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22 Nov

Young and Middle-Aged Adults at Higher Risk of Long COVID than Seniors

A new study finds younger and middle-aged adults suffer worse symptoms of Long COVID than people 65 and older.

30 Aug

Making Up for Lost Sleep on the Weekend May Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease

A new study finds sleep-deprived adults who get the most catch-up sleep on the weekend are 20% less likely to develop heart disease.

26 Aug

There Are Many Types of Love, But One Fires Up Your Brain a Lot More than Others

Researchers used functional MRI to measure brain activity for different types of love from parental love to sexual adoration.

Resultados de noticias de salud - 639

26 Nov
Preschoolers' Tantrums Can Be Early Sign of ADHD

Preschoolers' Tantrums Can Be Early Sign of ADHD

Preschoolers prone to tantrums appear to have a higher risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by the time they reach school age, a new study says.

Young childr...

21 Nov
Kids' Injuries in Sports and at Home: When Is It Right to Seek Medical Attention?

Kids' Injuries in Sports and at Home: When Is It Right to Seek Medical Attention?

A sprain on the soccer field. A tumble to the floor at home.

Kids get injured, but as a parent, when's the right time to bring them to a doctor or ER?

Pediatric sports medicine and orthopedic physician Dr....

20 Nov
Psychologists' Group Issues First Guidance to Parents on Teen Online Video Use

Psychologists' Group Issues First Guidance to Parents on Teen Online Video Use

Parents can't monitor everything their kids watch online, but a set of new guidelines may help young people manage their own viewing habits.

"Research consistently shows that video content, and the

18 Nov
Poll Finds Many Parents Struggling to Manage Kids' Anger

Poll Finds Many Parents Struggling to Manage Kids' Anger

Angry outbursts are common among children, as siblings squabble and kids protest the unfairness of rules like screen time limits.

Now, a new survey shows that many parents struggle to manage their kids’ anger, and some even suspect they’re not providing a goo...

13 Nov
Most Parents Don't Ask About Unlocked Guns in Homes Their Kids Visit

Most Parents Don't Ask About Unlocked Guns in Homes Their Kids Visit

Most parents haven’t considered the potential risk of an unlocked, poorly stored firearm in a house their child is visiting, a new study shows.

More than 60% of Illinois parents have never asked another parent about an unlocked gun in their home before allowing the...

04 Nov
Text-Messaging Program Helps Parents Keep Infants at Healthy Weight

Text-Messaging Program Helps Parents Keep Infants at Healthy Weight

Text messages and other online feedback can help prevent obesity in very young children, a new study demonstrates.

Kids had a healthier weight-for-height growth curve during their first two years if parents were offered electronic feedback on feeding habits, playtime and...

28 Oct
Having a Preemie Baby Can Harm Job Prospects, Income

Having a Preemie Baby Can Harm Job Prospects, Income

The health problems of preemie babies cause untold heartache for new parents.

But these families also face a strained financial future, a new study finds.

About 30% of parents with a very low birth weight baby, under 3.3 pounds, have had to make serious decisions a...

24 Oct
More Kids With Food Allergies Are Needing Psychological Care

More Kids With Food Allergies Are Needing Psychological Care

Anxiety is driving more children with potentially dangerous food allergies to seek out psychological care, a new study finds.

Focusing on one Ohio hospital, the researchers found a more than 50% jump in psychology referrals for kids with

21 Oct
Many Teens Using Protein Bars, Shakes to Boost Muscle

Many Teens Using Protein Bars, Shakes to Boost Muscle

Teenagers are increasingly turning to protein-packed bars, shakes and powders to help them add muscle to their frames, a new study shows.

Two in five parents say their teen consumed protein supplements in the past year, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S....

18 Oct
Fitness, Activity Boosts Kids' Mental Health, Too

Fitness, Activity Boosts Kids' Mental Health, Too

Kids with good physical fitness are more likely to grow into teens with better mental health and brain function, a new study has found.

Children who performed better at shuttle sprints scored better on cognitive tests as teenagers, researchers found.

In addition, b...

15 Oct
Parents or Ambulance: How a Child Reaches an ER Could Matter

Parents or Ambulance: How a Child Reaches an ER Could Matter

It’s natural for a parent to bundle an injured child into a car and rush their kid to the emergency room.

But that decision could actually delay their child’s emergency care, a new study shows.

Severely injured children brought to an ER by their parents...

