NPR Topics: Children's HealthNPR reports on children's health and medical news including health insurance, new treatments for diseases, and child product safety recalls. Subscribe to the RSS feed.The Risks Of Early Gymnastics- August 14, 2008 Michael Sokolove discusses his new book, Warrior Girls: Protecting Our Daughters Against the Injury Epidemic in Women's Sports. Sokolove believes pushing young girls to train and compete for sports, including gymnastics, can have serious health effects.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93592951&ft=1&f=1030 Should You Teach Baby To Sign- August 14, 2008 Baby sign language is appealing to some new parents. Books, Web sites, DVD's teaching babies to sign all claim to encourage language development and strengthen the parent-child bond. Dr. Sydney Spiesel says, don't believe the hype.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93592966&ft=1&f=1030 In Ohio, Inmate Mothers Care For Babies In Prison- August 13, 2008 Women are currently the fastest growing segment of the prison population in the United States. The Ohio Reformatory for Women meets this expanding population's unique set of demands with an in-house nursery.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93548405&ft=1&f=1030 High Temps On Turf Fields Spark Safety Concerns- August 7, 2008 Schools and coaches love artificial turf because it's easy to maintain, and the field stays in great shape all year. But the air around synthetic turf can reach 160 degrees on a 90-degree day. New York City has canceled contracts for turf that contains recycled tires, because of concerns that the rubber adds to the heat-absorbing effect.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93364750&ft=1&f=1030 What's The Best Remedy For A Bad Sunburn- August 7, 2008 Though your first instinct may be to apply aloe vera, dermatologist Paula Moskowitz has another suggestion, and it's something you're likely to have around the house.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93350576&ft=1&f=1030 Weigh Prostate Screening Recommendations- August 5, 2008 A federal task force says doctors should stop routine prostate cancer screening of men over age 75 because there is more evidence of harm than benefit. Talk to your doctor about these recommendations and pick your screening tests wisely.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93313794&ft=1&f=1030 Is It Safe To Fly With Babies- August 5, 2008 It's long been thought that it's not healthy for babies to fly on airplanes. The risks come from the cabin pressure and lack of oxygen. New research suggests that most babies would be just fine in the sky.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93301832&ft=1&f=1030 Banking Umbilical Cord Blood- August 2, 2008 The latest in high-end purchases for new parents: paying a company to save and store your newborn's umbilical cord blood. The blood could save the child's life in the event of some kinds of cancer and other illnesses. Some companies charge up to $2,000 plus annual maintenance fees for this service.http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93218211&ft=1&f=1030 |