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US, Brit Kids Share Many Risk Factors for Behavioral Problems

A new study reveals shared risk factors among children in the United States and Great Britain that increase the likelihood that these kids will have behavioral

Study Shows Delays in Siblings of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

In a new study it was found that one in three children who have an older sibling with an Autism Related Disorder (ASD) fall into a group characterized

Children's Brain Tumors Diversity Excels Compared to Former Notion

Paediatric brain tumours protect definite characteristics of the normal cells from which they initiate, a formerly obscure circumstance with complexities for how tumour cells respond to treatment.

Children Still Affected by Preventable Diseases

A paper in The Lancet medical journal has revealed that nearly five million children younger than five succumbed to preventable diseases like pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria in 2010.

Pneumonia, Preterm Birth Complications Prime Causes Behind Childhood Death

Pneumonia is the leading cause of death among children under 5, according to a new study. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public

Early Music Lessons Benefit Babies

Early musical training boosts infants' brains, states study. Researchers at McMaster University found that one-year-old babies who participate

B Cells' Ripening in Tots Affected by Gut Flora

iE. coli/i bacteria infested in gut in infants early in life possess an elevated number of memory B cells in their blood, shows a study of infants

Scrutinizing Over Children's Snack Choices: Study

A child's choice to either get an apple or grab a bag of chips is impacted by attitudes, relationships, intentions and personal behaviour control, states a new study by the University of Cincinnati.

Avert Thalassemia With Awareness

Every year over 10,000 thalassemic children are being born in India, experts deem that the by and large incurable blood disorder can be easily prevented through better awareness.

Moms Have Incorrect Perspective About Toddlers' Weight

More than two thirds of mothers have an incorrect perspective about their toddlers' weight and often believe that their kids still need to put on some weight even if they are healthy kids.

Video Game Play may Help Kids With Cerebral Palsy

In children with cerebral palsy (CP) spending too much time in front of a video screen increases the risk of being overweight or developing health issues such as diabetes or musculoskeletal disorders.

Link Between TV Viewing and Unhealthy Eating Habits

In US adolescents, a clear association exists between television viewing and unhealthy eating habits, according to study published in JAMA. The study

90 Percent of School Dropouts in Asia Suffer from Eye Problems

Nearly 90 percent of Asian school dropouts suffer from myopia or short-sightedness, says a BBC report. Researchers, led by Ian Morgan from the Australian

It's A Family Affair: Childhood Obesity

Doctors agree that there is an acute need for more effective treatments since nearly one-third of American children are being overweight or obese. According

Improvement of Environment Better Bet Than New Medicines in Preventing Childhood Disabilities

Reducing socio-environmental risk factors could be a better way of preventing childhood disabilities instead of developing new medicines, according to a new study conducted by Canadian researchers.

Excessive Sleepiness Linked to Learning and Attention Problems

In children, excessive daytime sleepiness causes learning, attention and behavior problems. Penn State researchers studied 508 children and

UN Report Reveals 15 Million Babies are Born Preterm Each Year

A UN-sponsored report released Wednesday revealed fifteen million babies, or one in 10 babies around the world are born premature every year, and 1.1 million of those infants die.

Higher Behavioral and Emotional Problems Seen in Early Childhood in Post-term Children

Much is known about the long-term health problems associated with pre-term birth, but new research reveals the behavioral and emotional problems in childhood for babies born post-term.

Passive Smoking Worsens Asthma in Kids: Study

Many asthmatic children harmed by secondhand smoke, reveals study. Results showed that 53 percent of children exposed to passive smoking were likely

Clinical Drug Trials Neglects Children

Even if kids are likelier to suffer from many diseases than adults, few clinical trials are being conducted to test drugs in paediatric patients, states

Link Between Pesticide Exposure and Brain Changes

Prenatal exposure to pesticide harms kids' brain, reveals study. The study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences examined New

Breastfeeding Helps Infants Develop Healthy Gut and Stronger Immune System

A new study published in the journal Genome Biology has revealed that breast feeding babies instead of using milk formulas may help them develop a stronger

Picking the Right Hospital Can Rescue Your Baby

Selecting the right hospital may well make the difference between life and death for extremely low birth weight infants, states research led by the University

Stress Related to Violence Speeds Up Aging in Children

A new study has found that stress related to violence could speed up the wear and tear of the DNA in children, aging them faster. "This is the first

Mental Illness Behind Kids' Unruly Behavior: Study

Bad or unruly behavior in children may be due to a mental disorder, finds a study. Mental illnesses are the No. 1 cause of medical disability in youths

Family Dinners may Help Kids Follow a Healthy Diet

A new study conducted by researchers at Rutgers State University in New Jersey revealed that including kids in family dinners could help them remain healthy

British Girls Aged 13 Allowed To Take Contraceptive Pills

A NHS report has claimed that teenaged girls, as young as 13, should be offered the contraceptive pills by pharmacies without a doctor's prescription or parental permission.

