should be vigilant about this," said lead researcher Danielle Dick, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Many researchers who observed the use of alcohol in adolescents and more focused on teens and adults. But Dick found teens are not the same as a blank paper. Their behavior certainly has much affected since childhood.

Dick believes this discovery could provide information that parents use to prevent their children close to alcohol. If you find bad behavior in children as a child, parents can take preventive actions so that the child is not related to alcohol or sex as a teenager and adult.

4 An easy way to persuade kids to want to eat vegetables

Wednesday, July 10, 2013 0 comments

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4 An easy way to persuade kids to want to eat vegetables - Children really like picky eaters. But that is no reason for parents not to serve healthy food for children. So try the easy way to persuade kids to eat the vegetables as reported by the following GalTime.

Polished

Try puree the vegetables and put into everyday dishes. Children will not realize that there are vegetables in it but it will still eat voraciously.

Giving a funny name

A study had proved that given a funny name can make the dishes on the menu you are interested in eating vegetables. So try to create funny names creations on vegetable-based dishes.

Making cake

Just as the smoothing method, process vegetables into cake creations also include an easy way to persuade kids to want to eat it.

Challenged

You can also provide challenges in children. For example, if they want to eat vegetables, then you should give her a special gift.

That's the easy ways to persuade children to eat the vegetables. Good luck!

Bacteria in the gut associated with autism in children

Friday, July 5, 2013 0 comments

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Bacteria in the gut associated with autism in children - A small study found a link between bacteria in the digestive system to the risk of autism is owned by the child. Shortage of some types of bacteria in the gut increases the risk of children developing autism.

The results obtained after the researchers analyzed the bacteria in the gut in 20 children with autism and 20 children without autism. It is known that children with autism have the intestinal bacteria less. It is possible to cause them more vulnerable if exposed to harmful bacteria.

This study also showed that children with autism lack the three types of bacteria in the gut when compared with children who do not have autism. The results are published in the journal PLoS One on July 3, 2013, as reported by Reuters.

"One of the reasons researchers are beginning to consider the link between intestinal bacteria with autism is the fact that many children with autism who have digestive problems until they are adults. Research also shows that if we can overcome this problem, the behavior of autistic children will develop better," said lead researcher Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown, researchers from Arizona State University's Biodesign Institute.

This research can be further developed to learn a new way of digestive problems in children with autism. Moreover, these results can also be used to prevent and treat children with autism.

Previous research revealed that intestinal bacteria have a significant role, including in terms of digestion, maintain a healthy weight, and regulate the immune system. Although finding a link between autism and gut bacteria, but this study did not prove any causal link.

What is the ideal age for a child to learn to swim?

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What is the ideal age for a child to learn to swim? - A video on YouTube of a 16-month-old toddler who learned to swim rampant discussed in cyberspace. It was finally raises a question for the experts, the actual number of ideal age for children to learn to swim?

"There is no rule how the recommended age for children to learn to swim. However one also if we assume that the child can automatically know how to survive in the water," said Dr. Jon LaPook, medical correspondent of CBS News.

Dr. LaPook also added a child is usually only done in accordance reflex response body. For example, hold your breath if you are in the water.

Even so, it does not mean the child is safe from the risk of drowning. According to experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, drowning is one of the causes of death that threatens children aged 1-19 years. Toddlers and teenage boys are also most at risk of death due to drowning.

Part of the problem is the fact drowning is sometimes quite difficult conditions known. Many people think that if drowning, swimmers will yell and be seen thrashing in the water. The reality is not.

Mostly, just drowning victim could not ask for help. Because they are difficult to take the air. In addition, when the human body will sink to remain upright in the water and did not look in pain. So can anyone else see the actual drowning victim was swimming.

As reported by CBS News, a local research never mentions that children should be taught swimming since the age of four years and over. Parties to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention also recommends that children be given a float and strict supervision while in the water.

Meanwhile, the father of 16-month-old toddler who learned to swim earlier said that the video is recorded and diunduhnya nothing to worry about. Because she is a nurse and she is swimming instructor. Both are professionals and have taught their children to swim with caution.

The toddler's father intentionally teach their children to swim to prevent drowning risks. But he also gave advice,

"Please do not throw the child into the water with it. Thing that makes them very dangerous and trauma. Slowly Teach it right," he said.

