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Scientists Identify Pathogens Associated With Paediatric Diarrhoeal Disease

Pathogens associated with moderate-to-severe diarrhoea in infants have been discovered by scientists. The Global Enteric Multicenter Study (GEMS)

Killer Teething Drug Sends Two to Jail

Two officials of a pharmaceutical company were sentenced to seven years of prison over the sale of an adulterated teething drug that claimed the lives of 84 babies in the year 2008.

Peru's Effort to Reduce Childhood Obesity

Peru's president made a new effort to reduce childhood obesity by encouraging healthier eating habits, by signing a new law. The law regulates advertising

Breastfeeding may Help Prevent ADHD

Breastfeeding could help keep attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at bay in children, finds research. A team of Israeli researchers

In Children, Asymptomatic Carriage of M. Pneumoniae is Common

iM. pneumoniae/i is a bacterium that is carried at high rates in the upper respiratory tracts of healthy children. And usual diagnostic tests

Flu in Pregnancy may Quadruple Child's Risk for Bipolar Disorder: Study

According to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health, pregnant mothers' exposure to the flu was associated with a nearly fourfold increased

Study Confirms Rotavirus Vaccine can Save Millions of Children from Dying

Rotavirus is the most common cause of diarrhea, the second largest killer of children across the world, and vaccines to contain the virus can change the situation dramatically, a study has confirmed.

One Type of Blue-baby Syndrome Explains Why Mutation Causing Wrong-way Plumbing

Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC) is a potentially deadly congenital disorder that occurs when pulmonary veins don't connect normally to the left atrium of the heart.

Researchers Say Underweight Kids also Face Health Issues

A new study conducted by researchers at Essex University said that the huge emphasis being placed on fighting obesity has put the issue of underweight school children on the backburner.

14-Year Old Boy With Autism Tipped to be Future Nobel Winner

A 14-year old boy, whose parents were told that he may never be able to read after being diagnosed with autism, is currently working towards a master's

Some Autistic Kids See Movements Twice as Fast as Others

A new study suggests that autistic children can see simple movements twice as quickly as other children and this could provide some major clues towards identifying the cause of the disorder.

Gene Replacement in Pigs may Ameliorate Intestinal Obstruction Associated With Cystic Fibrosis

Caused due to mutations in the CFTR and characterized by lung, pancreas, liver and intestinal dysfunction, cystic fibrosis is a serious condition. Approximately

New Clue may Help Reveal the Cause of Autism

The fundamental cause of autism may be found in the fact that children with autism see simple movements twice as quickly as other children, study suggests.

Composition Of Gut Microbiota Influences Early Infant Growth Rate

The composition of gut microbiota in a new-born baby's gut has been linked to the rate of early infant growth, reports research published this week in iPLOS Computational Biology/i.

Wrigley's New Caffeinated Gum Wriggles Out of Market

An endeavor by Food and Drug Administration to verify the safety of caffeine-added foods has got Wrigley to remove its new caffeinated gum from the market till further information on this matter.

GSK Joins Hands With Save the Children to Save Children's Lives

A unique collaboration to save children's lives in Africa has now taken place, with the linking up of Save the Children, an international development

Better Math and Reading Skills in Childhood Linked With Better Jobs and High Income as Adults

A new study has found that having better reading and math skills by the time a child is seven years of age increases the likelihood that he or she has

Sleep Deprivation Hindering Academic Progress Among School Pupils

Researchers have revealed that sleep deprivation could be a major barrier preventing school children from achieving significant academic progress. The

Saudi School Girls can Now Practice Sports in Private Schools

In a major departure from their ultra conservative policy, Saudi Arabia's education ministry revealed that girls in private schools will be allowed to practice sports as long as they 'dress modestly'.

How Good is This Bizarre Idea of Sucking on Your Kid's Pacifier?

Should parents clean the pacifiers used by their children by sucking on them? Even though the very thought of such an act may look outright funny or even

For Some Maltreated Children Foster Care Might Be a Sound Choice

Horror stories of children placed in foster care can be found in newspaper articles, TV shows and books. A new study bucks that trend by showing out-of-home

Teen Athletes Continue to Play With Concussion Symptoms: Study

Half of high school football players would continue to play if they had a headache stemming from an injury sustained on the field, despite knowing the

Breast Milk Ingredient can Prevent Deadly Intestinal Problem

Breast milk protein was found to prevent deadly intestinal condition in premature babies, say researchers. The story begins with a baby who

Summer Sees a Spike in Chemical Injuries in Kids: Study

Study co-author Lara McKenzie, PhD, MA, principal investigator in the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's said, "Inquisitive

Study: Extreme Abnormal Fetal Growth Linked to Autism Risk

A new study has revealed that babies whose growth is at either extreme in the womb, either very small or very large, are at greater risk of developing autism.

