AboutKidsHealth May 2008 E-newsletter

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May 2008

New parents are enjoying the chance to finally take their babies out for some fresh air, older kids are starting to look ahead to the summer holidays, and everyone is taking some time to smell the flowers. Welcome to the May edition of the AboutKidsHealth e-newsletter! For more articles and information, please visit www.aboutkidshealth.ca for the latest on children's health.

Health Tip of the Month:

Protect your baby's skin from the sun with a wide-brimmed hat, especially between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Skin care for new babies

	Deposits and withdrawals at the milk bank For sick and premature babies whose mothers can't breastfeed, donated human milk can literally be a life-saver. Thanks to the threat of HIV, milk banks fell on hard times in the 1980s; in fact, there is only one left in Canada. Now, they're starting to make a comeback. Read the full article >

	Stroke in newborns: More common than we think Most parents think of stroke as a disease of old age. But in fact, newborns have as high a risk of stroke as the elderly. Stroke in the first 28 days of life remains largely unrecognized and thus untreated. Read the full article >

Spotlight

Epilepsy resource centre
Epilepsy most often starts in childhood or old age. It is a major cause of disability worldwide, especially in young people. Fortunately, with the right treatment and support, most children with epilepsy can lead normal lives.
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Research

ADHD medications and substance abuse
Two new studies add to the evidence that taking stimulant medications to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder does not increase the risk of substance abuse in later life.
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Just for Kids

One in 10 kids has asthma. Play "It's your choice!" to understand more about asthma and how to stay healthy.
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What's This? Name the mystery body part in the X-ray and you could win a pair of movie passes! The contest is open until July 31st.
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