Self Harm Thrice as Likely in Bullied Children

A study published on bmj.com suggests that children who are bullied in childhood are up to three times more likely to self harm up to the age of 12.

CT Exams in Emergency Rooms Rose Every Year in Children With Abdominal Pain

A new study published in the journal Radiology reveals that use of computed tomography (CT) in children with non-traumatic abdominal pain saw a year-by-year

Bedwetting in Older Children: Analysis and Treatment

Older children bedwetting is usual but distressing. An article in CMAJ (ICanadian Medical Association Journal/I) outlines possible causes and proof for existing treatments.

Early Puberty In Girls Linked To Psychological Problems, Sexual Abuse

A new study has found that girls hitting puberty early are more likely to have psychological problems and also risk sexual abuse and early pregnancy.

Infants With Very Low Birth Weight Have Better Chances of Survival in Hospitals With Recognition for Nursing Excellence

A study published in the recent issue of JAMA has revealed that infants with very low birth rate born in hospitals with recognition for nursing excellence

New Test to Monitor Brain Health

New monitoring method and blood test may help detect a child's brain during heart surgery, suggests research. Brain injury occurs in 30 percent

Baby and Toddler Apps Boom Worries Child Experts

Child development experts are worried that babies are increasingly playing with grown up toys like iPhone and iPad. Twenty-two-month-old George sits

Text Messaged Reminders Boost Flu Vaccination Rate Among Low-Income Children

Education-related text messaging intervention sent to parents boosted influenza vaccination coverage compared with customary care in a conventionally

African Tots At Endemic Fever Risk To Benefit from Treatment

Many pre-school children in Africa may perhaps benefit from access to treatment for an endemic disease, following tests that indicated infants to be at high risk of infection.

Study Says Violence Puts Wear and Tear on Kids' DNA

DNA of children who experience violence has been found to show wear and tear process normally associated with aging, finds study. "This is the

Children More Active With Multiple Toy Choices

A new study has found that providing children with choices in the types of toys makes them become more physically active. And giving children the opportunity

Early Milk Feeds Crucial For Vulnerable Premature Babies

A new study has suggested that vulnerable premature babies would benefit from earlier milk feeds. The University of Oxford study found that babies

Weekend Snooze Help Reduce Obesity Risk in Kids

Researchers have found weekend snooze crucial for children which they claim could help reduce the risk of obesity. A team of researchers in South

Obese Kids More At Risk of Developing Liver Cancer in Adulthood

Children who are obese are more likely to develop hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) - the most common form of liver cancer in adulthood, according to a research.

Family Members or Friends More Likely Than Strangers to Instigate Child Sexual Abuse

A new study has revealed that it is a trusted member of the family or a family friend who is more likely to pose a serious danger of child sexual abuse than strangers.

Unsafe Sleep Environments Behind Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths

Despite government's Back-to-Sleep Campaign which encourages parents to place infants on their backs to sleep, more than 4,500 infants die unexpectedly during sleep each year in the United States.

Parents Must Not Restrict Diet in Kids

What methods work and what do not when parents seek to teach their offspring how to eat healthy have been revealed by a Norwegian nutritionist. Obesity

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit's Beds May Well Be Used More Ably With Enhanced Flow

A dear resource, the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) with limited number of beds and resource-intensive services, serves as a key part of patient flow.

Simple Test to Screen Anxiety in Children

A simple two-question test to screen children for future anxiety disorders has been developed by a researcher. The screening questions, which ask

Child Health may be Improved by New Automated System from IU and Regenstrief

An automated system to help pediatricians focus the health needs of each patient has been developed by researchers from Indiana University and the Regenstrief Institute.

Kids Accidental Deaths Drop

Childhood deaths from injury have dropped almost 30 percent, reveals US study. Despite the 29 percent decline, unintentional injuries are still

Johns Hopkins Researchers Come Up With Ways to Improve Vaccine Access in Nigeria

Researchers from the International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC) at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have come up with a new report

British Researchers Unveil Carkoon Safety Car Seat for Babies

British researchers have developed a new car seat that converts itself into a cocoon shaped enclosure, protecting the baby from damage and fire in case of an accident.