08 Oct
3% of U.S. High School Students Identify as Transgender, First National Survey Finds

3% of U.S. High School Students Identify as Transgender, First National Survey Finds

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9, 2024 (HealthDay news) -- About 3% of U.S. high school students identify as transgender, according to the first federal attempt to gather national data on trans teens.

Another 2% question their gender identity, results from the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior ...

03 Oct
Record Rate of U.S. Kindergartners Failed to Get Recommended Vaccines

Record Rate of U.S. Kindergartners Failed to Get Recommended Vaccines

In yet another sign that childhood vaccinations can't be taken for granted, new government data shows that a record number of kindergartners were exempted from the required shots during the last school year.

That leaves more than 125,000 new students without the protect...

03 Oct
Reading to Your 1- and 2-Year Old Boosts Their Vocabulary, Study Finds

Reading to Your 1- and 2-Year Old Boosts Their Vocabulary, Study Finds

Sharing a book with your baby will build her vocabulary fast, but time with screens likely won't, Norwegian researchers report. 

Their new study on shared reading and vocabulary size dovetails with a new policy statement from the

30 Sep
What Do Families Fight About Most? New Study Finds Out

What Do Families Fight About Most? New Study Finds Out

In a world where families may be more apt to interact with technology than with one another, some things never change.

Many still struggle to get along. But just what do 21st century families fight about?

A new survey of 593 parents with at least one child between...

30 Sep
America's Pediatricians Want You to Read a Book With Your Child

America's Pediatricians Want You to Read a Book With Your Child

Read to your little ones.

That's the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) prescription for fostering loving, nurturing relationships during early infancy and early childhood -- a time of critical brain development.

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27 Sep
Grandma, the Family Dog: Unexpected Sources of Opioid Tragedies for Young Kids

Grandma, the Family Dog: Unexpected Sources of Opioid Tragedies for Young Kids

Grandma's pill organizer. Fido's pain medication. A tossed-away tissue.

All are potential sources of opioid poisoning for young children, researchers at the New Jersey Poison Control Center report.

Their five-year look at 230 cases of opioid exposure in children be...

20 Sep
Fussy Eater? It Might Be in Your Kid's Genes

Fussy Eater? It Might Be in Your Kid's Genes

Pulling your hair out in frustration with your finicky youngster?

Don’t blame your parenting style -- genetics likely played a huge role in their eating habits, a new twins study FINDs.

Fussy eating is mainly influenced by genes, according to findings publish...

20 Sep
Parents, Know the Nursery Products Most Linked to Infant Deaths

Parents, Know the Nursery Products Most Linked to Infant Deaths

Each year, an average of 174 U.S. kids under the age of 5 lose their lives over causes linked to nursery products.

Many of these tragedies could be prevented, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on Thursday issued a list of products deemed most hazardous.

18 Sep
Child's Risk for Obesity Depends on Where Parents Can Shop for Food

Child's Risk for Obesity Depends on Where Parents Can Shop for Food

The corner bodega or neighborhood Kwik-E-Mart could be fueling childhood obesity in the United States, a new study suggests.

Children have a more than 50% increased chance of obesity if they live in a place without ready access to full-fledged grocery stores stocked with...

17 Sep
Childhood Trauma Can Raise Health Risks for a Lifetime

Childhood Trauma Can Raise Health Risks for a Lifetime

Deprivation, neglect and abuse during childhood can increase a person’s long-term risk of health problems, a new study warns.

“Stress is implicated in nine of the 10 leading causes of death in the United States today,” said senior researcher

16 Sep
Poll Finds Many Parents Worry About Kids Finding Friends

Poll Finds Many Parents Worry About Kids Finding Friends

Many parents worry that their kids aren’t popular enough, or that they aren’t making the right friends, a new survey finds.

About 1 in 5 parents say their child aged 6 to 12 has no friends or not enough friends, according to the results of the University of M...

11 Sep
Helicopter Parenting: Spotting It, and Expert Tips to Curb It

Helicopter Parenting: Spotting It, and Expert Tips to Curb It

It’s natural for a parent to want to protect their children and keep them from harm.

But sometimes this understandable desire crosses over into “helicopter parenting,” an overbearing need to be part of a child’s every decision and dilemma.

&...

09 Sep
Moms, Don't Meddle With Your Kids' Friends: It'll Only Make Things Worse

Moms, Don't Meddle With Your Kids' Friends: It'll Only Make Things Worse

Meddling moms who try to prohibit their kids’ friendships with troublemakers will only make things worse, a new study says.

