Study finds that behavioral therapy helps kids and teens deal with fibromyalgia
People with fibromyalgia suffer from intense pain all over their bodies. They may feel tired all the time, have trouble sleeping, become anxious or depressed and suffer from other conditions such as irritable bowel and arthritis.
Victory over chicken pox
Chickenpox vaccine has dramatically cut deaths from the disease, especially in children, says a new government study proclaiming an important public health victory, reports Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Late talking children show no lasting problems
Parents are often concerned when their children don’t start talking during the average time frame, but studies show that late talkers have no abnormal behavioral problems later on.
More kids are going to the ER for concussions while playing sports
Some experts say that the increase in ER visits may be due to growing awareness about brain injuries.
Can preschoolers be depressed?
The medical community differs over whether or not young children can be diagnosed with depression.
Good Shepard and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia work deal of Pediatric Rehab
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will use Good Shepard’s facilities to provide rehab for patients.
Study shows that spanked kids are more likely to be aggressive later in life
According to the study, kids who were spanked often were twice as likely as those who weren’t spanked to develop aggressive behaviors such as getting into fights, destroying things or being mean to others, reports Reuters.
Rendell says PA will use federal grants to improve healthcare for children
The funding will be used to implement pediatric electronic medical records at more hospital systems across the state.
New study: Physically fit students do better academically
Test scores dropped more than one point for each extra minute it took middle and high school students to complete a one mile run/walk fitness test, according to the university study.
The New York Times offers advice to parents who suspect their child might have a learning disability
Lesley Alderman discusses how to determine whether a child has a learning disability, offers advice on how to navigate the local school system’s obligations in that assessment.