Children who drink whole milk may have lower risk of obesity
In a new study, researchers found that children who drank whole milk had 40% lower odds of being overweight or obese compared with children...
How to make ADHD less stressful on the family
Parenting is hard work. Parenting a child who struggles with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is even more difficult.
Dara Babinski, a clinical psychologist at...
Half of U.S. children with mental diseases are not treated
In a new study, researchers found that nearly 7.7 million children and teens in the country – about one in seven – have at...
Babies in the womb may see more than we thought
By the second trimester, long before a baby's eyes can see images, they can detect light.
But the light-sensitive cells in the developing retina --...
Omega 3 supplements may help treat ADHD effectively as drugs
In a new study, researchers found that omega-3 fish oil supplements improve attention among children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but only among...
Can kids with heart disease play sports?
Historically, providers were restrictive in allowing children with congenital heart disease (CHD) to participate in youth sports, or even regular exercise.
More recently, practitioners have...
Kids with heart rhythm problems more likely to have ADHD, anxiety and depression
Children and teens with abnormal heart rhythms are more likely to have depression, anxiety and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD, according to...
Drinking enough water could improve kids’ cognitive function
Properly hydrated children have faster reaction times and are better able to multitask, a new study co-authored by Northeastern professor Charles Hillman has found.
The...
Too much screen time may change children’s brain structure
In a new study, researchers found structural differences in the brains of preschool-age children related to screen-based media use.
They found that children who have...
Fathers-to-be should avoid alcohol 6 months before conception, study shows
In a new study, researchers found aspiring parents should both avoid drinking alcohol prior to conception to protect against congenital heart defects.
They say binge...