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Most children who have irritability, depression or anxiety dont have suicidal thoughts. (Photo: Pixabay)

Does parent-child therapy help depressed kids?

We consider depression to be an impairment of the ability to experience and regulate emotions.

20 Jun 2018 4:06 PM IST

Children already have a strong inclination to benefit others, but their behaviour is influenced by their position in the social group. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Sharing is caring' is selective, finds study

Children already have a strong inclination to benefit others, but their behaviour is influenced by their position in the...

18 Jun 2018 12:46 PM IST

These findings show that both genetics (GBA gene mutation) and aging can cause the same lipid elevations in the brain that are demonstrated in Parkinsons disease pathology (Photo: AFP)

Early treatment of childhood brain tumours can help children live long...

Advance testing methods have also made testing more cost-effective.

17 Jun 2018 5:36 PM IST

PAC says tracking of pregnant women should be made mandatory.

Diabetic mums are more likely to have children with autism, says study

Research, in recent years, has pointed toward a link between the condition, the immune system and the developing foetal...

26 Jun 2018 10:37 AM IST

Women who have had miscarriages have 60 percent higher risk of heart disease (Photo: Pixabay)

Having more children puts women at a higher risk of heart disease

While pregnancy puts strain on the heart, raising children can be stressful and can stop women from paying attention to...

4 Jun 2018 3:02 PM IST

The researchers are looking at ways for modern video games to be designed in a way that helps people who struggle socially. (Photo: Pixabay)

Overweight children can slim down using video games

Special exercise video games helped overweight children drop pounds - and improve their cholesterol and blood pressure.

1 Aug 2018 8:54 AM IST

Sceptics say the research on childrens online addiction is inconclusive, and they note that psychologists have been involved in other industries marketing and advertising for decades. (AP Photo)

Advocates condemn psych techniques used to keep kids online

Advocates say it's unethical for psychologists to be involved in tactics that risk harming kids' well-being.

9 Aug 2018 11:33 AM IST

Pew didnt speculate on a reason for the drop, though historically, teens often shun services once they become mainstream and used by their parents. (Photos: Pexels)

Goo-gle gaga: Parenting in the age of Alexa and her ilk

The key to parenting in the age of Alexa and Google, according to parents and child-development experts.

8 Aug 2018 1:22 PM IST

On average, kids served themselves about 44 grams of vegetables each day with the experimental plates, compared with about 30 grams with regular plates, the study found. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how you can make your child eat veggies

Study found plates with compartments prompted children to eat more vegetables.

7 Aug 2018 8:24 AM IST

As trivial as it might seem at first while a person is battling such an aggressive disease, hair loss is often a huge psychological burden. (Photo: AFP)

'My Hair, Your Hair': Bosnians weave wigs for kids with cancer

A medical student, Nizic is leading a campaign to give other sick children a luxury her parents could not afford: wigs.

16 Aug 2018 6:32 PM IST

The robots, manufactured by coating tiny algae with magnetic particles, can be tracked in tissue close to the skins surface. (Photo: Pexels)

Robots may influence children's opinions: Study

Social robots can help diabetic children accept the nature of their condition.

16 Aug 2018 3:26 PM IST

Parents have to ensure a fine balance between screen time and natural outdoor activities.

Heart doctors recommend less screen time, sedentary behaviour for kids

We need to emphasize face-to-face interactions, prioritize time outdoors and create supportive environments with parks...

14 Aug 2018 5:47 PM IST