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More kids being poisoned by prescription drugs, study finds (HealthDay)—As the number of adults taking prescription drugs has grown, so has the number of children being accidentally poisoned by them, a new study finds. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-06-kids-poisoned-prescription-drugs.html Pediatrics Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:30:01 EST news289475896 Most Michigan parents, grandparents prefer research hospitals for pediatric care Four out of five parents and grandparents in Michigan say they'd rather take children to a hospital that does medical research for children than one that does not, according to a new poll from the University of Michigan. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-05-michigan-parents-grandparents-hospitals-pediatric.html Health Mon, 13 May 2013 17:05:32 EST news287683515 New study reveals the true cost of kinship care A major study published today [15 April] by the University of Bristol and leading children's grant-giving charity, Buttle UK provides the most comprehensive picture to date of informal kinship care—children cared for informally by relatives and friends because their parents are no longer able to look after them http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-04-reveals-true-kinship.html Health Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:30:02 EST news285228894 Helping your child cope with a chronic medical condition Chronic illness takes a significant toll on children, but the psychological toll can often go overlooked. Children with chronic illness are twice as likely to have more emotional or behavioral challenges in comparison to healthy children. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-03-child-cope-chronic-medical-condition.html Health Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:50:03 EST news281347316 Tech opens communication doors for grandparents of grandkids with ASD For three years, University of Utah researchers have been deploying a computer-based design program called SketchUp in workshops to teach and develop life skills for youth on the autism spectrum. An earlier study showed that using the program helps kids develop their spatial and visual acuity, as well as to leverage those strengths to build positive social interactions. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-12-tech-doors-grandparents-grandkids-asd.html Autism spectrum disorders Mon, 10 Dec 2012 02:53:03 EST news274330368 Grandfathers play a more prominent role in grandchildren's lives, study finds (Medical Xpress)—Europeans spend much time with their grandchildren. And past 70, the grandfather takes the lead. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-grandfathers-prominent-role-grandchildren.html Psychology & Psychiatry Mon, 05 Nov 2012 08:30:01 EST news271324421 Danger at home lurks in pills, plants, chemicals and more (HealthDay) -- If you have children or pets, you've probably looked around your house to see what potential hazards you need to lock up or move, like the cleaning products under the sink. But it's easy to overlook something a child might find appealing. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-06-danger-home-lurks-pills-chemicals.html Health Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:30:01 EST news258377033 Nearly 1 in 4 grandparents store prescription medicines where children can easily find them Unintentional poisonings from medicines cause more emergency room visits for young children each year than do car accidents. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-grandparents-prescription-medicines-children-easily.html Health Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:10:02 EST news253804182 Life expectancy may affect when you get married, divorced, have kids: study Major life decisions such as marriage, divorce, abortion, having a child and attending university may be subconsciously influenced by how long people believe they will live, according to a Queen's University study. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-04-life-affect-divorced-kids.html Health Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:47:58 EST news253194436 University of Utah, Google seek answers for autism These days, we hear a lot about the disorder of autism, but researchers at the University of Utah have created a program that helps kids with autism focus on building their skills and utilizing an aptitude for visual-spatial thinking, computers and other electronic media. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-01-university-utah-google-autism.html Autism spectrum disorders Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:28:30 EST news245395694 Children are kinder when Grandma and Grandpa are involved in their lives (PhysOrg.com) -- Grandparents love to boast about their grandkids’ accomplishments, and now a new study gives them credit for helping their young grandchildren be a little kinder and – in some cases – a little smarter. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-11-children-kinder-grandma-grandpa-involved.html Psychology & Psychiatry Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:40:01 EST news240658222 Are grandparents safer drivers than mom and dad? (AP) -- Kids may be safest in cars when grandma or grandpa are driving instead of mom or dad, according to study results that even made the researchers do a double-take. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-07-grandparents-safer-drivers-mom-dad.html Other Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:40:01 EST news230188161 The ties that bind: Grandparents and their grandchildren Close your eyes for a moment, open your treasure trove of memories and take a step back in time to your childhood. Do you remember your grandfather gently scooping you up into his warm and comforting embrace? Or sitting by your grandmother's side as she lovingly baked pies chock full of delicious, juicy warm apples sprinkled with crumbly cinnamon bits? http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-05-ties-grandparents-grandchildren.html Psychology & Psychiatry Fri, 13 May 2011 15:48:17 EST news224520458