Childhood obesity is a serious health problem and disproportionately affects children of lower income and racial/ethnic minorities.
Nov 9, 2018
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(HealthDay)—There are racial and ethnic disparities evident in the diagnosis and treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published online March 1 in JAMA Network Open.
Mar 2, 2021
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(Medical Xpress)—Children who have an earlier onset of puberty have poorer mental health from as early as preschool age, a new study by Murdoch Childrens Research Institute has found.
Apr 2, 2013
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Australian researchers need to investigate the specific physical activity levels required by preschoolers to encourage better exercise habits later in life, academics argue.
Feb 20, 2012
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Researchers measured the oxytocin levels in children to find if it could be associated with behavior problems in preschool. The results showed that children with higher levels of oxytocin adapt better to their preschool environment ...
Feb 10, 2023
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Accelerated growth in the first three months of life, but not fetal growth, is associated with an increased risk of asthma symptoms in young children, according to a new study from The Generation R Study Group at Erasmus ...
Jan 20, 2012
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Babies born prematurely are at higher risk of having a lower IQ and impaired cognitive and motor skills. Programs aimed at helping these infants and their families once they leave the hospital have been found to increase ...
Dec 21, 2012
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When children decide to share, the giver's relationships with the pool of recipients determine who gets how much. They will give more to a wealthy friend than to a needy stranger - at least in cases where wealth is measured ...
Feb 29, 2016
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Going to bed later than 10.00 p.m. and using screens (tablets, mobiles, computers, television, etc.) for more than thirty minutes before bedtime is associated with an increased risk of obesity and reduced adherence to the ...
Apr 15, 2024
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(HealthDay)—Children with a family history of asthma have more than twofold higher rates of asthma through age 4 years, according to a study published online May 17 in JAMA Pediatrics.
Jun 15, 2021
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