Search Results for 'Kids'

Could kids suffer from caffeine withdrawal, just like adults...

Since kids drink so many caffeine-infused drinks these days, a listener from Silver Spring, Maryland, asked us whether kids might go through caffeine withdrawal like adults do. We turned to American University psychologist Laura Juliano [...]

Posted On : Jul, 23 2007 | Comments : 0

Kids Behaving Badly? Blame Junk Food

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Posted On : Jun, 26 2007 | Comments : 0

Smoking is hazardous for kids

Children of smokers who appear to be healthy may still be experiencing damage to the lungs and airways. Children exposed to secondhand smoke generally have more respiratory disorders like wheezing infections. The latest study sought [...]

Posted On : May, 27 2007 | Comments : 0

Bickering parents harm their kids

The relationship between parents may have a significant impact on the emotional well being of their children. Frequent marital conflict could make children insecure and this insecurity could linger into adulthood. Researchers from [...]

Posted On : May, 26 2007 | Comments : 0

Active kids are smart kids

Children who are active during the school day may perform better in the classroom. A team of researchers from East Carolina University involved 243 kids from kindergarten to the fourth grade in an exercise program. The program invol [...]

Posted On : May, 22 2007 | Comments : 0

Stressed kids prone to fever

Children exposed to family stress are more prone to infections and fevers. This fact was proven by a study at the university of Rochester medical center. The research involved 169 children aged 5 to 10. The study continued for three [...]

Posted On : May, 20 2007 | Comments : 0

are your kids making you fat?

Having children may be a health hazard according to researchers from the University Of Iowa College Of Medicine and the University of Michigan. Studies showed that adults living with children consumed on average, a daily 5 grams of [...]

Posted On : Apr, 30 2007 | Comments : 0

alcohol risk for hyperactive kids

Children who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may be at greater risk of becoming alcoholics. Studies carried out on 364 teenagers by the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh, [...]

Posted On : Apr, 16 2007 | Comments : 0

food colours and hyperactive kids

Food colours and preservatives are added to almost all packaged foods, from sweets to ketchup. There is significant evidence that many of these substances can cause behaviour problems in kids. The evidence has been present for over [...]

Posted On : Mar, 14 2007 | Comments : 0

passive smoking and kids

A new study suggests that children exposed to cigarette smoke in the home may be at increased risk of developing breathing problems when given general anesthesia. The research was conducted by the Columbia University College o [...]

Posted On : Mar, 10 2007 | Comments : 0

the risks to kids teeth

Ask a child and she will probably say that her favourite food is something sugary. Television commercials encourage kids to consume more and more toffees, chocolates and soft drinks. The upshot is obvious, incidences of tooth decay [...]

Posted On : Feb, 23 2007 | Comments : 0

health problems in kids

Studies conducted in the U.S and Canada have revealed that children are increasingly showing signs of heart disease, due to high blood cholesterol levels. The percentage of overweight and obese children has grown phenomenally over the [...]