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Apr 04, 2017 … BOSTON — Recent research has shown the importance and great benefits of a good night’s rest: in fact a study last month compares quality shut-eye to winning the lottery. Meanwhile, the negative health impacts of sleepless nights are also well documented — for adults. Now a new study shows how poor sleep in early childhood can significantly…

Nov 09, 2020 … LONDON — A new study is illustrating just how important a balanced, healthy diet is during childhood. Researchers from Imperial College London examined the height and weight of millions of school-aged kids from all over the world. Their analysis shows a staggering 20 centimeter (7.9 inches) height difference between adolescents of the same age living in…

Sep 08, 2017 … BIRMINGHAM, England — Children who stay up late or get insufficient sleep are more likely to be overweight, a new study finds. Researchers at the University of Birmingham, along with academic researchers in China, looked at data of nearly 2,800 Chinese adolescents, aged 9 to 12, exposing a link between body fat percentage and unhealthy…

Nov 20, 2020 … ZURICH — Not that parents these days need more reasons to provide their children with healthy diets, but an alarming report certainly ups the ante. A recent study on mice finds that a fat-filled diet depletes a child’s brain of an important protein and can lead to debilitating mental and memory conditions in adulthood, including Alzheimer’s. The…

Sep 13, 2017 … ST. LOUIS — Though many might never admit it publicly, a new survey finds that four in ten adult Americans still sleep with a teddy bear at night. And many of those bears are the same bears kept from childhood. The popular custom teddy bear outlet Build-A-Bear Workshop commissioned a new survey with over 2,000 Americans to…

Nov 16, 2020 … ROCHESTER, Minn. — When a young child is sick, parents want to do whatever it takes to make them better. For some illnesses, this means using antibiotics even with infants. A new study however is warning about the dangers of overmedicating children too early in life. Researchers with the Mayo Clinic find kids taking antibiotics…

Sep 15, 2020 … STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Although most doctors will say the best way to prevent diabetes is to watch your diet, a new study is adding a good night’s sleep to the list. Researchers in Sweden say insomnia can increase a person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes. They find that trouble sleeping is one of 19 factors…

Aug 06, 2020 … COLUMBUS, Ohio — The ability to manipulate our long term health may be at its greatest point ever. Between all the studies that tell us how to keep our brains and bodies in tip-top shape, along with all the supplements lining the shelves of our nearest health store, it seems there’s no excuse for us…

Oct 31, 2019 … NEW ORLEANS — While waking up in time to catch the morning school bus may be a distant memory for many of us, every age group can relate to feeling exhausted all day due to lack of sleep. The problem may especially be more prominent for kids, whose developing brains need sufficient rest each night. Now,…

Oct 16, 2019 … Shocking report reveals that while nearly 9 in 10 children’s drinks show images of fruit on the packaging, about two-thirds of the products don’t actually contain any juice in them. HARTFORD, Conn. — Childhood obesity has become a major problem in the United States. Unfortunately, fruit drinks and flavored waters containing added sugars or low-calorie…

May 11, 2017 … GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Past studies have found having pet dogs offer many benefits: they can boost an owner’s sex appeal, and reduce the risk of allergies and obesity in children. Now a new study finds that “man’s best friend” also offer a very therapeutic role for stressed children. Looking to test the widely held belief that dogs provide kids…

Sep 19, 2020 … ATLANTA — Cancer strikes people of all ages and in many different forms. While new medications and therapies are improving the outcomes for patients, a new report finds some concerning news for younger Americans. The American Cancer Society estimates nearly 90,000 people between 15 and 39 years-old will be diagnosed with cancer in 2020. The report…

Jun 27, 2020 … EXETER, England – The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a widespread and devastating impact on the world. Older adults and individuals with preexisting health conditions are bearing the brunt of the direct health effects. Even though children seem to be less likely to contract the virus or develop severe cases, there’s still plenty of reason…

Nov 09, 2017 … ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Spanking can leave an indelible mark on a child well into adulthood, raising one’s risk for battling depression or substance abuse, a new study finds. Researchers at the University of Michigan looked at data on over 8,300 adults of all ages who had participated in the CDC-Kaiser ACE study, which asked…

Feb 17, 2021 … DURHAM, N.C. — Mental illness can affect people of any age. When these issues arise in younger patients however, a new study finds it can lead to an early death. Researchers from Duke University say mental illness can reduce a person’s life expectancy by up to 20 years. While part of this shorter lifespan is…

Nov 20, 2020 … COPENHAGEN, Denmark — If you’ve ever heard of dusty bed sheets, you may think it’s time to do the laundry. Researchers in Denmark say we shouldn’t be in such a rush to clean the linens. When it comes to a child’s bedroom, a new study finds microbes living in dust may actually be beneficial to…

Nov 10, 2020 … SEATTLE, Wash. — For expecting mothers, vitamin D is important for their health and their baby’s too. A study finds this critical nutrient isn’t just vital for growth but also impacts a child’s intelligence as well. Researchers from Seattle Children’s Research Institute say mothers with higher vitamin D levels during pregnancy tend to have children…

Sep 07, 2020 … SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A frightening new set of coronavirus research may lead some parents to think twice about in-person learning this school year. Although many people will never know if they had COVID-19, doctors say a frightening side-effect of the virus is being found in asymptomatic children. Researchers in Texas find a life-threatening inflammation of…

Jul 21, 2020 … SINGAPORE — As the world continues to advance, technology is becoming a bigger part of every child’s development. Playing on various digital devices for too long, however, can be just as bad for kids as it is for adults. A recent study says excessive screen time may stunt a child’s growth, especially if they start using…

Jun 27, 2020 … ENGLAND — Getting a child ready for school or camp is a task in and of itself. As most moms and dads know, preparing their daily lunch box is among the most important parts. But are meals these days more nutritious than in years past thanks to the recent war on sugar? Despite seeing a…

Sep 04, 2019 … ST. LOUIS — Everybody needs a little couch time every now and then. That being said, many Americans are seriously overdoing it when it comes to sitting and lounging around. According to a new study of 51,000 Americans, most sit for prolonged periods of time nearly every day — despite public health messages warning that inactivity…