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 factors.

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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 department at the University of California, Los Angeles Fielding School of Public Health. “But if I were a woman who was pregnant ... I would try to avoid taking painkillers as much as I can until we know more about this.”

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Lower C-Section Rates

Ob/Gyn Groups Issue Guidelines to Lower C-Section Rates

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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 the length of time a woman should be allowed to be in labor, to help lower the odds she will require a C-section.

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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 methods to reduce infant mortality, particularly black infant mortality, must be found.

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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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