Health
Brush up on swim safety for summer
(HealthDay)—Before your family pulls out their swimsuits this Memorial Day, brush up on water safety, for your kids' sake.
May 29, 2017
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Pediatrics
Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?
I always tell parents that for many reasons, swimming should be the first sport a child learns.
Jun 26, 2023
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Physician warns that drowning doesn't usually look like what people expect
Just like last summer, there are reports this year of a lifeguard shortage around the nation, meaning many public swimming pools and beaches may be closed or their hours limited. Without trained lifeguards on duty, water ...
Jul 3, 2023
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Pediatrics
Here's how to make summer sports camp a safe adventure for your kid
If your child is in sports camp this summer, you'll want them to have fun and stay safe.
Jul 19, 2023
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Toddlers from socially-deprived homes most at risk of scalds, study finds
(Medical Xpress)—Toddlers living in socially-deprived areas are at the greatest risk of suffering a scald in the home, researchers at The University of Nottingham have found.
May 9, 2013
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Study promotes NZ open-water environments for water safety teaching
With summer water safety a key priority for the start of another school year, new research shows teaching water safety in a range of natural open water environments, in contrast to learning in a swimming pool, may be more ...
Feb 3, 2020
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Dramatic results show how to prevent drowning deaths
New University of Otago research has found that many drowning deaths could be prevented if people learned to wait out the body's initial shock response to cold water.
May 29, 2014
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Pediatrics
Keep your kids safe from COVID while playing sports
(HealthDay)—COVID-19 shouldn't keep budding athletes on the sidelines. But it's critical to keep them safe from the coronavirus while playing sports.
Sep 27, 2021
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L.L. Bean recalls kids' water bottles over lead concerns
L.L. Bean is recalling children's insulated water bottles because of concerns about lead contamination.
Jul 20, 2016
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Health
Add hurricane menu to your storm prep, experts say
(HealthDay)—As Isaac bears down on the U.S. Gulf Coast, nearby residents should think ahead and look beyond batteries and flashlights when making their hurricane emergency plans, experts say.
Aug 28, 2012
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