Children's Health Factors in breast milk may play a role in transmission of obesity ♦ Rashes often associated with viruses in children ♦ A triple threat to child health

Follow your heart as you pursue your career Young people with strong callings are more likely to take risks, persist, and ultimately get jobs in their chosen fields, satisfying both their personal and professional career needs. Researchers also found that those who exhibit a passion for these interests in their teens are more likely to be successful later on, regardless of their inherent talent.

Factors in breast milk may play a role in transmission of obesity The road to obesity may be paved with non-nutritious carbohydrates in breast milk, shifting popular notions about how and why children grow to become overweight adults.

Kids meals, toys, and TV advertising: A triple threat to child health Fast food companies advertise children's meals on TV with ads that feature toy premiums, and it has been suggested that the use of these toy premiums may prompt children to request eating at fast food restaurants. In a new study, researchers found that the more children watched television channels that aired ads for children's fast food meals, the more frequently their families visited those fast food restaurants.

Rashes often associated with viruses in children Sniffles, stomach bugs, fever and sore throats are often associated with viruses, but rashes are common in children with viral infections as well. Rashes can be itchy and painful for kids and difficult for parents trying to determine if they are a symptom of something serious or just an everyday annoyance.

Health News:Questions about the safety of breast milk sold on line ♦ Toxic Food is Violation of Rights ♦ Mysterious disease may be tied to climate change,

BBC Report raises questions about the safety of breast milk sold on line The safety of breast milk purchased online throughout the United Kingdom from websites such as “Only The Breast” has been called into question by the BBC’s Inside Out investigative program. “Only the Breast” is a web-based system of classified ads that connects people buying and selling breast milk. The BBC reported Monday that some of the breast milk.

Toxic Food is Violation of Rights NEW DELHI:  Alarmed over the increase in the quantity of pesticides found in fruits and vegetables, the National Human Rights Commission, taking cognizance of several reports, on Friday issued a notice to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India The Union Agriculture Ministry’s findings show that in the past six years there has been a two-fold increase in the

Mysterious disease may be tied to climate change A mysterious kidney disease that has killed over 20,000 people in Central America, most of them sugar cane workers, may be caused by chronic, severe dehydration linked to global climate change. Genetic variation is key to fighting viruses Scientists have identified subtle genetic changes that can cause substantial differences to how we fight viral infections. The new work connects genetics to antiviral immunity while offering a new path for studying this relationship in other medical contexts RNA editing technique treats severe form of muscular dystrophy An RNA editing technique called 'exon skipping' has shown preliminary success in treating a rare and severe form of muscular dystrophy that currently has no treatment. The discovery stems from the persistence of a father, whose two sons were diagnosed with a rare and severe form of muscular dystrophy, and his search for and partnership with the genetic scientist who studies the disease. The therapy is being developed with the goal of clinical trials

Food Research: Avocados may hold the answer to beating leukemia ♦ Chocolate for your heart ♦ Adult craze for human breast milk

Chocolate for your heart Eating up to 100g of chocolate every day is linked to lowered heart disease and stroke risk. The calculations showed that compared with those who ate no chocolate higher intake was linked to an 11% lower risk of cardiovascular disease and a 25% lower risk of associated death

Avocados may hold the answer to beating leukemia Rich, creamy, nutritious and now cancer fighting. New research reveals that molecules derived from avocados could be effective in treating a form of cancer. AML is a devastating disease and proves fatal within five years for 90 per cent of seniors over age 65. This new avocado-derived drug could one day significantly increase life expectancy and quality of life for AML patients

Researchers discover component of cinnamon prevents colorectal cancer in mice Adding cinnamaldehyde, the compound that gives cinnamon its distinctive flavor and smell, to the diet of mice, scientists have discovered that mice were protected against colorectal cancer

Adult craze for human breast milk purchased online poses serious health risks The recent craze for human breast milk amongst certain fitness communities, fetishists and chronic disease sufferers is ill advised say the authors of a new study. Failure of women to sanitize properly when expressing milk, the failure to sterilize equipment properly, and the improper or prolonged storage and transportation of milk can expose consumers to bacterial food-borne illnesses like any other raw milk.

Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder: More than just picky eating A new commentary by experts reflects on the clinical impact of the diagnosis of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, and the work that remains in terms of treatments and improved outcomes.

children's Health: Carotenoid levels in breast milk vary by country diet ♦ Risky outdoor play positively impacts children's health, ♦ Which artificial pancreas system is the best for children with type 1 diabetes?