Respiratory infections as infants increase the risk of diabetes

Wednesday, July 3, 2013 0 comments

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Respiratory infections as infants increase the risk of diabetes - Although it seems trivial, but diseases such as mild respiratory infection that occurs when children aged zero to six months may increase a child's risk for developing type 1 diabetes until doubled. If the child is exposed to a respiratory infection at the age of six months to 12 months, the risk will be reduced to 32 percent.

Even so, the researchers stressed that this could be not the same for all children, because this study is only performed on children who have a high risk of diabetes, the child who has had a family history of diabetes.

"In general, the immune system is still in its infancy when the kids were babies. To that end, the immune system is still vulnerable if challenged by the virus that causes the infection," said study author Andreas Beyerlein, from the Institute of Diabetes Research in Munich, as reported by U.S. News.

These results were found after researchers followed 148 children aged under three months. All infants had family members and relatives who have type 1 diabetes. Researchers recorded history of infection and illness experienced by babies what ever suffered by the child until they are three years old.

At the end of the study, scientists found that children exposed to respiratory infection at the age of six months had a risk of developing type 1 diabetes are two times greater than children who did not experience respiratory infections. Beyerlein explained that not only affect the number of infections, but also time and age when exposed to infection.

Furthermore, Beyerlein suggested that parents who have a child at risk of developing type 1 diabetes keep their children from possible respiratory infection in infancy. It is necessary to avoid increasing the risk of children developing diabetes as adults. Researchers will conduct further studies to identify the type of virus that can cause infection and lead to increased risk of diabetes in infants.

Children are fond of junk food? Blame the parents!

Sunday, June 30, 2013 0 comments

Children are fond of junk food? Blame the parents! - Are you angry if you see the children often eat junk food? If so, do not immediately blame the child. The cause is because your parenting is not quite right.

In one study, researchers from Truls Ostbye reveal the relationship between the home environment and the handling of older people with obesity, exercise and dietary habits among preschoolers. The researchers monitored data from 190 children, aged 2-5 years, with a mother who has more weight or obesity.

They collect information about children's food intake over the past week, ranging from junk food to healthy food. For activities during the week the children using accelerometers to measure the tool of physical activity undertaken.

The mothers reported information about their children's environment, including policies treat families with food and physical activity. As reported by MSN, from there found a significant relationship between family environment with children diasup food. Families tend to cool more often than junk food to feed families on child care and home environments.

They concluded that in order to promote healthy behavior in children, healthy home environment and the role of parents is really important. Therefore, children's health is very much dependent on how parents nurture and introduce healthy food.

The study was published online in the International Journal of Obesity on June 18, 2013.

Talk about a healthy weight loss diet to help your child

Tuesday, June 25, 2013 0 comments

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Talk about a healthy weight loss diet to help your child - Child's behavior is strongly influenced indirectly by parents and neighborhood. A study showed that the family had never discussed the weight loss, diet, or healthy lifestyles often have children who are not sensitive to their own health.

Conversely, children who often heard her parents talk about weight, health, or diet, diet easier start and maintain their own body weight, as reported by Reuters. These results were found after researchers surveyed 2,800 adolescents and their parents.

"It is important to conduct discussions or talks with child-focused health or healthy foods to maintain a healthy body and bones. Do not see it by focusing on body size or physical appearance," said Jeriga Berge, lead researcher from the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis .

Previous research has shown that talking about weight or weight problems ridiculed by parents will hurt children and adolescents. But it depends on how well the parents expressed their intent in children.

Researchers stressed that parents should focus on weight loss related to health. Losing weight should be seen as an attempt to nourish the body, not to look slim or beautiful. It is known to be more successful to make teens start dieting and keeping their food.

5 Tips to prevent cavities in toddlers

Monday, June 24, 2013 0 comments

5 Tips to prevent cavities in toddlers - If not maintained properly, the baby teeth can be easily damaged and decayed or commonly called cavities. Therefore, parents should be more concerned with dental health of infants in order to avoid health problems, especially cavities. Cavities is one of the most common chronic disease experienced by children aged 6 to 11 years and adolescents aged 12 to 19 years. Here are five tips to prevent cavities in toddlers, as reported by WebMD.

