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

MEDICINE & HEALTH 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.

Parents Who Do These 5 Things Produce Successful Kids, According to Science

02.11.2021 05:44 AM

There is no perfect parent in the world. But scientific studies have shown that parents who do these five things are more likely to produce successful kids in the future.

Children Who Eat Lots of Fish Cut the Risk of Developing Asthma in Half

01.28.2021 05:05 AM

A longitudinal study that eating at least two portions of fish in childhood reduces the risk by half of developing asthma.

Poor Diet and Not Less Physical Activity Can Cause Childhood Obesity, Study

01.18.2021 03:00 AM

A study among children in Amazonian Ecuador suggests that poor diet is the most likely risk factor underlying childhood obesity rather than the lack of physical activity.

Two Cancer-Stricken Children in Japan Got Their Tumor Cells Before Birth

01.07.2021 09:00 AM

Researchers recently found that the two children in Japan who have lung cancer may have acquired tumor cells from their mothers during or shortly before birth.

Inflammatory Compounds in Cooked Meat Linked to Childhood Wheeze

12.22.2020 18:00 PM

A recently published research found that inflammatory compounds found in cooked meat are associated with a heightened risk of childhood wheeze.

Youth Self Harm Can Effectively Be Avoided When Intervened Early

12.18.2020 09:00 AM

An intensive program decreases risky youth and early adulthood habits. New evidence suggests that several children and young adults inflicted self-harm.

Lack of Sleep Possibly an AI Issue, Study Finds

12.06.2020 12:00 PM

A new study is being conducted in Los Alamos National Laboratory to learn more about systems operating, much like the neurons found in the living brains.

Moderna Planning to Start Testing Its COVID-19 Vaccine on Children

12.03.2020 07:00 AM

Drug manufacturer Moderna announced yesterday it would soon start examining its COVID-19 vaccine on children aged 12 to 17.

Number of Times a Mother Gives Birth Affects How Quickly She Ages

12.02.2020 06:00 AM

Researchers said that mothers who had many births tend to age quicker than those who had given birth three or four times.

More Children and Young Adults Drown as Lake Ice Becomes Less Stable Due to Warming Temperatures

11.23.2020 09:00 AM

York University researchers recently found, as winters turn out to be milder and lake ice becomes less stable, more children and young adults have fallen through the ice and drowned.

Study Finds That Parents Discount Their Children's COVID-19 Symptoms

11.18.2020 12:00 PM

Parents tend to find the most likely reason for their children's symptoms and discounts the possibility of COVID-19.

Dementia, Not Daydreaming: Child Diagnosed With Rare Disease

10.10.2020 23:37 PM

What was previously thought as daydreaming turned out to be a form of "childhood dementia" as a four-year-old girl in England was diagnosed with a rare, fatal disease.

How Do Adverse Childhood Experiences Affect Children's Development?

10.08.2020 10:11 AM

Here are five ways poverty, neglect, and trauma that leads to stress can affect the development of children.

Routine: Less Is Often More When It Comes To Children's Development

09.23.2020 14:00 PM

From the perspective of cognitive psychology, extremely rigid routines and heavy parental control is not always beneficial for children’s development. That’s because a fundamental part of growing up is learning how to tackle new challenges, going beyond predetermined routines.

Families Can Support Kids' Mental Health Whether They're Learning Remotely or at School – Here's How

08.22.2020 14:00 PM

The choice between in-person learning, where available, and remote learning is a fraught one for parents. Children experience joy and connection when they learn alongside other kids, but they risk being exposed to the coronavirus. Remote learning at home can protect kids from COVID-19, but does it set back their social-emotional development?

Polio-Like Illness May Infect More Than 200 Children This Year, CDC Warns

08.05.2020 06:00 AM

A rare but deadly illness returns to the United States every two years and is due between August and November this year. AFM usually follows respiratory illness. The CDC's warning is focused on parents as acute flaccid myelitis are mostly occur in children and will be happening during flu season and the current pandemic.

Sleeping Problems in Early Childhood Affect Pre-Teen Behavior

08.04.2020 06:30 AM

Sleep problems in young children result in academic problems by the time they're 10 or 11 years old. Behavior and quality of life are also affected by children that stay up late and have less hours of sleep, especially from too much screen time.

CDC Director Claims Children with Coronavirus Not Contagious, Schools Can Open

07.08.2020 23:19 PM

CDC director Dr. Robert Redfield claimed that children are not contagious enough for schools to remain closed. However, other medical experts disagree and opt for mass testing for children.

Kids With Dogs: Here’s Why You Should Get Your Children That Puppy They’ve Always Wanted

07.06.2020 08:51 AM

A new study says that having a pet dog can help a child's overall development and well-being. Researchers found that children tend to be kinder and more empathetic with pet dogs around.

Children With Coronavirus Are Found to Suffer Neurological Symptoms As Well

07.04.2020 01:31 AM

Doctors have observed rare symptoms in children infected with coronavirus, resulting in neurological symptoms such as encephalopathy in the absence of the more common respiratory ones.