Computer game reduces issues associated with ADHD in children Children diagnosed with ADHD can improve their behavior and social interactions in the classroom by playing a computer game that exercises their concentration

Which artificial pancreas system is the best for children with type 1 diabetes? A research team undertook the first pediatric outpatient study to compare three alternative treatments for type 1 diabetes. The results shows the dual-hormone artificial pancreas provides the most benefits by reducing the time spent in nocturnal hypoglycemia.

Carotenoid levels in breast milk vary by country, diet An analysis of breast milk concludes that levels of health-promoting compounds known as carotenoids differ by country, with the U.S. lagging behind China and Mexico, a reflection of regional dietary habits.

Risky outdoor play positively impacts children's health, study suggests New research shows that risky outdoor play is not only good for children's health but also encourages creativity, social skills and resilience.

Breast milk shared to help babies via online and offline communities Sharing breast milk is thriving today and it appears high income, highly educated white women are some of the people to most often use the Internet to facilitate the exchange. Another surprise out of the study: Cross-nursing (directly breastfeeding someone else's baby seems to be a modern-day reality as well

Children's Health: Babies' lives were saved by 3-D printing ♦ Childhood bullying causes long-term mental health problems ♦ Breast milk sharing risky

Childhood bullying causes worse long-term mental health problems than maltreatment Bullying adversely affects children in later life more than being maltreated, according to new research. A new study shows that children who have been bullied by peers suffer worse in the longer term than those who have been maltreated by adults

Maternal obesity increases risk of type 1 diabetes in children   A study of more than 1.2 million children in Sweden has concluded that children of parents with any type of diabetes are more likely to develop type 1 diabetes (T1D), and that maternal overweight and obesity increases the risk of the child developing T1D when neither parent has diabetes.

Toxic combination of air pollution and poverty lowers child IQ Children born to mothers experiencing economic hardship, who were also exposed during pregnancy to high levels of PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), scored significantly lower on IQ tests at age 5 compared with children born to mothers with greater economic security and less exposure to the pollutants.

How babies' lives were saved by 3-D printing A new study reports outcomes for three boys who became among the first in the world to benefit from 3D printed devices that saved their lives

Breast milk sharing among friends, relatives increasing, but still risky A new study offers insight into the attitudes around the growing -- and unregulated -- practice of breast milk sharing. Results indicate that friends and relatives are sharing breast milk with each other, but that many may not be aware of the risks, even when the milk is from someone they know. The study also found that healthcare practitioners are being left out of the milk-sharing dialogue-- and that there are untapped opportunities to encourage women to donate desperately needed, extra breast milk for premature babies.

Childrens Health breast milk protects against intestinal disease in preemies ♦ Reducing school bus pollution improves children's health ♦ Danger in using car seats, sitting and carrying devices for sleeping infants

How breast milk protects against severe intestinal disease in preemies The immune-boosting properties of breast milk have long been known. Now a team of scientists says experiments in mice reveal how breast milk works to ward off the development of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a devastating intestinal disorder.

Can a parent's concerns predict autism? New research shows that many parents notice signs of autism spectrum disorder in their infant children far before an official diagnosis. The study concludes that parental concerns for their children starting as early as six months of age can be predictive of autism spectrum disorder.

Reducing school bus pollution improves children's health Use of clean fuels and updated pollution control measures in the school buses 25 million children ride every day could result in 14 million fewer absences from school a year.

Danger in using car seats, sitting and carrying devices for sleeping infants Sleep-related deaths are the most common cause of death for infants 1-12 months of age. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants sleep on their back on a firm mattress, without loose bedding. However, many parents use sitting or carrying devices, such as car seats, swings, or bouncers, as alternative sleeping environments, which could lead to potential injury or death. Researchers now describe how the improper use of these items can lead to infant deaths. The elapsed time from when the infants were last seen alive to when they were discovered ranged from as little as four minutes to up to 11 hours.

Childrens Health: Is it Safe to buy breast milk over the internet ? ♦ Role of breast milk in obesity prevention ♦ ADHD decreases at higher altitudes

Is it Safe to buy breast milk over the internet ?  When is breast milk not breast milk? When you order it online, In a new study, researchers found that 10 percent of the breast milk bought over the Internet is topped off with cow’s milk. That’s one in 10. According to the study, published in the journal Pediatrics, 10 out of 100 samples tested “had a level of bovine DNA consistent with human milk mixed with at least 10 percent fluid cow’s milk.”

Eye-tracking technology aids research on infant behavior A grad student is conducting research that studies the ways in which infants' eyes track their mothers' faces -- a small detail that can have a big impact on a child's foundation for future language development.

Rates of ADHD appear to decrease at higher altitudes The prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) decreases substantially as altitude increases.

New study questions role of breast milk in obesity prevention A new study supports human milk as the optimal first food for babies, but the study raises questions about whether breast milk protects children from becoming obese.

