Obesity Message Reaches Parents

A look at the changing obesity landscape for kids By Leanne Italie Associated Press Published: February 26, 2014 - 10:17 PM NEW YORK: Is the anti-
obesity message finally getting through? A marked drop in the obesity rate among preschoolers in the United States has researchers and parents pointing to a variety of possible factor...

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Tylenol During Pregnancy

Acetaminophen in pregnancy linked to 'ADHD-like behaviors' Doctors frequently recommend acetaminophen, commonly found in over-the-counter pain relievers including Tylenol, to pregnant women for treating mild pain. But a new study out of Denmark suggests the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy could be associated with ADHD-like behavioral problems in children. “(Pregnant women) shouldn’t worry at this point,” says study author Dr. Beate Ritz, professor and chair of the epidemiology...

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Lower C-Section Rates

Ob/Gyn Groups Issue Guidelines to Lower C-Section Rates HealthDayFeb. 19, 2014Leave a Comment SHARE By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Two major medical groups representing America's obstetricians/gynecologists issued joint guidelines on Wednesday aimed at curbing the overuse of cesarean sections in first-time mothers. One major change: Extending...

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Grim Rate of Ohio's Infant Mortality Rate

Why Ohio must tackle infant mortality: editorial Ohio needs to do a lot more to prevent premature births and sleep-related hazards that can kill babies in their first year. (Bill Haber/AP) By Editorial Board on February 11, 2014 at 8:30 PM, updated February 11, 2014 at 8:33 PM One clear conclusion is apparent from the statistically-rich 2012 child fatality review report for Cuyahoga County: Creative...

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Valentine's Day

I found this hanging on a teacher's classroom door at my high school. The flier has tear-off messages for students. I think it's a cute idea! ...

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