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Dec 28, 2016 12:43PM
Young children that were tucked into bed before 8 p.m., when examined 10 years later, had less than half the obesity rate of those that had gone to bed after 9 p.m.
Dec 28, 2016 12:43PM ● By April Thompson
Adolescent brains are wired for high emotions and thrill-seeking, which is why teens need honesty, trust and calm understanding from the adults in their lives.
Children born to mothers with high exposures to PCBs, DDT and other banned-but-still-present chemicals had a 50 to 82 percent greater chance of being born with autism.
Nov 30, 2016 11:34AM
Half of a group of 170 teenagers that used ear buds reported bouts of ringing or buzzing in their ears.
Nov 30, 2016 11:33AM
Children that sucked their thumb or bit their nails had fewer allergies as adults, reports a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Nov 30, 2016 11:33AM ● By Judith Fertig
Holidays bring out the sweet tooth in us all and clever options make sure that kids and adults don’t go into sugar overload.
Oct 31, 2016 10:40AM ● By Maureen Healy
When parents understand how to meet their child’s unique needs, children harboring extreme empathy and other emotional sensitivities can accomplish much.
Oct 31, 2016 10:13AM
Toddlers with diverse gut bacteria proved to be more curious and sociable and less impulsive than toddlers with fewer types of bacteria.
Women that worked out regularly during pregnancy had fewer cesarean deliveries and a lower risk of hypertension and diabetes.
Children between 5 and 20 years of age that watched more than 14 hours a week of TV had lower bone mineral content as young adults.
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