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Healthy Kids: Children & Mental Health

(WVVA) - People often don't think about mental illness as an issue that affects children -- but it can. And the signs aren't always easy to spot. Dr. Ted Solari discusses factors that could lead to mental issues in the very young. More>>

Healthy Kids: Calories & Kids

(WVVA) - After a busy day it's easy to hit the drive-thru to pick up an after school snack for your child. There are healthy options from fast food restaurants, but be careful in what you choose. More>>

Healthy Kids: Cough & Cold Medicine

(WVVA) - Allergy season his here. When your child starts sniffling and sneezing, many parents reach for the medicine cabinet -- but are you giving the correct dosage? More>>

Combating childhood depression

(WVVA) - Depression can touch us all, no matter our age. A local pediatrician discusses common behaviors in children who may be depressed. More>>

Healthy Kids: Colds & Kids

(WVVA) - As winter slowly fades away we've seen our share of warm and cold temperatures -- perfect conditions for catching a cold. If you and your child aren't vaccinated, you may be at risk for more serious problems. More>>

Healthy Kids: Children & Second-hand Smoke

(WVVA) - Most know that smoking can be deadly, but just how bad is secondhand smoke for your child? Lindsay Ward asks a local pediatrician in this week's installment. More>>

Healthy Kids- Autism, are vaccines to blame?

(WVVA) - There's a belief that autism can be caused by children's vaccines. WVVA's Lindsay Ward separates fact from fiction in the latest installment of 'Healthy Kids.' More>>

Learning to limit child's sun exposure

Bluefield, W.Va. (WVVA) - In these hot temperatures, it's important to keep an eye on how much time your kids are spending outside in the sun. More>>

Healthy Kids: Dealing with Child Allergies & Asthma

Allergies and asthma affect millions of children each year. Lindsay Ward differentiates the symptoms of each and describes what treatment is best. More>>

Should I bank my baby's cord blood?

You've heard about cord blood banking, but is it a good choice for your family? Learn more about the pros and cons of this relatively new practice. More>>

Managing your child's earaches at home

Earaches and ear infections are common in children. Here's a step-by-step guide for what to do. More>>

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Exclusive breast-feeding best for baby
Exclusive breast-feeding best for baby
Breast-feeding exclusively is recommended for a baby's first six months of life, followed by continued breast-feeding along with food until a baby is at least 12 months old, the American Academy of Pediatrics reaffirms.More >>
U.S. women in labor longer than they were 50 years ago
U.S. women in labor longer than they were 50 years ago
American women today are spending about two hours more in labor during childbirth than women did 50 years ago, a new report says.More >>
Breathing smog in pregnancy linked to child's behavior problems
Breathing smog in pregnancy linked to child's behavior problems
Women exposed to higher levels of certain air pollutants while pregnant are more likely to have children with anxiety, depression and attention problems by ages 6 and 7, new research suggests.More >>
Blood test detects Down Syndrome during pregnancy
Blood test detects Down Syndrome during pregnancy
A second company reports that it has developed a prenatal blood test to detect Down syndrome, potentially providing yet another option for pregnant women who want to know whether their unborn child has the condition.More >>
1 in 10 U.S. kids lives with parent who has abused alcohol
1 in 10 U.S. kids lives with parent who has abused alcohol
About 7.5 million American children under the age of 18 live with a parent who's struggled with alcohol abuse over the past year, a new government report finds.More >>
Babies may be smarter than you think
Babies may be smarter than you think
Babies can understand many words sooner than they can actually say them, a new study indicates.More >>
FDA thinks shortage of cancer drug for kids can be averted
FDA thinks shortage of cancer drug for kids can be averted
The FDA said Tuesday that it was cautiously optimistic that a feared shortage of a life-saving drug used to treat a form of childhood leukemia will be averted.More >>
Quality day care predicts later parental involvement in school
Quality day care predicts later parental involvement in school
Mothers whose kids went to high-quality day care were more involved in their children's schools later on than the moms of kids in poorer quality day care or no day care, new research finds.More >>
Thousands of U.S. kids hospitalized for abuse
Thousands of U.S. kids hospitalized for abuse
Close to 4,600 kids in the United States were hospitalized as a result of child abuse in one recent year, and 300 of them died, a new study shows.More >>
Child abuse, neglect a major public health problem
Child abuse, neglect a major public health problem
Child abuse and neglect cost the United States $124 billion a year, which is comparable to the costs of other major public health problems, a new government study shows.More >>

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'Button' batteries sending more kids to ER
'Button' batteries sending more kids to ER
Cases of children rushed to the emergency room after accidentally swallowing coin-sized batteries found in many household gadgets have doubled over the past two decades.More >>
Cases of children rushed to the emergency room after accidentally swallowing coin-sized batteries found in many household gadgets have doubled over the past two decades, new research reveals.More >>
Baby bottles, pacifiers, sippy cups can injure
Baby bottles, pacifiers, sippy cups can injure
For babies just starting to move around, walking or running while toting a bottle, a pacifier or a sippy cup might be a dangerous pursuit.More >>
For babies just starting to move around, walking or running while toting a bottle, a pacifier or a sippy cup might be a dangerous pursuit.More >>
Does your child have seasonal allergies or a cold?
Does your child have seasonal allergies or a cold?
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies.More >>
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies, but an expert outlines how to tell the difference.More >>
Employment prospects dim for young adults with autism
Employment prospects dim for young adults with autism
Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school.More >>
Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school when compared to young adults with other disabilities, new research indicates.More >>
Induced labor late in pregnancy has pros, cons
Induced labor late in pregnancy has pros, cons
Inducing labor after a woman has been pregnant for more than 37 weeks can reduce an infant's risk of death before, during or shortly after birth.More >>
Inducing labor after a woman has been pregnant for more than 37 weeks can reduce an infant's risk of death before, during or shortly after birth without increasing the need for cesarean delivery, a new study says.More >>
Gut bugs might influence child's odds for obesity
Gut bugs might influence child's odds for obesity
Levels of certain gut bacteria and low protein intake may raise children's risk of being obese, new research suggests.More >>
Levels of certain gut bacteria and low protein intake may raise children's risk of being obese, new research suggests.More >>
Kids who sleep in parents' bed less likely to be overweight
Kids who sleep in parents' bed less likely to be overweight
Children who wake up at night and are allowed to fall back asleep in their parents' bed are less likely to be overweight than kids put back into their own bed, a new study says.More >>
Children who wake up at night and are allowed to fall back asleep in their parents' bed are less likely to be overweight than kids put back into their own bed, a new study says.More >>
FDA seeks less radiation for kids getting X-rays, CT scans
FDA seeks less radiation for kids getting X-rays, CT scans
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has asked the makers of these devices to factor in the safety of pediatric patients when using existing machines and designing new ones.More >>
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has asked the makers of these devices to factor in the safety of pediatric patients when using existing machines and designing new ones.More >>
More pre-teens get vaccines when middle schools require them
More pre-teens get vaccines when middle schools require them
Pre-teens living in states that require vaccinations for incoming middle school students are more likely to be immunized than those in states without such requirements.More >>
Pre-teens living in states that require vaccinations for incoming middle school students are more likely to be immunized than those in states without such requirements, a new study finds.More >>
Swaddling infants too tightly may cause hip problems
Swaddling infants too tightly may cause hip problems
When swaddling an infant, make sure to leave the blankets loose enough to allow leg and hip movement, experts say.More >>
When swaddling an infant, make sure to leave the blankets loose enough to allow leg and hip movement, experts say.More >>

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