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New research reveals that nearly one-third of all women in developing countries become mothers during adolescence

New research reveals that nearly one-third of all women in developing countries become mothers during adolescence

by United Nations Population FundCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly a third of all women in developing countries begin childbearing at age 19 and younger, and nearly half of first births to adolescents a

New research reveals that nearly one-third of all women in developing countries become mothers during adolescence

by United Nations Population FundCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly a third of all women in developing countries begin childbearing at age 19 and younger, and nearly half of first births to adolescents a
Study shows babies learn to imitate others because they themselves are imitated by caregivers

Study shows babies learn to imitate others because they themselves are imitated by caregivers

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople are constantly learning from others without even being aware of it. Social learning avoids laborious trial and er

Study shows babies learn to imitate others because they themselves are imitated by caregivers

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople are constantly learning from others without even being aware of it. Social learning avoids laborious trial and er
Drinking during the super bowl linked to more aggressive parenting among mothers, unlike on valentine's day

Drinking during the super bowl linked to more aggressive parenting among mothers, unlike on valentine's day

by Research Society on AlcoholismCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlcohol use on certain special occasions may contribute to harsher parenting by mothers, according to an innovative study. The findings c

Drinking during the super bowl linked to more aggressive parenting among mothers, unlike on valentine's day

by Research Society on AlcoholismCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlcohol use on certain special occasions may contribute to harsher parenting by mothers, according to an innovative study. The findings c
Mild eczema in first grade likely to resolve by sixth grade

Mild eczema in first grade likely to resolve by sixth grade

The severity of children's atopic dermatitis (AD) in first grade may predict its persistence in sixth grade, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in theJournal of Dermatology.Akio

Mild eczema in first grade likely to resolve by sixth grade

The severity of children's atopic dermatitis (AD) in first grade may predict its persistence in sixth grade, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in theJournal of Dermatology.Akio
Children under 12 need not repeat HIV, hep B/C tests before transplant surgery

Children under 12 need not repeat HIV, hep B/C tests before transplant surgery

Children aged <12 years who received postnatal infectious disease testing are exempt from repeat HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing prior to transplant surgery, accor

Children under 12 need not repeat HIV, hep B/C tests before transplant surgery

Children aged <12 years who received postnatal infectious disease testing are exempt from repeat HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing prior to transplant surgery, accor
High vaccine uptake in the childhood immunization program in Norway

High vaccine uptake in the childhood immunization program in Norway

by Norwegian Institute of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite the demands of the coronavirus pandemic on resources, the 2021 coverage statistics from the Norwegian Immunization

High vaccine uptake in the childhood immunization program in Norway

by Norwegian Institute of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite the demands of the coronavirus pandemic on resources, the 2021 coverage statistics from the Norwegian Immunization
Excessive smartphone screen time linked to earlier puberty onset

Excessive smartphone screen time linked to earlier puberty onset

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to blue light, via regular use of tablets and smartphones, may alter hormone levels and increase the risk of

Excessive smartphone screen time linked to earlier puberty onset

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to blue light, via regular use of tablets and smartphones, may alter hormone levels and increase the risk of
Lifestyle more likely to affect a child's BMI than the weight of their mother

Lifestyle more likely to affect a child's BMI than the weight of their mother

by University of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Bristol and Imperial College London have found that a high Body Mass Index (BMI) of a mother before an

Lifestyle more likely to affect a child's BMI than the weight of their mother

by University of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Bristol and Imperial College London have found that a high Body Mass Index (BMI) of a mother before an
An app to help children overcome anxiety

An app to help children overcome anxiety

by Leiden UniversityCredit: Leiden UniversityAnke Klein and her team have devised a fun and useful app to help anxious children. In the app, children can upload a video of themselves showing, for

An app to help children overcome anxiety

by Leiden UniversityCredit: Leiden UniversityAnke Klein and her team have devised a fun and useful app to help anxious children. In the app, children can upload a video of themselves showing, for
Study: Visually perceptive moms are more sensitive parents

Study: Visually perceptive moms are more sensitive parents

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new University of Virginia study has found that a new mother's ability to recognize positive emotions of the faces of

Study: Visually perceptive moms are more sensitive parents

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new University of Virginia study has found that a new mother's ability to recognize positive emotions of the faces of
New research shows an uptick in weight loss surgery among youth in US

New research shows an uptick in weight loss surgery among youth in US

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonNumber of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Procedures Completed in US From 2015 to 2021. Number of MBS procedures among youth (A) and a

New research shows an uptick in weight loss surgery among youth in US

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonNumber of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Procedures Completed in US From 2015 to 2021. Number of MBS procedures among youth (A) and a
Study suggests in utero corticosteroid exposure is not detrimental to offspring neurodevelopment

Study suggests in utero corticosteroid exposure is not detrimental to offspring neurodevelopment

by Elana GotkineIn utero exposure to corticosteroids and β2-adrenergic agonists appears to not be associated with most offspring neurodevelopmental outcomes, according to a study published online Oct.

Study suggests in utero corticosteroid exposure is not detrimental to offspring neurodevelopment

by Elana GotkineIn utero exposure to corticosteroids and β2-adrenergic agonists appears to not be associated with most offspring neurodevelopmental outcomes, according to a study published online Oct.