Limiting contact with a friend who appears to be a bad influence tends to exacerbate the behavior problems parents were hoping to head off, r...

06 Sep
Saltwater Drops in Nose Could Shorten Kids' Colds

Saltwater Drops in Nose Could Shorten Kids' Colds

Saltwater nose drops can reduce the length of a kid’s cold by two days, a new study demonstrates.

“We found that children using saltwater nose drops had cold symptoms for an average of six days, where those with usual care had symptoms for eight days,” ...

01 Sep
Follow These Steps to Tasty, Healthy School Lunches

Follow These Steps to Tasty, Healthy School Lunches

Backpacks. Notebooks. Folders. Pencils. These are all essentials for a good start to your children's school year, but what about their nutrition?

As summer ends and kids return to classrooms, one culinary medicine expert offers up easy ways to help your children eat heal...

29 Aug
Experts Warn of Unsafe Fake Children's Car Seats Sold Online

Experts Warn of Unsafe Fake Children's Car Seats Sold Online

Jillian Davis was pleased to be gifted a car seat during her pregnancy, from a family member who bought it online from a major retailer.

But following the delivery of her daughter in late June, a car seat tech at her Salt Lake City hospital informed her that the seat was...

29 Aug
Evidence Supports Classroom Cellphone Bans, Expert Says

Evidence Supports Classroom Cellphone Bans, Expert Says

Classroom cellphone bans should help improve learning environments in schools, a child development expert says.

Keeping the devices out of classrooms would help focus attention, improve problem-solving and -- by allowing kids to occasionally lapse into boredom -- spur cr...

28 Aug
U.S. Surgeon General Calls Parental Stress an Urgent Public Health Issue

U.S. Surgeon General Calls Parental Stress an Urgent Public Health Issue

Almost half of American parents surveyed say they face "overwhelming" levels of stress on a daily basis, and in an advisory issued on Wednesday U.S. Surgeon General

27 Aug
Grit, Love for Learning: It's Not Just Smarts That Boost Child Academics

Grit, Love for Learning: It's Not Just Smarts That Boost Child Academics

A child's intelligence is not the sole key to academic success, a new British study concludes.

Instead, intelligence plus "non-cognitive" factors, such as a determination to excel despite obstacles and an innate love of learning, can push a child to the top of the class,...

26 Aug
Trans Kids More Often Turn to Teachers Than Parents for Help

Trans Kids More Often Turn to Teachers Than Parents for Help

Troubled transgender students are more likely to turn to school staff than their own parents for support, a new study finds.

Trans teen...

25 Aug
Why 'Socializing' Your Young Child Is So Important

Why 'Socializing' Your Young Child Is So Important

When you have a young child, you can wind up spending most of your time changing diapers and feeding them, but one expert suggests that socialization is also important for your child's future well-being.

From an early age, socialization can help hone their communication ...

24 Aug
Does Your Child Need Glasses? Look for These Signs

Does Your Child Need Glasses? Look for These Signs

You've noticed your young child complains of headaches and rubs their eyes a lot. Does that mean it's time to get glasses?

It could, says a Baylor College of Medicine expert, and noticing these signs early is critical for young children because their schoolwork could suf...

20 Aug
Could AI Help Spot Autism Early?

Could AI Help Spot Autism Early?

AI can help predict which young kids are more likely to develop autism, a new study says.

The AI looks for patterns in medical data that can be easily obtained from children 2 or younger without extensive assessments or clinical tests, researchers said.

The “...

16 Aug
Parents' Excessive Smartphone Use Could Harm Children's Mental Health

Parents' Excessive Smartphone Use Could Harm Children's Mental Health

A child at the dinner table talks about trouble at school or an argument with a friend, but parents aren't listening: They're checking their smartphones instead.

It's a scenario that plays out millions of times per day across America, and it could be harming the mental h...

16 Aug
Parents Think Social Media, Tech Is School Kids' Greatest Foe: Poll

Parents Think Social Media, Tech Is School Kids' Greatest Foe: Poll

Parents are worried that social media and technology will get in the way of schoolkids building meaningful connections with classmates and teachers during the upcoming school year, a new poll finds.

Half of parents (50%) say too much time spent with technology will be th...

16 Aug
Tips to Help Your Child Adjust to a New School Year

Tips to Help Your Child Adjust to a New School Year

Back-to-school can feel like a rushed jumble, as kids leave behind summer fun for the next step in their education.

But there are specific ways parents can help students show up sharper, get young athletes ready to compete, and have anxious kids settled down and ready to...

