A new study in Health Economics finds that sugary drinks impact behavior and math scores of preschool children. In the study, investigators randomly assigned 462 children to receive sugary drinks or artificially sweetened drinks, and they collected data before and after consumption. Consuming one sugary drink tended to induce an initial ‘relaxing’ effect for boys,
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What should you buy for the woman who has everything? Pop these fun little presents inside her stocking this year. Let’s just call this what it really is—a personal shopping list! Whether you’re treating yourself or buying for a special lady in your life, these 48 stocking stuffers for women are sure to make her
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Sometimes our kids might not behave exactly how we want. Many parents struggle with the embarrassment of children throwing temper tantrums in public or not listening in a restaurant. Dr. Dehra Harris, a pediatric psychiatrist with Washington University at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses different methods to get your child to listen and behave when
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New research published in the British Journal of Educational Psychology suggests that sleep problems may negatively affect children’s reading ability. In the study that included 339 children aged four to 14 years, parents were asked to complete questionnaires about their children’s sleep, while the children completed a test of word reading efficiency. Children whose parents
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New research presented this week at ACR Convergence, the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting, found that while hospitalized children with juvenile lupus have fewer adverse kidney outcomes overall, significant racial gaps for developing these complications persist and do not seem to be narrowing (Abstract #0956). Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus), is a chronic
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Not sure what to put in your kid’s stocking this year? From collectibles to slippers, we’ve got you covered on the year’s best stocking stuffers for kids! Maybe we’re bias, but we think stockings are the most exciting part of Christmas morning. From treats to small toys—and things you actually need (hello, slippers!)—these tiny bundles
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Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Breastfeeding women may face issues regarding low milk flow, particularly during the first few days after delivery. To maintain a good milk flow, mothers should start the process at the earliest and breastfeed more frequently. Also, good baby latching ensures effective milk flow. However, breastfeeding is usually not a concern
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