Health
Can cold weather cause a cold?
The bitter winter elements can be brutal on the body. But is there any truth that you can "catch a cold" if not properly dressed outside?
Jan 18, 2024
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Medications
Ketamine fueled actor Matthew Perry's death, but new study says it may help others
Ketamine has been in the headlines recently, implicated in the high-profile death of "Friends" actor Matthew Perry in October. But can the powerful drug also be helpful to those suffering from opioid addiction?
Jan 17, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows parents more likely to attempt suicide in first years after child's cancer diagnosis, compared to later on
Parents who have a child with cancer are more likely to attempt suicide during the first years after diagnosis, according to a new study conducted by Qianwei Liu of Southern Medical University, China, and colleagues, published ...
Jan 16, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorders
Q&A: Identifying the barriers to earlier autism and ADHD diagnosis
Diagnostic delay is a major concern for children and young people with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)—and also for their loved ones.
Jan 15, 2024
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Attention deficit disorders
What is 'parent training' for families of children with ADHD?
Problems with focus and impulse control can be common developmental stages through which children and adolescents naturally progress. But they can also be symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a chronic ...
Jan 14, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Early childhood irritability and tantrums linked to future depression and self-harm
Children whose irritability does not reduce between three and seven years are at higher risk of depression and self-harm as teenagers, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.
Jan 11, 2024
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Pediatrics
Three ways to help your child transition off screens and avoid the dreaded 'tech tantrums'
Many Australian parents worry about how much time their children spend watching screens.
Jan 10, 2024
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Health
Q&A: Poison control expert discusses water beads' hidden dangers
Water beads are tiny, colorful, expanding gel balls often sold as crafts, toys or sensory tools for children with developmental disabilities. However, if ingested, they can cause vomiting, intestinal blockages and may be ...
Jan 9, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Q&A: News about violence affects children's mental and emotional health: How to discuss bad news with your children
Violent photos and videos—whether from conflicts abroad or shootings near home—are commonplace, even ubiquitous, on television and social media today. The impact on children can be debilitating.
Jan 5, 2024
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Pediatrics
Active or overscheduled kids? How parents can consider benefits and risks of extracurricular activities
From hockey and dance to chess club, families can be pulled in many extracurricular directions.
Jan 5, 2024
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