Preemies at greater risk of mental illness A new study has linked premature birth to weaker brain connections, suggesting that preemies are likelier to face mental health… October 19, 2015 10:00 IST
Being a summer baby has its benefits A new study has revealed that girls born in summer are more likely to have higher birth weight and late… October 13, 2015 22:20 IST
Pregnant women with high blood sugar likelier to have infant with heart disease A new study has revealed that pregnant women with elevated blood sugar levels are more likely to have babies with… October 13, 2015 22:10 IST
Anxious parents push kids to play violent video games Parents, take note! If you want to reduce the amount of time your kids spend playing violent video games then… October 9, 2015 18:46 IST
Kids who can understand others’ thoughts likelier to lie As per a recent study, kids who are taught to reason about the mental states of others are more likely… October 7, 2015 12:07 IST
Your dominance is killing your child’s self-esteem A new study has linked children’s self-esteem to the behaviour of who is considered the most powerful parent within the… October 7, 2015 09:45 IST
Kids with ADHD can take stimulant meds sans fear of heart disease risk As per a recent study, stimulant meds are safe and effective for children with ADHD and congenital heart disease… October 5, 2015 11:05 IST
Good relationship between siblings can keep risky behaviors at bay Parents, you may want to encourage your children to spend more time with each other as a recent study suggests… October 5, 2015 10:03 IST
How moms’ exposure to lead can affect future generation A team of researchers has discovered that high levels of lead in moms’ blood not only affect the fetal cells… October 4, 2015 18:40 IST
Toddlers’ asthma medications curb growth A new study has linked asthma medications taken during infancy to stunted growth. Infants given asthma medications during their first… October 3, 2015 13:37 IST
Study: Shortage of good gut bacteria may lead to asthma in children Gut checks suggest that not having enough of certain ”good” intestinal germs early in life may increase babies’ risk of… October 1, 2015 22:10 IST
Climate change linked to lower birth weight A pregnant woman’s exposure to reduced precipitation and an increased number of very hot days may result in lower birth… September 30, 2015 20:45 IST
The later you leave education, the likelier you are to be healthy adult Educational attainment in children is associated with positive health transitions into adulthood, as per a recent study. September 30, 2015 17:20 IST
Here’s why parents should just let ‘kids be kids’ As per a recent study, kids who are allowed to be kids make better parents. Mothers who took on burdensome… September 30, 2015 12:54 IST
Toddler injuries from TV tip-overs on rise You may want to go and check whether you telly is placed properly or not as a recent study has… September 30, 2015 08:35 IST
Stop smoking when your kids are around! A new study has revealed that early exposure to smoke is associated with a risk of behavioural disorders in children. September 29, 2015 13:47 IST
Here’s why good dads die early As per a new research, males with low quality partners put more effort into parental duties to compensate for the… September 23, 2015 14:54 IST
Kids easily recall things tomorrow what they forgot initially A new study has found that sometimes kids can remember a piece of information better a few days later, instead… September 22, 2015 21:50 IST