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Released: 31-Oct-2018 3:05 PM EDT
Virtual Program Successful in Linking Adult Protective Services, Geriatric Specialists
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

In its first year, an innovative virtual program has substantially increased mistreated elderly Texans’ access to elder mistreatment and geriatric experts with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

Released: 31-Oct-2018 5:00 AM EDT
Babies Born at Home Have More Diverse, Beneficial Bacteria, Study Finds
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Infants born at home have more diverse bacteria in their guts and feces, which may affect their developing immunity and metabolism, according to a study in Scientific Reports.

   
24-Oct-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Study: Advertising Prevalent in Children's Apps
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Child consumer advocacy groups, led by Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood, plan to file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission about the study’s findings.

Released: 26-Oct-2018 12:05 PM EDT
What's Stopping You From Raising Kind and Empathic Children?
Family Institute at Northwestern University

It ought to be easier to raise pro-social children — kids who are helpful and kind and empathic — since the impulse toward pro-social behavior is something we’re born with. Yet so many youngsters seem to miss the mark. Two aspects of how we raise our children may be getting in the way.

Released: 25-Oct-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Parent-child bond predicts depression, anxiety in teens attending high-achieving schools
Arizona State University (ASU)

Researchers in the Arizona State University Department of Psychology have found the quality of the parent-child relationship steadily declined starting in grade 6, and levels of alienation, trust and communication in middle school predicted depressive symptoms and anxiety in grade 12.

Released: 24-Oct-2018 12:45 PM EDT
New Test Measures Men’s Fertility
Cornell University

At a time when more than half of male infertility cannot be explained by current methods, a new test developed by Androvia LifeSciences is able to measure male fertility. The proprietary Cap-Score Male Fertility Assay is based on research patented by the Travis lab at the Baker Institute for Animal Health and Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and was recently the subject of a study that appeared Sept. 24 in the journal Molecular Reproduction and Development.

Released: 23-Oct-2018 9:30 AM EDT
Study Looks at Complex Causes of Pre-Term and Low-Birthweight Babies in India
University of Iowa

Women in India who spend more time fetching water, use a shared latrine, and endure harassment from others are more apt to give birth to a pre-term or low-birthweight baby, according to a new study from the University of Iowa.

Released: 22-Oct-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Knowledge is power: Knowing the potential risks of hormonal birth control can help college women make more informed choices for their health and well-being
Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University professor Sean Gregory's research found hormonal contraception use among young women is correlated with an increased risk of depression, which is correlated with adverse results in academic performance.

   
Released: 22-Oct-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Study Indicates That Fathers Who Exercise Before Conception Produce Children Who Are Healthier Throughout Their Lives
Joslin Diabetes Center

Recent studies have linked development of type 2 diabetes and impaired metabolic health individuals to their parents’ poor diet, and there is increasing evidence that fathers play an important role in obesity and metabolic programming of their offspring.In a new study published today in the journal Diabetes, researchers at Joslin Diabetes Center have shown that paternal exercise has a significant impact on the metabolic health of their offspring well into adulthood.

18-Oct-2018 4:05 PM EDT
When Fathers Exercise, Children Are Healthier, Even As Adults
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Men who want to have children in the near future should consider hitting the gym. A new study from researchers at The Ohio State University finds paternal exercise had a significant impact on the metabolic health of offspring well into their adulthood.

Released: 19-Oct-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Father's Nicotine Exposure May Cause Problems in Future Generations of His Children
Florida State University

A new Florida State University College of Medicine study in mice produced results that suggest nicotine exposure in men could lead to cognitive deficits in their children and grandchildren. Further studies will be required to know if the same outcomes seen in mice would apply to humans.

Released: 18-Oct-2018 2:45 PM EDT
For Preterm Infants, Skin-to-Skin Contact Affects Hormone Levels – And May Promote Parental Engagement
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

For premature infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), skin-to-skin contact with parents influences levels of hormones related to mother-infant attachment (oxytocin) and stress (cortisol) – and may increase parents' level of engagement with their infants, reports a study in Advances in Neonatal Care, official journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 18-Oct-2018 12:00 PM EDT
Kids Health Outcomes Have More to do With Parents Level of Education Than Income
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

A recent Rutgers study finds that parents educated beyond high school have healthier families, as they invest more in family health care which reduces the likelihood of adverse medical conditions.

Released: 17-Oct-2018 1:45 PM EDT
Think Your Child Has ADHD? Read This First.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

October is ADHD Awareness Month. As child diagnoses rise, UNLV psychologist Ronald T. Brown offers tips that parents should consider before calling their medical provider.

   
Released: 15-Oct-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Early Study Results Suggest Fertility App as Effective as Modern Family Planning Methods
Georgetown University Medical Center

Early results from a first-of-its-kind study by researchers from the Institute for Reproductive Health at Georgetown University Medical Center suggests that typical use of a certain family planning app is as effective as other modern methods for avoiding an unplanned pregnancy.

10-Oct-2018 8:05 AM EDT
Half of Parents Say Their Preschooler Fears Doctor’s Visits
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Children’s anxiety may negatively impact parents’ interactions with providers during visits and even causes a small proportion of families to postpone or cancel appointments.

