Cyberbullying less frequent than traditional bullying
Traditional in-person bullying is far more common than cyberbullying among today’s youth and should be the primary focus of prevention programs, according to research findings presented at the American Psychological Association’s 120th Annual Convention.
“Claims...
Daily serve of veg during childhood vital to health
If you needed any more proof that eating your veggies was important, researchers have found it.
According to a study of over 2,000 children, kids who eat just one serving of vegetables a day significantly...
Plain packaging of cigarettes encourages young smokers to heed health warnings
New research published online in the scientific journal Addiction shows that plain packaging (requiring cigarettes to be packaged in standard packages without attractive designs and imagery) may help to draw the attention of some...
Infants exposed to specific molds have higher asthma risk
In the United States, one in 10 children suffers from asthma but the potential environmental factors contributing to the disease are not well known. Cincinnati-based researchers now report new evidence that exposure to three...
Parents with a mental illness ashamed to ask for help to raise their children
A new study by the national mental health charity SANE Australia, reveals many parents with a mental illness raising children lack support from health professionals and school staff, and they feel ashamed to ask...
Doctors give advice to parents on selecting a good backpack for their children
Most children and teenagers carry their schoolbooks and other supplies in backpacks during the school year.
“When used correctly, backpacks are the most efficient way to carry a load and distribute the weight among some...
Natural birth, but not C-section, triggers brain boosting proteins
Vaginal birth triggers the expression of a protein in the brains of newborns that improves brain development and function in adulthood, according to a new study by Yale School of Medicine researchers, who also...
‘Helicopter parenting’ makes for anxious children
In a recently published study, researchers have shown that mothers who are overinvolved or overprotective during the early stages of a child's development - often referred to as helicopter parents - can increase the risk for...
'Helicopter parenting' makes for anxious children
In a recently published study, researchers have shown that mothers who are overinvolved or overprotective during the early stages of a child's development - often referred to as helicopter parents - can increase the risk for...
High potency and synthetic marijuana pose real dangers in first weeks of pregnancy
Marijuana is up to 20 times more potent than it was 40 years ago and most pregnant women who use the drug are totally unaware that it could harm their unborn child before they...
