A social work research team has proposed and tested an alternative method to using the Trauma Symptoms Checklist for Children in assessing trauma in children — especially those in the juvenile justice system.
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Many children with asthma have reaction to peanuts, but do not know it
In recent years and months, peanut allergies in children have been in the news frequently, as scientists reveal new insights into why more and more children are developing them and what can be done to avoid them. However, until now, few have studied the connection between peanut allergy and childhood asthma.
Promising research trials find new combination of drugs treat underlying cause of most common form of cystic fibrosis
Results from clinical trials show that a new combination of medications can successfully treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis for patients 12 and older with two copies of the F508del gene mutation — the most common form of the life-threatening, genetic disease found in over half of the CF population.
Study suggests need for renal protective care in pediatric lung transplant patients
Caucasian and Hispanic children who undergo lung transplantation appear to be at greater risk for developing chronic kidney disease, or CKD, than other children, according to a small retrospective study.
Clowning Around May Be Good Medicine for Kids Facing Surgery
Study found real psychological benefits for kids, plus lower medical bills Source: HealthDay
CHOP Global Health Center performs first rigorous study of CP outcomes in Africa
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common cause of childhood disability in the world, affecting between 1 and 2 infants per thousand. But the neurological condition tends to be understudied, especially in developing countries.
Omega-3: Intervention for childhood behavioral problems?
Omega-3, a fatty acid commonly found in fish oil, may have long-term neurodevelopmental effects that ultimately reduce antisocial and aggressive behavior problems in children, a new study suggests.
10 Ways to Encourage Smart Snacking
Raising kids with healthy eating habits is getting more difficult by the day. We live in a preprocessed and prepackaged world, and getting kids to choose healthy snacks can be a real challenge. If your kids would rather hit the fast food drive-through than grab a healthy snack, you might want to take some time […] The post 10 Ways to Encourage Smart Snacking appeared first on .
Coke’s All-Encompassing Miasma
Coca-Cola just might be the single corporation most mentioned by Childhood Obesity News, which can hardly keep up with the never-ending flow of bad behavior manifested by the world’s most hated beverage manufacturer. Coca-Cola’s flagship product, of course, has the same name as a much-feared addictive drug (which, in the old days, used to be one of its ingredients). Coke is to be thanked for providing endless copy for news organizations, magazines, and health-oriented websites everywhere. Travel back in time to the fall of 2011, when we first included the company’s name in the title of a post: “Coca-Cola as a Childhood Obesity Villain.” The very next day, along came “Medical Professional Societies and Conflict-Cola,” the
Born Naughty: episode 1, review: ‘heartbreaking to watch’
There are no easy answers for the families of difficult children, says Isabel Mohan
Growing interest: School-grown vegetables increase salad selection
If kids grow vegetables, they’re more likely to eat them. A new study shows that when garden grown vegetables were slipped into school salads, kids were over four times as likely to take a salad.