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Mouse models of adolescent binge drinking reveal key long-lasting brain changes

Mouse models of adolescent binge drinking reveal key long-lasting brain changes

by Brianna Lumpkin,Pennsylvania State UniversityAdolescent DID does not alter the density of SST cells in the PL cortex. (A) Top row, representative images of SST cells in the PL cortex of SST-A

Mouse models of adolescent binge drinking reveal key long-lasting brain changes

by Brianna Lumpkin,Pennsylvania State UniversityAdolescent DID does not alter the density of SST cells in the PL cortex. (A) Top row, representative images of SST cells in the PL cortex of SST-A
Study finds hidden physical health costs for minority youth overcoming adversity

Study finds hidden physical health costs for minority youth overcoming adversity

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen youth thrive despite difficult circumstances, they are usually lauded for their accomplishments

Study finds hidden physical health costs for minority youth overcoming adversity

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen youth thrive despite difficult circumstances, they are usually lauded for their accomplishments
Researchers debunk earlier study: Babies may not be able to learn language rules after all

Researchers debunk earlier study: Babies may not be able to learn language rules after all

by Leiden UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor two decades, language experts were certain that babies were able to learn language rules from as young as the age of seven months. Howeve

Researchers debunk earlier study: Babies may not be able to learn language rules after all

by Leiden UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor two decades, language experts were certain that babies were able to learn language rules from as young as the age of seven months. Howeve
Study identifies kids with cancer at risk of developing lethal infections

Study identifies kids with cancer at risk of developing lethal infections

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchFebrile neutropeniaoccurs when patients contract a fever when their neutrophils are low. Credit: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Med

Study identifies kids with cancer at risk of developing lethal infections

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchFebrile neutropeniaoccurs when patients contract a fever when their neutrophils are low. Credit: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Med
School-based wellness initiative shown to reduce average student BMI

School-based wellness initiative shown to reduce average student BMI

by Ryn Thorn,Medical University of South CarolinaPhysical activity opportunities led by PE teacher “Mr. C." at Flowertown Elementary School in Summerville, South Carolina. Credit: MUSC Boei

School-based wellness initiative shown to reduce average student BMI

by Ryn Thorn,Medical University of South CarolinaPhysical activity opportunities led by PE teacher “Mr. C." at Flowertown Elementary School in Summerville, South Carolina. Credit: MUSC Boei
Research examines nutrition data's value from pregnancy to adolescence in understanding child health

Research examines nutrition data's value from pregnancy to adolescence in understanding child health

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesUnited States map of recruitment sites for the 66 Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) cohorts with publicly available dietary i

Research examines nutrition data's value from pregnancy to adolescence in understanding child health

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesUnited States map of recruitment sites for the 66 Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) cohorts with publicly available dietary i
'DNA loops' in pediatric brain tumors double relapse risk, study finds

'DNA loops' in pediatric brain tumors double relapse risk, study finds

by Sanford-Burnham PrebysThe landscape of ecDNA in medulloblastoma patient tumors.a, Presence of ecDNA by molecular subgroup across 468 tumors from patients with medulloblastoma.b, A

'DNA loops' in pediatric brain tumors double relapse risk, study finds

by Sanford-Burnham PrebysThe landscape of ecDNA in medulloblastoma patient tumors.a, Presence of ecDNA by molecular subgroup across 468 tumors from patients with medulloblastoma.b, A
How well do face masks worn by children block the release of exhaled particles?

How well do face masks worn by children block the release of exhaled particles?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inPediatric Investigationprovides evidence that face masks reduce the release of exhaled particles when used by school

How well do face masks worn by children block the release of exhaled particles?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inPediatric Investigationprovides evidence that face masks reduce the release of exhaled particles when used by school
Hope for children at risk of relapse in depression

Hope for children at risk of relapse in depression

by Svein Inge Meland,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyPreventive measures or treatment that result in less depression have a good chance of counteracting long-term symptoms and rela

Hope for children at risk of relapse in depression

by Svein Inge Meland,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyPreventive measures or treatment that result in less depression have a good chance of counteracting long-term symptoms and rela
Way to measure brain blood flow in pre-term babies at bedside

Way to measure brain blood flow in pre-term babies at bedside

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a novel, non-invasive way to measure blood flow to the brains of newborn children at the bedside—a method that has th

Way to measure brain blood flow in pre-term babies at bedside

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a novel, non-invasive way to measure blood flow to the brains of newborn children at the bedside—a method that has th
Pediatric COVID-19 testing study finds school-aged children can self-swab

Pediatric COVID-19 testing study finds school-aged children can self-swab

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study that could have immediate implications for COVID-19 testing in schools found that with age-appropriate instructions, school-ag

Pediatric COVID-19 testing study finds school-aged children can self-swab

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study that could have immediate implications for COVID-19 testing in schools found that with age-appropriate instructions, school-ag
Medicaid enrollment among immigrant children higher in sanctuary states

Medicaid enrollment among immigrant children higher in sanctuary states

by American Pediatric SocietyLow-income immigrant children in sanctuary states were nearly 10% more likely to be enrolled in Medicaid in the years following the 2018 announcement of the revised &

Medicaid enrollment among immigrant children higher in sanctuary states

by American Pediatric SocietyLow-income immigrant children in sanctuary states were nearly 10% more likely to be enrolled in Medicaid in the years following the 2018 announcement of the revised &