Children's Health

Parents feel racial socialization may help minority children succeed in school
May 29 15


A child’s ability to succeed academically is one of the strongest determinants of his or her future quality of life. In particular, it has… Parents feel racial socialization may help minority children succeed in school   

 

Vision Problems Rare in Children With Dyslexia
May 27 15


A large, cross-sectional British study of almost 7000 children aged 7 to 9 years has confirmed previous findings that visual impairment is rarely the… Vision Problems Rare in Children With Dyslexia   

 

In study, new swab reveals one-third of babies with severe diarrhea had undiagnosed, treatable infection
May 25 15


With Canadian government funding, medical scientists have created and demonstrated a new tool that could dramatically lower the tragic annual toll of 760,000 infants… In study, new swab reveals one-third of babies with severe diarrhea had undiagnosed, treatable infection   

 

Obese teens’ brains unusually susceptible to food commercials, Dartmouth study finds
May 22 15


A Dartmouth study finds that TV food commercials disproportionately stimulate the brains of overweight teen-agers, including the regions that control pleasure, taste and -… Obese teens’ brains unusually susceptible to food commercials, Dartmouth study finds   

 

Breastfeeding protects against environmental pollution
May 22 15


Aitana Lertxundi has conducted her research work within the framework of the INma (Childhood and Environment) programme led by Jesús Ibarluzea of the Department… Breastfeeding protects against environmental pollution   

 

Childhood cancer treatment and age influence obesity risk for childhood cancer survivors
May 12 15


Childhood cancer survivors - especially those whose treatment included brain irradiation or chemotherapy with glucocorticoids - are 14 percent more likely to be… Childhood cancer treatment and age influence obesity risk for childhood cancer survivors   

 

Family genetics study reveals new clues to autism risk
May 12 15


A study of 2,377 children with autism, their parents and siblings has revealed novel insights into the genetics of the condition.

The findings were… Family genetics study reveals new clues to autism risk   

 

Kids and parents worry about schoolwork after concussions
May 11 15


Kids and teens who suffer a concussion worry about their academic skills in the weeks afterward, and older kids and those with more severe… Kids and parents worry about schoolwork after concussions   

 

Are parents oblivious to obesity in their children?
May 06 15


When parents ignore a child’s weight problem, they make it harder for the child to achieve a healthy weight and undermine ongoing efforts to… Are parents oblivious to obesity in their children?   

 

Even an hour of TV a day ups risk of childhood obesity
Apr 29 15


Children who view television as little as an hour a day are significantly more likely to be overweight or obese and gain more unhealthy… Even an hour of TV a day ups risk of childhood obesity   

 

Childhood obesity - 1 epidemic or 2?
Apr 28 15


New research has indicated that obesity in children has quite different causes at different ages. The research, led by the University of Exeter Medical… Childhood obesity - 1 epidemic or 2?   

 

Researchers develop new computer-based vision screening test for young children
Apr 28 15


Many eye disorders in young children are asymptomatic and may remain undetected without testing. Since effective treatments are available for many of those conditions,… Researchers develop new computer-based vision screening test for young children   

 

Reducing school bus pollution improves children’s health
Apr 23 15


Use of clean fuels and updated pollution control measures in the school buses 25 million children ride every day could result in 14 million… Reducing school bus pollution improves children’s health   

 

Hasbro Children’s Hospital study links adverse childhood experiences to pediatric asthma
Apr 22 15


Robyn Wing, M.D., an emergency medicine physician at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, recently led a study that found children who were exposed to an adverse… Hasbro Children’s Hospital study links adverse childhood experiences to pediatric asthma   

 

Disruption of sleep in children could hamper memory processes
Apr 15 15


Sleep disordered breathing can hamper memory processes in children, according to a new study.

The research, which will be presented today at the Sleep… Disruption of sleep in children could hamper memory processes   

 

The benefits of storytelling in video games
Apr 09 15


A wealth of studies have shown that violent video games contribute to antisocial and aggressive behavior. But what makes those games appealing in… The benefits of storytelling in video games   

 

Children with neurological disorders need flu vaccine but don’t always get it
Apr 09 15


Children who have neurological disorders such as cerebral palsy or epilepsy are no more likely to be vaccinated against influenza than youngsters without these… Children with neurological disorders need flu vaccine but don’t always get it   

 

Obesity in children: Breastfeeding is best, but…
Apr 08 15


Yes, while breastfeeding is the optimal first food for a baby, it’s not as simple to say that it will protect all children from… Obesity in children: Breastfeeding is best, but…   

 

Unrelated memories artificially linked for the first time
Apr 05 15


Researchers from Japan have - for the first time - found a way to create an artificial link between memories that are unrelated -… Unrelated memories artificially linked for the first time   

 

Simple eye test for 6-year-olds predicts need for glasses in teen years
Apr 05 15


Researchers have found that a simple eye test in first grade could predict the onset of nearsightedness by eight grade.

Such a… Simple eye test for 6-year-olds predicts need for glasses in teen years   

 

Early education narrows the achievement gap with younger starts and longer stays
Mar 31 15


New research from UNC’s Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) reveals high-quality early education is especially advantageous for children when they start younger… Early education narrows the achievement gap with younger starts and longer stays   

 

Promoting maternal interaction improves growth, weight gain in preemies
Mar 30 15


An intervention to teach mothers of preterm infants how to interact with their babies more effectively results in better weight gain and growth for… Promoting maternal interaction improves growth, weight gain in preemies   

 

A metabolic imbalance increases the risk of respiratory diseases in childhood
Mar 26 15


An imbalance in our metabolism can trigger inflammatory processes in the body and activate the immune system. In a recent study, published in the… A metabolic imbalance increases the risk of respiratory diseases in childhood   

 

More schools, more challenging assignments add up to higher IQ scores
Mar 24 15


More schooling - and the more mentally challenging problems tackled in those schools - may be the best explanation for the dramatic rise in… More schools, more challenging assignments add up to higher IQ scores   

 

Majority of new pediatricians satisfied with first jobs
Mar 23 15


Despite reports indicating job dissatisfaction among some physicians, at least one group of doctors seems to be starting their careers on the right… Majority of new pediatricians satisfied with first jobs   

 
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