For Kids, Mental Trauma From Gun Injury Far Exceeds That of Car Crashes
MONDAY, Dec. 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Firearm injuries traumatize children, saddling them with mental health issues that include stress disorders and drug or alcohol use, according to a new study.In all, 35% of kids injured by firearms receive a ne…
Learn MoreCuando la obesidad de los niños aumenta, la salud del cerebro empeora, según un estudio
MARTES, 29 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los niños que tienen sobrepeso u obesidad con frecuencia tienen dificultades con el trabajo escolar, y ahora una nueva investigación provee pistas sobre cómo el exceso de peso podría dañar al cerebro…
Learn MoreAs Kids’ Obesity Rises, Brain Health Declines: Study
TUESDAY, Nov. 29, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Kids who are overweight or obese often struggle with school work, and now new research provides clues on how excess weight may harm the developing brain.“The main takeaway is to raise awareness about brain he…
Learn MoreUna escasez de salud mental podría tener un rol en el suicidio de jóvenes de EE. UU.
MIÉRCOLES, 23 de noviembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los jóvenes no están bien.Hasta 1 de cada 5 niños de Estados Unidos tiene una afección de la salud mental, pero solo alrededor de la mitad de los que necesitan atención de la salud mental la recib…
Learn MoreMental Health Care Shortage Could Play Role in U.S. Youth Suicides
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The kids aren’t alright.Up to 1 in 5 children in the United States has a mental health condition, but only about half of those who need mental health care are now receiving it. What’s more, suicide is the s…
Learn MoreTime Spent in Day Care Won’t Harm Child’s Development
THURSDAY, Nov. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Millions of parents drop their toddlers off at day care centers so they can go to work, but some are racked with guilt about it.One of their main concerns? Time spent in group day care could encourage their …
Learn MoreNo hay ninguna señal de que la anestesia en el embarazo afecte al desarrollo posterior del niño
VIERNES, 28 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Las madres que se han sometido a una cirugía de emergencia durante el embarazo pueden estar tranquilas: la exposición a la anestesia no se vincula con problemas del desarrollo en sus hijos, revela un …
Learn MoreNo Sign That Anesthesia in Pregnancy Affects Child’s Later Development
FRIDAY, Oct. 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Moms who have had emergency surgery during pregnancy can rest assured that exposure to anesthesia is not linked to developmental issues in their children, a new study reveals.While surgery and anesthesia are t…
Learn MoreQuieter ORs May Make for Happier Kids After Surgery
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The key to better child behavior after surgery may be a more peaceful operating room.“The period before, during and after surgery is a particularly unpredictable time for parents,” explained Nguyen Tram, a …
Learn MoreVideo Games May Bring Cognitive Benefits to Kids: Study
MONDAY, Oct. 24, 2022 (HealthDay News) — School-age kids who spend hours a day playing video games may outperform their peers on certain tests of mental agility, a new study suggests.Researchers found that compared with children who never played vide…
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