Child : Science World Report

Sep 23, 2016 05:46 AM EDT

Codeine Can Kill Your Child, Experts Request Stop Giving It To Kids

Parents and pediatricians are alerted by the AAP to stop giving codeine to kids since it can cause some deadly effects following respiratory issues after taking the medication.

Feb 22, 2016 09:14 AM EST

Gut Microbes from Healthy Domnors May Help Children Suffering from Malnutrition

Scientists have found that gut microbial species transferred from healthy children to mice can counter the detrimental effects caused by microbes from undernourished children.

Feb 17, 2016 01:31 AM EST

Premature Babies May Be More Likely To Be Bullied As Adults

Babies born prematurely may be more likely to be bullied as children, according to recent findings published in the journal Pediatrics.

Feb 12, 2016 09:53 AM EST

Baby's Early Diet Plays a Major Role in Gut Microbiota

The early diet of infants may have a major impact on the gut microbiota of children.

Feb 02, 2016 02:55 PM EST

Here's A New Message From The CDC About Alcohol Use In Women Of Child-Bearing Age

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges women of child-bearing age avoid alcohol, unless they're using contraception

Dec 30, 2015 07:32 AM EST

How Toys Impact the Learning and Language Skills of Your Child

How do toys impact that learning and language skills of your child?

Oct 27, 2015 06:04 PM EDT

Eating Fruits, Vegetables As A Kid Prevents Calcified Artery Plaques As An Adult

An apple a day keeps the doctor away... along with other fruits and veggies, of course.

Oct 27, 2015 11:29 AM EDT

Oxytocin Nasal Spray Benefits Behavioral Problems In Children With Autism

New findings published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry reveal that oxytocin, a hormone that plays a role in social bonding, may be helpful in improving emotional and behavioral issues among youth with autism.

Oct 21, 2015 12:52 PM EDT

Rare, Identical Twins Born Weeks Apart After Miraculous Delivery

Link and Logan Gorveatt are identical twins. However, the two boys were born 18 days apart, thanks to a very unusual delivery.

Sep 30, 2015 04:02 PM EDT

4 Types Of Gut Bacteria Help Lower Infants' Asthma Risk

In the recent study, researchers examined four different types of gut bacteria that decrease asthma risk in infants.

Sep 16, 2015 03:19 PM EDT

Childhood Obesity: No Garden Access Increases Overweight Risk In Children

Green spaces are important for clean air and room to roam freely, particularly when it comes to children. Unlike excessive exposure to urban environments, previous studies show that increased air pollution and little greenery can not only be bad for your lungs and in some cases, increase the risk of...

Sep 14, 2015 11:47 PM EDT

Leukemia: Children Exposed To Insecticides May Be At Increased Risk

Children exposed to insecticides may be at an increased risk of developing leukemia, according to recent findings published in the journal Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. . "Although pesticides are necessary for the elimination of insects and other pests, the toxic chemicals u...