Researchers from the University of Liverpool and Florida State University College of Medicine have conducted a study on the effect the misperception of a child's weight by their parents can have on a child's actual weight.
Apr 21, 2016
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While other studies have shown that muscle weakness as measured by grip strength is a predictor of unhealthy outcomes—including cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, disability and even early mortality—this is the first ...
Aug 13, 2018
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A few minutes of exercise can help children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder perform better academically, according to a new study led by a Michigan State University researcher.
Oct 16, 2012
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In a comprehensive review of research studies looking at infections from SARS-CoV-2—the virus that causes COVID-19—in infants less than three months old, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers found that the majority of these ...
Nov 18, 2020
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Increasing rates of adolescent obesity and the likelihood that obesity will carry forward into adulthood, have led to various preventive initiatives. It has been suggested that family meals, which tend to include fruits, ...
Oct 3, 2014
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A world-first study led by Monash University has demonstrated significant benefits to a premature baby's heart and brain function when held by the parent in skin-to-skin contact.
May 7, 2020
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When the Ebola virus outbreak erupted in West Africa in 2014, children infected with the virus—particularly those under age 5—faced overwhelming challenges. Not only was there a high death rate among young children infected ...
Jan 8, 2016
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Electronic health records and embedded tools can alert and direct pediatricians so they can better manage the weight of children and teenagers, according to a new Kaiser Permanente study published online in The Journal of ...
Feb 21, 2012
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Physical fitness in childhood and adolescence is beneficial for both physical and mental health throughout life. However, a growing body of evidence suggests that it may also play a key role in brain health and academic performance. ...
Jun 19, 2014
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A new study is the first to compare the sound exposures of fetuses in the last 16 weeks of pregnancy with their age-matched premature peers. The analysis reveals profound differences in their exposures to noise, language ...
Mar 1, 2023
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