Last week the American Academy of Pediatrics debuted a list of guidelines for diagnosing and treating youngsters, ages 10 to 18 with type 2 diabetes. Children are now exhibiting the insulin-deficient health condition formerly exclusive to adults and this is a significant concern, Amy Banes-Berceli, a biology professor at Oakland University said. “It means we are in the middle of a serious health problem,” Banes-Berceli said. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic or lifetime condition … [Read more...]
Not so sweet: Learning to treat children who have an adult illness
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Making a list and checking it twice
December 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Shopping for youngsters this holiday season? You’ll want to check your list twice to ensure you’re following these updated toy safety guidelines. Protecting future generations Each fall, the Public Interest Research Group in Michigan (PIRGIM) Education Fund conducts a survey of toys in preparation for the holiday shopping season. Dubbed “Trouble in Toyland,” the 27th annual survey inspects products through four safety categories—toxic concerns, choking hazards, magnets and noisy toys. The … [Read more...]
