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New research shows babies' immunological weak spot and strength

New research shows babies' immunological weak spot and strength

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.06.008A pair of new studies led by researchers at Columbia University

New research shows babies' immunological weak spot and strength

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterGraphical abstract. Credit:Immunity(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.immuni.2023.06.008A pair of new studies led by researchers at Columbia University
Remote asthma link keeps kids on preventive health track during COVID-19 school closures

Remote asthma link keeps kids on preventive health track during COVID-19 school closures

by Susan E. W. Spencer,University of Massachusetts Medical School"I really believe that this is a potential strategy that is accessible and practical for families, and that we could mitigat

Remote asthma link keeps kids on preventive health track during COVID-19 school closures

by Susan E. W. Spencer,University of Massachusetts Medical School"I really believe that this is a potential strategy that is accessible and practical for families, and that we could mitigat
High physical activity does not offset obesity risk among preteens with high screen time

High physical activity does not offset obesity risk among preteens with high screen time

by University of TorontoAssociations Between Screen Time and Step Count Category Combinations and Body Mass Index (BMI) Percentile. Results correspond to coefficients from a linear regression mod

High physical activity does not offset obesity risk among preteens with high screen time

by University of TorontoAssociations Between Screen Time and Step Count Category Combinations and Body Mass Index (BMI) Percentile. Results correspond to coefficients from a linear regression mod
Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism

Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism

by Leiden UniversityIncreased subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (Silk et al, 2022) activity in response to criticism (i.e., negative v. intermediate parental feedback) in adolescents with depre

Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism

by Leiden UniversityIncreased subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (Silk et al, 2022) activity in response to criticism (i.e., negative v. intermediate parental feedback) in adolescents with depre
Breastfeeding during birth hospitalization associated with decreased rates of childhood asthma

Breastfeeding during birth hospitalization associated with decreased rates of childhood asthma

by Lori SolomonEarly breastfeeding patterns during birth hospitalization are associated with decreased rates of childhood asthma, according to a study presented at theannual meeting of the Ameri

Breastfeeding during birth hospitalization associated with decreased rates of childhood asthma

by Lori SolomonEarly breastfeeding patterns during birth hospitalization are associated with decreased rates of childhood asthma, according to a study presented at theannual meeting of the Ameri
Infants preferentially perceive faces in the upper visual field

Infants preferentially perceive faces in the upper visual field

by Chuo UniversityInfants showed the strong visual bias to the top face, but not in horizontal line. Credit: Chuo University, LAIMANIt has previously been reported that the human visual system has an

Infants preferentially perceive faces in the upper visual field

by Chuo UniversityInfants showed the strong visual bias to the top face, but not in horizontal line. Credit: Chuo University, LAIMANIt has previously been reported that the human visual system has an
Racial disparities seen in unmet treatment needs for pediatric mental health

Racial disparities seen in unmet treatment needs for pediatric mental health

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor children with mental health conditions, there are racial and ethnic disparities in unmet treatment needs, according to a study published online Dec

Racial disparities seen in unmet treatment needs for pediatric mental health

by Elana GotkineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor children with mental health conditions, there are racial and ethnic disparities in unmet treatment needs, according to a study published online Dec
What nap times reveal about your child's brain development

What nap times reveal about your child's brain development

by Economic and Social Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInfants who nap a lot have smaller vocabularies and poorer cognitive skills—according to new research from the University of Eas

What nap times reveal about your child's brain development

by Economic and Social Research CouncilCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInfants who nap a lot have smaller vocabularies and poorer cognitive skills—according to new research from the University of Eas
Both gun owners and non-gun owners trust kids' doctors in gun safety talks

Both gun owners and non-gun owners trust kids' doctors in gun safety talks

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that both gun-owning and non-gun-owning parents are open to discussions about gun locks

Both gun owners and non-gun owners trust kids' doctors in gun safety talks

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research shows that both gun-owning and non-gun-owning parents are open to discussions about gun locks
2016 to 2020 saw anxiety, depression increase among children

2016 to 2020 saw anxiety, depression increase among children

(HealthDay)—From 2016 to 2020, increases were seen in anxiety and depression among children, while decreases were observed in parent or caregiver mental health and coping with parenting demands, accor

2016 to 2020 saw anxiety, depression increase among children

(HealthDay)—From 2016 to 2020, increases were seen in anxiety and depression among children, while decreases were observed in parent or caregiver mental health and coping with parenting demands, accor
Underutilized antidepressant treatment for postnatal depression associated with improved child outcomes at age five

Underutilized antidepressant treatment for postnatal depression associated with improved child outcomes at age five

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found that sel

Underutilized antidepressant treatment for postnatal depression associated with improved child outcomes at age five

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found that sel