Monday, May 21 2012 3:14 PM EDT2012-05-21 19:14:30 GMT
From the University of Nevada School of Medicine: University of Nevada School of Medicine physicians have teamed up with local doctors to offer low-cost sports participation physicals for high schoolMore >>
UNR School of Medicine physicians along with local doctors will offer low-cost sports physicals for high school athletes Tuesday.More >>
Monday, May 21 2012 3:09 PM EDT2012-05-21 19:09:49 GMT
Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News 21-year-old Sylvisha Perry has type-2 diabetes and all the health problems that come with it. "This is considered a high blood pressure." Doctors diagnosed her when sheMore >>
The number of U.S. teenagers developing type-2 diabetes is rising sharply. That, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics.More >>
Thursday, May 17 2012 7:23 PM EDT2012-05-17 23:23:56 GMT
Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News The Pearson family was established 2006 when Keith and Amy sealed their love with a Genoa wedding. Their song, You Are My Sunshine, was how they saw each other. By 2009More >>
Esophageal cancer is the fastest growing cancer diagnosis in the country. As one family found out, symptoms often times don't show up until it's too late.More >>
Wednesday, May 16 2012 7:37 PM EDT2012-05-16 23:37:01 GMT
Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News Cooling off in a swimming pool is one of spring and summer's great joys. But sometimes, running around at the pool creates severe injuries. 13-year-old Joey Rubin found thatMore >>
Swimming season is upon us. While most of the safety precautions center around the risk of drowning, other pool injuries put people at serious risk, too.More >>
Tuesday, May 15 2012 8:38 PM EDT2012-05-16 00:38:10 GMT
Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News 22 month old Morgan Sherrill has a chipped tooth. Jackie Sherrill is her mom. "She reached for me and fell forward and hit her face on the ottoman in front of the couchMore >>
Practically all young children use bottles, sippy cups or pacifiers, but they may not be as safe as parents think. And kids are ending up in the ER.More >>
Friday, May 11 2012 7:20 PM EDT2012-05-11 23:20:44 GMT
Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News Research shows the drug Truvada can prevent the spread of HIV in high risk people. A recent three year study found the pill cut the risk of infection over 90 percent inMore >>
An FDA panel is recommending the agency approve the first drug to prevent HIV in healthy people.More >>
Thursday, May 10 2012 7:38 PM EDT2012-05-10 23:38:22 GMT
Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News Sandra Borras' life is about to change. She hoping after a 45 minute procedure she will finally be able to get a full night sleep and work in her yard. "I like to do yardMore >>
Acid reflux can do serious damage, from causing ulcers to cancer. So getting it under control is critical. More >>
Wednesday, May 9 2012 7:35 PM EDT2012-05-09 23:35:10 GMT
Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News If you want to help people battling cancer, this Mother's Day is the day to do it. Moms on the Run is this Sunday. Online registration closes today. After that, you canMore >>
A fun run is taking place this Sunday. And it's not just fun but it also helps local cancer victims.More >>
Tuesday, May 8 2012 7:08 PM EDT2012-05-08 23:08:46 GMT
Wendy Damonte Channel 2 News In a dark room is a bright spot in the battle against breast cancer. Sono Cine is now available at the Renown Breast Health Center. And it's helping women who have denseMore >>
If you have dense breasts, you're at greater risk for breast cancer. Now Renown is offering a new screening option in conjunction with a mammogram. More >>
Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.More >>
Many American teenagers, including some with a normal, healthy weight, already have one or more risk factors for heart disease, researchers say.More >>
In addition to over-the-counter and prescription medications, there are a few additional moves that can help ease the sniffles, sneezes and watery eyes of seasonal allergies.More >>
In addition to over-the-counter and prescription medications, there are a few additional moves that can help ease the sniffles, sneezes and watery eyes of seasonal allergies.More >>
A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis.More >>
A preliminary study links chemicals found in certain sunscreens to a higher risk of endometriosis, but it's too soon to say whether there's any reason for women to change their habits.More >>
It was the small square photo clipped to an applicant's resume that most influenced whether a woman would be hired. More >>
It was the small square photo clipped to an applicant's resume that most influenced whether a woman would be hired. But there was a hidden catch: The pictures showed the same six women both before and after weight-loss.More >>
Children with autism given a squirt of a nasal spray containing the hormone oxytocin showed more activity in brain regions involved with processing social information.More >>
Children with autism given a squirt of a nasal spray containing the hormone oxytocin showed more activity in brain regions known to be involved with processing social information, a small study found.More >>
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies.More >>
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies, but an expert outlines how to tell the difference.More >>
Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school.More >>
Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder are less likely to continue their education or get a job after high school when compared to young adults with other disabilities, new research indicates.More >>
The pacifier is possibly the smallest item you will need for your newborn. And in the world of mega-travel systems and digital video monitors, it is arguably the least expensive "necessity" you will buy for your baby. What most expectant and new parents relegate to impulse purchase is something that merits more consideration, and demands more research. After all, a baby's pacifier is one of two or three infant products that is actually designed to go in your baby's mouth.
Pacifiers help babies learn how to soothe themselves, can aid in the development of a calmer infant and can provide vital non-nutritive sucking without interfering with breastfeeding.
There are some important tips to keep in mind when selecting a baby's pacifier or bringing one home that was provided for your newborn in the hospital.
Pacifier selection and safety tips:
* Look for "one piece" construction. This reduces the risk of the pacifier pieces separating from use or age which could pose a choking hazard. In addition, this construction makes it easier to keep clean. Multiple piece pacifiers have nooks and crannies where dirt, germs and lint can get trapped, making it difficult to completely clean or disinfect the pacifier.
* Opt for silicone. Silicone is the most durable material for pacifiers. Other materials can break down more rapidly with use and cleaning.
* Never alter the shape of the pacifier. Even though pacifiers are typically available in "newborn" (small) and the larger "infant" sizes to accommodate babies at different ages and stages, some popular varieties have large face shields that cover much of the infants lower face. If the pacifier is too large for your baby's face or interferes with the nose, do not trim, cut or alter the pacifier in any way. Instead, select a contoured pacifier that hugs your infant's face.
* Inspect your pacifiers frequently. Look for dishwasher safe models and clean them frequently. Check your pacifiers after each cleaning to ensure they are sound and replace immediately if you see tears or cracks.
* Select a pacifier with a handle designed to attach pacifier clips. Many new parents mistakenly believe the ventilation holes on the sides of pacifiers are there in order to attach pacifier clips. This is not only incorrect, it is a safety hazard. The holes are there for safety. They are designed to keep your baby from suffocating in the unlikely event a pacifier is aspirated. Look for pacifiers that have a handle specifically designed to hold a pacifier clip or attacher. If your pacifier doesn't have a handle, make sure to remove the clip from the ventilation holes before putting the pacifier into baby's mouth.
* If breastfeeding, wait to introduce the pacifier until your baby is 1 month old. By this age your baby will have developed good latching on and feeding technique, helping ensure the pacifier is used for non-nutritive sucking/soothing versus replacing meals.
* Rely on a pacifier brand hospitals trust. There are as many different pacifiers, sold at virtually every kind of store imaginable, as there are different parenting theories. Determining which one to use can be difficult at best. Hospitals rely on top quality pacifiers that were developed by medical professionals to not only meet safety standards, but also to meet very specific infant needs. Relying on their recommendations can help ensure you are providing your infant with the pacifier that has met the hospital's stringent guidelines for safety and durability.
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Silicone is the most durable material for pacifiers. Other materials can break down more rapidly with use and cleaning.
