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Do Alexa and Siri make kids bossier? New research suggests you might not need to worry

Written by | 28 Sep 2021

University of Washington. Chatting with a robot is now part of many families’ daily lives, thanks to conversational agents such as Apple’s Siri or Amazon’s Alexa. Recent research… read more.

Midodrine reduces incidence of fainting in younger patients

Written by | 23 Aug 2021

Researchers report in a newly published study of vasovagal syncope in younger, otherwise healthy patients, that treatment with oral midodrine significantly decreases fainting spells. Vasovagal syncope is the… read more.

Ultraprocessed foods now comprise 2/3 of calories in children and teen diets

Written by | 19 Aug 2021

“Some whole grain breads and dairy foods are ultraprocessed, and they’re healthier than other ultraprocessed foods. Processing can keep food fresher longer, allows for food fortification and enrichment,… read more.

Breastfeeding, even for a few days, linked to lower blood pressure in early childhood

Written by | 27 Jul 2021

Babies who were breastfed, even for a few days, had lower blood pressure as toddlers and these differences in blood pressure may translate into improved heart and vascular… read more.

Study sheds light on treatment options for devastating childhood brain cancer

Written by | 1 Jul 2021

Medulloblastoma is a rare but devastating childhood brain cancer. This cancer can spread through the spinal fluid and be deposited elsewhere in the brain or spine. Radiation therapy… read more.

Air pollution linked to high blood pressure in children

Written by | 9 May 2021

A meta-analysis of 14 air pollution studies from around the world found that exposure to high levels of air pollutants during childhood increases the likelihood of high blood… read more.

One in four children want better pain treatment

Written by | 17 Apr 2021

After an appendectomy, a quarter (24.8%) of all children wanted a stronger pain treatment in the first 24 hours after their operation. Among children who had a tonsillectomy,… read more.

Aspirin preferred to prevent blood clots in children after heart surgery

Written by | 21 Feb 2021

Aspirin should be favoured over warfarin to prevent blood clotting in children who undergo a surgery that replumbs their hearts, according to a new study.

Reduced hormone supply in pregnant mothers linked to ADHD in their children

Written by | 10 Nov 2020

Low levels of key, body-regulating chemicals in mothers during the first three months of pregnancy may interfere with the baby’s brain development, a large American study shows.

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