Consuming Energy Drinks Found To Be Associated With Risky Behavior In Teens
The consumption of energy drinks by teenagers is constantly on the rise. A new study correlates the consumption of energy drinks with risky behavior in teenagers. Read on to find out more about the study.
South East Asia Is Now Polio Free: Is The World Next?
Now that India and the surrounding South East Asian region were declared polio free, 80 percent of the world has the peace of mind that they are highly unlikely to encounter this crippling childhood disease.
Is There A Link Between ADHD And Heart Disease?
Reports of heart-related sudden death in children taking ADHD medication have caused concern among parents of children with the disorder. This article puts the facts straight, and reviews the current advice from doctors and the FDA.
Will New York City Follow San Francisco and Ban Fast-Food Toys?
How often does your child pester you to take him to a fast- food joint only because he has seen in a television commercial showing the joint offering a giveaway toy along with the meal?
Rare Polio-Like Virus Strikes California
Five children in California were paralyzed by a polio-like enterovirus in a single year, scientists warn. What is going on, and could you be at risk?
Children's Brains Make Connections During Sleep, Study Says
The strength of the connections between the left and right sides of a child's brain can increase as much as 20% during a full night's sleep, a new study tells us.
Childhood Depression: How The UK Says We Should Tackle It
Childhood depression is on the rise, but a new UK guideline tackles it head-on. Are you familiar with the signs of depression in children, do you know who is at risk, and what the most effective treatment is?
Do Artificial Food Dyes Make Children Hyperactive?
A consumer group has petitioned the government to ban artificial food dyes citing that they have been linked to hyperactivity in children. There is enough data available to prove that these artificial coloring agents can lead to a hyperactive behavior.
Study: 20 American Kids Injured By Guns Daily
It is high time America's gun-owning parents start asking themselves if their firearms are more likely to kill their kids than to keep them safe, a new study reveals.
High Pressure for High Grades Leads to High Kids
With the economy in a downturn and college costs skyrocketing, many students feel increasingly pressured to get top grades at any price. Combined with increasing rates of ADHD diagnosis in children and teens, the use of "study drugs" is ballooning.