Pediatric Diseases Stories
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Video Gamer Develops Life-Threatening Blood Clots After Four Days Of Intense Gaming
A 31-year-old developed life-threatening deep vein thrombosis after playing video games for eight hours a day over four consecutive days. -
New York City Board Of Health Unanimously Approves Mandatory Flu Shots For Children Under 5
The New York City Board of Health voted on Wednesday to approve a proposed requirement that all children under the age of 5 receive seasonal flu shots. -
Early Puberty In Girls Could Make Them More Susceptible To Bad Influences
Girls who began puberty before 11 years old were more likely to give in to bad influences, especially if they had a deviant best friend, according to a study. -
143-Pound 5-Year-Old Girl Is Taken Away From Parents
Britain's heaviest five-year-old has been taken out of the care of her parents in hopes of curbing her obesity. -
Amish Girl With Cancer No Longer Forced To Undergo Chemotherapy Against Her Wishes
A court-appointed guardian has dropped her efforts to resume 11-year-old Sarah Hershberger's chemotherapy. -
Parent-Doctor Interventions Effective Against Obesity In Children
Obese children who are excluded from parent-doctor meetings regarding their weight loss could experience the same positive results without the embarrassment. -
Teen Insomnia Linked To Family And Friends: No Prescription Necessary For A Real Cure
A University of Cincinnati researcher suggests that social ties may contribute more to changing sleep patterns among adolescents than ebbing hormones. -
Today's Moms Less Physically Active Than 45 Years Ago
Over the past 45 years, moms have become increasingly sedentary, leading to not only their own expanding waistlines but also to their kids'. -
Neglected Babies May Develop Dangerous Changes In Brain
Neglected babies sometimes grow up to be children who behave inappropriately; UCLA researchers believe such indiscriminate friendliness is rooted in the amygdala. -
Kids' Personalities May Influence Food Portion Size
The amount of food a child eats could depend on whether they are an introvert or an extrovert. -
'Trouble In Toyland' Safety Survey Places Captain America Soft Shield Atop List
The U.S. Public Interest Research Group's (PIRG) "Trouble in Toyland" report has revealed dangerous levels of lead in the Captain American Soft Shield among other toys. -
Museum Trips Can Improve Critical Thinking, Historical Empathy Among Students
A trip to the museum may bring with it a range of cognitive and emotional benefits.
