Articles tagged with Siblings
A study found that restless legs syndrome aggregates in families, with 77% of affected individuals having a family history. Siblings and offspring are at higher risk of developing the condition, indicating potential genetic or environmental influences.
Researchers propose new methods to accurately estimate child and adult mortality rates, improving data collection and analysis. These methods, such as using summary birth history and sibling survival data, aim to address limitations of traditional demographic methods and provide a more reliable understanding of population health trends.
A recent study found that conflicts about personal space have a negative impact on trust and communication between sibling relationships. Researchers identified two major types of conflict: physical/emotional personal space issues and equality/fairness issues.
Researchers analyzed data from over 30,000 participants to investigate the genetic basis of tinnitus. The study found low correlations between family members and no strong evidence of inherited tinnitus.
Researchers at the University of Delaware have discovered how plants recognize their siblings through chemical cues in roots. This finding has significant implications for agriculture, where crop yields and growth patterns may be improved by understanding plant sibling recognition.
A Swedish study reveals that children with at least one sibling diagnosed with pediatric obstructive sleep apnea have a significantly higher risk of developing the condition themselves. The study suggests that early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent severe consequences in children.
Neuroblastoma survivors are eight times more likely to have chronic health conditions and less likely to be married or employed with high income compared to their siblings. Late mortality, second malignant tumors, and chronic health conditions were analyzed in a study of 954 survivors diagnosed between 1970-1986.
A pilot prevention program targeting fifth graders and their younger siblings will receive funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The program combines family intervention with a non-stigmatizing focus on sibling relationships to decrease risky behavior and use of drugs among youth.
Researchers found similarities among surviving siblings, including confusion and a lack of family communication about the child's death. The study highlights the importance of psychological counseling for family members to cope with grief in the NICU setting.
A new study found that parents of donor-conceived children who sought their siblings' contact experienced positive relationships, often forming close bonds. The practice is creating new family forms based on genetic links and notions of family and kinship.
Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia found that overweight siblings of children with type 2 diabetes are four times more likely to have abnormal glucose levels. This discovery highlights the importance of screening and prevention education for these high-risk individuals.
Researchers analyzed cord blood samples of infants and siblings to identify those at high genetic risk for type 1 diabetes. A randomized controlled trial found that nasal insulin therapy did not delay or prevent the condition's development, contradicting previous mouse model results.
A large-scale study found that children conceived by donor insemination who are told about their origins at an early age experience fewer negative emotions compared to those told later in life. The study suggests that early disclosure is beneficial for donor offspring's feelings about their conception.
A study by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that four-year-olds with older siblings are more likely to experience respiratory symptoms such as wheezing. Children with at least two older siblings were 50% more likely to be hospitalized for breathing problems.
Researchers found that males hatch faster than females when isolated, but are disadvantaged in social environments, leading to poorer hatching conditions. Females have an upper hand in responding to environmental challenges during embryonic development.
A FSU study found that adolescents living with half- or stepsiblings have lower grades and more school-related behavioral problems, which do not improve over time. The study suggests that family composition patterns may not be in the best interests of children involved.
Long-term childhood cancer survivors, especially those treated with radiation therapy, experience excess health problems and poor socioeconomic outcomes. The study found that survivors are more likely to have chronic medical conditions, mental health issues, and functional impairment compared to their siblings.
A recent study on the burying beetle found that parents instinctively favor older offspring, leading to unequal growth rates among siblings. The researchers believe this bias is due to both increased survival value and dominance in younger siblings.
Researchers found that spouses, siblings, and close friends agreed more on the attractiveness of faces than strangers. The study suggests that repeated exposure to similar faces can shape perception of beauty.
Researchers found that initially healthy siblings of a person with left main coronary artery disease are 2.5 times more likely to develop some form of heart disease than those without the condition. This highlights the importance of family screening and prevention strategies for individuals with a history of LMD.
A study by Harvard and the University of California, San Diego found that obesity is socially contagious, spreading from person to person in a social network. The greatest effect was seen among friends, with a 171% increase in chances of becoming obese if a mutual friend becomes obese.
Researchers at McMaster University discovered that plants can recognize their siblings and favor kin, leading to increased root growth in familial arrangements. This ability is common in animals but rare in plants.
A study found that teaching parents mediation skills significantly improves their children's conflict-resolution skills. Parents who received training in mediation helped their kids resolve conflicts more positively, behaving more constructively and involving themselves more in the resolution process.
Researchers analyzed TV, DVD, and video viewing habits in children under 2 years old, finding that they watch an average of 40.2 minutes per day. The study also showed that parents' perceptions of TV's educational value and their role in processing content may affect its impact on development.
Patients with rare brain tumors may have a genetic predisposition to develop the condition. Radiation exposure increases the risk of developing these tumors in families where multiple members are exposed.
Younger siblings of children with autism spectrum disorders show weaker performance in non-verbal problem-solving and social-communication interactions at 12 months. The broader autism phenotype may represent an early sign of developmental problems.
A study of over 2,300 individuals from 1,000 families found that family members with MS tend to have similar ages at disease onset, but not disease severity. The researchers also discovered no correlation between disease progression and severity among siblings or parents and children.
Primary Progressive Aphasia is a mysterious neurological disease that affects speech and language abilities, with researchers discovering a genetic cause in a progranulin gene mutation. The study found the mutation in two unrelated families, providing a molecular approach to understanding the causes of the disease.
A Cornell study found that first-born children in two-child families receive about 20-30 minutes more quality time per day with a parent than their younger siblings. This leads to an aggregate difference of around 3,000 hours between the times spent with each child across different ages.
