Fathers With High Attachment to Their Children Have Larger Hypothalamus in Brain

MEDICINE & HEALTH 11.12.2021 04:20 AM

A new study found that the brain structure of fathers, specifically the hypothalamus, has a larger size when they spend more time bonding with their children and experience high levels of enjoyment.

Needle-Free Vaccine: Single-dose Skin Patch To Convince Children To Get Vaccinated

11.01.2021 04:34 AM

A new study in mouse testing needle-free vaccine showed promising results, a response to researchers' doubling down on initiatives to create effective vaccines sans the needle, a development that could transform medicine.

ADHD Awareness Month: Dogs, Like Humans, Can Have It Too; Here Are Some Signs and Symptoms to Look Out For

10.27.2021 05:41 AM

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is commonly diagnosed in children, but a recent study reveals that dogs may also develop a behavioral problem similar to ADHD in humans.

Screen Time Does Not Harm Children’s Health; But Here’s The Catch

10.25.2021 00:07 AM

According to a new study, screen usage is unlikely to do direct harm to youngsters. There is compelling evidence that spending time in front of a screen is not as harmful as you would believe.

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

10.15.2021 03:51 AM

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

10.12.2021 00:01 AM

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

10.03.2021 02:51 AM

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

09.20.2021 21:50 PM

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

09.10.2021 23:19 PM

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

08.16.2021 06:20 AM

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 Dairy Intake, Lack of Exercise, Time Spent Indoors Contribute to the Deficiency

08.01.2021 21:20 PM

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

07.14.2021 00:04 AM

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

07.05.2021 00:25 AM

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

06.22.2021 06:30 AM

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

06.17.2021 09:00 AM

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

06.03.2021 13:39 PM

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.

Mother's Unconditional Love Explained: Experts Discover Why Moms Risk Excessive Protection for Infants

06.02.2021 08:13 AM

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

05.07.2021 05:00 AM

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

04.15.2021 04:21 AM

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

Sugary Drinks May Affect Your Child’s Memory Later in Life

04.01.2021 21:19 PM

A study recently showed that children who drink sugary drinks have a high risk of memory issues later in life.

MIS-C Rising Cases in Children Linked to COVID-19 Getting More Serious, Alarming Parents

03.07.2021 20:42 PM

MIS-C is a rare but serious illness related to COVID-19 that is infecting children, and cases are getting worse. It seemed to have risen following the winter holiday season.