childrens

A University of Calgary-led study has some positive news for parents whose children have suffered concussions, finding kids’ intelligence is not affected by the brain injury. The research, published in the medical journal Pediatrics…

Dust mites and their faeces, bacteria, viruses, pollen and other allergens make up the complex matrix that is household dust, which also exists in your mattress.Organizing your child's bedroom can be a fun and rewarding experience for both…

An 'anti-vax' GP has been struck off for encouraging parents to 'deliberately' mislead doctors about their children's medical status. Dr Jayne Donegan gave parents 'one-sided' views about vaccines during a series of paid talks she would…

Maria Garito's eight-year-old son, Max Maman, is non-verbal and requires around-the-clock care.As a child with severe — or what's known as profound — autism, he hasn't been able to attend school. However, he has found a place where he feels…

Cotinine, a nicotine metabolite present in children’s blood or saliva, is measured to assess their exposure to tobacco smoke, or their environmental tobacco smoke. (Image: Shutterstock)Children with higher levels of cotinine were also found…

A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that growing up in poverty may influence the wiring of a child's brain. The study, published June 27 in JAMA Network Open, indicates a link between both…

A slew of lawsuits against Merck alleges the company covered up links between its asthma drug and severe effects on patients' mental health.Since the German pharma giant launched its Singulair pills in 1998, the drug has been linked to…

Coroners and bereaved parents could be granted access to data on the phones of deceased children under last-minute changes to the government's Online Safety Bill.Families of young people who took their own lives after…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Children are growing up in a digital world where technology plays a role in their everyday lives.…

A decades-long study in the Netherlands is proving how beneficial sports and physical activity are for young children and how the impacts can last into adult life. The report published in March 2023 showcases the…