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Inclusive mainstream education settings may inadvertently accentuate the sense of being different in a negative way to classmates. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Regular schooling may inadvertently harm autistic kids

Study finds tendency of children with condition to internalise negative attitudes of others leads to sense of being...

27 Nov 2017 8:43 AM IST

The study, published in the journal NeuroImage, involved over 100 overweight children. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Children may become smarter if they are physically fit, says study

Study finds aerobic capacity associated with greater grey matter volume in regions important for executive function,...

27 Nov 2017 8:23 AM IST

Beyond just serving up more fast food and frozen dinners, parents are also more likely to pressure kids to clean their plates. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Stressed out parents less likely to cook homemade meals

If parents feel stressed or depressed, they may also pressure their children to eat more at the meal.

26 Nov 2017 8:40 AM IST

President Rodrigo Duterte Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this month ruled that dozens of contraceptives, including implants and pills, were not abortion inducing and thus the government could distribute them for free. (Photo: AFP)

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Rising number of new mums in Philippines as birth control plans fail

Despite oppositions, President Rodrigo Duterte, has followed in his predecessor's footsteps in trying to get...

24 Nov 2017 10:40 AM IST

$Obesity risk increased even when children \usually\ had a regular bedtime, as opposed to \always.\ (Representational Image)$ Life

Help obese kids avoid weight stigma, doctors advice

Shaming children about weight contributes to binge eating, inactivity, social isolation, and avoidance of routine...

21 Nov 2017 7:40 AM IST

Parents spank for many reasons, such as their educational or cultural background or how difficult their childrens behaviour is. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Spanking may up risk of behaviour problems in kids, says study

Research shows children who are spanked at age five showed greater increases in behaviour problems by age six and also...

20 Nov 2017 8:08 AM IST

Children who have been spanked by their parents show an increase in behaviour problems relative to children who have never been spanked. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Spanking worsens kids' behaviour

The study appears in journal Psychological Science.

18 Nov 2017 3:43 PM IST

A walk in nature increased positive interactions, helping the mothers and daughters get along better. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Short walk in parks may help mothers, daughters bond: study

It was unique that for the daughters walking with moms improved their attention.

18 Nov 2017 1:28 PM IST

May our grandparents feel exalted by us and experience each of us as Gods gift to them. (Photo: AFP)

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Grandparents' influence bad for children's health, says study

Study finds grandparents are inadvertently having adverse impact on grandchildren's health, especially in areas of...

15 Nov 2017 9:25 PM IST

Researchers evaluated various pain behaviours such as facial activity (grimacing), leg activity (crunching of legs), crying. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Here's how you can ease your kid's vaccination pain

Researchers evaluated various pain behaviours such as facial activity (grimacing), leg activity (crunching of legs),...

15 Nov 2017 12:59 PM IST

According to experts speech patterns are a better indicator of stress levels than a volunteers personal assessment. (Photo: Pixabay)

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Stressed men have 'softer' babies, says study

Research finds that stress affects sperm quality and makes offspring less resilient to pressure.

14 Nov 2017 1:55 PM IST

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Kids can learn, perform CPR, too

Here what researchers found.

12 Nov 2017 2:49 PM IST