Childrens Health: Concerns over the online market of human breast milk ♦ Medulloblastoma: Promising drug target identified ♦ High school seniors now try smoking water pipes

Many things can be read in a newborn's gaze, such as future visual cognitive abilities Experienced nannies and doctors have always known how much the visual contact with a newborn can convey. A recent study provides scientific evidence for this everyday understanding. The findings show that a newborn's ability to fixate relates to the microscopic maturation of brain structures, and it predicts visual cognitive abilities later in childhood.

Concerns over the online market of human breast milk  The sale of human breast milk on the internet poses serious risks to infant health and needs urgent regulation, argue experts. Purchasing human breast milk on the internet can be cheaper than buying from regulated milk banks, where it can cost up to $3-4 per ounce, because sellers can cut corners to save on costs such as pasteurization, testing for disease and contamination, and the appropriate collection, storage and shipping of milk.

Medulloblastoma: Promising drug target identified  A protein has been found that is critical to both the normal development of the brain and, in many cases, the development of medulloblastoma, a fast-growing brain tumor that usually strikes children under 10. When the researchers cut the level of the protein Eya1 in half in mice prone to develop medulloblastoma, the animals' risk of dying from the disease dropped dramatically.

One in four high school seniors now try smoking water pipes  Despite declines in the number of youths who smoke cigarettes, hookah or water pipe use continues to rise among Canadian youth, a new study reports. The study found that almost one in four high school seniors try smoking hookah.

10/30/2013 Daily Health News Crypto Outbreak from Apple Cider, Genital Herpes, Breast Milk Fights HIV , Cholesterol in Womb Effects Adult

Johnson County Iowa- crypto outbreak from apple cider

A cluster of parasitic illnesses have hit Johnson County in the past week, leaving several ill; they were apparently caused by unpasteurized apple cider. Beginning in the week of Oct. 21, 11 outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis — also known as crypto — have been reported in Johnson County by people who have consumed the tainted cider.continue Reading

U.S. Teens More Vulnerable to Genital Herpes, Study Suggests

They may have lower levels of protective antibodies to the virus than in years past This increase in risk may be the result of fewer teens being exposed in childhood to the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), a common cause of cold sores, researchers reported Oct. 17 in the online edition of the Journal of Infectious Diseases. Continue Reading

Scientists Uncover Breast Milk's Potential Secret Weapon Against HIV

A compound not previously thought to be a germ-killer may help shield babies from the virus. Experts have long suspected that breast milk may have the power to prevent babies from getting infected with HIV, and new research gives insight into why that might be so. Researchers say they've discovered a component of breast milk that appears to kill the virus that causes AIDS, potentially preventing some babies from becoming infected by their mothers.Continue Reading

Iron Supplements for Children Found Beneficial

A recent study found that iron supplements for children may be helpful in safely reducing their risk of anemia.Continue Reading

High Cholesterol in the Womb May Affect Adult Levels

The risk for high cholesterol in adults may be partly explained by intrauterine exposure to high cholesterol, researchers presenting a new study at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress Using multi generational data from the Framingham Heart Study, they found that if mothers had high prepregnancy LDL levels  their offspring had a fivefold higher risk of having dyslipidemia themselves, as young adults Continue Reading

10/22/2013 Daily Health News, Breast Milk Contaminated, Hepatitis C Outbreak, Government Shutdown Ruins Years of Research, MERS Linked to Bats

STUDY: BREAST MILK SOLD ONLINE MAY HAVE HIGH LEVELS OF BACTERIA

An estimated three-quarters of breast milk samples available to purchase through the Internet may be contaminated with high levels of bacteria and even pathogens, according to a new study led by researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Following a growing trend of sharing breast milk via websites, authors of the study released online Monday in the journal... Continue Reading

Health officials probe hepatitis C outbreak in ND

State and federal health officials are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis C cases in Ward County centered around a Minot nursing home.

State and federal health officials are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis C cases in Ward County centered around a Minot nursing home.Continue Reading

Shutdown Imperils Costly Lab Mice, Years of Research

The government shutdown is likely to mean an early death for thousands of mice used in research on diseases such as diabetes, cancer and Alzheimer's. Federal research centers including the National Institutes of Health will have to kill some mice to avoid overcrowding, researchers say. Others will die because it is impossible to maintain certain lines of genetically altered mice without constant monitoring by scientists. And most federal scientists have been banned from their own labs since Oct. 1.:Continue Reading

MERS Again Linked to Bats

The point of origin for the MERS virus continues to baffle scientists. New evidence once again suggests that the deadly virus is linked to bats. Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) is one of the latest problem viruses to have emerged this decade. MERS-CoV is the sixth new type of coronavirus like SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome).Source: Continue Reading