Number of Deaths Among US Children Treated With Dialysis for Kidney Disease Has Gone Down

The mortality rates among children and adolescents in the United States initiating end-stage kidney disease treatment with dialysis between 1990 and 2010

Children in Safe Neighborhoods Close to Parks and Retail Shops Less Likely to be Obese

Children studying in preschool who live in a safe neighborhood which is within walking distance of parks and retail services were less likely to be obese,

Report Says 300,000 Day-old Babies Die Each Year in India

In India, each year more than 300,000 babies die within 24 hours of being born, finds report, blaming a lack of political will and funding for the crisis.

Neurodevelopmental Outcomes for Children Born Extremely Preterm Examined By Study

A study to assess neurological and developmental outcome in extremely preterm (less than 27 gestational weeks) children at 2.5 years was conducted by Fredrik Serenius, M.

Flu Vaccine Safe for Children With IBD, Says Study

According to a recent study, influenza immunization rates in kids with inflammatory bowel disease are low despite its safety. Yearly influenza

Oral Drops can Benefit Kids With Asthma, Allergies

Under-the-tongue drops may prove beneficial for pediatric allergy sufferers, says review. The new research comes on the heels of another recent

Study Says Flame Retardants may be Toxic to Children

Exposure to flame retardants is linked with reduced intelligence and hyperactivity in early childhood, shows recent study. "In animal studies,

Vaccination Campaigns Beefed Up by UNICEF Amid Measles Outbreak in Syria

Vaccination campaigns in Syria, and neighboring Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey are being stepped up by UNICEF amid measles outbreaks in the region.

Childhood Adversity can Affect Adult Life and Offspring

A new study published in JAMA suggests that childhood adversity not only increases the risk of chronic physical and mental disability in adult life but also affects the next generation.

Pre-Term Infants may Need Vitamin D Supplements for Healthy Bones

A new study shows that pre-term infants need to be given 800 international units of vitamin D a day to ensure that they develop strong bones. Preemies

High School Students Now Being 'Cyberbullied'

WASHINGTON, DC - Step into a class of 30 high school students and look around. Five of them have been victims of electronic bullying in the past year.

Sports Teams May Help Reduce Bullying And Violence In Kids

A new study in Washington, DC showed that encouraging participation in team sports may reduce incidences of bullying and violence in children. Researchers

Childhood Disability Jumps 16 Percent

The number of disabiled children has increased now as compared to the last decade, with a great increase in higher-income families. The study also

Health of Children Threatened by Poverty

Experts from the fields of politics, social sciences, economists and pediatricians come together to talk about one of the greatest threats to child health-poverty.

Lethal Childhood Disease Linked With Defective Protein

A defective protein is responsible for a rare, lethal childhood disease known as Giant Axonal Neuropathy, or GAN according to an international study led

Vitamin C may Head Off Lung Problems in Babies

Intake of vitamin C during pregnancy was found to improve newborn's lung function and prevent wheezing in babies born to pregnant smokers, shows study.

'Slippery Slope' Fears for Legal Euthanasia of Sick Babies Proved Groundless

Fears that legalising euthanasia for sick newborn babies would initiate the start of a 'slippery slope' leading to its abuse has now been proved groundless.

Kids Brain Sensitive to Other's Pain

The brains of children react in a way different from that of others, when they see images of others in pain. This pattern of reduced brain activity upon

4,400+ Kids Injured Every Year Due to Amusement Park Rides

Following the mentioned height, age, weight and health restrictions for customers may help them keep safe during amusement park rides. liMake sure

2 Year Old S. Korean Toddler Gets First Windpipe Transplant

A South Korean-Canadian toddler was successfully given a life-saving windpipe transplant made from plastic fibers and some of her own stem cells, by an international team of surgeons.

Children With Milk Allergy may be 'Allergic to School': Study

Choice in chalk may cause allergy in students who have a milk allergy, finds study published in iAnnals of Allergy, Asthma (and) Immunology/i. Casein,

New Recommendations for Optimizing Rear Car Seat for Children

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has come out with a new report which provides details about optimizing the rear seat of passenger vehicles

Ravenous Five-year-old Eats Non-stop

Ava Carvey, a five-year-old girl from South London, is suffering from a rare genetic condition which makes her hungry all the time. Her mom has a tough

Offbeat Help for Kids' Care Via Mohawk and Jedward

Child care remains one of the critical yet undervalued divisions of healthcare. Hospital doctors in Ireland have discovered a surefire, low-cost way

Kids Addicted to Tech Devices Suffering from Chronic Physical Problems

With children getting hooked to gadgets such as iPads and smart phones at a very young age, a new study has found that children as young as eight years