For me, the obsession began with a strand of love beads in eighth grade. I wore antique millefiore trade beads on a leather thong tied around my ankle for an entire year of high school. But the rosaries of my childhood may be the real ...
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Obese children have elevated levels of a key stress hormone, according to a new study. Researchers measured levels of cortisol -- considered an indicator of stress -- in hair samples from 20 obese and 20 normal-weight children, aged 8 to ...
Tags: obese children, stress hormone, kids health
A new study has uncovered evidence that most cases of narcolepsy are caused by a misguided immune system attack -- something that has been long suspected but unproven. Experts said the finding, reported Dec. 18 in Science Translational ...
Tags: narcolepsy, health, sleep disorder
In rare cases, Ritalin and some other drugs used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can cause long-lasting and sometimes painful erections, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday. If this condition -- ...
Tags: attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, painful erections, priapism
Women with no nut allergy who ate nuts during pregnancy had children with less risk of developing peanut or tree nut allergies, U.S. researchers say. Dr. A. Lindsay Frazier of the Dana-Farber Children's Cancer Center in Boston and ...
Tags: Health, Medicine, Nuts, Nut Allergy Risk
New insight into what causes the uncontrolled movement and noises (tics) in people with Tourette syndrome may lead to new non-drug treatments for the disorder, a new study suggests. These tics appear to be caused by defective wiring in ...
Prescribing both a stimulant and an antipsychotic drug to children with physical aggression and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), along with teaching parents to use behavior management techniques, reduces aggressive and ...
A US advocacy group has called on a toy maker to stop selling a baby seat with an iPad holder at the front. This product encourages parents to leave their babies alone to watch screens. The "ultimate electronic babysitter" seat blocks a ...
Tags: Infant Seat, iPad Infant Seat
The bedtime you select for your toddler may be out of sync with his or her internal body clock, which can contribute to difficulties for youngsters attempting to settle in for the night, according to a new University of Colorado Boulder ...
The nutritional value of food and drinks advertised on children's television programs is worse than food shown in ads during general air time, according to University of Illinois at Chicago researchers. The study is published in the ...
UNIQLO has teamed up with Chupa Chups, the world’s most famous lollipop brand, to launch a range of long sleeve T-shirts and hoodies for girls, to hit its stores worldwide in December. UNIQLO previously produced popular Chupa Chups ...
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A study says 1-in-4 U.S. adults reports feeling "extreme stress" this time of year, but a childhood expert suggests ways to develop holiday resilience. Nefertiti Bruce, early childhood specialist and national trainer at the Devereux ...
Hawaii is ranked the healthiest state followed by Vermont, Minnesota, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, with Mississippi last, a non-profit groups says. United Health Foundation's America's Health Rankings -- published jointly by United ...
The sun protective apparel makers are expecting an increase in demand for kids clothing range because of the increasing consumer awareness about sun exposure. Speaking to fibre2fashion, Kimberly Hanson, account executive of Portico, said, ...
Ahh, the first year of a baby's life—the milestones, wonder and joy. They learn to sit up, crawl and some walk. But how about playtime in their bouncy seat with an iPad and some cool apps? Fisher-Price is selling a baby bouncy seat ...
Tags: iPad Bouncy Seat, Daily Use, baby's Seat