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Fathers Spend More Time With Children Who Resemble Them, Study Suggests
Darwin's theory of evolution
predicts that men will take
more care of children that
look like them. Scientists
have now verified this
... > full story
Battle Of The Sexes Benefits Offspring, Says Research In Birds
Parents compensate for a
lazy partner by working
harder to bring up their
offspring, but not enough to
completely make up for the
lack of parenting, says
... > full story
In Pursuit Of A Happiness Gene
The pursuit of happiness
characterizes the human
condition. But for those
suffering from stress, money
trouble or chronic illness,
a positive outlook on life
can be difficult to find.
... > full story
Importance Of Developmental Screening Tool For Identifying Delays In Pre-term Children Shown
A new study finds that U.S.
pediatricians have plenty of
room for improvement when it
comes to using a screening
questionnaire to flag devel ... > full story
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Severity Of Mental Disease Can Be Predicted By Family History, Study Suggests
July 10, 2009 — We've all been asked at routine visits to the doctor to record our family's history with medical problems like cancer, diabetes or heart disease. But when it comes to mental disorders, usually mum's ... > full story -
Difference In The Way Children With Autism Learn New Behaviors Described
July 10, 2009 — Researchers have uncovered important new insights into the neurological basis of ... > full story -
No Psychological Risk In Children Next-Born After Stillbirth, Study Suggests
July 10, 2009 — There is no evidence that children next-born after stillbirth are clinically at risk compared to children of non-bereaved mothers, according to a new study. However, the study did find evidence of ... > full story -
Parents' Endorsement Of Vigorous Team Sports Increases Children's Physical Activity
July 9, 2009 — Parents who value strenuous team sports are more likely to influence their children to join a team or at least participate in some kind of exercise, and spend less time in front of the TV or ... > full story -
Mothers Of Children With Autism Have Higher Parental Stress, Psychological Distress
July 9, 2009 — Mothers of children with autism had higher levels of parenting-related stress and psychological distress than mothers of children with developmental delay. Children's problem behavior was associated ... > full story -
Annual Costs Of Stroke In US Children At Least $42 Million
July 9, 2009 — Stroke in children costs at least $42 million annually for initial care in the United States. The lifetime costs of childhood stroke are likely greater than costs for adults due to longer life ... > full story -
Partner Violence Continues After Break-up
July 9, 2009 — Violence inflicted by an intimate partner lasts longer if the couple has children together, and the violence continues after the relationship ends. In addition, children are harmed more by witnessing ... > full story -
Single Gene Mutation Responsible For 'Catastrophic Epilepsy'
July 8, 2009 — Catastrophic epilepsy -- characterized by severe muscle spasms, persistent seizures, mental retardation and sometimes autism -- results from a mutation in a single gene, researchers ... > full story -
Non-drug Interventions May Comfort Children Having An Anesthetic
July 8, 2009 — Parental acupuncture, clown doctors, hypnotherapy, low sensory stimulation and hand-held video games are promising non-drug interventions that are likely to help reduce children's anxiety during the ... > full story -
Team Sports Participation Reduces Likelihood Of Youths Becoming Established Smokers; Smoking In Movies Increases Risk
July 7, 2009 — Participating in team sports is associated with a reduced likelihood of youths becoming established smokers, according to a new report. However, exposure to movie smoking appears to be associated ... > full story
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