Terrifying New Illness Can Paralyze Children

Medicine & Technology Apr 03, 2019

A polio-like illness is on the rise.

Dietary Supplement, Currently Used For Sexual Enhancement, Could Be Fatal For The Kids

Jul 26, 2017

A recent report has suggested that dietary supplements of the Yohimbe tree bark extract may be harmful to the kids.

DNA Helps Scientists Predict Children's Reading Ability

Mar 31, 2017

The study which was conducted by the researchers comprised of 20,000 DNA variants which explained 5% difference between the children's reading performance.

Asthma: Six Times More Prevalent In The Mortality Of Black Children

Mar 07, 2017

Asthma is generally a lethal condition however; a new study discovered that the mortality rate of the condition is more prevalent in black children.

Studies Reveal Why First-Born Children Are More Intelligent

Feb 11, 2017

Researchers examined 5000 children ages 1 to 14 and have found out why first born children have a mental edge over those who are not.

Gadget Usage Identified By Australian Parents As Number One Health Concern

Dec 02, 2015

An Australian health poll identifies gadget usage as number one health issue by Australian parents.

Early Exposure to Pets Reduces Risk of Developing Asthma

Nov 04, 2015

Children who grew up together with a pet dog have a 15 per cent reduced risk of acquiring asthma according to a new research

Picky-eating kids are at risk of mental problems

Aug 03, 2015

Children who are choosy when it comes to their food are at risk of mental problem.

Study Says Dyslexia Is Not Related to Eye Sight

May 26, 2015

Researchers have been searching for causes for dyslexia for years now, but a new study out of England has found that it is not connected to bad eyesight. Patients that had near perfect vision were diagnosed with dyslexia at the same rates as those who did not.

SIDS Risk Linked to Elevation

May 26, 2015

New research found that babies who live at higher elevations, specifically those that rise above 8,000 feet (2,438 meters), may face a slightly higher risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, otherwise known as SIDS. However researchers caution parents not to panic about these new findings.

Google and NASA Join Forces to Inspire Girls Into Science

May 18, 2015

Disney Junior approached both Google and NASA last year for a new series about a space adventure boy and his smart sister who codes in a spaceship piloted by their mother, everyone was ready to bury those stereotypes once and for all.

Educated Women Likely to Have More Children

May 09, 2015

In a new study by the Pew Research Center and the Census Bureau, researchers have discovered that fewer women in the United States are childless in their 40s. The most significant drop was noticed for women who had master's degrees or doctorates. In 1994, 30 percent of the women with higher education were childless, but last year that number had dropped to 22 percent.

Consuming Potassium Rich Foods Better For You Than Low Salt Diet

Apr 30, 2015

A new study has found that the regular consumption of potassium rich foods such as bananas has more positive effects on health that partaking in a low salt diet.

Parent Training Can Improve Behavior in Children with Autism

Apr 22, 2015

One of the biggest challenges that parents face with children with autism spectrum disorder is behavior and how to teach proper behavior to their children. According to a new study, parent training seems to be the key. Teaching parents specific tactics to deal with serious behavior problems appears to be the best way to reduce behavioral issues in young children with autism.

California Lawmakers Advance Bill Requiring School Children Vaccinations

Apr 10, 2015

California lawmakers have advanced a bill that would require school children in the state to be vaccinated despite the pleas of both parents and doctors.