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Inflammatory bowel disease is becoming more common in kids

Inflammatory bowel disease is becoming more common in kids

A new study shows that Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are on the rise in toddlers, and Canadian children are some of the most at risk.

Vanessa Milne

Gun accidents and shootings hurt a kid almost every day in Ontario

Gun accidents and shootings hurt a kid almost every day in Ontario

A new study reveals that firearms are putting many kids at risk, and Canadian guidelines suggest parents can do a lot to help with gun safety.

Sheryl Ubelacker, The Canadian Press

How to boost your baby’s brain development

Baby development

How to boost your baby’s brain development

Emily Rivas

Attention pregnant women! You might want to stay away from this candy...

Attention pregnant women! You might want to stay away from this candy...

A new study says this bittersweet treat can have negative long-term effects on the development of the fetus when consumed while pregnant.

Emily Rivas

New study shows an increased risk of birth defects while taking antidepressants during pregnancy—but take it with a grain of salt

New study shows an increased risk of birth defects while taking antidepressants during pregnancy—but take it with a grain of salt

Wendy Haaf

Researchers uncover a key reason why women develop depression during pregnancy

Pregnancy health

Researchers uncover a key reason why women develop depression during pregnancy

As many as one in five women struggle with depression during pregnancy. A study has found one of the causes—and how you can avoid it.

Claire Gagne

Prenatal vitamins will make your kid smarter, says new study

Prenatal vitamins will make your kid smarter, says new study

Expecting a baby? Keep taking those prenatal vitamins—your kid will thank you for it later.

Emily Rivas

More women are starting to use marijuana during pregnancy, says new study

More women are starting to use marijuana during pregnancy, says new study

New reports find that more and more pregnant women are starting to toke up to treat morning sickness.

Lindsey Tanner, The Associated Press

Technique that creates three-parent babies approved in Britain

Getting pregnant

Technique that creates three-parent babies approved in Britain

Parents at very high risk of having a child with a life-threatening disease may soon have the chance of a healthy, genetically related child.

Maria Cheng, The Associated Press

Adolescent depression rates are on the rise, with tween girls especially at risk

Adolescent depression rates are on the rise, with tween girls especially at risk

A new study finds that young people ages 12-17 have an increased prevalence of depression. Here’s what parents should look out for.

Kevin John Siazon

Study: How eliminating wait time for autism treatment leads to better outcomes and saves money

Study: How eliminating wait time for autism treatment leads to better outcomes and saves money

Removing waitlists could not only help kids dealing with ASD, but save taxpayers money too.

Emily Rivas

Whooping cough vaccine great for babies, but its protection doesn't last long

Whooping cough vaccine great for babies, but its protection doesn't last long

Study shows the vaccine that protects kids from the highly contagious whooping cough is only effective in the short term.

The Canadian Press

Study: Avoiding these three things can help you prevent preterm labour

Study: Avoiding these three things can help you prevent preterm labour

Up to a quarter of all pre-term births can be prevented through lifestyle modifications.

Emily Rivas

Virtual violence isn’t so virtual: films and video games affect your kid’s behaviour

Virtual violence isn’t so virtual: films and video games affect your kid’s behaviour

A new statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics warns that as technology grows, so do portrayals of violence, and it’s having an impact on our kids.

Jill Buchner

Are your kids getting enough sleep?

Are your kids getting enough sleep?

How much sleep is enough for your kids? The American Academy of Sleep Medicine's new guidelines might surprise you.

Emily Rivas

How to make learning math (actually) fun for kids

How to make learning math (actually) fun for kids

Forget about silently scribbling out answers at your desk; a new study shows that kids learn math more effectively when they can move around and be loud.

Shawna Cohen

Study: Allowing women to labour longer can cut C-section rate

Study: Allowing women to labour longer can cut C-section rate

A new study says giving women one extra hour in the second stage of labour can help them avoid unnecessary C-sections.

Kalli Anderson

The results are in! Kids reveal their favourite snack

The results are in! Kids reveal their favourite snack

A new study reveals kids' favourite fruit of all.

Emily Rivas

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