Health
Do you have 'COVID-somnia'? These sleep tips might help
(HealthDay)—If the pandemic is causing you to lose sleep at night, you're not alone.
Jan 03, 2022
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Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents help teens get enough rest?
Q: My teenager is having a lot of trouble sleeping lately. What can I do to help?
Dec 27, 2021
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Health
Short-sleepers are more likely to suffer from irregular and heavy periods
Menstruating women who sleep less than six hours a night tend to suffer heavier and irregular periods. That is the conclusion from our new study, which was recently published in the Journal of Sleep Research.
Oct 21, 2021
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Pediatrics
In your face: Children's expressions tell the story of poor sleep
When Shakespeare called sleep "nature's soft nurse," he was definitely onto something. Centuries later researchers have found that inadequate sleep in children affects their emotional functioning in ways that may predict ...
Oct 19, 2021
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Health
Screens don't really hurt kids, and they may have some benefits: study
School-aged children who spend more time in front of screens are only slightly more likely to have attention disorders, disturbed sleep or lower grades and are no more likely to suffer from depression and anxiety, finds one ...
Sep 10, 2021
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Pediatrics
Severe eczema tied to depression, internalizing behaviors in children
(HealthDay)—Severe atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with symptoms of depression and internalizing behaviors throughout childhood, according to a study published online Sept. 1 in JAMA Dermatology.
Sep 02, 2021
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Autism spectrum disorders
A good night's sleep key for children with autism, study shows
A University of Canterbury (UC) study has found that a reduction in sleep problems for children on the autism spectrum vastly improves those children's behavior and their parent's wellbeing.
Jun 30, 2021
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Neuroscience
Study links structural brain changes to behavioral problems in children who snore
A large study of children has uncovered evidence that behavioral problems in children who snore may be associated with changes in the structure of their brain's frontal lobe. The findings support early evaluation of children ...
Apr 13, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Here's how to help your kids break out of their pandemic bubble and transition back to being with others
Pilar's parents took all the recommended precautions to shield her from the dangers of COVID-19. They stayed at home, away from family, friends and group activities. Pilar had remained in virtual schooling throughout the ...
Apr 08, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
What are the risk factors for experiencing side effects from childhood cancer treatments?
Steroids are essential for treating children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow, but they can cause severe side effects such as psychological reactions and sleep problems. An ...
Apr 07, 2021
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