Social media as tool for obesity intervention

Facebook, Twitter, and other Internet-based technologies can be effective weapons in the fight against childhood obesity, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association that evaluated the role of social network-based interventions in promoting healthy behaviors among children and adolescents.
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Pediatricians lack knowledge about epilepsy

Primary care physicians, including pediatricians, admit that they are not as familiar about specific aspects of epilepsy as they should be and that they need more training in management of the disease. » More

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ED visits escalate for children with autism

Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder are 9 times more likely to present to the emergency department (ED) for psychiatric reasons than children without ASD, says a study of mental health-related ED visits. » More

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Kids who eat more salt drink more sweet beverages

Children whose diets are high in salt also drink more sugar-sweetened beverages, and together both behaviors may predict a greater risk for obesity, says new research into the association between dietary salt and cravings for sweet drinks. » More

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