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Another Sports Bonus for Kids: Healthier Eyes
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 6, 2022
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Sometimes allergies can lead to pink, irritated eyes. But allergic conjunctivitis, or "pink eye" may have a simple fix: physical fitness.
That's the concl...
Not All Kids With Autism Will Benefit From Therapy Dogs
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 3, 2022
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For many kids with autism, Rhett, a black Labrador retriever, has been a calming and comforting influence in his seven years as a therapy dog.
But parents shouldn't assume that a service pooch is the solution for every child on the
COVID Infection Raises a Child's Odds for Type 1 Diabetes by 72%
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 27, 2022
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Children who fall ill with COVID-19 may have a slightly increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that of more than 285,000 children with COVID, 0.04% were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes over the next six months. While that's a...
First Good Evidence That Babies React to Taste, Smell in Womb
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 22, 2022
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At the kitchen table, babies trying different foods might look eager or offended, depending on the flavor of what they are asked to eat.
It turns out infants may develop those taste differences while still in the womb, according to a new study that delivered the first di...
Walking, Sitting: What Works Best to Help Baby Stop Crying?
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 14, 2022
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A new study hands parents what seems like a miraculous gift: A simple, free technique that takes just 13 minutes to put wailing infants to sleep.
Researchers in Japan fo...
Getting Kids Walking, Biking to School Can Lead to Long-Term Fitness
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- September 9, 2022
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Kids who walk, skateboard or ride their bikes to school when they are young are more likely to keep it up as they get older, reaping the health benefits, recent research suggests.
“The walk to school is a wonderful moment in the day that provides children a glimpse of ...
One Form of Fertility Treatment May Raise Long-Term Cancer Risk in Offspring
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 2, 2022
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Children born as a result of a common fertility procedure involving frozen embryos may have higher risk of cancer, Swedish researchers report.
In frozen-thawed embryo transfer, an embryo is created in a laboratory from an egg and sperm,
Half of Moms of Children With Autism Have Depression
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 1, 2022
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While half of mothers of children with autism suffer symptoms of depression, a new study has di...
Tight Blood Sugar Control Boosts Brain Power of Teens With Type 1 Diabetes: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2022
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When teenagers with type 1 diabetes get better control of their blood sugar, their brains may benefit, a new clinical trial shows.
Researchers found that when teenagers started treatment with a newer technology — often dubbed
Leading U.S. Pediatricians' Group Issues Guidelines to Prevent Patient Abuse
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 29, 2022
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Recent years have seen several high-profile cases of doctors sexually abusing young patients. Now the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is issuing new recommendations aimed at prevention.
Medical visits are usually a safe place for children and teenagers, but when abu...
Breastfeeding Can Protect Hearts of Mom, Baby Long Term
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- August 26, 2022
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Breastfeeding can deliver long-term heart benefits to both mother and child, a new statement from the American Heart Associatio...
Tips to Food-Fueling Your Active Vegan Child
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 20, 2022
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Kids can take part in sports while on vegetarian and vegan diets, but parents and caregivers must help them select foods that will fuel them and meet their nutrition needs.
Vegan athletes can become deficient in vitamin B12, vitamin D, long-chain omega-3 fats, riboflavin...
Kids Born Premature Lag in Elementary School, But Most Catch Up Later
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 18, 2022
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While babies born prematurely may lag behind their elementary school peers, they eventually catch up, British researchers report.
By the end of high school, only the kids born before 32 weeks of gestation were continuing to struggle, according to a new study published on...
The More Words Your Preschooler Knows, the Better They Do in Class
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 17, 2022
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Kids who enter preschool with good vocabulary and attention skills have a head start on academic success.
That's the takeaway from a new study of nearly 900 4-year-olds and t...
Lead Poisoning Plus Systemic Racism Are Harming Black Kids' Test Scores
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2022
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It's well known that exposure to lead can harm young children's brain development. Now a new study suggests that racial segregation may be compounding the detrimental effects of lead on Black children.
Premature Birth Tied to Higher Risk for ADHD
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2022
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Children born a little early -- before 39 weeks of pregnancy -- are more likely to have symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), new research suggests.
While birth before 37 weeks' gestation has known links to hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattentio...
If a Child's Grades Falter, Consider Hearing Loss
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2022
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While some may think of hearing loss as something that happens with age, it can also happen to kids.
Parents and teachers should consider hearing loss if a child's academic performance declines or he or she develops behavioral issues, lack of focus and depression, the Am...