1. Go to the dentist from an early age

From the age of 1 year, you can get used to invite you visit the dentist. Early prevention can make a child avoid more serious health problems.

2. Caring for oral health

You can brush your child's teeth and gums gently, using water on a soft baby toothbrush, or just clean the child's teeth with a soft cloth.

3. Do not get used to the sleeping child sucking a bottle

Pediatricians and teeth have warned parents not to accustom a baby or older child to take a nap with a bottle of juice or formula in his mouth. Sweet liquid in the bottle can be attached to the baby's teeth and also provide food for the bacteria that live in the mouth. The bacteria produce acids that can trigger cavities.

4. Drug with a variety of flavors

Many medicines for children at this time given the various Flavor. If it sticks to the teeth, tooth decay risk will rise. Antibiotics and some types of asthma medications can also cause an overgrowth of candida (yeast), which can cause a fungal infection called oral thrush. Therefore, after taking medication berperisa, give a glass of water to rinse the child. This method avoids the plaque builds up on teeth.

5. Replace the bottle with cup

Early, so the children get used to always drink by the cup or glass, and not a bottle. Also avoid the habit of giving fruit juice to children because it can be attached to the tooth and increase the risk of cavities.

Daycare, an outlet for children with depressed mothers

Sunday, June 23, 2013 0 comments

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Daycare, an outlet for children with depressed mothers - Not all parents are thinking of leaving their children to daycare or daycare. Some prefer to take care of their own children at home, or hire a nanny. But for mothers who often experience depression, daycare can be a way out to prevent emotional problems in children.

A study showed that children whose mothers were depressed more protected from emotional problems if they are deposited at a daycare, than children raised solely by his mother in full.

"This discovery is very exciting because it saw a daycare as being able to help the mother, but of course this applies to women with emotional problems or depression," said Catherine Herba from the University of Quebec, as reported by Reuters.

These results were found by investigators after observing 1,800 children born in Quebec in the year 1997 to 1998 for five years. The mothers were surveyed regarding their mental states such as depressive symptoms, and were asked to report their child's emotional state. Not only that, the mother was also asked to report whether their children go to daycare.

As a result, about 19 percent of mothers are known to have symptoms of depression during this period. As is known through previous research, they risk children twice a centipede has emotional problems and anxiety before their fifth birthday.

Even so, it seems children's activities by visiting the daycare to make a difference. Influence that the daycare proved more powerful than the care provided by family members or caregivers at home.

Among children who have depressed mothers, the risk of mental illness declined by 79 percent, compared with children who do not go to daycare and cared for by the mother alone at home. Researchers of this study also showed that 31 percent of school children have suffered emotional problems, depending on whether their mothers were depressed or not.

Even so, it seems the number of hours children spend in daycare had little effect. Researchers assume that the form of care provided was that influential. IN daycare, children have the opportunity to play with their peers and trained and supervised by professional staff.

Researchers claim that this does not reduce the role of the mother as a nanny. Women should know that they are still going to be a good mother despite being depressed. In addition, mothers should also strive to fight the depression that they experience for the good of their children.

For children with autism the human voice is very annoying

Tuesday, June 18, 2013 0 comments

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For children with autism the human voice is very annoying - A study conducted by scanning the brains of autistic children showed reason do not like verbal communication. These findings suggest that the human voice for children with autism can be very disturbing and unpleasant.

Scan of the brain showed that autistic children did not show the same sense of fun with kids their own age who do not have autism when listening to the human voice. On the network showed a weak association between the human voice to the part of the brain associated with 'pleasure'.

"When speaking, we do not only with information, but also emotional and social cues," said lead researcher Daniel Brams from Stanford University, as reported by U.S. News.

These results were found after researchers did brain scans on 20 children with autism with 19 other children who do not have autism. They found that despite their IQ, ability to read and write normal, most children with autism are still difficulties reading social cues or emotional in direct conversation.

While this study suggests that this is related to brain function associated with sound reception with functions of the brain associated with pleasure. In children with autism, the relationship between the two brain regions are very weak, weaker than normal children. for that, children with autism often feel disturbed by the noise around it and have a hard time to communicate verbally.

