http://medicalxpress.com/ en-us Medical Xpress internet news portal provides the latest news on Health and Medicine. (Medical Xpress) -- A new study from the University of Michigan and the University of Pittsburgh shows that even if a child isn't crying, frowning or displaying other negative emotions on a consistent basis, another warning sign is when a child shows fewer positive displays, like hugging a parent or smiling and laughing. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-07-children-seldom-parent-depression.html Psychology & Psychiatry Fri, 08 Jul 2011 07:45:16 EST news229329850 The National Weather Service is predicting heat indexes to be well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Add kids playing outside and outdoor summer activities in full swing to the dangerous heat and you’ve got a hazardous combination. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-06-dangerous-kids-dehydration.html Health Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:00:31 EST news226742404 Childhood obesity affects 1 of every 6 kids in the United States, in part due to a lack of physical activity. Schools can play a key part in offering elementary-age kids lots of chances to be active—on the playground during recess and when they're in gym. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-04-1059xperts-gym-forgotten-parents-physical.html Health Mon, 18 Apr 2011 16:10:49 EST news222361838 A team of cognitive scientists has good news for parents who are worried that they are setting a bad example for their children when they say "um" and "uh." A study conducted at the University of Rochester's Baby Lab shows that toddlers actually use their parents' stumbles and hesitations (technically referred to as disfluencies) to help them learn language more efficiently. http://medicalxpress.com/news/2011-04-parents-um-uh-toddlers-words.html Psychology & Psychiatry Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:08:51 EST news222005304