Young football players who suffer a concussion can show signs of reduced blood flow in the brain, even after their symptoms have subsided, a new, ...
Read More »Tonsillectomy for Sleep Apnea Carries Risks for Kids: Study
Children who have their tonsils removed to treat sleep apnea are more likely to suffer breathing complications than kids who have the procedure for other ...
Read More »Light From Smartphones, Tablets May Lower Melatonin in Kids
By Alan Mozes, HealthDay New research offers a compelling reason for parents to ban smartphones, tablets and laptops in their children’s bedrooms at night: The bright light ...
Read More »Severe ‘Picky Eating’ May Point to Mental Health Issues in Kids
MONDAY, Aug. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A kid who is a seriously “picky eater” is also likely to struggle with emotional problems like anxiety ...
Read More »Parents’ Genetic Diversity Linked to Kids’ Height, Education
The less alike two parents are genetically, the taller and mentally sharper their kids tend to be, according to a new study of populations around ...
Read More »After-School Sports Give Kids Academic Boost
Extracurricular sports may help children develop the discipline they need to succeed in the classroom, a new study suggests. Kids’ attention span and level of ...
Read More »Kids Do Not Drink Enough Water
Many American children and teens aren’t consuming enough liquids — especially water — and that lack of hydration could affect their physical and mental health, ...
Read More »Kids May Be More Likely to Exercise When Friends Do
Friends play a major role in youngsters’ levels of physical activity, new research indicates. “Clinically, much of the focus on increasing physical activity involves engaging ...
Read More »Preschool Kids May Not Need Naps
(HealthDay News) — A daytime nap may not be the best idea for preschoolers, concluded a recent review of dozens of previous studies on napping. ...
Read More »Bullying Linked to Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in Children
TUESDAY, Jan. 20, 2015 (HealthDay News) — For 8- to 11-year-olds, bullying is associated with lower urinary tract symptoms, according to a study published in ...
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