Child Health

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Researchers from the University of Minnesota found that when people often eat together with their family during adolescence they can positively influence their dietary quality when reaching young adulthood.