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Mystery of children's 'chalky teeth' explained

Mystery of children's 'chalky teeth' explained

by Science in PublicSide of mouth: Early signs of chalky teeth include creamy-brown patches (pictured) or extra-white spots on the teeth. Credit: The D3 GroupOne in five children have chalky toot

Mystery of children's 'chalky teeth' explained

by Science in PublicSide of mouth: Early signs of chalky teeth include creamy-brown patches (pictured) or extra-white spots on the teeth. Credit: The D3 GroupOne in five children have chalky toot
Social media does not cause depression in children and young people, according to study

Social media does not cause depression in children and young people, according to study

by Ingebjørg Hestvik,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany children and young adults spend a lot of time on social media, much to the concern of th

Social media does not cause depression in children and young people, according to study

by Ingebjørg Hestvik,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany children and young adults spend a lot of time on social media, much to the concern of th
Mild eczema in first grade likely to resolve by sixth grade

Mild eczema in first grade likely to resolve by sixth grade

The severity of children's atopic dermatitis (AD) in first grade may predict its persistence in sixth grade, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in theJournal of Dermatology.Akio

Mild eczema in first grade likely to resolve by sixth grade

The severity of children's atopic dermatitis (AD) in first grade may predict its persistence in sixth grade, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in theJournal of Dermatology.Akio
Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy leads to more children being able to walk at two years post diagnosis

Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy leads to more children being able to walk at two years post diagnosis

by LancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewborn screening (NBS) for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), when combined with early treatment, results in better movement ability in affected children,

Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy leads to more children being able to walk at two years post diagnosis

by LancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewborn screening (NBS) for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), when combined with early treatment, results in better movement ability in affected children,
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
Performance enhancing substances linked to eating disorder symptoms

Performance enhancing substances linked to eating disorder symptoms

by University of TorontoWith increasing value and emphasis being placed on muscularity and leanness as today's body ideal, the use of appearance- and performance- enhancing drugs and substanc

Performance enhancing substances linked to eating disorder symptoms

by University of TorontoWith increasing value and emphasis being placed on muscularity and leanness as today's body ideal, the use of appearance- and performance- enhancing drugs and substanc
Treatment guidelines for children hospitalized with COVID-19 were rapidly but not completely followed

Treatment guidelines for children hospitalized with COVID-19 were rapidly but not completely followed

by Calvin Blaschke,Medical University of South CarolinaVolume of inpatient discharges over time for children hospitalized with COVID-19 stratified by disease severity. The dotted line represents

Treatment guidelines for children hospitalized with COVID-19 were rapidly but not completely followed

by Calvin Blaschke,Medical University of South CarolinaVolume of inpatient discharges over time for children hospitalized with COVID-19 stratified by disease severity. The dotted line represents
Want your child to eat more veggies? Talk to them about 'eating the rainbow'

Want your child to eat more veggies? Talk to them about 'eating the rainbow'

by Emma Beckett,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents of young children today were raised during some of the most damaging periods of diet culture. From diet and "lite" food

Want your child to eat more veggies? Talk to them about 'eating the rainbow'

by Emma Beckett,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents of young children today were raised during some of the most damaging periods of diet culture. From diet and "lite" food
How you help a child go to sleep is related to their behavioral development, finds new study

How you help a child go to sleep is related to their behavioral development, finds new study

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainA group of international researchers has examined parental methods to help toddlers sleep across 14 cultures and found that these methods are related to the d

How you help a child go to sleep is related to their behavioral development, finds new study

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainA group of international researchers has examined parental methods to help toddlers sleep across 14 cultures and found that these methods are related to the d
Physician warns that drowning doesn't usually look like what people expect

Physician warns that drowning doesn't usually look like what people expect

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust like last summer, there are reports this year of a lifeguard shortage around the nation, meaning many public swimming pools and be

Physician warns that drowning doesn't usually look like what people expect

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust like last summer, there are reports this year of a lifeguard shortage around the nation, meaning many public swimming pools and be
Toddlers' attention to 'motherese' speech may be used to diagnose autism

Toddlers' attention to 'motherese' speech may be used to diagnose autism

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe all do it: that high-pitched, sing-songy voice that spills out of your mouth whenever a baby is around. Caregivers have

Toddlers' attention to 'motherese' speech may be used to diagnose autism

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe all do it: that high-pitched, sing-songy voice that spills out of your mouth whenever a baby is around. Caregivers have
Study shows children's inactivity remains an issue in wake of pandemic

Study shows children's inactivity remains an issue in wake of pandemic

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has revealed children's physical activity in the UK has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels—but children are still mo

Study shows children's inactivity remains an issue in wake of pandemic

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has revealed children's physical activity in the UK has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels—but children are still mo