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Research shows why some children may be slower to learn words

Research shows why some children may be slower to learn words

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from University of East Anglia reveals why some children may be slower to learn words than others.A study published toda

Research shows why some children may be slower to learn words

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from University of East Anglia reveals why some children may be slower to learn words than others.A study published toda
Complication risks rise in pregnancies among the very young

Complication risks rise in pregnancies among the very young

by Cara MurezPregnant girls who are especially young, those only 10 to 15 years old, face increased risks for complications that include preeclampsia and C-section, according to new research.Investiga

Complication risks rise in pregnancies among the very young

by Cara MurezPregnant girls who are especially young, those only 10 to 15 years old, face increased risks for complications that include preeclampsia and C-section, according to new research.Investiga
Research finds most Americans strongly support vaccination requirements for K-12 students

Research finds most Americans strongly support vaccination requirements for K-12 students

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Max Fischer from PexelsAnew study, published inVaccinesuggests that most Americans overwhelmingly support requirements for a numb

Research finds most Americans strongly support vaccination requirements for K-12 students

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Max Fischer from PexelsAnew study, published inVaccinesuggests that most Americans overwhelmingly support requirements for a numb
Expert discusses how social media harms youth mental health

Expert discusses how social media harms youth mental health

by Peter Dizikes,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT Professor Alexey Makarin, whose research was cited in a recent report by the U.S. surgeon general, discusses the relationship between so

Expert discusses how social media harms youth mental health

by Peter Dizikes,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT Professor Alexey Makarin, whose research was cited in a recent report by the U.S. surgeon general, discusses the relationship between so
Protect your kids in blistering summer heat

Protect your kids in blistering summer heat

by Cara MurezEnjoy that summer sun, but keep some safety tips in mind, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises parents."It's great to seechildrenenjoying nature and reapi

Protect your kids in blistering summer heat

by Cara MurezEnjoy that summer sun, but keep some safety tips in mind, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises parents."It's great to seechildrenenjoying nature and reapi
Highly accurate tool for the detection of autism as early as 12 months of age

Highly accurate tool for the detection of autism as early as 12 months of age

by La Trobe UniversityProfessor Josephine Barbara Undertaking Testing. Credit: La Trobe UniversityResearchers have found an early screening tool for autism developed by La Trobe University, Austr

Highly accurate tool for the detection of autism as early as 12 months of age

by La Trobe UniversityProfessor Josephine Barbara Undertaking Testing. Credit: La Trobe UniversityResearchers have found an early screening tool for autism developed by La Trobe University, Austr
Three-quarters of autistic children also have other types of neurodivergence, finds study

Three-quarters of autistic children also have other types of neurodivergence, finds study

by University of GlasgowCredit: CC0 Public DomainThree quarters of children (76.2%) who were diagnosed with autism also had traits of other neurodivergent neurotypes—including traits associated w

Three-quarters of autistic children also have other types of neurodivergence, finds study

by University of GlasgowCredit: CC0 Public DomainThree quarters of children (76.2%) who were diagnosed with autism also had traits of other neurodivergent neurotypes—including traits associated w
Scientists say blood protein could help detect delayed concussion recovery in children

Scientists say blood protein could help detect delayed concussion recovery in children

byMurdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a blood protein that could help detect which children will experience ongoing concussion s

Scientists say blood protein could help detect delayed concussion recovery in children

byMurdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a blood protein that could help detect which children will experience ongoing concussion s
Genes influence whether infants prefer to look at faces or non-social objects, research suggests

Genes influence whether infants prefer to look at faces or non-social objects, research suggests

by Uppsala UniversityIllustration of the testing session and visual stimuli. An eye tracker underneath the screen recorded where on the screen the infant looked at a moment-to-moment basis while

Genes influence whether infants prefer to look at faces or non-social objects, research suggests

by Uppsala UniversityIllustration of the testing session and visual stimuli. An eye tracker underneath the screen recorded where on the screen the infant looked at a moment-to-moment basis while
Suicidality is linked to risky driving behaviors in US high school students

Suicidality is linked to risky driving behaviors in US high school students

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo of the most common forms of death among adolescents are suicide and motor vehicle traffic accidents. A new study published inJA

Suicidality is linked to risky driving behaviors in US high school students

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo of the most common forms of death among adolescents are suicide and motor vehicle traffic accidents. A new study published inJA
Brief admissions by self-referral can help adolescents with self-harming or suicidal behavior

Brief admissions by self-referral can help adolescents with self-harming or suicidal behavior

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGaining access to brief admission by self-referral reduced the need for emergency care in adolescents with severe self-harm. The method has prev

Brief admissions by self-referral can help adolescents with self-harming or suicidal behavior

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGaining access to brief admission by self-referral reduced the need for emergency care in adolescents with severe self-harm. The method has prev
Children's mental health worsens after single mothers forced to seek employment, says study

Children's mental health worsens after single mothers forced to seek employment, says study

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA welfare-to-work reform has increased employment rates for lone mothers but at a cost to her and her children's mental health, n

Children's mental health worsens after single mothers forced to seek employment, says study

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA welfare-to-work reform has increased employment rates for lone mothers but at a cost to her and her children's mental health, n