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Spanking Undermines A Child's Long-Term Development
07 February 2012
Spanking children may harm their long-term development, making them more aggressive towards their peers, siblings, parents, as well as spouses later in life, researchers from the University of Manitoba and Children's... [read article]

Clues To Common Birth Defect Found In Gene Expression Data
07 February 2012
Researchers at MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC), The Jackson Laboratory and other institutes have uncovered 27 new candidate genes for congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), a common and often deadly birth defect... [read article]

New Analysis Finds No Antidepressant-Suicide Link In Youths
07 February 2012
In 2004, concerns about antidepressant drugs increasing suicidal thoughts and behaviors in young patients prompted the FDA to issue a rare "black box warning." Now, a new analysis of clinical trial data finds that treatment... [read article]

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07 February 2012

A Child's Long-Term Development May Be Harmed By Physical Punishment
Preventing Obesity Through Positive Parenting During Early Childhood
Breastfeeding And Lung Function At School Age: Does Maternal Asthma Modify The Effect?
Non-Invasive DNA Test That Identifies Down Syndrome In Pregnancy Can Also Detect Trisomy 18 And Trisomy 13
06 February 2012

Children Who Move House A Lot Have Higher Risk Of Illnesses Later
Not Completing Teen Education Raises Risk Of Being On Benefits Later On
Finger Foods During Weaning Help Maintain Healthy Body Weight Later On
Child Abuse - 4,569 Hospitalizations And 300 Deaths In One Year, USA
Lung Function At School Age Better Thanks To Breastfeeding
Teen Secondhand Smoke Exposure Down, But Not Enough
Disturbing Rates Of Child Abuse And Hospitalizations
Sunshine May Help To Prevent Allergies And Eczema
Racial Disparities Likely Reduced By Sickle Cell Anemia Stroke Prevention Efforts
Multiple Exposure To Anesthesia Increases Risk Of ADHD In Young Children
04 February 2012

Vaccine Myths - Doctors Try To Dispel Them
US Pediatricians Recommend Routine HPV Vaccination For Boys
Child Abuse And Neglect Toll $124 Billion, USA
Doctors Aim To Dispel Myths About Vaccines
In Preadolescence, Sleep Deprivation Tied To Increased Nighttime Urination
03 February 2012

Measures Must Be Taken To Prevent Depression In Adolescents
Key Factors In Student Weight - Impoverished Schools, Parent Education
Assessing The Value Of BMI Screening And Surveillance In Schools
Anesthesia Exposure Linked To ADHD In Children
02 February 2012

Childhood Infections Linked To High Risk Of Ischemic Stroke
Recommendations For HPV And Hepatitis B Vaccinations Broadened By 2012 Adult Immunization Schedule
During Pregnancy, Consuming Fish Improves Offspring's Cognitive Development And Prosocial Conduct
Obesity-Related Diseases In Adolescents Improves With Bariatric Surgery Within First Two Years
01 February 2012

Mothers Who Eat Fish While Pregnant Produce Offspring With Better Cognitive Development
National Study Shows Majority Of Self-Harming Adolescents Don't Receive A Mental Health Assessment During Emergency Room Visit
U-M Study Urges Parents To Enforce Booster Seat Use When Carpooling
Mom's Love Good For Child's Brain
Genetic Breakthrough For Brain Cancer In Children
31 January 2012

A Parent's Nurturing Results In Larger Hippocampus In Children
Parents Often Forego Booster Seats When Carpooling Kids
Children With Severe Burn Injuries Are At A Much Higher Risk Of Health Complications And Death
Childhood Brain Tumors Linked To Newly Discovered Mutations
Research Shows Bedwetting Can Be Due To Undiagnosed Constipation
Discovery May Lead To New Treatment For Rett Syndrome
Bronchoalveolar Lavage And Lung Clearance Index Detects Early Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease
Psychologists Analyze The Development Of Prejudices Within Children
30 January 2012

Good Kindergarten Attention Skills Predict Later Work-Oriented Behavior
How Bacteria Behind Serious Childhood Disease Evolve To Evade Vaccines
Mutations Tied To Aggressive Childhood Brain Tumors Revealed By Cancer Sequencing Initiative
New Findings On Aging Pediatric Bruises Published By Notre Dame Researchers
29 January 2012

Friends Help Us To Negate Negativity
27 January 2012

Sign Of Autism Can Be Seen In Infants
Keppra® Approved By FDA For Childhood Seizures
Adolescents With Autism Spend Free Time Using Solitary, Screen-Based Media
Link Between Prenatal Testosterone And An Increased Risk Of Language Delay For Male Infants
26 January 2012

Experts Warn Cost Of Asthma Caused By Traffic-Related Air Pollution Is Much Higher Than Previous Estimates
Numerous Infant Studies Indicate Environmental Knowledge Is Present Soon After Birth
Raised Cardiovascular Risk For Adolescents Consuming Large Amounts Of Fructose
Children With A Genetic Variation Who Are Prescribed Antipsychotics At Increased Risk Of Metabolic Side Effects
People With Autism Helped By Learning To 'Talk Things Through In Your Head'
'The Other Distraction' For Teen Drivers - Teen Passengers
Studying The Causes Of Obesity In Aboriginal Children
25 January 2012

Improving School Meals In American Schools - USDA Unveils New Standards
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