Children's health

A genetic basis for cortisol excess
Children's health 01 Mar 2014

A genetic basis for cortisol excess

An international team of researchers led by an endocrinologist at LMU has identified genetic mutations that result in uncontrolled synthesis and secretion of the stress…
Extended exposure to caffeine and sucrose impacts behaviour and brain chemistry
Children's health 14 Feb 2014

Extended exposure to caffeine and sucrose impacts behaviour and brain chemistry

New research suggests the long-term consumption of caffeinated sugar-sweetened drinks in place of water can cause lasting changes to behaviour, having profound effects on brain…
Bedwetting: Treatments
Children's health 13 Feb 2014

Bedwetting: Treatments

Generally there are two main types of treatment for bedwetting. These are alarms and medication.
Bedwetting: Introduction
Children's health 13 Feb 2014

Bedwetting: Introduction

Bedwetting should not be thought of as a psychological condition. Rather, it occurs because of a number of factors related to the development of the…
Bedwetting: Difficulty rousing from sleep
Children's health 13 Feb 2014

Bedwetting: Difficulty rousing from sleep

Children who wet the bed may be having difficulty waking up to use the toilet when the bladder is full.
Causes of Bedwetting: Overproduction of Urine
Children's health 13 Feb 2014

Causes of Bedwetting: Overproduction of Urine

Some children may have low levels of a naturally occurring substance called vasopressin, which the brain normally produces during the night.
Bedwetting: Overactive or twitchy bladder
Children's health 13 Feb 2014

Bedwetting: Overactive or twitchy bladder

Some children have an overactive bladder and can only hold small amounts of urine. In this case the child's bladder muscles may spontaneously contract during…
Slowing and preventing preterm labour
Children's health 12 Feb 2014

Slowing and preventing preterm labour

A Florida State University researcher is tackling a new and inventive way to slow down and perhaps prevent preterm labour.
Well-Child Visits Linked to More Than 700,000 Subsequent Flu-like Illnesses
Children's health 11 Feb 2014

Well-Child Visits Linked to More Than 700,000 Subsequent Flu-like Illnesses

New research shows that well-child doctor appointments for annual exams and vaccinations are associated with an increased risk of flu-like illnesses in children and family…