Children’s health has always been an important element of health news. Here you will find all of the latest health news related specifically to children. From studies and trends to nutrition and recalls, we have all the information you need to keep your children healthy and happy.
A new study published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine has shown a dangerous trend for those who eat fast food. The study looked at the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey of 4,717 children between the ages of 2-11, and 4,699 teenagers between the ages of 12-19. The researchers, Lisa Powell and […]
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According to a recent study from the FIU Center for Children and Families, a little music goes a long way when it comes to helping kids concentrate more effectively on the task at hand and suffer fewer distractions. The study focused on three distinct groups of boys: One group who was currently taking ADHD medication […]
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A new study from Canada and published in the journal PloS One has found that thinking about math can cause pain for some individuals. The study leads, Dr. Ian Lyons and Sian L. Beilock looked at the brain responses of 28 participants. Each participant was monitored for brain activity when they were told they would […]
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A new development in bandage technology promises to be safe for use of premature babies. The biomedical engineers at MIT and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston have created a whole new type of medical tape. Their goal was to make a tape safe for use on very young skin. Traditional bandages use a glue to […]
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A new study has found amazing results in an autism treatment. Published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the study was authored by Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D. She looked at a treatment system called the Early Start Denver Model, or ESDM. It is a combination of different social stimuli treatments. […]
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