In the most severely socially impaired males with autism spectrum disorders, researchers found a smaller-than-normal amygdala, an almond-shaped danger-detector deep in the brain. The study suggests that social fear triggers hyperactivity in the amygdala, which eventually leads to toxic adaptation and cell death.
A study of childhood cancer survivors found that their children were more likely to be born early or underweight compared to siblings of cancer-free individuals. The risk was highest for children whose mothers received pelvic radiation as treatment.
A recent study published in Journal of Vision found that judging facial similarity in children can accurately estimate the probability that two children are close genetic relatives. Researchers used participants' ratings to transform into estimates of genetic relatedness.
A study published in PLOS Biology found that zebra finch siblings reared on lower-quality diets showed improved growth rates after switching to a normal diet, but at the cost of impaired learning performance. Compensatory growth, rather than diet quality itself, was linked to poor cognitive ability in adulthood.
A new study reveals that targeted melanoma education of high-risk groups leads to sustained improvements in skin self-examination rates. The intervention, which included personalized educational materials and counseling sessions, significantly increased the number of siblings who performed regular skin self-examinations.
Researchers found that fruit fly species D. sechellia develops a specialized olfactory system to detect the morinda fruit, which is toxic to other species. This unique system involves increased numbers and sensitivity of specific olfactory hairs, suggesting an evolutionary adaptation in just a limited time span.
A recent study by Joanne M. Murabito and colleagues found that having a sibling with cardiovascular disease increases the risk of developing CVD, even after adjusting for traditional risk factors. The research analyzed data from over 4,500 participants and found a 55% increased risk for incident CVD in those with a sibling CVD history.
A new program, The Sibling Center, aims to support the emotional and behavioral well-being of healthy siblings of children with chronic medical conditions. Preliminary responses show promising results, including reduced anger and improved communication within families.
A two-year study of 127 families found that children's behavioral problems lead to increased parental conflict and vice versa. The researchers identified differences in sibling experiences within stepfamilies, suggesting that each child evokes unique responses from parents.
Research found that differential parenting, particularly negative behavior, is linked to child maladjustment and aggressive-disruptive behavior. The study suggests parents should follow a principle of fairness in dealing with their children, but acknowledges that special circumstances require different treatment.
A study of 524 patients found Mexican-Americans are more likely to have a family history of stroke. Researchers believe this population is ideal for studying family stroke risks due to significant associations between ethnicity and stroke factors.
A genome-wide investigation found that reading ability in individuals with ADHD shares common genetic variants with the condition, but also has distinct genetic underpinnings. The study identified four chromosomal regions associated with reading ability, overlapping previously identified areas for ADHD and reading disorder.
Researchers found that prenatal HLA typing can identify compatible donors, enabling early treatment for affected fetuses. The technique has the potential to save thousands of lives by treating a common blood disorder with bone marrow transplantation.
A study published in Family Psychology found that children who perceive fair parental treatment are less prone to depression, anxiety, and lower self-worth. Parents should consider their children's views on preferential treatment to promote better outcomes.
A study by Robert A. Sweet MD establishes that Alzheimer's disease with psychosis (AD+P) may aggregate in families, suggesting a genetic link. The presence of psychotic symptoms in AD patients is also linked to aggressive behavior, rapid decline, and early institutionalization.
A study published in Family Relations found that research-based strategies for helping older children establish a positive relationship with a new sibling are not getting sufficient emphasis in the popular press. The authors suggest that writers need to be better tuned into research and address issues important to families.
Researchers found that future SIDS victims showed more frequent airway obstruction during sleep tests, with less decrease in obstructive sleep apnea as they aged. Additionally, siblings of smokers with COPD had a high probability of airflow obstruction. The study also confirmed the effectiveness of anti-IgE monoclonal antibody treatmen...
A large population-based study in Nordic countries found no increased cancer risk for siblings of children with common non-inheritable cancers. Siblings younger than 10 years were at higher risk, but this decreased with age. The study suggests that childhood cancer is not a predictor of increased cancer risk in siblings.
A genome-wide study of 308 long-lived individuals revealed a significant correlation between allele sharing on chromosome 4 and longevity. This suggests that the region may contain genes influencing human lifespan, with potential applications in preventing age-associated diseases such as heart disease and Alzheimer's disease.
A new study found that teens and young adults share similar secrets regardless of their family structure, with no significant differences between single-parent, blended, and original families. The study suggests that keeping secrets is a normal part of growing up and doesn't imply dysfunction in stepfamilies.
A study published in Thorax found that children who had measles before age 3 and had two or more younger siblings were less likely to develop asthma. The study, which followed over 300 people for 30 years, suggests that exposure to certain infections in infancy may help protect against asthma.
A new study published by the American Psychological Association found that most parents do not intervene when their children squabble, even if they believe nonintervention is ineffective. Contrary to self-reports, parents often use passive nonintervention more than active management techniques.
Researchers found that cord blood can restore bone marrow even with partial matches, offering hope to patients who need transplants. Four children received 'haplo-identical' sibling umbilical cord blood transplants and showed promising results.
A new study led by Ohio State University's Douglas Downey found that school achievement drops with increasing family size, but not among Mormon children. Despite having more siblings, Mormons devote more resources to their children, enabling them to achieve academically.
The Family Solutions Project, which combines first-time juvenile offenders with their parents and siblings, has shown a 21 percent decrease in recidivism rates. The program emphasizes problem-solving skills, decision making, and communication to help young people develop new peer groups.