15 Aug
Kids' Bedtimes Might Influence Odds for Drug, Alcohol Use as Teens

Kids' Bedtimes Might Influence Odds for Drug, Alcohol Use as Teens

Regular bedtimes won't just help your child be alert for a busy school day; they might also help keep them from abusing drugs or alcohol as a teen, new research suggests.

Youth who'd had early bedtimes in childhood and adolescence were significantly less likely to be dri...

14 Aug
One Key to Better Parenting: Laughter

One Key to Better Parenting: Laughter

Want to be a better, more effective mom or dad? Trying sharing a good laugh with your kid.

New research among folks ages 18 to 45 found many citing humor as one of the reasons they had, and continue to have, a positive relationship with their parents.

“My hop...

13 Aug
Tougher State Insurance Laws Get Kids Needed Mental Health Care

Tougher State Insurance Laws Get Kids Needed Mental Health Care

Kids more often get the psychiatric care they need if they live in states that mandate insurance coverage for child mental health care, a new study confirms.

Parents and caregivers were 20% less likely to say they'd had trouble getting mental health services for a child ...

12 Aug
More Toddler Screen Time Brings More Tantrums, Study Finds

More Toddler Screen Time Brings More Tantrums, Study Finds

Using tablets as 'e-babysitters' for toddlers could lead to more tantrums, which in turn can have harried parents trying to calm a child by handing them a tablet, new research shows.

This type of "vicious cycle" played out during the early years of many of the Canadian y...

31 Jul
Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. Adolescents Are Getting Mental Health Treatment

Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. Adolescents Are Getting Mental Health Treatment

In findings that suggest more young Americans struggling with mental health issues are getting the help they need, a new poll shows that nearly a third of American adolescents and teens received some sort of mental health treatment in 2023.

That translates to over 8 mill...

30 Jul
Suicides Among Kids Ages 8 to 12 Are Rising, Especially Among Girls

Suicides Among Kids Ages 8 to 12 Are Rising, Especially Among Girls

The kids are not alright.

New data shows a troubling 8% annual increase in the number of American children ages 8 to 12 who died by suicide, with the sharpest increase seen among girls.

Suicide has now become the fifth leading cause of death among both male and fem...

29 Jul
Surgery Overused for 'Tongue Tie' Issue That Stops Babies From Breastfeeding, Experts Say

Surgery Overused for 'Tongue Tie' Issue That Stops Babies From Breastfeeding, Experts Say

Surgery is being overused to correct breastfeeding difficulties in infants, a new report says.

A growing number of newborns are being diagnosed with ankyloglossia, also called “tongue-tie.”

Tongue-tie restricts the tongue’s range of motion in a b...

29 Jul
COVID-19 Virus Is Widespread in U.S. Wildlife

COVID-19 Virus Is Widespread in U.S. Wildlife

The virus responsible for COVID-19 is widespread among wildlife, a new study finds.

SARS-CoV-2 was detected in six common backyard species, including deer mice, opossums, raccoons, ...

28 Jul
September is Peak Asthma Month: Is Your Child Ready?

September is Peak Asthma Month: Is Your Child Ready?

Peak asthma month is upon parents as summer draws to a close, experts warn.

“September is known as Asthma Peak Month because kids have returned to school, and viruses are being passed around,” said allergist

26 Jul
Screens, Tweens and Sleep: Study Uncovers Tips for Better Rest

Screens, Tweens and Sleep: Study Uncovers Tips for Better Rest

Turning off smartphones is an important step in making sure tweens get the sleep they need, a new study says.

Leaving a phone ringer on is associated with a 25% ...

25 Jul
U.S. Infant Deaths Rise for First Time in Decades

U.S. Infant Deaths Rise for First Time in Decades

For the first time in two decades, the infant mortality rate in the United States has risen, new government data shows.

In a report released Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control a...

16 Jul
Parents, Take Note: Survey Shows Teens Need More Support Than They Get

Parents, Take Note: Survey Shows Teens Need More Support Than They Get

As millions of American teens continue to struggle with their mental health, a new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much support their parents think they are getting.

In the

02 Jul
How Handing a Child a Screen During a Tantrum Could Backfire Long-Term

How Handing a Child a Screen During a Tantrum Could Backfire Long-Term

When your preschooler pitches a fit, handing them a smartphone or tablet is probably the fastest -- and the worst -- way to stop it, a new study suggests.

"If parents regularly offer a digital device to their child to calm them or to stop a tantrum, the child won't learn...

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