Diabetes
No such thing as sugar highs, says pediatric endocrinologist
Sugar seems like the obvious culprit when kids get overexcited after eating cake, ice cream and who knows how much Halloween candy.
Oct 31, 2018
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News tagged with halloween
Psychology & Psychiatry
How to watch a scary movie with your child
On Halloween, the cinemas and TV channels are filled with horror movies. But what should you do if you have a young child who wants to watch too?
Oct 31, 2018
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Dentistry
Halloween doesn't have to be a horror for children's teeth
Sweet treats are as much a part of Halloween as haunted houses, creative costumes and the Monster Mash. They're fun to collect, but having that big bag of candy around the house for weeks after Halloween can't be good for ...
Oct 31, 2018
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Pediatrics
Pedestrian fatalities increase on Halloween, particularly among children
Children are more likely to be fatally struck by a vehicle on Halloween than on other nights of the year, according to new research led by the University of British Columbia.
Oct 30, 2018
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Ophthalmology
A warning about costume contacts
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about the risks of Halloween costume contacts.
Oct 23, 2018
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Health
Carve the pumpkin, not your hand
(HealthDay)—Jack-o'-lanterns can be scary, but they shouldn't be dangerous.
Oct 22, 2018
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Pediatrics
How divorced parents can keep Halloween sweet for their children
Trick-or-treating, dressing up in costume and having fun are all most children want to do on Halloween, but for some divorced families it can be a challenge to figure out how to make the night a treat and not a fright. Baylor ...
Oct 17, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Psychiatrist recommends allowing children to dress to express themselves this Halloween
For most children, dressing up in a fun costume is one of the best parts about Halloween. Some children may even choose to dress in a costume that may not traditionally be worn for their gender. One Baylor College of Medicine ...
Oct 4, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People will subject themselves to immense fear to gain social status, says researcher
For many, Halloween is a night filled with treats, costumes, ghosts, ghouls and some fear—which can be a good thing, according to a Kansas State University expert.
Oct 29, 2015
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Immunology
The trick to finding allergy-safe Halloween treats
Hershey bars, Snickers and Reese's may be trick-or-treat night staples, but for children who have food allergies, these type of treats can be dangerous.
Oct 9, 2015
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