Scientists Link Eye Health to Hypertension and Vice Versa Among Young Children

MEDICINE & HEALTH 06.29.2020 07:00 AM

Hypertension in children is becoming increasingly common. Scientists have determined that eye health helps indicate a child's risk of developing high blood pressure.

Children Are Suffering From More Than Just Coronavirus During This Pandemic

06.25.2020 07:16 AM

Doctors discuss the indirect adverse childhood experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also have a few suggestions on how to mitigate these problems.

Pediatric Cases of Mysterious Inflammation Linked to Coronavirus Surge in Arizona: Here Are Warning Signs

06.21.2020 21:15 PM

Arizona sees a surge in cases of the Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children. Doctors are speculating that it has something to do so with the coronavirus. Health professionals say parents and caregivers must know the warning signs. To learn more, click the link above.

Scientists Discovered a Way for Vaccines to Withstand Warmer Temperatures for as Long as Three Years!

06.09.2020 06:10 AM

Scientists develop a protective vaccine case which will make it withstand altering temperatures and can potentially save millions of children.

Coronavirus has "Limited" Risk of Spreading in Classrooms, New Research Suggests

05.18.2020 12:04 PM

Risk of spreading COVID-19 is "extremely low," according to a new research being considered by the government for reopening classes.

Confirmed! Kawasaki-like Disease in Children is Caused by Coronavirus and Can Only be Diagnosed Using Antibody Tests

05.15.2020 05:35 AM

Children displayng Kawasaki-like disease cannot be diagnosed using coronavirus test kits except for antibody tests.

Cough May Not Be the Common Symptom for Coronavirus Among Children: Here Are the Tell-Tale Signs

05.13.2020 06:31 AM

New research says that COVID-19 in children could present gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea and fever instead of common respiratory symptoms seen in adults such as cough and difficulty in breathing. Click the link above to learn more.

Parents, be on the Lookout for W-Sitting in Your Toddlers

05.09.2020 00:06 AM

Parents, be observant of the way your child sits. If you notice them sitting down in a W position, gently ask them to sit another way as doctors say it could lead to many health problems. Click the link above to learn more.

2-year-old Boy Suffering From New Inflammatory Syndrome Related to Coronavirus Had a Blotchy Rash that Turned Black

04.29.2020 04:19 AM

A number of children in Britain and Italy have been diagnosed with the rare Kawasaki disease, which makes the immune system attack the body's internal organs. According to the UK government, there hasn't been any fatalities due to COVID-19 in children, a disease related to Kawasaki.

COVID-19 and Children: Important Things You Need to Know

03.20.2020 10:25 AM

Doctors and medical experts say that older individuals or seniors are the ones more susceptible to fast-spreading COVID-19. Does this mean children are already spared from contracting the illness?

Less Active Infants Had Greater Fat Accumulation, Study Finds

01.24.2020 05:52 AM

The study could shed light on the link between infant physical inactivity and childhood obesity. Less physical activity for babies that are below one year old may lead to more fat accumulation, which in turn may turn into obesity later in life, according to a study that was led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

What To Do If Your Child Accidentally Eats Weed?

11.12.2019 07:55 AM

As cannabis is legalized in Canada and various states in America, more and more children are exposed to the substance. Here's what you need to do if your child accidentally eats weed.

Smartphone Usage Amongst Children Must Be Monitored, Says Expert

07.16.2019 08:33 AM

Some children as young as 13 years old are being treated for digital technology addiction. Countless hours spent communicating with friends on Snapchat and Instagram may be as dangerously addictive for teenagers and children as drugs and alcohol, and needs to be treated just the same, school administrators and teachers were warned at an education conference in London.

Research Team Discovers Maximum Weight Children Must Carry in School Backpacks

07.03.2019 08:51 AM

Schoolchildren who use backpacks should avoid carrying loads greater than 10 percent of their body weight

Experimental Drug Can Encourage Bone Growth in Children with Dwarfism, Study Shows

06.20.2019 09:31 AM

The result of the study, at present, show an impact on growth, and this effect is sustained, at least over nearly four years in this trial

One in Five UK Children Affected By Persistent Poverty

06.12.2019 11:26 AM

Persistent poverty has a connection with poorer mental, social, and behavioral development in children, as well as worse educational outcomes, employment prospects, and earning power into adulthood

Study Suggests that Children with a Religious Background Do Better in Life

06.06.2019 08:28 AM

The study shows a link between a religious upbringing and better physical and mental health in young adults.

Mental Health: Questions To Ask Your Children

05.21.2019 07:12 AM

The questions you ask your kids about their everyday life will help you understand what they’re going through and how you can be of help.

FDA Approves Medical Device to Treat ADHD in Children

04.20.2019 14:19 PM

The device sends electrical pulses to the parts of the brain responsible for ADHD symptoms. The first medical device to treat childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Doctors Ignored Guidelines While Prescribing Drugs Via Telemedicine Consults, Study Says

04.08.2019 21:00 PM

Telemedicine patients seem to be prescribed drugs far too often. Sick children were considerably more likely to be prescribed antibiotics if diagnosed through a telemedicine service, opposed to those who went to a doctor's office or clinic, according to a new study.

Terrifying New Illness Can Paralyze Children

04.03.2019 07:46 AM

A polio-like illness is on the rise. Late last year, six children in Minnesota were diagnosed with a rare, potentially paralyzing and deadly nervous system condition called acute flaccid myelitis or AFM.