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May 16, 2012 NEWSWIRE

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May 15, 2012 IN HEALTH TIPS

How to detect some of the signs of autism in a child

Autism is a term that we are hearing about more and more, probably because physicians are doing a better job of identifying it in more people and at younger ages, said Dr. Michael Gill, a pediatrician who is the medical director of the Loyola Center for Health at Wheaton. Evidence shows that early intervention can minimize the long-term impact of this condition, so it is important to screen for this in children as early as possible.

So what are the signs we should be looking out for?

May 04, 2012 IN HEALTH TIPS

The link between childhood obesity and screen time

Approximately 20 percent of adolescents in the U.S. today are obese or overweight. With the number of obese and overweight younger children close behind, this epidemic has lasting implications for the future. And all the extra screen time kids have these days is not helping.

“The difficulty really comes in that once adolescents are obese, they more than likely will remain obese into and through their adulthood. There is no easy fix.

April 20, 2012 IN HEALTH TIPS

Don't join the army of limping fitness warriors

With temperatures on the rise and recreational athletes coming out of hibernation, sports medicine physicians are treating more sprains, strains, fractures, tendonitis and other injuries.

"We see it every spring," said orthopaedic surgeon Pietro Tonino, MD, director of Sports Medicine at Loyola University Health System. "Athletes who haven't been active all winter suddenly return to action without proper training and conditioning and wind up hurting themselves needlessly."

April 11, 2012 IN HEALTH TIPS

What can you do to help your overweight child?

Approximately 20 percent of adolescents in the U.S. today are obese or overweight. With the number of obese and overweight younger children close behind, this epidemic has lasting implications for the future.

“The difficulty really comes in that once adolescents are obese, they more than likely will remain obese into and through their adulthood. There is no easy fix.

March 19, 2012 IN HEALTH TIPS

Did you know a common adult virus can lead to life-threatening crisis for children?

Though it may only produce minor cold symptoms in adults, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can lead to serious illness in young children and those with compromised immune systems.

“This is an extremely contagious virus, so it can easily be spread from one child to another in a school or home setting. We continue to see a large number of kids being admitted to the hospital this year due to RSV.

March 12, 2012 IN HEALTH TIPS

10 symptoms in your kids that you shouldn't ignore

Unfortunately, kids get sick. Fighting a virus or common cold is good for a child’s immune system and can help build antibodies that protect them from dangerous illnesses. Still, there are times when that tummy ache or cough may require medical attention.

“Parents know their child best and know when something is not right. The confusion comes from the next steps, like what do I do about it?

March 05, 2012 IN HEALTH TIPS

Did you know Daylight Saving Time can be dangerous for your health?

Spring is fast approaching so you know that Daylight Saving Time must be right around the corner. In fact, it starts next Sunday, on March 11 at 2 a.m. Most people expect to be blurry-eyed the next day, but not many know that the time change can be hazardous to your health.

On average, people go to work or school on the first Monday of Daylight Saving Time after sleeping 40 fewer minutes than normal.

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