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Depressed Moms, More Anxious, Troubled Kids?

Depressed Moms, More Anxious, Troubled Kids?

Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, Sept. 30, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If a mother is depressed, her young children might be at risk for hyperactivity, aggressiveness and anxiety, a new study suggests. Interestingly, a father’s depression only affected kids if mom was also depressed, the researchers found. “Depression among parents both during and after pregnancy […]

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More U.S. Kids Being Diagnosed With Autism, ADHD

More U.S. Kids Being Diagnosed With Autism, ADHD

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — More U.S. children today have developmental disabilities like autism and ADHD than a decade ago, though improved recognition may be a major reason, according to a government study. Researchers found that between 2009 and 2017, the percentage of U.S. children […]

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For Poor Kids, Less Time Spent on Reading, Exercise: Study

For Poor Kids, Less Time Spent on Reading, Exercise: Study

Latest Healthy Kids News THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2019 (HealthDay News) — As they get older, poor kids tend to read and exercise less than their better-off counterparts, a new study finds. “How children spend their time has important implications for their emotional, social and cognitive development, and consequently for their future,” said lead study author […]

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Childhood Obesity Rate Still Climbing in the US

Childhood Obesity Rate Still Climbing in the US

By Peter Schelden on 09/25/2019 2:59 PM Latest Healthy Kids News Source: MedicineNet Health News A decades-long upward trend in the childhood obesity rate shows little sign of changing as health advocates spread awareness for National Childhood Obesity Month in September. Nearly 20% of children in the US ages 6 to 19 are obese, according […]

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Youngest in Classroom Diagnosed More Often With ADHD, Other Problems

Youngest in Classroom Diagnosed More Often With ADHD, Other Problems

By Serena GordonHealthDay Reporter Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — If a child can’t sit still or blurts out random thoughts in kindergarten or first grade, does the child have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? Or is the youngster just not mature enough to sit still yet? Both are possibilities, and whichever […]

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Paid Family Leave Helps Keep Babies’ Vaccines on Track: Study

Paid Family Leave Helps Keep Babies’ Vaccines on Track: Study

Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, Sept. 23, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Children whose parents take paid family leave when they’re born are more likely to get vaccinated at the recommended ages, a new study finds. “Currently, many people do not vaccinate their child within the recommended schedule and are late,” said study co-author Solomon Polachek, […]