Tag Archives: children

By Brad Broker This Physicians News story can be republished for free. (See details) Every few months, research shows that video games are either great ...

Children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are more likely to develop substance use disorders (SUDs) compared to non-affected peers. According to an American Academy of ...

If you think winning is one of the key determinants that makes organized sports fun for kids think again: Winning along with other mental bonuses ...

It has become a ritual for Pennsylvania parents preparing their children for the first day of kindergarten – school-required immunizations. Thanks to these required vaccinations, ...

By Brad Broker Even on a slow day, there’s probably news about ADHD.  Today, there are dozens of media reports regarding the use of stimulants ...

By Brad Broker A new study finds that Autism may decline by as much as one-third.  But the reduction is not due to a cure ...

By Alan Lyndon If your child is sick and needs medical attention, a local pediatrician is better than the corner drug store clinic.  That’s the ...

By Brad Broker In 1985, former Surgeon General of the United States C. Everett Koop hosted his Workshop on Violence and Public Health, where he said ...

A new study published in the journal Pediatrics found that 20 children are hospitalized every day due to firearm injuries. Among young children in the ...

Nearly one in five children and teens found to be at risk for suicide report that there are guns in their homes, and 15 percent ...