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C-section Doubles Childhood Obesity Risk

Babies born by caesarean section are at an increased risk of becoming obese than those delivered naturally, finds a research. Caesarean section delivery

Weight Loss May Improve Sleep-disordered Breathing in Obese Kids

A new study has confirmed links between sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) and obesity. The study further adds that weight loss helps to improve both metabolic parameters and SDB in obese children.

Breast-fed Babies' Gut Microbes may Boost Immunity: Study

A new study has revealed that differences in bacterial colonization of the infant gut in formula-fed and breast-fed babies lead to changes in the expression

Kids Of Smoking Parents Prone to Cardiovascular Risks

Children who are exposed to passive smoking from their parents are more likely to develop serious cardiovascular health problems later in life, finds a study.

Study Finds Children Born to Mothers Over 40 Healthier and Smarter

Compared to children born of younger women, children born to mothers over 40 are less likely to have accidents or need hospital care and more likely to have been vaccinated early, a study has found.

Treatment of Childhood OSA Reverses Brain Abnormalities: Study

According to a new study, treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children normalizes disturbances in the neuronal network responsible for attention and executive function.

Prenatal Exposure to Polluted Air may Compromise Development of Lung Function

A new study conducted by researchers at University of California, Berkeley has found that exposure of asthmatic children to polluted air when still in

Method to Flag Drugs in Baby Food Discovered

A fast, accurate method flags tiny amounts of drugs present in milk powder and baby food. Antibiotics, such as tilmicosine, or antiparasitic

Risk of Autism may be Predicted by Simple Task at 6 Months of Age

Researchers at the Kennedy Krieger Institute have revealed that a simple "pull-to-sit" task could improve early detection of developmental delays. Their

Researchers Develop New Method to Detect Traces of Veterinary Drugs in Baby Food

The increasing cases of the detection of veterinary drugs in infant foods are a cause for concern, but that may now change as researchers have developed a new method to find the same.

Pediatric Epilepsy Impacts Child and Parental Sleep Quality

Pediatric epilepsy significantly impacts sleep patterns for the child and parents, finds a research. Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital

Experts Say Kids Need Counselling on Networking Sites

Kids addicted to social networking sites need counselling and emotional management, say experts. Their views come in the wake of a Class 10

Experts Debate If Childhood Vaccination Must be Made Mandatory

The question of whether childhood vaccination should be mandatory in the UK is debated by two experts on bmj.com. Paul Offit, Chief of Infectious

Adaptive Abilities in Children With Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Examined

Previous research has shown that prenatal exposure to alcohol often results in disruption to the brain's cognitive and behavioral domains. A study

Four in Five School Kids Carry School Bags Weighing a Fifth of Their Body Weight

More than 80 percent of children are carrying school bags that weigh nearly a fifth of their body weight, putting more pressure on their backs, a new

Implementation of Pay-to-Play Sports Preventing Low-Income Kids from Participation

With a number of schools in United States implementing athletic participation fees for students to take part in sports, a new study has found that nearly

Child Death Rate Reduced After Prenatal Micronutrient, Food Supplementation Intervention

Pregnant women in Bangladesh who received iron and folic acid combined with early food supplementation improved survival of their newborns, shows study published in JAMA.

US, Brit Kids Share Many Risk Factors for Behavioral Problems

A new study reveals shared risk factors among children in the United States and Great Britain that increase the likelihood that these kids will have behavioral

Study Shows Delays in Siblings of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

In a new study it was found that one in three children who have an older sibling with an Autism Related Disorder (ASD) fall into a group characterized

Children's Brain Tumors Diversity Excels Compared to Former Notion

Paediatric brain tumours protect definite characteristics of the normal cells from which they initiate, a formerly obscure circumstance with complexities for how tumour cells respond to treatment.

Children Still Affected by Preventable Diseases

A paper in The Lancet medical journal has revealed that nearly five million children younger than five succumbed to preventable diseases like pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria in 2010.

Pneumonia, Preterm Birth Complications Prime Causes Behind Childhood Death

Pneumonia is the leading cause of death among children under 5, according to a new study. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public

Early Music Lessons Benefit Babies

Early musical training boosts infants' brains, states study. Researchers at McMaster University found that one-year-old babies who participate

B Cells' Ripening in Tots Affected by Gut Flora

iE. coli/i bacteria infested in gut in infants early in life possess an elevated number of memory B cells in their blood, shows a study of infants

Scrutinizing Over Children's Snack Choices: Study

A child's choice to either get an apple or grab a bag of chips is impacted by attitudes, relationships, intentions and personal behaviour control, states a new study by the University of Cincinnati.