Even so, scientists will conduct further research to see if there are other reasons that affect children with autism to have difficulty in communicating verbally. Researchers also not sure whether the results of this study can be used to develop therapies in children with autism.

Child's nose bleeding, it should be done!

Monday, June 17, 2013 0 comments

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Child's nose bleeding, it should be done! - Child may suddenly experience nosebleeds, ie when the blood out of their nose. For parents, nosebleeds can be a cause for concern, especially if it occurs suddenly in their children. But nosebleeds actually experienced by children aged three to 10 years. Most nosebleeds will stop by itself, but can also be addressed at home.

If the child has a nosebleed, parents should do the following steps, as reported by the Kids Health.

1. First, parents should remain calm and not panic. Parents who panic will make the child come confused. Therefore, to calm the child, parents should remain calm.

2. Place the child on your lap, or let the children sit. After that, put the child's body bent slightly forward.

3. Push gently on the soft part of the nose. Pinch just below the bony ridge with a clean tissue or cloth. Remember to do it gently.

4. Keep the pressure to stay that way for up to 10 minutes. If removed too soon, bleeding may start again.

5. Do not allow children to lean on, face up, or suck blood nosebleed. This will cause the blood to flow to the back of the throat. Children can be pressed, coughing, or vomiting.

6. Do not let children touch or digging, or blowing air out of his nose after the bleeding stopped successfully. Nose rubbing, scraping, or touch the inside can hurt and cause bleeding nose again.

The above steps can stop nosebleeds experienced exceptional children. However, there are several types of bleeding that could not be handled at home and should immediately consult a physician. Watch for signs below.

1. Children too often experience nosebleeds.

2. Children may have put something into her nose.

3. Easy bruising when a child falls or bruises that appear for no reason.

4. Children often experience heavy bleeding from minor cuts or bleeding that is not just in the nose, for example in the gums and other.

5. When the child began to frequent nosebleeds after taking the drug.

If the child frequent nosebleeds followed by the signs above should immediately consult a doctor. It may be that there is a serious reason behind bleeding experienced by children, and not just a regular nosebleeds.

Oops, it turns out the baby can also dandruff!

Monday, June 10, 2013 0 comments

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Oops, it turns out the baby can also dandruff! - Not only adults, babies can also have dandruff. Scaly layer on the baby's scalp is called cradle cap. Cradle cap seborhoik also called dermatitis is a scaly dry skin on baby's scalp. Cradle cap is actually harmless. But if left unchecked, this scaly layer can thicken and harden to form calluses.

Like dandruff scaly layer that is commonly arise when the baby was two weeks to six months. in some cases, 'dandruff babies' will disappear for a few weeks, but it can also last up to many months.

Mayo Clinic researchers believe that the cause of dandruff on the baby's head is a hormone that is derived by the mother to the baby while in the womb. The hormone makes the baby's head to form a layer of excess oil and flaky like dandruff.

Such as dandruff in adults, cradle cap in infants look dry and oily. In addition, sometimes the cradle cap also cause redness on baby's skin. Cradle cap is not contagious and is not a sign of hair that is not clean, as well as dandruff in adults.

If your baby has cradle cap or dandruff, here are some steps you can do about it, as reported by Modern Mom.

Step 1

Comb your hair gently used baby infant siri soft brush or comb. Do this when the hair is dry and before you wash your hair.

Step 2

Keramasi baby's hair and scalp gently used baby shampoo to eliminate dandruff. Keramasi baby's hair every day and make sure you rinse the remnants of baby shampoo on your hair till clean. Leftover shampoo that is not clean can make dandruff worse baby.

Step 3

Use an anti-dandruff shampoo twice a week if the baby shampoo is not effective to remove the cradle cap. But of course, before doing this you should consult with your doctor in choosing what shampoo is not harmful to the baby.

Step 4

Give baby oil on the baby's scalp when he had cradle cap. You can also try natural oils like almond oil. Let the baby oil on the scalp for up to 15 minutes, then wash with shampoo.

When he found out the baby has dandruff or cradle cap, you can check and consult with your physician for better treatment and safer for the baby.

