Pediatrics
Less screen time, more sleep, better-behaved kids
(HealthDay)—School kids who get to bed early rather than staring at their devices at night may be better equipped to control their behavior, a new study suggests.
Aug 14, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Parent who listens can help kids thrive despite trauma
(HealthDay)—Heartfelt talks between parent and child are essential to help kids overcome tough times and do their best at school, a new study says.
Jul 9, 2019
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Overweight & Obesity
A simple way to help prevent child obesity
(HealthDay)—Kids who don't drink water take in nearly 100 more calories from sugary drinks every day than those who do, according to a recent Penn State study.
Jun 14, 2019
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Pediatrics
Encourage your teen to work out for better learning
(HealthDay)—Exercise is important for all kids, because it boosts their overall health and wards off excess weight. But it holds added benefit for teens: According to a study in The Journal of Pediatrics, it improves their ...
Jun 7, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Is my child being too clingy, and how can I help?
Many parents complain of difficulties in managing clingy children—whether it's a baby who cries every time the parent is out of sight, a toddler who clings to their parent's legs at social events, or a primary school kid ...
Jun 6, 2019
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Pediatrics
Too often, opioid abuse runs in the family, study shows
(HealthDay)—When parents abuse prescription painkillers, their teenagers may follow their example, a new study finds.
Feb 25, 2019
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Pediatrics
Adding breakfast to classrooms may have a health downside
(HealthDay)—Some schools offer breakfast in the classroom to ensure that hungry children start the day with a full stomach so they're ready to learn. But this may have an unintended consequence—it may raise the risk of ...
Feb 25, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Does social media push teens to depression? New study says no
(HealthDay)—Time spent on Instagram, Snapchat or Facebook probably isn't driving teenagers to depression, a new study contends.
Feb 8, 2019
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Health
As millions of teens get hooked on vaping, what works to help them quit?
(HealthDay)—E-cigarette use is surging among American teenagers, with millions of kids flirting with nicotine addiction by regularly vaping.
Jan 31, 2019
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Health
Home-packed lunches include more vegetables if children help, study finds
Nearly half of the home-packed lunches that children brought to school each day rarely or never included vegetables, a University of Illinois researcher found in a new study of families in California.
Dec 19, 2018
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