Items Tagged with 'Kid health'

Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages by kids and teens has increased 23% worldwide since 1990 – a trend researchers say may be setting young people up for health problems down the road.

You pick up your child from day care, strap them in and hand them a snack for the ride home. How healthy is that snack?

Healthier habits may help prevent headaches among children and teens who use e-cigarettes or skip breakfast or other meals, researchers say.

Thinking about getting a dog? Researchers say dogs can help boost kids’ physical activity levels – especially among young girls.

An overwhelming majority of parents think handwashing is vital to staying healthy, but many are pretty sure their kids aren’t practicing what mom and dad preach, results of a recent survey show.

Parents should talk with a health care professional before giving melatonin supplements to kids and teens, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine cautions.

Kids generate more body heat than adults and typically spend many hours playing in the sun, often without adequate hydration.

It’s common for doting grandparents to offer candy and other sweet treats to their grandkids. But experts caution that this sign of love can put kids on a path for tooth decay – and many parents are reluctant to broach the subject.

Infants should sleep on their backs on flat surfaces without soft bedding, the American Academy of Pediatrics says.

As your baby grows, you’ll start introducing new flavors to them. But when it comes to drinks, it can be difficult to know what’s healthy and what’s not for young kids – especially if you’re a new parent.