News tagged with child poisonings


Researchers question effectiveness of warning labels on over-the-counter drugs

Researchers question effectiveness of warning labels on over-the-counter drugs

Medicine & Health / Other

created Mar 31, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 2

Medicine packages barrage consumers with information, some required to be "prominent" and "conspicuous." But marketing claims and brand names still overshadow critical fine print on nonprescription medications, ...





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Study finds homicidal poisoning rising, more likely in infants and elderly

Medicine & Health / Health

created May 07, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Homicidal poisonings are rare but on the rise -- and infants are the most common victims -- according to a new University of Georgia study that aims to raise awareness of this often overlooked crime.


Study finds parents use cough medicines on under-2s despite the warnings

Medicine & Health / Health

created May 15, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

More than 40 per cent of parents have used cough medicine for children younger than two – even though it is not recommended, nor proven effective for children in this age group, an Australia-first study has found.


CDC: Lead dust in cars source of kids' poisoning

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 20, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- Some childhood lead poisonings in Maine last year came from an unusual source - lead dust tracked into the family car.


The developing child: Rating aggressive and delinquent behavior in pre-adolescence

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

In a study published in an upcoming issue of The Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry researchers show that over reactive parenting, such as heavy criticism or yelling as a response to a child's negative behavior, can pr ...


New study links alcohol in pregnancy to child behavior problems

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A new study from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has found evidence that the amount and timing of alcohol consumption in pregnancy affects child behaviour in different ways.


Study offers tips on taming the boogie monster

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Nov 13, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Many parents of preschoolers struggle with their children's fears of real and imaginary creatures. A new study offers some ideas on how they can better manage their children's worries.


Do kids benefit from homework?

Do kids benefit from homework?

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Nov 23, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 3

(PhysOrg.com) -- Homework is as old as school itself. Yet the practice is controversial as people debate the benefits or consider the shortcomings and hassles. Research into the topic is often contradictory ...


Technique Could Improve Accuracy of Child Testimony

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Oct 22, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 2

(PhysOrg.com) -- Seven open-ended questions could make children less suggestible during interviews.


When preschoolers ask questions, they want explanations

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Nov 13, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (4) | comments 5

Curiosity plays a big part in preschoolers' lives. A new study that explored why young children ask so many "why" questions concludes that children are motivated by a desire for explanation.


Disease-matching software could save children

Disease-matching software could save children

Medicine & Health / Research

created Nov 13, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- By matching children with rare or life-threatening diseases and modelling potential disease progression, researchers hope to find new routes forward.



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