Childhood sexual abuse linked to later heart attacks in men
Men who experienced childhood sexual abuse are three times more likely to have a heart attack than men who were not sexually abused as children, according to a new study from researchers at the...
Can videogaming benefit young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 88 children in the U.S. has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a broad group of neurodevelopmental disorders. Children and adolescents with ASD are...
Intervention helps children with sickle cell disease complete MRI tests without sedation
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital reports success using a targeted educational approach to teach young patients to remain motionless during MRI scans, making the process safer.
Sitting still is tough for children, which makes MRI...
Reducing pressure on children to eat may help prevent obesity
An educational program for parents helps to reduce pressure on children to eat—which may reduce the child’s risk of obesity, reports a study in the September Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, the official...
Young children with cancer suffer from a trauma disorder
The diagnosis and treatment of cancer does not only trigger posttraumatic stress disorder in adults and older children; infants and toddlers with cancer also suffer from trauma disorders, as researchers from the University of...
Falls and bumps to the head in kids – what you should know
The gridiron is back in action. From little leagues to professional teams, football frenzy has begun, and with it, concerns about concussions. But it’s not just jarring tackles that can lead to concussions in...
Swallowed magnets in children need quick evaluation and treatment
Children who swallow powerful neodymium magnets are at risk of serious complications, requiring emergency evaluation and possible treatment. That's the message of a new clinical algorithm published in the September issue of The Journal...
Children’s cough reflex weakened by parental smoke
New research from the Monell Center reveals that exposure to secondhand smoke decreases sensitivity to cough-eliciting respiratory irritants in otherwise healthy children and adolescents. The findings may help to explain why children of smokers...
Children's cough reflex weakened by parental smoke
New research from the Monell Center reveals that exposure to secondhand smoke decreases sensitivity to cough-eliciting respiratory irritants in otherwise healthy children and adolescents. The findings may help to explain why children of smokers...
Accessible and relevant early education programs vital for Indigenous children
Early childhood is a critical time for positively and effectively influencing children's developmental and learning pathways, and these years should be the focus on closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, research shows.
Researchers,...
