Pandemic Lockdown Affects Children’s Mental Health; New Study Shows More Playtime in Nature Means Less Behavioral Problems in Kids

Medicine & Technology Oct 15, 2021

Researchers recently found that the more time children are spending in nature, the easier they are dealing with the pandemic lockdown.

COVID-19 Delta Variant Don’t Put Children at Risk for More Severity; Kids More Affected With Alpha Strain

Oct 12, 2021

A new preprint study recently found that children are not at risk for more severe COVID-19 disease with Delta than earlier severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or SARS-CoV-2 strains.

Children Acquire 'Theory of Mind' by Age 5 Letting Them Understand Other People's Minds

Oct 03, 2021

For a few decades now, psychologists have commonly agreed that a child acquires the so-called "theory of mind" during preschool.

Parents Admitted Being More Lenient With Kids During Vacation to Let Them Do Anything They Want, Survey Reveals

Sep 20, 2021

Human bonding, like parents spending time with their kids, can benefit the whole family in the long run even that means being lenient with them during vacation.

Pfizer, BioNTech Presents New COVID-19 Vaccines Specialized for Children 5 Years and Up; Seeks Approval for Treatment Use in Age Group

Sep 10, 2021

Pfizer and BioNtech will soon seek approval regarding the use of their vaccines for COVID-19 treatment in children 5 years and up.

Congenital Heart Disease and Autism in Children Possibly Caused by Sperm Mutation in Older Men

Aug 16, 2021

A new study revealed that older men have a higher chance of developing sperm cell mutation that could affect their children with pediatric diseases, including congenital heart disease and autism spectrum disorder.

Poor Bone Health in Kids: Inadequate Diet, Lack of Exercise, Time Spent Indoors Contribute to the Deficiency

Aug 01, 2021

45 percent of primary school students are found to be at a greater risk of poor bone health as they are not meeting the recommended amount of their daily dairy intake.

COVID-19 Surge in Mississippi: Affects Children and Grows Concerns Over Students' Return to Schools

Jul 14, 2021

The latest COVID-19 surge in Mississippi resulting from the Delta variant is hitting the younger population too, along with growing concerns over students' return to school next month.

New Computer Model Teaches Children Meaning of New Words They Encounter, Study Shows

Jul 05, 2021

A new study is currently looking in particular, at how very young children are incorporating different information sources to learn new words through the use of a new computer system.

Childhood and Adolescent Depression Linked to Higher Adult Anxiety, Substance Use Disorders

Jun 22, 2021

A twenty-year-old study confirms the link between childhood depression to adult anxiety and functional outcomes, like substance use disorder, and worse health and social functioning.

More Adults Choose Not to Have Children: Study Shows That They Are as Happy as Those Who Have Kids

Jun 17, 2021

A survey by researchers from Michigan State University found that more adults now have chosen not to have children but still reported the same levels of life satisfaction as those who chose to have kids.

Children Sleeping With Their Dogs Maintain Good Sleep Quality as Those Who Sleep Alone, Debunking Long-Held Belief

Jun 03, 2021

A new study debunks a long-held belief, which suggests that children sleeping with their dogs have lower sleep quality compared to children sleeping alone. Researchers said that both groups have indistinguishable sleep quality.

Reason for Mother's Nurturing Behavior Discovered in Forebrain by Neuroscientists

Jun 02, 2021

Mothers naturally take care and takes risky efforts to protect their infants. The reason why moms exhibit nurturing behaviors was discovered by neuroscientists.

Mesa County Reports Detection of New COVID-19 Variant; Rising Cases Among Children Seen

May 07, 2021

Mesa County's health leaders recently reported cases of COVID-19 continue to rise among Coloradan children, and a new Variant inflicting havoc in India is presently making its way around Colorado.

Snoring in Kids Linked to Developmental and Behavioral Issues, Study Finds

Apr 15, 2021

A study found that frequent child snoring is linked to developmental and behavioral issues, that could affect their education.