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Does exercise improve kids' math skills? Yes, but it won't help with reading or spelling, new research finds

Does exercise improve kids' math skills? Yes, but it won't help with reading or spelling, new research finds

by Cyrus Moulton,Northeastern UniversityLauren Raine, an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences and the Department of Medical Sciences at

Does exercise improve kids' math skills? Yes, but it won't help with reading or spelling, new research finds

by Cyrus Moulton,Northeastern UniversityLauren Raine, an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences and the Department of Medical Sciences at
New study reveals molecular causes of rare neurological condition in children

New study reveals molecular causes of rare neurological condition in children

byUniversity of PortsmouthA graphical abstract of the study. Credit: University of PortsmouthA new study involving University of Portsmouth researchers has uncovered key molecular defects underl

New study reveals molecular causes of rare neurological condition in children

byUniversity of PortsmouthA graphical abstract of the study. Credit: University of PortsmouthA new study involving University of Portsmouth researchers has uncovered key molecular defects underl
Feet first: AI reveals how infants connect with their world

Feet first: AI reveals how infants connect with their world

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers explored how infants act purposefully by attaching a colorful mobile to their foot and tracking movements with a Vicon 3D motion capture system. Credit:

Feet first: AI reveals how infants connect with their world

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers explored how infants act purposefully by attaching a colorful mobile to their foot and tracking movements with a Vicon 3D motion capture system. Credit:
Does having children make you happier? Here's what the research suggests

Does having children make you happier? Here's what the research suggests

by Trudy Meehan,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTheprevailing beliefin many parts of the world is that having children is key to happiness—and that people who don&#

Does having children make you happier? Here's what the research suggests

by Trudy Meehan,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTheprevailing beliefin many parts of the world is that having children is key to happiness—and that people who don&#
Clinical trial recommends methotrexate for children with severe atopic dermatitis

Clinical trial recommends methotrexate for children with severe atopic dermatitis

byKing's College LondonAtopic dermatitis. Credit:AfroBrazilian/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAA study led by King's College London compared the safety and efficacy of ciclosporin

Clinical trial recommends methotrexate for children with severe atopic dermatitis

byKing's College LondonAtopic dermatitis. Credit:AfroBrazilian/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAA study led by King's College London compared the safety and efficacy of ciclosporin
The Anatomy of the Baby Soft Spot

The Anatomy of the Baby Soft Spot

The Anatomy of the Baby Soft SpotByEmily Brown, MPHUpdated on January 02, 2024Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDBabies are born with soft spots (fontanels) on their heads wh

The Anatomy of the Baby Soft Spot

The Anatomy of the Baby Soft SpotByEmily Brown, MPHUpdated on January 02, 2024Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDBabies are born with soft spots (fontanels) on their heads wh
Q&A: The psychological consequences of political violence

Q&A: The psychological consequences of political violence

by Morgan Sherburne,University of MichiganCredit: Алесь Усцінаў from PexelsThousands have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war since Oct. 7. And watching, and experiencing, all of this violence u

Q&A: The psychological consequences of political violence

by Morgan Sherburne,University of MichiganCredit: Алесь Усцінаў from PexelsThousands have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war since Oct. 7. And watching, and experiencing, all of this violence u
Infants need lots of active movement and play, and there are simple ways to help them get it

Infants need lots of active movement and play, and there are simple ways to help them get it

by Danae Dinkel,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen people set personal fitness goals and establish their physical exercise routines, there's a group of cuddly individuals

Infants need lots of active movement and play, and there are simple ways to help them get it

by Danae Dinkel,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen people set personal fitness goals and establish their physical exercise routines, there's a group of cuddly individuals
Using AI to diagnose autism in children

Using AI to diagnose autism in children

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressQuantitative validation of the heat map with the progressive erasing technique for ADOS-2–based symptom severity screening. A, Area under the receiver operating characteri

Using AI to diagnose autism in children

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressQuantitative validation of the heat map with the progressive erasing technique for ADOS-2–based symptom severity screening. A, Area under the receiver operating characteri
Childhood cancer deaths in the United States have declined six-fold over the last seventy years

Childhood cancer deaths in the United States have declined six-fold over the last seventy years

Childhood cancer deaths in the United States have fallen dramatically over time, as shown in the chart. It presents annual cancer death rates in children under five years old.

Childhood cancer deaths in the United States have declined six-fold over the last seventy years

Childhood cancer deaths in the United States have fallen dramatically over time, as shown in the chart. It presents annual cancer death rates in children under five years old.
New algorithms could improve pediatric tuberculosis diagnosis

New algorithms could improve pediatric tuberculosis diagnosis

by Matt Kristoffersen,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTuberculosis stands as one of the leading causes of death among young people across the world. Modeling studies suggest tha

New algorithms could improve pediatric tuberculosis diagnosis

by Matt Kristoffersen,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTuberculosis stands as one of the leading causes of death among young people across the world. Modeling studies suggest tha
Seizures identified as potential cause of sudden unexplained death in children

Seizures identified as potential cause of sudden unexplained death in children

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study designed to better understand sudden, unexpected deaths in young children, which usually occur during sleep, researchers have iden

Seizures identified as potential cause of sudden unexplained death in children

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study designed to better understand sudden, unexpected deaths in young children, which usually occur during sleep, researchers have iden