Child Health
1 votes |
 Jan 25, 2010 |

If you think about potty training your
child, the best time would be between ages two and three, specialists reveal.
The study conducted by
Dr. Joseph Barone, chief of urology at
Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital in New Brunswick, N. J. says that the
time when to start to potty train a child is more important than method.
2 votes |
 Jan 06, 2010 |

An innovative device for
weight loss is more effective at treating childhood obesity than common treatments, a new study shows.
Mandometer, a computerized scale developed by scientists at the
Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, helps you eat less and more slowly during meal.
1 votes |
 Jan 12, 2010 |

Girls, who enter puberty earlier than 12 years, were found to be more
aggressive than later bloomers, a new study says.
The study conducted at
University of Queensland,
Australia revealed that teenage girls, who had early puberty, are
more likely to have delinquent behavior, being involved in stealing, fighting and drug taking.
1 votes |
 Dec 30, 2009 |

Daytime wetting is quite common problem for children that can be caused by various reasons. Fortunately, for most children the condition is likely to resolve on its own over time. However, the wetting incidents become quite stressful events for children and their parents
1 votes |
 Dec 07, 2009 |

During childhood, healthy nutrition is especially important for physical and emotional development. What your child eats not only influences his growth, but also
child's health in adulthood.
Unfortunately, fast food often becomes the first option for many school-age children.
5 votes |
 Mar 10, 2009 |

Men who became fathers at older age produce less intelligent
children their younger counterparts, scientists claim.
Previous studies linked father's age to the risk of developing such health conditions as autism, schizophrenia, dyslexia, epilepsy and dwarfism.
1 votes |
 Nov 24, 2009 |

Nowadays, children spend more time watching TV than just a couple of years ago. Scientists are concerned that the amount of TV time has increased and it may negatively influence
children's health.
9 votes |
 Dec 25, 2007 |

A study published in German magazine for doctors showed that television and DVD designed for children do more harm than good to the development of child's brain. Babies who watch television cannot process all the changing images and sounds they see and hear, Professor Manfred Spitzer of Ulm said.
4 votes |
 Feb 11, 2009 |

Diaper rash can be quite an unpleasant thing for your baby, if you change disposable diapers seldom, but what about more serious complications like UTI(Urinary Tract Infection)? Japanese scientists conducted a study to find if there is a link between the frequency of disposable diapers changing and the occurrence of UTI in babies.
1 votes |
 Oct 29, 2009 |

Children are particularly vulnerable to serious diseases, including swine
flu. No wonder many parents are concerned at the first signs of flu-like symptoms. How can you tell if your
child has swine flu and what can be done to protect your kid from getting swine flu?
1 votes |
 Oct 06, 2009 |

The recent report published in the journal
Pediatrics says that 1 in every 91 children in the United States have an
autism disorder. This rate is more than 50 percent higher if compared to the numbers in 2003.
2 votes |
 Jun 02, 2009 |

TV watching is not good for babies' cognitive development because kids tend to hear and say fewer words, a new study revealed.
Dmitri Christakis, a professor of pediatrics and the leading author of the study at
the University of Washington, said that TV watching
considerably reduced communication between parents and their babies, which is vital for infants' language development.
2 votes |
 Apr 29, 2009 |

More girls show puberty signs earlier than it was several years ago, a new study says.
The study at
Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark found that there is an increased number of girls in Europe, who start developing breasts and begin to menstruate at an earlier age.
2 votes |
 Mar 13, 2009 |

Most bath products in US are contaminated with substances that are known to cause
cancer and skin allergies, the report of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC) says.
1 votes |
 Aug 19, 2009 |

A new study suggests that children, who are allergic to milk and dairy products, may actually need these products on a daily basis.
Scientists at
Johns Hopkins Children Centre studied 18 infants with milk
allergy, who took part in previous research, where they were gradually given increasing amounts of milk.
1 votes |
 Jul 03, 2009 |

Babies born with the help of caesarean section have their DNA of immune cells altered, which increases their risk of developing such diseases as
asthma and diabetes, a new study says.
4 votes |
 Sep 06, 2007 |

A lot of foods for children include artificial food color and additives (AFCAs). These AFCAs significantly increase hyperactive behaviors in children. The negative effect, brought by the AFCAs, can last till middle childhood.
1 votes |
 May 13, 2009 |

Berries increase the level of dopamine, a brain chemical that boosts numerous brain functions. Eating berries is a good way to improve memory and attention as well as help children solve different tasks.
3 votes |
 Nov 22, 2007 |

Scientists found that babies prefer to reach for individuals who help others (helpers) rather than those who interfere with other's goals (hinderers) or stay neutral. The experiments proved that evaluation of the other person plays a great role in social interaction and processing of a social world.
2 votes |
 May 13, 2008 |

People showing hostility as adults are more likely to be low-weight at birth and throughout the childhood, scientists say.
The study conducted the University of Helsinki, Finland suggested that the
origin of hostility lies in the low fetal and postnatal development. The scientists analyzed the data of 939 women and 740 men born in Helsinki between 1934 and 1944, their development from birth, child well-being and school records and their body size during adulthood. The participants also had completed a test measuring the level of hostility called the
Cook-Medley Hostility Scale at an average age of 63.4 years.