Health aNd Fitness Guide

Exposure to secondhand smoke in early infancy can increase a child’s risk of developing allergies, say Swedish researchers. A team in Stockholm analyzed questionnaires filled out by parents of more than 4,000 families when their children were aged two months, 12 months, two years and four years. → Continue reading »

Think twice before buying over-the-counter (OTC) cold and cough medicines for children under six. A US panel has advised against the use of these drugs, saying “studies do not demonstrate efficacy”. There have been reports of deaths, hallucinations, and seizures among children who used these medicines. Drug-makers say the medicines are safe and effective when → Continue reading »

Honey is more effective than cough syrups in easing the symptoms of cough and soothing throats in children, according to a study published in the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. → Continue reading »