Too Little Sleep May Harm Young Kids' Brains
- By Sydney Murphy HealthDay Reporter
- August 3, 2022
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For peak performance, school-age children need more than a healthy diet and exercise. They also need plenty of sleep.
A new study finds that elementary school kids who get less than nine hours of sleep each night show significant differences in some brain regions respons...
Tough to Get Your Kid to Take Medicine? An Expert Offers Tips
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2022
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Sometimes it's difficult for parents to get their child to take necessary medication.
One expert who spends part of her workday guiding parents through this challenge offers some suggestions to make the ordeal easier.
Emily Glarum, a child life specialist at the H...
Neighborhood Factors Could Raise Your Child's Odds for Asthma
- By Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2022
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Inner-city kids are known to be at greater risk for uncontrolled asthma. Now, new research suggests that violent crime and poor school achievement may be two reasons why.
“Experiencing violent crime can result in toxic stress, and decreased educational attainment is as...
Lonely Childhoods Make Adult Drinking Problems More Likely
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 20, 2022
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Having friends in childhood may help keep you clean and sober as a young adult, new research suggests.
Researchers from Arizona State University (ASU) interviewed more than 300 college students who participated in assessments that focused on childhood loneliness, stress ...
Snuggling With Dad: Fathers' Contact Can Help Preemies Thrive
- Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 14, 2022
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Decades of research have shown the power of skin-to-skin contact between preemies and their moms, but would the same technique, dubbed "kangaroo care," work with fathers?
Yes, claims a new...
Breastfeeding May Be Key to Letting Preemie Babies Thrive
- By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2022
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Preterm infants who are breastfed do better in school and are less likely to develop attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), says a new study.
Preemies have a higher risk of doing poorly in math, reading and other academic skills, previous studies have shown. T...
Can Anxiety Disorders Pass From Parent to Child?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2022
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From the ongoing pandemic and the monkeypox outbreak to the charged political landscape, New York City mom and entrepreneur Lyss Stern has been increasingly anxious.
Stern worries that she will pass all of this fretting down to her 8-year-old daughter, and a new study su...
Long, Regular Sleep Key to Kindergarten Success
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2022
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Long, restful and - most importantly - regular sleep is key to helping kindergarteners adjust to school, and a new study urges parents to start forming good sleep habits a full year ahead of time.
How Childhood Abuse Can Haunt the Senior Years
- By Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling HealthDay Reporter
- July 8, 2022
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Poor mental and physical health among older adults may trace back to childhood abuse, a Canadian study suggests.
About 1 in 7 U.S. Kindergarten Kids Now Obese
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2022
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Despite reports that rates of childhood obesity are decreasing, kids seem to be packing on pounds at younger ages.
In 1998, just under 73% of children entering kindergarten in 1998 had a normal body mass index (BMI), while 15.1% were overweight, and 12% were obese.
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Teens Have Triple the Odds of Misusing Marijuana Compared to Adults
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2022
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In yet another report that illustrates the dangers pot poses to the young, developing brain, a new British study finds teenagers are much more likely than adults to develop an addiction to mariju...
Most U.S. Kids Score Low on Heart Health
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2022
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Most U.S. children and adults have poor scores for heart health, according to a new assessment tool called "Life's Essential 8."
Fewer than 30% of 2- to 19-year-olds had high scores for cardiovascular health on the new American Heart Association scoring tool. And their s...
Study Spots Key Factor in Kids' Friendships
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 30, 2022
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While kids in a classroom are likely to be familiar with all their classmates after a short time, the children they are assigned to sit near are likely to become their closer friends, a new study suggests.
Researchers from Florida Atlantic University found that after se...
Kids Happier, Healthier Away From All Those Screens: Study
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 29, 2022
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New research confirms the dangers of too much screen time for kids and teens: Those who play sports, take music lessons, or socialize with friends after school are happier and healthier than children who are glued to a screen during these hours.
Why Getting Along in Preschool Is So Important
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- June 14, 2022
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The expression "plays well with others" is often tossed around to describe people who are less likely to ruffle feathers, and new research shows these sandbox skills really matter.
It turns out that kids who play well with others in preschool are less likely to experienc...
Neurodevelopmental Issues Double in Babies Exposed to COVID in Womb: Study
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2022
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The babies of women infected with COVID-19 during pregnancy may have developmental difficulties during their first year, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that pregnant women with COVID-19 were more likely to have preterm births and infants with developmental probl...