5 Ways to prevent mother to child obesity

Thursday, May 30, 2013 0 comments

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5 Ways to prevent mother to child obesity - Since childhood, the child's diet should be monitored in order to maintain health and well-balanced weight. Mothers can prevent obesity in children, as reported by The Telegraph the following.

Do not make separate meals

Just because kids like picky eaters, do not create a separate menu for them. Instead, learn to make kids love all kinds of healthy foods that you cook yourself.

Always have vegetables and fruits

Best diet should contain healthy vegetables. Meanwhile, the fruit must also be at home as a snack for children and other family members. Avoid chips and other unhealthy foods as a snack.

Buying seasonal produce

In addition to less expensive, seasonal products obviously much fresher. You can also maximize the processing methods of healthy foods in various forms.

Cook fast and healthy

In addition to healthy food can also be cooked quickly. For example, make a salad or a healthy sandwich. If children are taught from childhood to love healthy food, until today they would still get used to eating them.

Involve children while cooking

You can also invite children to shop, cook, and involve them in all things while preparing food. That way, they will learn to recognize a variety of vegetables and want to eat them on a regular basis.

So many ways to prevent maternal obesity in children. The point is, get used to eating healthy foods so that the child's weight is always awake.

Had alcoholic parents make children vulnerable depression

Sunday, May 19, 2013 0 comments

Adult children who are older and have parents addicted to alcohol or drugs have a higher risk of depression than children whose parents do not have the habit of drinking alcohol or illegal drugs.

It was discovered after researchers observed 6,300 adults in Canada. They found that about 312 people into a deep depression last year. Approximately 877 participants who began the study admitted under 18 years old and still living with my parents. They also explained that their parents have the habit of drinking alcohol and using drugs. Drinking alcohol and illicit drugs are recognized to cause problems in the family.

After calculating other factors such as age, gender, and race, researchers at the University of Toronto found that adults who had childhood experiences with parents who have an addiction to alcohol and drugs likely affected by depression twice as high.

"Even after accounting for other factors such as parenting mistakes, parental occupation, and parental lifestyle that is unhealthy, researchers found that parents addicted to alcohol and drugs associated with a 69 percent chance of causing a child depression," said lead researcher Esme Fuller-Thomson, as reported by U.S. News.

Fuller-Thomson explains that the possibility that parental behavior affects the way children deal with depression and stress. Researchers suggested that children who live with parents with alcohol or drug addiction have more contact with other family members such as fathers, grandfathers, uncles, or other.

Rare occurrence, 4 twins born from one embryo

Friday, May 17, 2013 0 comments

Rare occurrence, 4 twins born from one embryo - Maybe that happened on the couple Christine and Justin Clark is a miracle. Because, after trying to have children for 10 years, couple's twins get four at once.

Fourth twin baby girls have also broke the record and made history in the medical world. Because the baby is growing and the fourth came from one embryo only. This is a very rare case, there is only one in 70 million chances.

Currently their fourth baby to be healthy and ready to take home. They weigh 4.5 pounds six weeks ago.

"We expect to have one child, but four children really can not be trusted. Honestly, I do not believe it until I see for myself with my eyes," said Christine Clark, as reported by the Metro (15/05).

Couples who come from Brinsworth Rotherdam almost given up on having children when they decided to perform in vitro fertilization (IVF). IVF is a technique of mixing the eggs with the partner's sperm in the laboratory for fertilization. After successful fertilization occurs, the embryo is then implanted in the woman's uterus.

Christine Clark immediately became pregnant three weeks after the embryo implanted in her womb through IVF. During pregnancy, she experienced severe morning sickness, and even had to be hospitalized because of breathing difficulties before giving birth via Caesarean process.

After that, the four children born from one embryo is implanted. They named Darcy, Caroline, Elisha, and Alexis. Justin Clark, the father admitted to not only happy and interested, but also worried when they were told would have four twins.

The doctor explained that this is the first time the four infants with the same birth sex of the embryo alone. Adel Shaker, medical director of CARE Sheffield explained that she had seen two embryos that turn out to be triplets or one embryo into twins. But it has also been quite rare.

Further tests will be done to see if the baby is four actually quadruplets, or two pairs of twins, or a pair of twins and two people are not twins.

