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Study finds novel link between tactile sensations of individuals with ASD and social difficulties

The sense of touch may play a more crucial role in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) than previously assumed. The main findings of the doctoral research of Eliane Deschrijver, which are now published, show that individuals with ASD may have difficulties to determine which tactile sensations belong to the action of someone else.

15 Sep 2016

Second-generation survivors whose parents were babies during Holocaust at high risk of severe schizophrenia

Results of a new study at the University of Haifa have found that no difference in the risk of developing schizophrenia between second-generations Holocaust survivors and those whose parents were not exposed to the Holocaust.

15 Sep 2016

Allergists show kids can be near food allergy triggers without fear

Allergists realize people who are severely allergic to a food can experience great anxiety when encountering the food in any form.

14 Sep 2016

Dermatologist offers tips to help parents figure out how often children need to bathe

For many families, bath time is a struggle. For this reason, many parents will be glad to know that a daily bath may not be necessary for their kids, according to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology.

14 Sep 2016

Supplement of polyunsaturated fatty acids may improve reading skills in children

Supplement of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may improve reading skills of mainstream schoolchildren, according to a new study from Sahlgrenska Academy, at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

14 Sep 2016

Study finds half of children spend time in homes with firearms

A survey of parents in Missouri and Illinois reveals that about half of the children in the families queried spent time in homes that have firearms. However, few reported talking about gun safety with their children's pediatricians.

14 Sep 2016

TIF, Nemours to explore impact of trauma-informed patient care and healing power of play

The Toy Industry Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the North American toy industry, and Nemours, one of the country's largest pediatric health systems, operating two children's hospitals and more than 40 outpatient facilities with operations in five states, today announced the launch of a year-long research partnership.

14 Sep 2016

Children lack understanding of problems from approaching frightened dogs

Children understand the risks of approaching an angry dog but they are unaware that they should show the same caution around frightened dogs.

14 Sep 2016

Children acquire quantifiers in same order irrespective of language properties, study finds

We can assume that children learn to count starting with one and followed by the lists of numbers in ascending order of cardinality (one, two, three). But besides numbers, in languages there are more words that express quantity such as all, some, most, none, etc., the so-called quantifiers.

13 Sep 2016

Building blocks improve spatial abilities in children to greater level than board games

Research from Indiana University has found that structured block-building games improve spatial abilities in children to a greater degree than board games.

13 Sep 2016

Discrimination experienced by overweight adolescents can lead to increased emotional problems

Discrimination and bullying experienced by sixth graders who are overweight leads to increased emotional problems by the end of eighth grade, according to new research published in the Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, a journal of the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology.

13 Sep 2016

New 'value harnessing' approach could help reduce unhealthy eating habits among adolescents

It's no secret that the adolescent years can be challenging: young teens have a heightened sensitivity to perceived injustice and react against authority. And their newfound social conscience and desire for autonomy can motivate many of their decisions - even food choices.

13 Sep 2016

Graded aerobic treadmill testing useful in evaluating sports-related concussion in children

Graded aerobic treadmill testing is safe, tolerable, and useful in evaluating and managing cases of sports-related concussion in children and adolescents.

13 Sep 2016

Research shows how placenta umpires fight for nutrients between pregnant mother and foetus

New research provides the first clear evidence that the amount of nutrients transported to the foetus by the placenta adjusts according to both the foetal drive for growth, and the mother's physical ability to provide.

13 Sep 2016

Adolescent females have low rates of pregnancy screening prior to cancer treatment

A new study indicates that adolescent females with acute leukemia have low rates of pregnancy screening prior to receiving chemotherapy that can cause birth defects.

13 Sep 2016

University of Melbourne ethicist encourages doctors to respect parents’ opinions on treatment decisions for children

A University of Melbourne ethicist is encouraging doctors to recognise the autonomy of parents, even if this could mean “less than optimal” treatment decisions for their children.

13 Sep 2016

Heathy diet linked to improved reading skills in children

A heathy diet is linked to better reading skills in the first three school years, shows a recent study from Finland. Published in the European Journal of Nutrition, the study constitutes part of the Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children Study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland and the First Steps Study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä.

13 Sep 2016

Child Health News

Study finds novel link between tactile sensations of individuals with ASD and social difficulties

Second-generation survivors whose parents were babies during Holocaust at high risk of severe schizophrenia

Allergists show kids can be near food allergy triggers without fear

Dermatologist offers tips to help parents figure out how often children need to bathe

Supplement of polyunsaturated fatty acids may improve reading skills in children

Study finds half of children spend time in homes with firearms

TIF, Nemours to explore impact of trauma-informed patient care and healing power of play

Children lack understanding of problems from approaching frightened dogs

Children acquire quantifiers in same order irrespective of language properties, study finds

Building blocks improve spatial abilities in children to greater level than board games

Discrimination experienced by overweight adolescents can lead to increased emotional problems

New 'value harnessing' approach could help reduce unhealthy eating habits among adolescents

Graded aerobic treadmill testing useful in evaluating sports-related concussion in children

Research shows how placenta umpires fight for nutrients between pregnant mother and foetus

Adolescent females have low rates of pregnancy screening prior to cancer treatment

University of Melbourne ethicist encourages doctors to respect parents’ opinions on treatment decisions for children

Heathy diet linked to improved reading skills in children

UBC study reveals many parents less confident about increasing children's activity levels

Research reveals how Zika virus arrests fetal brain development in pigtail macaque

One in five adolescents experience poor mental health after obesity surgery, research shows

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