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Growing Up with Dogs Linked to Lower Risk of Asthma
A team of Swedish scientists have used national register information in more than one million Swedish children to study the ... -
Kids Meals, Toys, and TV Advertising: A Triple Threat Our Kids’ Health
Fast food companies advertise children’s meals on TV with ads that feature toy premiums, and it has been suggested that ... -
Six Reasons for Headaches as Kids Head Back to School and How Parents Can Help Relieve the Pain
As the school year approaches and begins, many parents may start to hear their children complain about headaches. According to ... -
The Lowdown on Backpack Safety
For many years, backpacks have been the preferred bag choice for students to carry all of their daily school necessities. Backpacks ... -
Know the Signs and Symptoms of a Concussion in Your Young Athlete
Before summer ends, school sports begin. Whether it is football, baseball, soccer or cheerleading, children who are involved in sports ... -
Movement in ADHD May Help Children Think, Perform Better in School
Parents and teachers shouldn’t try to keep them still. Let them move while they are doing their work or other ... -
Study Links Exposure to Common Pesticide with ADHD in Boys
Boys with detectable urinary 3-PBA, a biomarker of exposure to pyrethroids, were three times as likely to have ADHD compared ... -
Temper, Anxiety, Homework Trouble Are Medical Issues? Many Parents Don’t Realize It
Parents often bring their school-aged children to check-ups or sick visits armed with questions. What should he put on that ... -
Many Children with Asthma Have Reaction to Peanuts but Do Not Know It
In recent years and months, peanut allergies in children have been in the news frequently, as scientists reveal new insights ... -
Stronger Muscles Make for Healthier Bone Development in Kids
Bone strength and size is important because they are significant factors in long term osteoporosis and fracture risk.. A ten ...