Can children developing diabetes Because of Pollution? this reason

Monday, May 13, 2013 0 comments

Can children Kena Diabetes Because of Pollution? this reason

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In the past, diabetes was a disease that haunt an adult or elderly, but later children also exposed to 'trend' this disease. Even the cause is not just a lifestyle or diet alone but also air pollution. How so?

According to a new study from Germany, the children are often exposed to air pollution increased risk of insulin resistance, so when the kids get older it can be confirmed to have diabetes.

Even from blood samples of 397 observations of 10-year-old boy who lives on the edge of the road is unknown if these children are at risk of insulin resistance increased by seven percent per 500 meters.

These findings are obtained after the results of the participants' blood samples compared with the level of exposure to air pollution using pollution data in 2008-2009 in each neighborhood participants. Then the researchers adjusted for all the above calculation with birth weight, body mass index (BMI) and the participants' exposure to second-hand smoke at home.

As reported by the BBC, Monday (05/13/2013), from there it is known the level of insulin resistance was higher in children whose exposure to air pollution is also high, especially for compounds containing pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide and particulates.

"Although the level of toxicity among the pollutants with other pollutants vary, but they all can be considered as 'oxidizing agent' potential and can directly influence the lipid and protein levels in the blood, or influence indirectly through the activation of intracellular oxidant pathways," explained one researcher Dr. Joachim Heinrich of the German Research Centre for Environmental Health, Neuherberg. Heinrich held a study with his colleague, Elisabeth Thiering.

"For that oxidative stress caused by exposure to air pollution is said to play an important role in encouraging the development of insulin resistance," he added.

Responding to a study published in the journal Diabetologia, Frank Kelly, professor of environmental health sciences from King's College London, said that children are very susceptible to what this study found.

"They have a ratio of lung volume to a larger body, the respiratory epithelium more easily absorb pollutants, as well as lung defense mechanism against pollution gases and particulate pollution are not yet fully developed. So even inhale the same amount of pollutant concentrations, child children may absorb pollutants with doses two to four times more than adults, "said Dr. Kelly.

"For the new study is interesting if it can be demonstrated that the particulate and nitrogen dioxide is closely related to an increased risk of insulin resistance in children. Moreover, these findings are highly relevant to the kids in a big city like London that regularly experience the advantages of nitrogen dioxide pollution , "he concluded.

Breastmilk is able to save the lives of premature babies

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 0 comments

Breastmilk is able to save the lives of premature babies - Premature birth of a baby can be life threatening. One of them is the risk of disease in the gut area deadly. But new research from the University of Pittsburgh stated that the composition of Breastmilk a baby can save lives.

About one in every 14 babies born prematurely in the United States and Canada suffering from necrotizing entercolitis (NEC), a disease that causes intestinal tissue destroyed.

"Within 10 days after birth, the baby began to vomit, and a few hours later, the stomach so bloated and discolored," said researcher Dr. David Hackam.

Doctors did not have a choice but to lift the dead intestinal tissue. Even so, half of premature infants suffering from the condition died.

Previous research had mentioned that Breastmilk is able to reduce the risk of NEC in premature infants condition. But in many cases, Breastmilk is hard to come by, so the only formula-fed infants.

As reported by Medical Daily, Dr. Hackam and his team of researchers found that the Breastmilk components associated with the bacteria in the baby's gut. Meanwhile, the baby was born without any bacteria. So as to stimulate the bacterial colonies, need Breastmilk from mother to baby.

Although the new study conducted laboratory experiments on mice, Dr. Hackam believe that premature human infants will also get similar benefits from Breastmilk. Because since the first Breastmilk is known to provide many benefits for the baby.

In order for Strong Bones, Also Give Nuts In Children

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 0 comments

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In order for Strong Bones, Also Give Nuts In Children - During this time parents always depend on the child's fulfillment of calcium-rich dairy calcium. However, based on recent studies, healthy bones also need adequate magnesium intake. Well, this magnesium can be obtained from the nuts.

"Do not just give your intake of calcium, many other nutrients they need to maintain healthy bones. One of them is the magnesium," said Dr. Steven A. Abrams, a professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, as quoted by the Times of India.

Good sources of magnesium include wheat, almonds, spinach, avocado, and soy milk. Magnesium has previously been known to have functions that are essential for bone health adults. But a study has been presented at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) at Washington This gives evidence that magnesium is important not only for adults but also for children.

