A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of California, San Francisco, shows that for many parents who have a child with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), may factor into whether or not they decide to have any other children. For the study, published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry, researchers discovered that parents with an autistic child were less likely to have any other … [Read more...]
Reaction To Caffeine Dependants on Your Gender
A research on 96 children have disclosed that after puberty is passed the gender differences in kids' reactions to drinking caffeine starts. The researchers examined the children by looking at their heart rates and blood pressure before and after giving them a caffeinated beverage or a placebo during six visits to the laboratory. "All of the children in the study showed a decrease in heart … [Read more...]
Homework and Video Games Might Slow Down Concussion Recovery In Kids
Young people may take more time than the adults to recover from concussion, a new study shows. The study published on Jan. 6 in Pediatrics also shows whatever they do during the duration of recovery are of more importance. According to the research those who get indulged in cognitive activities like playing video games and doing home work after a concussion had longer recovery time than young … [Read more...]
Kids Surviving Cancer at Risk of Heart Problems
A new study has exposed a new threat in children surviving cancer. The study says such children often have treatment-related changes to their arteries that may put them at risk for heart disease. The startling finding makes strict recommendations to doctors to monitor such patients earlier and manage their risk factors for heart diseases while they are still young. "Research has shown … [Read more...]