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Children are increasingly exposed to e-cigarettes on display in UK shops, study reports

Children are increasingly exposed to e-cigarettes on display in UK shops, study reports

by Laura Gallagher,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren are increasingly exposed to e-cigarettes on display in shops, and are more likely to buy from small shops, acc

Children are increasingly exposed to e-cigarettes on display in UK shops, study reports

by Laura Gallagher,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren are increasingly exposed to e-cigarettes on display in shops, and are more likely to buy from small shops, acc
Investigating treatment of single-sided hearing loss

Investigating treatment of single-sided hearing loss

by Annika Lund,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome children are born with hearing loss in only one ear. What to do then? The issue is more difficult than one might think.I

Investigating treatment of single-sided hearing loss

by Annika Lund,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome children are born with hearing loss in only one ear. What to do then? The issue is more difficult than one might think.I
Visual object categorization in infancy

Visual object categorization in infancy

by CNRSCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople give meaning to the world through the categorisation of objects. When and how does this process begin? By studying the gaze of 100 infants, scientis

Visual object categorization in infancy

by CNRSCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople give meaning to the world through the categorisation of objects. When and how does this process begin? By studying the gaze of 100 infants, scientis
Study hints parental mindset about potential for growth yields better outcomes starting from very early age

Study hints parental mindset about potential for growth yields better outcomes starting from very early age

by Liz Mineo,Harvard UniversityMei Elansary (left) and Dana McCoy co-authored a study that better determines when the maternal growth or fixed mindset has the most impact on a child's develo

Study hints parental mindset about potential for growth yields better outcomes starting from very early age

by Liz Mineo,Harvard UniversityMei Elansary (left) and Dana McCoy co-authored a study that better determines when the maternal growth or fixed mindset has the most impact on a child's develo
Research explores early predictors of children's language delays

Research explores early predictors of children's language delays

by Deserae E. del Campo,University of MiamiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study led by Associate Professor Lynn Perry, researchers have found that the specific types of words childre

Research explores early predictors of children's language delays

by Deserae E. del Campo,University of MiamiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study led by Associate Professor Lynn Perry, researchers have found that the specific types of words childre
Children's health will be negatively impacted by poorer fitness as global temperatures rise, new research shows

Children's health will be negatively impacted by poorer fitness as global temperatures rise, new research shows

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRecord levels of obesity and physical inactivity among children mean they are set to bear the brunt of poorer health effects from rising g

Children's health will be negatively impacted by poorer fitness as global temperatures rise, new research shows

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRecord levels of obesity and physical inactivity among children mean they are set to bear the brunt of poorer health effects from rising g
Study finds early signs that may help predict ADHD risk

Study finds early signs that may help predict ADHD risk

by RCSICredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInformation available at birth may help to identify children with higher likelihood of developing ADHD, according to new research from RCSI University of Medici

Study finds early signs that may help predict ADHD risk

by RCSICredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInformation available at birth may help to identify children with higher likelihood of developing ADHD, according to new research from RCSI University of Medici
Liquefied petroleum gas does not affect severe pneumonia risk in infants, finds study

Liquefied petroleum gas does not affect severe pneumonia risk in infants, finds study

by Elana GotkineAn intervention that replaces biomass fuel (e.g., wood, dung, or agricultural crop waste) with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking does not affect the incidence of severe pneumon

Liquefied petroleum gas does not affect severe pneumonia risk in infants, finds study

by Elana GotkineAn intervention that replaces biomass fuel (e.g., wood, dung, or agricultural crop waste) with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking does not affect the incidence of severe pneumon
Incidence of pediatric UTI decreased in early pandemic period

Incidence of pediatric UTI decreased in early pandemic period

by Elana GotkineThe incidence of pediatric urinary tract infection (UTI) decreased during the early prepandemic period, with no increase in disease severity, according to a study published online Jan.

Incidence of pediatric UTI decreased in early pandemic period

by Elana GotkineThe incidence of pediatric urinary tract infection (UTI) decreased during the early prepandemic period, with no increase in disease severity, according to a study published online Jan.
Research shows healthy communication after divorce should be all about the kids

Research shows healthy communication after divorce should be all about the kids

by West Virginia UniversityResearch from the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences shows when it comes to divorced co-parenting, it's best to limit any communications to shared parenting issu

Research shows healthy communication after divorce should be all about the kids

by West Virginia UniversityResearch from the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences shows when it comes to divorced co-parenting, it's best to limit any communications to shared parenting issu
Child body weight has limited effects on mood and behavioral disorders, study suggests

Child body weight has limited effects on mood and behavioral disorders, study suggests

by University of BristolBMI and child’s depressive, anxiety, and ADHD symptoms, using a polygenic score for childhood body size (N=40,949 trios). Coefficients represent standard-deviation change

Child body weight has limited effects on mood and behavioral disorders, study suggests

by University of BristolBMI and child’s depressive, anxiety, and ADHD symptoms, using a polygenic score for childhood body size (N=40,949 trios). Coefficients represent standard-deviation change
Child deaths during pandemic lowest on record for England

Child deaths during pandemic lowest on record for England

by University of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of children in England who died fell to 3,067 between April 2020–March 2021. This is 356 fewer deaths than were recorded in th

Child deaths during pandemic lowest on record for England

by University of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of children in England who died fell to 3,067 between April 2020–March 2021. This is 356 fewer deaths than were recorded in th