Researchers enrolled 63 children aged 4-8 years who never take a multivitamin or mineral anything before. The children are then lodged two nights in the hospital so that the intake of calcium and magnesium can be monitored and measured.

All respondents noted his diet before they are lodged. All meals and drinks are served during their time in the hospital include the amount of calcium and magnesium are the same as they consume on a typical day, based on the record of their menu.

During the stay in the hospital, calcium and magnesium levels of the children was measured by using a technique called non-radioactive stable isotope, intravenously and orally.

They also collected urine for 72 hours. By measuring the stable isotopes in the urine, the researchers can determine how much calcium and magnesium is absorbed into the body. Bone mineral content and density were measured by using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.

The results showed that the amount of magnesium consumed and absorbed into the key predictor of how many children have healthy bones. Calcium intake was not significantly associated with bone mineral density.

"We believe it is important for children to have a healthy balanced diet with sources of minerals, including calcium and magnesium are enough," said Dr. Abrams.

Babies are Born with Extreme Weight Increase Risk of Autism

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Babies are Born with Extreme Weight Increase Risk of Autism - Autism in children is often blamed due to improper diet, smoking or consumption of certain drugs performed during pregnancy. But a new study reveals if extreme birth weight may also be associated with an increased risk of autism in children.

After observing the data of 40,000 children in Sweden, researchers found infants with a birth weight greater than 9.9 pounds or less than 5.5 pounds are more likely to develop autism than normal birth weight infants.

Even researchers can ascertain specifically if the baby is born with a weight less than the average risk of autism by 63 percent and infant birth weight above average risk by 60 percent.

However, the link between birth weight with risk of autism is regardless of whether the baby is born prematurely or exceed the normal delivery date or not.

The new study just published in the American Journal of Psychiatry is believed to be the first successful study found a link between birth weight and risk of autism. The study also ensure previous findings stating that low birth weight babies are more likely to develop autism.

"We think that the increased risk is closely related to the abnormal growth of the extremes in the fetus as well as showing the existence of errors during the development of the fetus, especially with placental function her," said lead researcher Kathryn Abel, a professor of the Center for Women's Mental Health and the Institute of Brain, Behavior and Mental Health at the University of Manchester, UK.

"In fact, any factor that may encourage the development of abnormalities and fetal growth also tends to affect the brain development of the baby. Risk was also seen higher in babies who grow poorly and remain in utero until the pregnancy reaches 40 weeks of age. Could so this is because these babies are the longest exposure to unhealthy conditions in the womb, "he continued.

Although this study found a link between birth weight that is too high or too low with the risk of autism, but researchers emphasized the absence of a causal relationship between them.

"For the present we need to research more about the growth of the fetus, placenta how to control it and how they affect the baby's brain development. Keys only answer this research is on the condition of the mother and fetus healthy growth," concluded Abel as WebMD reported.

How to overcome insomnia in children

Monday, May 6, 2013 0 comments

Not just adults, it was the children can also develop insomnia. So how do I fix this? Listen more, as reported by Modern Living Your following.

Pediatricians
Parents can start by visiting the treatment of insomnia child's pediatrician. With proper diagnosis, parents will be able to give proper treatment to her baby.

Children's food
Just like adults, food also affects the quality of sleep children. So watch with either food or drink what the child consumed.

Child's sleep schedule
Try to get kids to sleep on time every day. Thus, every day children can sleep and wake up at the same time without a hitch.

Turn off the lights
Many children are afraid if the room lights turned off during sleep. However, if ignited, they are hard to close my eyes. Use lights that dimly lit room so that children can remain brave and sleep alone.

Turn off the TV
Do not let children play video games or watch TV before bed. You should also turn down the TV volume so as not interfere with the child's voice.

Minimize stress
Parents need to pay attention to her mental condition carefully. Because many parents do not realize that children experience stress that it interferes with their sleep schedule.

Feel safe
Give children a doll as a friend to sleep. The goal is to make children feel safe and able to sleep well through the night. Reading stories can also be done to ensure children can sleep soundly.

That's a variety of ways to overcome insomnia in children. Make sure your child always gets a small enough sleep each day.

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