Another Study Finds Kids of Same-Sex Parents Do Just Fine
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 25, 2022
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Children raised by same-sex parents are just as well-adjusted as kids raised by different-sex parents, researchers say.
In the new study, the researchers compared 62 Dutch children (aged 6 to 16 years) whose parents were the same sex with 72 kids whose parents were diffe...
A Child's Pet Dog May Shield Them From Crohn's Disease
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2022
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Add a lower risk of Crohn's disease to the many benefits of having a dog during childhood, a new study suggests.
Sorry, cat lovers, researchers didn't find a similar benefit for you.
"We did not see the same results with cats, though we are still trying to determin...
C-Sections Won't Raise Baby's Odds for Food Allergies
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2022
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Babies delivered by cesarean section are no more likely to have food allergies during their first year of life than other infants, according to an Australian study.
The association between type of delivery and food allergy risk had been unclear, so researchers decided to...
It's 'Kids to Parks Day': Get Out, Get Active
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 21, 2022
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It's a good idea to get children outside every day, but especially on Kids to Parks Day, a national day of outdoor play on May 21.
"Even as the COVID-19 pand...
Could Video Games Boost a Child's Intelligence?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2022
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Folks often believe that video games rot a kid's mind, but a new study argues the opposite could be true.
Children actually might get a brain boost from playing hour after hour of video games, researchers report.
American kids between 9 and 10 years of age who spen...
Most Day Care Programs Don't Give Kids Enough Exercise
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2022
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Rates of childhood obesity in the United States are soaring, and new research suggests child care programs may be part of the problem.
Most tots in these programs aren't getting nearly enough exercise.
National guidance for child care programs calls for providing a...
No Link Between Antidepressants in Pregnancy, Epilepsy in Children
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 12, 2022
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There's good news for women with a mental health condition: Taking antidepressants early in pregnancy doesn't increase a baby's risk of having epilepsy or seizures, researchers say.
"The findings of this study are very important," said study co-author Ayesha Sujan of Ind...
Pregnant American Women Are Facing Higher Exposures to Chemicals
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 10, 2022
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Exposure to potentially harmful chemicals is on the rise among pregnant women in the United States, a new study warns.
"This is the first time we've been able ...
Better School Lunches Blunt U.S. Kids' Weight Gain
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2022
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America's kids have a weight problem, but regulations that boosted the nutritional standards for school meals may have helped slowed down weight gain among low-income students, a new study finds.
For decades, the Na...
There's a Secret to Getting Kids to Eat Vegetables
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2022
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Do you have a child who refuses to eat anything green? Rewarding them for trying new vegetables may make them more willing to eat them, a new study claims.
Kids' Sleep Suffers When Parents Can't Afford Diapers
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2022
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It might seem like an unlikely connection at first, but a new study finds that infants and toddlers suffer sleep issues -- and maybe other problems --- when their parents can't afford diapers.
"Sleep promotes brain development and solidifies learning and memory," noted s...
Obesity May Be Affecting Heart Health in Kids as Young as 6
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 4, 2022
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As early as age 6, children who carry extra weight could be headed down a path toward future diabetes or heart disease, a new study suggests.
The study, of nearly...
Most Transgender Children Stick With Gender Identity 5 Years Later: Study
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- May 4, 2022
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Kids who feel their true gender identity doesn't match the sex they were given at birth are sometimes given the chance to adopt the lifestyle and characteristics of the opposite gender, in a process known as "
Could a Stressed-Out Pregnancy Hinder a Toddler's Development?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2022
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Babies born to women who are stressed out during pregnancy may be more likely to experience social, emotional and learning problems as they grow up, new research sugges...
Are Vegetarian Diets Healthy for Growing Kids?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2022
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Vegetarian diets are a healthy choice for growing kids -- though they may slightly raise the odds of youngsters being underweight, a new study suggests.
The study, of nearly 9,000 young children, found that those on vegetarian diets were, on average, of similar weight an...
When Is the Right Time to Tell a Child They Have Autism?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 2, 2022
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Bella Kofner, a 24-year-old graduate student in special education at the College of Staten Island in New York, was 10 when her parents first told her she had autism. Developmental psychologist Steven Kapp, now 35, was 13 when he was told the same.
So, is there a best tim...
Teen Brain Naturally Tunes Out Mom's Voice
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 29, 2022
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Mom's voice may be music to a young child's brain, but the teen brain prefers to change the station, a new study finds.
Past research using brain imaging has revealed how important a mother's voice is to younger children: The sound stimulates not only hearing-related par...