Children and Teens News

With Teen Substance Use, It May Really Take A Village

May 2nd, 2012
With Teen Substance Use, It May Really Take A Village New research suggests successful parenting of a teenager needs to include keeping track of their ...

Genetic Research on Autism Advances

May 2nd, 2012
Genetic Research on Autism AdvancesAlthough different genes interact with environmental cues to influence autism, new research finds a common ground as the various genes involved in autism appear to influence special ...

Body Satisfaction Key to Positive Mental Health in Overweight Teens

May 1st, 2012
Body Satisfaction Key to Positive Mental Health in Overweight TeensUnfortunately, more teens are overweight or obese than ever before. This realization worries experts as they ...

Multitasking Seems to Serve Emotional, Not Productivity, Needs

May 1st, 2012
Multitasking Seems to Serve Emotional, Not Productivity, NeedsThe pace of everyday life and the ubiquity of media make multitasking a common part of daily existence for many. And while ...

Special Needs Don’t Depress Kids – Being Bullied or Left Out Does

April 30th, 2012
Special Needs Dont Depress Kids – Being Bullied or Left Out DoesA new study discovers that being left out, ignored or bullied by ...

With Disruptive Kids, MDs Should Assess for Early Mental Illness

April 30th, 2012
With Disruptive Kids, MDs Should Assess for Early Mental IllnessMental illnesses are the No. 1 cause of medical disability in youths ages 15 and older in ...

Innate Neurological Risk for Drug Abuse?

April 30th, 2012
Innate Neurological Risk for Drug Abuse?A new study suggests the way in which the brain is wired in some people may make them more impulsive and more likely to experiment with drugs. In ...

Caffeine During Pregnancy, Breastfeeding not Linked to Sleep Problems for Baby

April 28th, 2012
Caffeine During Pregnancy, Breastfeeding not Linked to Sleep Problems for BabyIf mom drinks a daily cup of coffee, it probably won't have any effect on baby's sleep, according to a new study. The research, experts ...

PCB Exposure May Increase Risk of Autism

April 26th, 2012
PCB Exposure May Increase Risk of Autism New research from University of California-Davis and Washington State University suggests exposure to PCBs may increase the likelihood of autism in ...

Pilot Study: Urine Test Detects One-Third of Autism Cases

April 25th, 2012
Study: Urine Test Detects One-Third of Autism CasesA simple urine test detected one out of three children with autism spectrum disorder in a new study, and researchers ...
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