THURSDAY, April 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Starting the school day a little later helps middle and high school students get more and better sleep, according to a new study. The research is based on annual surveys of about 28,000 elementary, middle and high school students and their parents. TheContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In very rare cases, children infected with the new coronavirus can develop a severe illness known as multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C). Now, research finds that these young patients often develop neurologic symptoms along with the respiratory issues they might face. These neurologic symptomsContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A U.S.-wide ban on teen use of tanning beds would prevent thousands of cases of skin cancer and save millions in health care costs, researchers say. Indoor tanning has been linked to an increased risk of melanoma — the deadliest type of skinContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A new study offers more reassurance that mothers infected with SARS-CoV-2 can safely breastfeed their babies. The study of 55 infants born to moms with COVID-19 found that none contracted the virus — even though most started getting breast milk in the hospital.Continue Reading
TUESDAY, April 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Taking a deep dive into how Americans eat, a new dietary analysis finds that no matter where people get their food, bad nutrition rules the day, with one key exception: schools. The conclusion is based on surveys conducted among 61,000 adults and childrenContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Snoring just isn’t for adults, and behavior problems in kids who regularly snore may be due to changes in their brain structure, researchers say. Prior studies have found a link between regular snoring and behavior problems such as inattention or hyperactivity, but thisContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 13, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Though playing youth sports comes with new pandemic-era precautions and some experts are linking these activities to community spread of COVID-19, many kids are still participating, according to a parent survey. In the survey, about three-quarters of parents said their child’s teams mostlyContinue Reading
FRIDAY, April 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) – Being active is good for most everyone, and new studies now show it can help kids with autism manage common behavioral issues. “Exercise goes beyond health-related benefits and increased levels of fitness for those with autism,” said David Geslak, a pioneer in usingContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) — College is far more stressful for undergrads with ADHD than for their classmates, but it doesn’t have to defeat them. New research finds that resilience seems to be an important buffer. “The results offer hope to students because each of the resilience factorsContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Are you the type to linger over a meal, or do you tend to eat quickly without giving it much thought? New research confirms that you’re better off going the slow route, because fast eaters tend to consume more and be more vulnerableContinue Reading