Two methods for measuring children’s exposure to radio frequencies are compared
A study has quantified emissions coming from radio frequency sources, and by means of personal and spot measurements has analysed
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Research finds naps plus sleep may enhance emotional memory in early childhood
In a new study by sleep researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, neuroscientists led by Rebecca Spencer report for
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Exposure to tobacco smoke significantly impacts teen health: Secondhand smoke linked to poor health, higher absenteeism, increased likelihood to seek medical attention
As little as one hour of exposure to tobacco smoke per week can significantly impact the health of teens, according
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Babies in strollers can be exposed to more than twice as much pollution than adults
Babies in prams can be exposed to up to 60 percent more pollution than their parents, causing potential damage to
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The danger of coronary artery compression in children is more common than we think
The incidence of coronary artery compression in children fitted with epicardial pacemakers may be slightly more common than previously believed,
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Is too much screen time harming children’s vision? The American Academy of Ophthalmology helps parents separate the facts from fiction
As children spend more time tethered to screens, there is increasing concern about potential harm to their visual development. Ophthalmologists
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Individual training of parents is best for small children with ADHD: Behavioral intervention for preschool children with ADHD is better than treatment as usual in routine Danish Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
A major research project from Aarhus University and the Centre for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Risskov, in collaboration with the
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Blindness gene discovered: Researchers have identified the gene responsible for a recessive genetic disorder that causes degeneration of the eye and blindness
Our genome is made up of 20,000 genes, all of which may cause disease. At present, 4,141 genes have been
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Self-control and obesity: Gender matters in children: Relationship between self-regulation and weight different for girls and boys, study finds
A toddler’s self-regulation — the ability to change behavior in different social situations — may predict whether he or she
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Anger overlooked as feature of postnatal mood disorders
Women in the postpartum period should be screened for anger in addition to depression and anxiety, new research from the
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