Avert Thalassemia With Awareness

Every year over 10,000 thalassemic children are being born in India, experts deem that the by and large incurable blood disorder can be easily prevented through better awareness.

Moms Have Incorrect Perspective About Toddlers' Weight

More than two thirds of mothers have an incorrect perspective about their toddlers' weight and often believe that their kids still need to put on some weight even if they are healthy kids.

Video Game Play may Help Kids With Cerebral Palsy

In children with cerebral palsy (CP) spending too much time in front of a video screen increases the risk of being overweight or developing health issues such as diabetes or musculoskeletal disorders.

Link Between TV Viewing and Unhealthy Eating Habits

In US adolescents, a clear association exists between television viewing and unhealthy eating habits, according to study published in JAMA. The study

90 Percent of School Dropouts in Asia Suffer from Eye Problems

Nearly 90 percent of Asian school dropouts suffer from myopia or short-sightedness, says a BBC report. Researchers, led by Ian Morgan from the Australian

It's A Family Affair: Childhood Obesity

Doctors agree that there is an acute need for more effective treatments since nearly one-third of American children are being overweight or obese. According

Improvement of Environment Better Bet Than New Medicines in Preventing Childhood Disabilities

Reducing socio-environmental risk factors could be a better way of preventing childhood disabilities instead of developing new medicines, according to a new study conducted by Canadian researchers.

Excessive Sleepiness Linked to Learning and Attention Problems

In children, excessive daytime sleepiness causes learning, attention and behavior problems. Penn State researchers studied 508 children and

UN Report Reveals 15 Million Babies are Born Preterm Each Year

A UN-sponsored report released Wednesday revealed fifteen million babies, or one in 10 babies around the world are born premature every year, and 1.1 million of those infants die.

Higher Behavioral and Emotional Problems Seen in Early Childhood in Post-term Children

Much is known about the long-term health problems associated with pre-term birth, but new research reveals the behavioral and emotional problems in childhood for babies born post-term.

Passive Smoking Worsens Asthma in Kids: Study

Many asthmatic children harmed by secondhand smoke, reveals study. Results showed that 53 percent of children exposed to passive smoking were likely

Clinical Drug Trials Neglects Children

Even if kids are likelier to suffer from many diseases than adults, few clinical trials are being conducted to test drugs in paediatric patients, states

Link Between Pesticide Exposure and Brain Changes

Prenatal exposure to pesticide harms kids' brain, reveals study. The study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences examined New

Breastfeeding Helps Infants Develop Healthy Gut and Stronger Immune System

A new study published in the journal Genome Biology has revealed that breast feeding babies instead of using milk formulas may help them develop a stronger

Picking the Right Hospital Can Rescue Your Baby

Selecting the right hospital may well make the difference between life and death for extremely low birth weight infants, states research led by the University

Stress Related to Violence Speeds Up Aging in Children

A new study has found that stress related to violence could speed up the wear and tear of the DNA in children, aging them faster. "This is the first

Mental Illness Behind Kids' Unruly Behavior: Study

Bad or unruly behavior in children may be due to a mental disorder, finds a study. Mental illnesses are the No. 1 cause of medical disability in youths

Family Dinners may Help Kids Follow a Healthy Diet

A new study conducted by researchers at Rutgers State University in New Jersey revealed that including kids in family dinners could help them remain healthy

British Girls Aged 13 Allowed To Take Contraceptive Pills

A NHS report has claimed that teenaged girls, as young as 13, should be offered the contraceptive pills by pharmacies without a doctor's prescription or parental permission.

Self Harm Thrice as Likely in Bullied Children

A study published on bmj.com suggests that children who are bullied in childhood are up to three times more likely to self harm up to the age of 12.

CT Exams in Emergency Rooms Rose Every Year in Children With Abdominal Pain

A new study published in the journal Radiology reveals that use of computed tomography (CT) in children with non-traumatic abdominal pain saw a year-by-year

Bedwetting in Older Children: Analysis and Treatment

Older children bedwetting is usual but distressing. An article in CMAJ (ICanadian Medical Association Journal/I) outlines possible causes and proof for existing treatments.

Early Puberty In Girls Linked To Psychological Problems, Sexual Abuse

A new study has found that girls hitting puberty early are more likely to have psychological problems and also risk sexual abuse and early pregnancy.

Infants With Very Low Birth Weight Have Better Chances of Survival in Hospitals With Recognition for Nursing Excellence

A study published in the recent issue of JAMA has revealed that infants with very low birth rate born in hospitals with recognition for nursing excellence

New Test to Monitor Brain Health

New monitoring method and blood test may help detect a child's brain during heart surgery, suggests research. Brain injury occurs in 30 percent