Latest Child Health News

Preschoolers Might Be At Risk for Later Health Problems Due To Poor Eating Behaviors

According to a new study out of St. Michael's Hospital, how kids eat their food may turn out to be just as important as what they eat. The study, led by Dr.

Allergy and Asthma Risk in Obese Children, Teens Could Be Raised By Vitamin D Deficiency

A new study finds, one reason why obese children and teenagers are more likely to have hard-to-control asthma and allergies may be vitamin D deficiency.

New Study Links Pollution to Autism Risk

Exposure to high levels of air pollution during pregnancy increases the risk of having a child with autism, finds US study. According to experts

Overweight Fathers Might Trigger Weight Issues in Kids

A new study conducted in laboratory mice reveals that fathers who are fat were more likely to produce children who struggle with weight problems. The

Link Between Sibling Aggression and Poor Mental Health Identified

Sibling aggression is associated with worse mental health in children and adolescents, finds study. "Even kids who reported just one instance

Geneticists Solve Mystery Behind Grave Syndrome

Scientists have now solved the mystery behind Grave syndrome in infants having deformities of skin and limbs by identifying a new protein. EEC stands

Study: 4-fold Rise in Children Treated for Obesity-related Conditions

A study has found that the number of children admitted to hospital for problems related to obesity in England and Wales quadrupled between 2000 and 2009.

Tocilizumab Efficient in Treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

Tocilizumab may be effective and may lead to a sustained clinically meaningful improvement in children suffering from polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.

Intervention Improves Adherence to Antibiotic Prescribing Guidelines for Children: Study

According to a study in the June 12 issue of iJAMA/i, an intervention consisting of clinician education coupled with personalized audit and feedback

Rare Case of Blue Baby Syndrome Caused by Contaminated Water

Doctors in a hospital here have successfully treated a 23-day-old infant diagnosed with an unusual case of blue baby syndrome caused by contaminated water.

Preference for the Underdog Seen Even in Babies

It is said that the human brain may be wired to be more understanding of the underdog and this is the case even among infants, a recent study has found.

Baby Rashes No More- Follow These Easy Tips

Painful rashes making your baby cry? Follow these simple tips to avoid harsh skin rashes. Femalefirst.co.uk shares tips to protect baby's skin from painful rashes.

Study Leads To Discovery of the Gene Responsible for Multiple Intestinal Atresia in Newborns

A study that has led to the discovery of a gene that causes multiple intestinal atresia (MIA), a rare and life-threatening hereditary disorder that affects

Many Moms in Under-developed Countries Don't Know Why Their Babies Get Hospitalized After Delivery

A new study shows that mothers in low-income countries may not understand why their babies are hospitalized after delivery, putting sick newborns at higher

Neurostimulation Helped Children's Intractable Constipation: Research

According to results presented today at the 11th World Congress of the International Neuromodulation Society (INS), home treatment with a simple, battery-operated

BPA Linked to Childhood Obesity in Girls

Researchers at Kaiser Permanente have discovered new evidence that strengthens the link between chemical bisphenol A, or BPA, and childhood obesity, at least in girls.

Researchers Discover Obesity can be Predicted from Infants Aged Just 2 Months

Infants as young as two months old already exhibit growth patterns that can predict the child's weight by age 5 finds researchers. "Almost from

Intervention to Reduce Lifelong Effects Associated With Childhood Neglect and Emotional Abuse: Systematic Review

According to a systematic review by Aideen Mary Naughton, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., D.C.H., F.R.C.P.C.H., of Public Health Wales, Pontypool, England, and colleagues,

Study Proves Split Liver Transplants for Young Children to be as Safe as Whole Organ Transplantation

When a liver from a deceased adult or adolescent donor is split into two separate portions for transplantation-with the smaller portion going to a young

Genes Got Nothing to Do With Child's Reading Skills: Study

A new study has found that genes play an extremely small role in determining a child's reading ability. Researchers looked at the relationship between

Study Identifies New Therapy Target for Kids' Fever-induced Seizures

A recent study has identified a new key factor in the generation of febrile seizures or febrile fits, leading to a new therapeutic target for fever-induced

Aussie Kids Prefer Screens Instead of Sports

A report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has found that children who spend long periods on the Internet are far less likely to participate in sports.

Children can be Kept Happy With Fun That Does Not Cross Your Budget

Encouraging children to play in gardens can help you spend some fun time with them and also ensures that you do not exceed your budget. Whether it

Buckle Up the Right Way

All children through age 8 should use supplemental child restraints. When appropriate child safety restraint systems-based on a child's age and weight-are

Medical Devices May Complicate Complex Conditions in Kids

Though life span has increased in children suffering from complex health conditions, medical devices used for their survival may cause some complications, a study finds.

