http://www.mainlinehealth.org/nlt/Page.asp?GroupID=G0076For Your Child from Mainline Healthen-usCopyright 2010, Mainline HealthMon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 ESTWed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 ESTPhotobooks Content Management Systemhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss1440http://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009943Early treatment for children with mental problems can help prevent trouble at home and at school, and with alcohol, drugs, and violence. But a study published in the journal Pediatrics reveals that half of U.S. children with mental problems don?t get help.Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009943http://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009916New research published in the journal Pediatrics shows that the percentage of children with food allergies has gone up 18 percent since 1997, and the number of health care visits for child food allergy has tripled since 1993. The study authors aren't sure if the increases reflect an actual rise in prevalence or just increased awareness, but one thing is for sure -- the numbers are growing.Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009916http://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009909To reduce a child's pain or fever, more parents turn to acetaminophen than to any other drug. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), acetaminophen is generally considered safe and effective when used according to the label directions. But using too much can cause liver damage.Fri, 1 Jan 2010 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009909http://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009875The most important part of a holiday meal is not the turkey, the stuffing, or the homemade apple pie. It's not even the gifts you may exchange. What is? Family. Sharing a meal with your family provides a valuable opportunity to strengthen bonds and create lasting memories. It's a time to reconnect and share what's going on in each other's lives. This is especially true during the holidays, when families come together to celebrate.Tue, 1 Dec 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009875http://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009868Since the H1N1 influenza virus spread to the U.S. in April, health experts have recognized a curious trend: Older adults are less affected by the virus than young people. According to recent health reports, most cases of H1N1 infections are among people ages 5 to 24. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009868http://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009831A new study reported in the journal Pediatrics shows that bathtubs can be a dangerous place for children. Bath safety often focuses on avoiding burns and drowning, but it is actually slips, trips, and falls that account for most bathing-related injuries in children.Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009831http://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009803According to two new research studies, listening to what your children have to say is just as important as talking to them. This interaction is key to their language development. Speaking to your child is still important, but it seems that the give and take of conversation matters more. Tue, 1 Sep 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009803http://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009784Just one in five teens is getting the recommended eight hours of sleep each night. The rest may be texting the night away with the help of highly-caffeinated energy drinks, according to a study reported in the journal Pediatrics. Sat, 1 Aug 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009784http://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009766Two new studies highlight the complex genetic roots of autism The first says inheriting abnormal mutations of two common genes can raise the risk for developing the disease.Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009766http://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009748Experts say that safe driving education should be part of routine physicals for teens. Pediatricians are advised to ask teenagers during regular physical exams if they are driving. Mon, 1 Jun 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009748http://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009725When Dr. Earl S. Ford read that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) was recommending that children as young as eight be given cholesterol-lowering statins, he decided to check on the numbersFri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009725http://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009707Kids who spend more time outside - and away from the television set - are less likely to develop myopia, the inability to see things clearly at a distance. The findings were published in the medical journal Optometry and Vision Science.Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009707http://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009641Although genetics likely play a role in whether or not someone becomes overweight or obese, a family's lifestyle also has a major impact on the chances of a teenager developing a weight problem, a new study shows. Sun, 1 Feb 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009641http://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009634The leading children's medical organization in the United States says that it has doubled the amount of vitamin D recommended for infants, children, and adolescents. The increase, from 200 international units (IU) to 400 IU per day was detailed at a meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics.Thu, 1 Jan 2009 00:00:00 ESThttp://www.mainlinehealth.org/diw/Content.asp?PageID=DIW009634