   
Released: 11-Oct-2018 3:05 PM EDT
How Parenting Can Cause Antisocial Behaviors in Children
Michigan State University

Children who experience less parental warmth and more harshness in their home environments may be more aggressive and lack empathy and a moral compass, according to a study by researchers at Michigan State University, the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan. The study is published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Released: 11-Oct-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Why are babies born into poverty more likely to develop chronic disease?
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Researchers are investigating whether infants born into poverty have stronger inflammatory responses, predisposing them to chronic disease during their lives.

Released: 8-Oct-2018 8:05 AM EDT
Exposure of Mothers to Terror Attacks during Pregnancy Increases the Risk of Schizophrenia in Their Children
University of Haifa

The children of mothers exposed to terror attacks during pregnancy are 2.5 times more likely to develop schizophrenia than mothers not to exposed to terror during pregnancy. This was the finding of a comprehensive study undertaken at the University of Haifa.

4-Oct-2018 4:05 AM EDT
Queen’s research finds adults over 50 who were breastfed as babies earn more
Queen's University Belfast

A research study from Queen’s University Belfast has found that adults over 50 who were breastfed as babies went on to have a higher household income in comparison to those who were not.

Released: 4-Oct-2018 12:05 PM EDT
How to talk to kids about cancer
Sanford Health

Knowing how to talk to kids about cancer when a parent or someone else close to them has been diagnosed is important for children. They often sense something is going on, so it is better to talk and explain what is going on.

   
Released: 3-Oct-2018 4:05 PM EDT
Educated Children Help Women Live Longer, Study Says
University of Alabama at Birmingham

The socioeconomic resources of parents and adult children are related to women’s mortality risk in old age.

Released: 3-Oct-2018 2:05 PM EDT
Fathers’ postnatal hormone levels predict later caregiving, study shows
University of Notre Dame

Dads whose cortisol levels were elevated while they held their newborns on the day of their birth – either skin to skin or clothed – were more likely to be involved with indirect care and play with their infants in the first months of their lives.

Released: 3-Oct-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Physical Therapy Is Highly Effective for Infants with Congenital Muscular Torticollis
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT) is a common postural deformity in infants, and one that can be effectively treated by physical therapy. A set of updated, evidence-based recommendations for physical therapy management of CMT is presented in the October issue of Pediatric Physical Therapy. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

24-Sep-2018 9:00 AM EDT
Childhood Poverty May Have Lasting Effects on Cognitive Skills in Old Age
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Children who grow up in poverty or who are otherwise socially and economically disadvantaged may be more likely in old age to score lower than others on tests of cognitive skills, according to a study published in the September 26, 2018, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

   
24-Sep-2018 12:15 PM EDT
Researchers identify marker in brain associated with aggression in children
University of Iowa

A University of Iowa-led research team has identified a brain-wave marker associated with aggression in young children. The finding could lead to earlier identification of toddlers with aggressive tendencies before the behavior becomes more ingrained in adolescence. Results published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.

Released: 25-Sep-2018 1:05 PM EDT
Study shows link between breastfeeding and infant health is not straight-forward
University at Buffalo

Results from a new study suggest that the benefits of breastfeeding reported in the vast majority of prior research could be influenced by the mother’s characteristics, such as what they know about health and nutrition. The findings could help guide policy makers and health care professionals when it comes to providing critical information to expectant mothers about feeding their newborns.

Released: 25-Sep-2018 10:00 AM EDT
New Technology Gives Parents Virtual Face Time with their Hospitalized Children and Medical Team
University of Maryland Medical Center

The pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) team at the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital (UMCH) is offering a new way for families to interact with their child and the medical team when they can’t be there in person. PICU Connect is a mobile cart fashioned with a computer, speaker and 180-degree camera. It allows family members who cannot be at their child’s hospital bedside to feel like they are in the room. The technology uses high-quality, real-time video and audio, and links up through a person’s phone, tablet or computer. The family member can clearly see, listen and talk with the child and care team, so they aren’t missing important discussions about the child’s care plan. It is HIPAA-compliant, which means it meets federal patient privacy law requirements. The video sessions cannot be recorded or intercepted, and disappear once they are over.

Released: 21-Sep-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Checklist Helps Assess Early Feeding Skills in Premature Infants
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

Infants born prematurely face challenges in developing the complex, interrelated skills needed for effective feeding. An assessment called the Early Feeding Skills (EFS) checklist is a valid and reliable tool for evaluating the emergence of feeding skills in preterm infants, reports a study in Advances in Neonatal Care, official journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 21-Sep-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Willow’s Strength: Parents Work with UTSW to Save Daughter From Deadly Metabolic Disease
UT Southwestern Medical Center

The family’s hope for Willow stems from a gene therapy center at UT Southwestern Medical Center where leading experts are engineering innovative treatments for some of the world’s rarest brain diseases.

Released: 19-Sep-2018 12:30 PM EDT
Women Who Breastfeed for at Least Five Months Have More Kids
Cornell University

Cornell University professor Vida Maralani found that women who breastfeed their first child for five months or longer are more likely to have three or more children, and less likely to have only one child, than women who breastfeed for shorter durations or not at all.