New Strategies for Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in Children Offered By Pediatric-Specific Bundle

According to an article in the June issue of iCritical Care Nurse/i, implementation of a bundle for prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia

Extra Hours on TV Could Ruin Kid's Eating Habits

Washington, DC (June 3, 2013) - If your preschooler thinks a cheeseburger is healthy, you may want to reconsider how you watch TV. A recent study by

Recommendation to Ban Smoking E-cigarettes in Public Places

The Italian health ministry's top advisory body has recommended a ban on the smoking of electronic cigarettes in public places and their sale to pregnant women and minors.

Malnutrition is the Overriding Cause of Child Deaths

A new iLancet/i series on maternal and childhood nutrition finds that over 3 million children die every year of malnutrition-accounting for nearly half of all child deaths under 5.

More TV Time Equals Higher Consumption of Sweetened Beverages Among Children: Study

Increased consumption of sweetened beverages among children might occur due to more time in front of the TV set and higher exposure to TV adverts. This

Breastfeeding Benefits Baby's Brain: Study

New research has added more evidence that breastfeeding boosts babies' brain growth. The study by researchers from Brown University, made use

Chocolate Biscuits Contain Alarming Amount of Salt

Health experts have warned that chocolate biscuits contain an alarming amount of salt. This revelation was made after results of a study indicated that

Infants With Respiratory Infections Face Lengthier Hospitalization Due to Secondhand Smoke

New research has provided more evidence to avoid smoking especially if smokers have an infant in their household. A study published today in the

Study Finds Early Life Risk Factors And Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Childhood Obesity

According to a study published Online First by iJAMA Pediatrics/i, a JAMA Network publication, racial and ethnic disparities in children who are overweight

Future Abilities in Autistic Kids can be Predicted by Early Brain Responses to Words

The pattern of brain responses to words in 2-year-old children with autism spectrum disorder predicted the youngsters' linguistic, cognitive and adaptive

'Baby Hatch' Debate Re-ignited in Germany

'Baby hatches' in Germany, where mother can leave their unwanted children safely, has spurred a debate yet again, as the government introduced a new law for the child to know its mother's identity.

Egypt: 2,000-Year-Old Remains of Child Abuse Victim Unearthed

Archaeologists have revealed that the remains of a child, who lived in Egypt around 2,000 years ago, have revealed her to be the sufferer of child abuse.

UCLA Scientists Debate Whether Children Who Take Ritalin for ADHD Could Be at Greater Risk of Future Drug Abuse

Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder are far more likely than other kids to develop serious substance abuse problems as adolescents and adults, according to UCLA research.

Emotional Disturbances in Children With ADHD Linked to Brain Activity in Sleep

New research indicates that sleep consolidates emotional memories in healthy children but not in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Sports-Related Facial Fractures in Kids Highlighted in New Study

Children participating in a wide range of sports are at a high risk of facial fractures, says a new study. The study appears in the June issue of Plastic

Sexual Assault Common in Young People

Criminologists from Penn State claim that sexual assault has much to do with gender as it has to do with age.Young people -- both male and female -- are

Encephalitis Claims the Lives of Two More

Two more children succumbed to encephalitis on Thursay, making the death toll to a total of eight in just a month in Bihar, health official said. Encephalitis

Long-term Benefits of Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy: Research

A surgical procedure used to treat spasticity in some children with spastic cerebral palsy is selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR). This procedure appears

Study: Preterm Babies Likelier to Struggle With Complex Cognitive Tasks

A new study has warned that babies who are born preterm are at an increased risk for neuro-cognitive deficits. Psychologists from the Ruhr-Universitat

Children of Long-lived Parents at Lower Risk of Diseases: Study

According to a new study, children of parents who live to a ripe old age are more likely to live longer, and are less prone to cancer and other common diseases associated with ageing.

Parents' Ignorance Spells Doom for Children With Eye Cancer in India

Many parents in India who are ignorant of eye cancer don't start timely treatment for a killer form of eye cancer, retinoblastoma, detected in 1,500-2,000 children a year.

Aspirin Proves Life-saving for Child With Pneumococcal Meningitis

Robert Airey, from Oxfordshire, was found to be suffering from pneumococcal meningitis and respiratory failure when he was just 9 months old. This was

Mothers With Post-natal Depression in North Island can Take Their Baby Along to Hospital

The much-needed assistance for North Island mothers with post-natal depression is round the corner after many years of discomfort in leaving children behind while availing care at the hospital.

Preventive Dentist Visits May Not Help Save on Kids' Teeth Costs: Research

Taking children to the dentist for regular preventive check-ups will lead to fewer pricy restorative procedures like filling a cavity, this might seem like logical thinking.

Team Sport Makes a Marked Difference to Academic Performance in Kids

A new research has found that team sport is the only extracurricular activity that makes a marked difference to academic grades achieved by students.