December 15, 2011
Toy Safety Tips Help Protect KidsToys are a major part of
children's fun and excitement during the holiday season, so parents
and others need to make sure the toys are safe, experts say.
Low Iron Levels May Increase Blood Clot RiskLow levels of iron in the
blood are associated with an increased risk of dangerous blood
clots that form in a vein, according to the results of a new study
that included patients with an inherited blood vessel disease.
Dentists Could Fill Gap in Health Care, Study
SaysNearly 20 million
Americans who see a dentist at least once a year don't see a doctor
or other general health care provider, which suggests that dentists
could screen these people for systemic health disorders, such as
high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease, a new study
says.
Smoking Linked to Skin Cancer in WomenIf you're a woman who
smokes and you are looking for another reason to quit, consider
this: A new study has found a link between tobacco use and skin
cancer.
Calorie Info Helps Teens Choose Water Over Sugary
DrinksBlack teens might drink
fewer sugar-sweetened beverages if they're provided with
easy-to-understand facts about calories, especially when the
information includes how many minutes of exercise it would take to
burn off those calories, researchers have found.
Recession Hurting Parent-Child Ties, Survey
FindsThe recent recession took
a toll on parent-child ties, with parents who were under financial
strain reporting that they felt less connected to their kids and
kids saying they were less likely to act with generosity, a new
study finds.
NYC Sees Drop in Child Obesity; Can Other Cities Do
Same?In what might serve as a
hopeful sign for all children in the United States, a new study
finds that obesity rates among New York City's school children have
dropped slightly in the past five years, particularly among the
youngest.