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Study finds elevated levels of formaldehyde, other contaminants, in day care centers

A new, comprehensive survey of day care centers by University of California, Berkeley, researchers found that, overall, the environmental quality in child care settings was similar to other indoor environments, ...

Health created Oct 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

A new field of developmental neuroscience changes our understanding of the early years of human life

By the time our children reach kindergarten their learning and developmental patterns are already taking shape, as is a trajectory for their future health. Now, for the first time, scientists have amassed a large collection ...

Neuroscience created Oct 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Pediatricians should provide support for adoptive families

(HealthDay)—As more children are adopted each year, pediatricians must be knowledgeable about adoption issues and model positive language for adoptive families, according to a clinical report published ...

Pediatrics created Sep 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Targeting childhood obesity early

With childhood obesity now affecting 17 percent of American children, the nation is rallying around the concept that serious action is required. In 2010, President Barack Obama established the first Task ...

Overweight and Obesity created Sep 19, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Children with asthma at-risk for mental health issues

(Medical Xpress)—A new study has found that young children with severe or persistent asthma are at higher risk of developing many common mental health problems.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Sep 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Older overweight children consume fewer calories than their healthy weight peers

A new study by University of North Carolina School of Medicine pediatrics researchers finds a surprising difference in the eating habits of overweight children between ages 9 and 17 years compared to those younger than 9.

Pediatrics created Sep 10, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Sleep problems in young children tied to special ed need

(HealthDay)—A history of either sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) or behavioral sleep problems (BSPs) through the age of 5 years is associated with an increased likelihood of special educational need (SEN) ...

Pediatrics created Sep 04, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Bottle-feeding may raise baby's risk for intestinal trouble

(HealthDay)—Infants who are bottle-fed face a higher risk of developing a serious intestinal condition that can lead to surgery, Danish researchers report.

Pediatrics created Sep 03, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Young children share rewards based on merit

Young children take merit into account when sharing resources, according to research published Aug. 29 in the open access journal PLOS ONE.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

When to worry about kids' temper tantrums

Temper tantrums in young children can be an early signal of mental health problems, but how does a parent or pediatrician know when disruptive behavior is typical or a sign of a serious problem?

Psychology & Psychiatry created Aug 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Anaesthetic linked to learning problems in children

(Medical Xpress)—Children who are given anaesthetic before the age of three may have an increased risk of developing learning difficulties, according to a new study involving researchers at The University of Western Australia.

Pediatrics created Aug 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

'Toe-walking' more common in kids with mental woes: study

(HealthDay) -- As many as one in 20 children may predominantly walk on their toes in early childhood. Youngsters who have developmental delays or neuropsychiatric disorders, however, are more likely to walk ...

Health created Jul 23, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Childhood adversity increases risk for depression and chronic inflammation

When a person injures their knee, it becomes inflamed. When a person has a cold, their throat becomes inflamed. This type of inflammation is the body's natural and protective response to injury.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 03, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

More parents must teach their kids to prevent sexual abuse

(Medical Xpress) -- Only 40 per cent of mothers reported talking with their children about what to do if someone tries to touch their private parts, a QUT nationwide survey of 200 mothers has found.

Health created Jun 27, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Treating childhood anxiety with computers, not drugs

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, one in eight children suffers from an anxiety disorder. And because many anxious children turn into severely anxious adults, early intervention can have a major ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jun 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast