For respiratory infections in children under 12, physicians are increasingly more likely to recommend antihistamines and less likely to recommend
Doctors more likely to recommend antihistamines rather than cough and cold medicine for kids
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Brain protein mutation from child with autism causes autism-like behavioral change in mice: This is a potential mechanistic underpinning — at least in a subset of patients — for the altered behaviors observed in autism
A de novo gene mutation that encodes a brain protein in a child with autism has been placed into the
Unusual eating behaviors may be a new diagnostic indicator for autism
Atypical eating behaviors may be a sign a child should be screened for autism, according to a new study from
Early-life challenges affect how children focus, face the day
Adversity early in life tends to affect a child’s executive function skills — their ability to focus, for example, or
Prenatal exposure to phthalates linked to motor skill deficiencies at age 11
Scientists with the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health (CCCEH) at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health report
Children with autism more likely to face maltreatment, study finds
A recent study by Vanderbilt researchers of 11 counties in Middle Tennessee revealed that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Digital media use linked to behavioral problems in kids: Teens who frequently use smartphones and multimedia devices are more likely to develop ADHD symptoms
Are children who spend lots of time using digital devices prone to psychiatric problems? A team of USC scientists says
Mothers who follow five healthy habits may reduce risk of obesity in children
Children and adolescents whose mothers follow five healthy habits — eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, keeping a healthy body
Exposure to air pollution in pregnancy does not increase symptoms of attention-deficit
Exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may not be associated with an increased risk of attention-deficit and hyperactivity symptoms in