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Few food adverts during children's TV are likely to be banned under new regulations
Advertisements shown during children's television before new restrictive regulations were introduced were not any more focused on unhealthy food than adverts shown at other times. view more (2009-05-28)
Meningitis in infancy is associated with teen behavioural problems
Infants who contract meningitis grow into teenagers with worse behavioural problems than their peers, suggests a study in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. The research team carried out a survey of the parents and teachers of 739 English and Welsh 13 year olds who had contracted bacterial meningitis before their first birthday between 1985 and... view more... (2003-04-23)
Children's gardens mushrooming
Researchers have discovered the secrets to enhancing youth participation in school- and community-based garden programs. A 3-year study entitled "Greener Voices" proves that children will engage in learning more readily when given responsibility for decisionmaking and planning. view more (2008-05-20)
Pediatrics study shows no link between juice and children's weight
Drinking a glass of 100 percent fruit juice has long been thought of as a healthy habit for both adults and children. Recently, however, people have been confused about juice - how much to drink, how much to serve their children - partly because of the natural sweet taste of fruit juice. view more (2006-10-30)
Annual flu shot cuts need for doctors' visits, hospitalization among children
Children under the age of 5 who receive an annual flu shot have a greatly reduced risk of needing to see their doctor or be admitted to the hospital because of flu-related illness. view more (2007-09-05)
Mayo Clinic finds it generally safe to withdraw anti-seizure medication in children with epilepsy
A new Mayo Clinic study found that it is generally safe to withdraw anti-seizure medications in children with epilepsy who have achieved seizure-freedom while on the medication. view more (2008-12-08)
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These were the findings of a study published today, Thursday, 9 September 1999, in the British Journal of Developmental Psychology , by Dr Jon Sutton, Professor Peter Smith and Dr John Swettenham of Goldsmiths College, University of London. view more (1999-09-02)
Foster care may boost brain activity of institutionalized children
Children raised in institutions are more likely to lag physically, socially, and cognitively, but little is known about what happens to children's brains when they live in institutions. view more (2009-07-15)
Helping depressed mothers reduces reports of problem behaviour in children
Women who receive psychological treatment for depression report fewer problems with their children, even though other people see no change in the children's behaviour. view more (1999-03-26)
Immigrant Children Suffer As Much As Adults
Children of immigrants share with their parents all problems connected with adaptation to new surroundings. It is difficult for the children to cope with new social environment and lifestyle, but their relationships with parents are better than those in native families. This conclusion is drawn by the Russian psychologists from Saratov. view more (2004-11-15)
Preventing and treating childhood obesity
Embargoed until 19.00 hours Thursday 28 November 2002 The latest issue of Effective Health Care focuses on the effectiveness of interventions used to prevent and treat childhood obesity. There is world-wide concern about the increasing rise of obesity in childhood. In the UK the prevalence of obesity amongst children has increased substantially... view more... (2002-11-26)
Rates of childhood malaria have trebled over past 25 years in southwest London
Rates of childhood malaria have trebled over the past 25 years, shows research in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. view more (2002-05-20)
Dads behind bars
Dads behind bars see prison as a chance to think about the needs of their children and an opportunity to re-bond with them. view more (2005-03-18)
Kids need more time than adults give them, study finds
Further proof that children require more time comes via a study to be published today in Developmental Science asserting that the fast pace expected by adults-both parents and educators-can be beyond chindren's perceptual abilities. view more (2006-08-10)
Flu shot protects kids -- even during years with a bad vaccine match
Children who receive all recommended flu vaccine appear to be less likely to catch the respiratory virus that the CDC estimates hospitalizes 20,000 children every year. view more (2008-11-03)
Fine motor skills, social acceptance lower in children with 'lazy eye'
A recent study evaluating the fine motor skills and perceived self esteem of children with amblyopia (or "lazy eye") compared with age-matched children will be presented during the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2007 Annual Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. view more (2007-05-09)
The 'clean plate club' may turn children into overeaters
"Finish your broccoli!" Although parents may have good intentions about forcing their kids to eat cold, mushy vegetables, this approach may backfire the very next day, according to new research from Cornell University. view more (2009-03-06)
Study offers tips on taming the boogie monster
Many parents of preschoolers struggle with their children's fears of real and imaginary creatures. A new study offers some ideas on how they can better manage their children's worries. view more (2009-11-13)
First cases of adult diabetes found in obese white adolescents in UK
The first cases of adult type diabetes have been found in very overweight children in the UK, reports a study in Archives of Disease in Childhood. It heralds a worrying trend, say the authors, in view of the rising rates of obesity among children in the UK and other parts of the developed world. view more (2002-02-18)
Children who are dissatisfied with their appearance often have problems with their peer group
Being satisfied with one's appearance is one of the most important prerequisites for a positive self image. However, in today's appearance culture it is the rule rather than the exception that children and young people are dissatisfied with their appearance. view more (2009-03-19)
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