Experts have long wondered whether diagnoses for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the youngest children in a class would hold. A new study suggests that being the youngest, and possibly most immature, did not appear to make a difference. “We know the youngest children in their year group are more likely to be diagnosed… read on > read on >
American parents fear their teens’ internet use could expose them to cyberbullying, harmful content and set them up for addiction, a new study shows. A survey of about 1,000 moms and dads found more than 22% were concerned their children might be dependent on the internet. Twice as many were worried about internet addiction as… read on > read on >
Kids with a genetic risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are likely to spend hours a day glued to their screens, but researchers say it doesn’t mean screen time causes ASD. The investigators also found that children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) gradually increased their screen time as they got older, even if they started out… read on > read on >
TikTok may be great for watching funny cat videos and learning make-up hacks, but new research suggests this platform should not be trusted when it comes to information on autism. “The majority of the information was either blatantly false or overgeneralized,” said study author Elisabeth Sheridan, director of the clinical core at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and… read on > read on >
Federal regulators have sent warning letters to two companies for illegally selling probiotic products for use in preterm infants. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration also sent a letter to health care providers warning of the risks. Probiotic products contain live organisms such as bacteria or yeast. They are commonly found in dietary supplements. These… read on > read on >
New research finds the first proof that wild female chimpanzees experience menopause, similar to humans. The study was part of two decades of research in the Ngogo community of wild chimpanzees in western Uganda’s Kibale National Park. “In societies around the world, women past their childbearing years play important roles, both economically and as wise… read on > read on >
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dorel Juvenile Group have announced a recall of an infant/toddler activity center due to injuries. The Cosco Jump, Spin & Play Activity Centers were sold exclusively at Walmart. Straps holding the seat can detach or break while a child is sitting in it, possibly causing a fall, according… read on > read on >
THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) – High-risk men should still get their mpox vaccinations even after the ongoing outbreak ends, advisors to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended Wednesday. That vulnerable group includes men who have sex with men; people who have more than one sexual partner; those who have recently… read on > read on >
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) – A new, more inclusive definition of infertility has been crafted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). While the guidance for heterosexual couples with medical reasons for being unable to conceive still exists, the definition has now been expanded to include other groups who struggle to build… read on > read on >
Use of steroids among high school athletes is a continuing problem, and now new research finds these youths are also more likely to suffer a concussion while they play. The study was published Oct. 20 in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine. “The neurobehavioral shifts of steroid use may lead to increased aggressive play and a… read on > read on >
