New Vaccine For Meningitis DiscoveredBritish scientists have achieved a significant breakthrough in obtaining powerful immune responses in 150 infants against meningitis, the infection that kills about one in 10 and often leads to permanent disabilities in many of its sufferers.
Kids Tobacco Smoke ExposeResearchers at National Jewish Medical and Research Center have found that girls and children exposed to tobacco smoke respond particularly well to montelukast (Singulair).
Baby Bottle FeedingA Canterbury toxicologist has warned against the use of plastic bottles for feeding babies, as it may contain potentially harmful chemicals that may lead to premature puberty and breast cancer.
Medication For Juvenile Rheumatoid ArthritisWashington : A new study has shed light on the effectiveness of medication given to children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA), often thought to be incapable of treating the disease.
Childhood MS affects IQChildren, who develop multiple sclerosis (MS) at a younger age, are more likely to have low IQ and problems with other thinking skills, than children developing the disease at an older age, says a new study.
Bedtime Reading Enhances Kids MemoryListening to grandma's tales at bedtime can stimulate young chilren's development and give them a head start when they reach school, a new study has found.
Parents of Autistic ChildrenWashington : Parents of autistic kids are more likely to develop mental disorder, such as schizophrenia, says a new study.
Adopted ChildrenWashington : A study on adopted US teens has indicated that despite being psychologically healthy, these adoptees are prone to a greater risk for emotional and behavioural problems than non-adoptees.
Lead Exposure May Be Greater Hazard At Age 6Washington : Researchers at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center have found that children are more susceptible to the dangerous effects of lead exposure at the age of 6 than they are in early childhood.