Released: 19-Sep-2018 11:20 AM EDT
Study Shows Parents Display More Conservative Attitudes
Tulane University

In their study of 1,500 participants, Nicholas Kerry and co-author Damian R. Murray, an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology, conducted four online surveys that examined attitudes to political topics that typically divide liberals and conservatives, such as reproductive rights and the military.

Released: 18-Sep-2018 10:05 AM EDT
What Parents Can Teach Kids During the School Year
Family Institute at Northwestern University

As we help our sons and daughters get ready to return to school, let’s reflect on our own readiness to promote our kids’ best emotional development during the school year. Consider these dimensions.

Released: 17-Sep-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Sperm Quality Study Updates Advice for Couples Trying to Conceive
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)

New clinical and molecular evidence shows that fertility outcomes are improved when semen samples are collected after just a few hours of abstinence.

Released: 17-Sep-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Maintaining Balance in Your Relationship
Family Institute at Northwestern University

Every marriage has an invisible emotional bank account. We make deposits into the account through acts of kindness, words of admiration, gestures of support, and more. We make withdrawals from the account by moments of unkindness, harsh or unfair criticism, words or actions that trigger hurt feelings, and more.

12-Sep-2018 10:05 AM EDT
More Than Half of Parents of Sleep-Deprived Teens Blame Electronics
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Fifty six percent of parents of teens who have sleep troubles believe this use of electronics is hurting their child’s shut-eye.

Released: 14-Sep-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Emerging Adults' Relationships with Their Parents
Family Institute at Northwestern University

In this issue of Clinical Science Insights, Jacob Goldsmith, Ph.D., explores Jeffrey Arnett’s theory of emerging adulthood, highlights potential problems that emerging adults and their families may encounter, and suggests some general guidelines for what parents can do to help and lay the foundation for a healthy parent-adult-child relationship.

Released: 13-Sep-2018 9:00 AM EDT
Tips for Parents of Children with Asthma from Ronald Ferdman, MD, pediatric allergist-immunologist
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Ronald Ferdman, MD, pediatric allergist-immunologist, offers eight tips for parents to help them manage the care of their child with asthma

Released: 6-Sep-2018 10:45 AM EDT
National Suicide Prevention Week Is September 9 to 15: What Do We Need to Know and Do?
Nova Southeastern University

Suicide prevention week is designed to raise awareness of the warning signs of suicide, promote prevention resources, and to encourage Americans to talk more about suicide prevention. Broaching the subject of suicide with someone will not cause them to think about ending their life. However, if they are suicidal, it gives them a chance to unburden themselves and to know that help is available.

Released: 5-Sep-2018 1:05 PM EDT
UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital named one of nation's most innovative children's hospitals
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

Parents magazine has named UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital one of the most innovative children's hospitals in the United States. UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital was one of only 20 pediatric hospitals in the country to receive the distinction for 2018.

Released: 5-Sep-2018 12:45 PM EDT
‘Reality’ Driver’s Ed Increases Teens’ Awareness of the Outcomes of Risky Driving
Baylor University

Teens who took a supplemental drivers’ education program — including tours of emergency rooms, ICUs and a morgue — showed more awareness of the consequences of risky driving and of how they can avoid dangers, but whether that will change their driving is inconclusive, researchers say.

Released: 5-Sep-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Genes Are Key to Academic Success, Study Shows
University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin)

Parents always worry about whether their children will do well in school, but their kids probably were born with much of what they will need to succeed.

30-Aug-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Study: Ways to Maximize Nutrition and Growth for the Smallest Preemies
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

To help clinicians maximize nutrition and growth in very low birth weight infants, researchers quantified the gains and losses of different nutrition delivery practices during the transition to enteral feeds. Their results were published in The Journal of Pediatrics.

28-Aug-2018 12:05 PM EDT
Study: Medicaid Expansion Improves Access to Family Planning
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Medicaid expansion may fill a significant gap in reproductive health care access, especially among young and low-income women, a new Michigan Medicine study finds.

Released: 30-Aug-2018 12:45 PM EDT
Back to School: Good Mental Health Homework for Parents
Georgetown University Medical Center

Many teens returning to school this month will likely face stressful situations that lead to depression and anxiety— a Georgetown psychiatrist offers important steps parents and other loved ones can take to ensure they maintain good mental health.

Released: 29-Aug-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Celebrity Culture Likely Contributed to Destigmatizing Out-of-Wedlock Childbirth
University at Buffalo

In 1992, former Vice President Dan Quayle criticized the sitcom character Murphy Brown's decision to have a child out of wedlock. That ignited discussions that continue today about whether celebrities might be contributing to the demise of the nuclear family, yet 40 years of data from one reputable celebrity news source suggests that celebrities in fact have fewer out-of-wedlock childbirths compared to the rest of the U.S. population.

Released: 28-Aug-2018 11:05 AM EDT
Close Ties with Fathers Help Daughters Overcome Loneliness
Ohio State University

Fathers play a key role in helping their young daughters overcome loneliness, a new study has found.



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