Adolescents who have a sense of purpose are happier and healthier. How can we help?

by Meghan Forder,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHelping young people develop a sense of purpose in life could build their resilience and prevent declines

Updated on: April 07,2024

Adolescents who have a sense of purpose are happier and healthier. How can we help?

by Meghan Forder,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHelping young people develop a sense of purpose in life could build their resilience and prevent declines

Updated on:April 07,2024

National poll: 2 in 3 parents say their child is self-conscious about their appearance

by University of MichiganWeight, skin conditions like acne and hair were the most common causes of insecurities in kids and teens. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Child

Updated on: June 29,2024

National poll: 2 in 3 parents say their child is self-conscious about their appearance

by University of MichiganWeight, skin conditions like acne and hair were the most common causes of insecurities in kids and teens. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Child

Updated on:June 29,2024

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

Updated on: February 24,2024

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

Updated on:February 24,2024

Evaluating the benefits of and barriers to pediatric obesity programs

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity now affects more than one in five children in the United States, and while there are effective, recommended intervent

Updated on: September 04,2024

Evaluating the benefits of and barriers to pediatric obesity programs

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity now affects more than one in five children in the United States, and while there are effective, recommended intervent

Updated on:September 04,2024

COVID pandemic highlighted the need for more school nurses

by Oxford Brookes UniversityGeographical distribution of school nurse participants. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2022). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph

Updated on: March 19,2024

COVID pandemic highlighted the need for more school nurses

by Oxford Brookes UniversityGeographical distribution of school nurse participants. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2022). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph

Updated on:March 19,2024

New study shows daily, consistent parental reading in the first year of life improves infants' language scores

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainDaily reading improved language development in infants 12 months and younger, according to a recent study by researche

Updated on: April 20,2024

New study shows daily, consistent parental reading in the first year of life improves infants' language scores

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainDaily reading improved language development in infants 12 months and younger, according to a recent study by researche

Updated on:April 20,2024

Co-occurring parental depression symptoms in infancy linked with child emotional difficulties in early adolescence

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found when one

Updated on: March 26,2024

Co-occurring parental depression symptoms in infancy linked with child emotional difficulties in early adolescence

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found when one

Updated on:March 26,2024

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

Updated on: April 07,2024

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

Updated on:April 07,2024

National Poll: Safety not always top of mind for parents choosing kids' summer camps

by University of Michigan1 in 10 parents say COVID masking and vaccination essential to summer camp decisions. Credit: University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Pol

Updated on: June 29,2024

National Poll: Safety not always top of mind for parents choosing kids' summer camps

by University of Michigan1 in 10 parents say COVID masking and vaccination essential to summer camp decisions. Credit: University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Pol

Updated on:June 29,2024

Update on acute liver inflammation of unknown origin in children

by Sabina Bernhardt, ERN RARE-LIVERCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnexplained cases of acute liver inflammation in children, especially in the United Kingdom (U.K.), were reported earlier this year.

Updated on: March 05,2024

Update on acute liver inflammation of unknown origin in children

by Sabina Bernhardt, ERN RARE-LIVERCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnexplained cases of acute liver inflammation in children, especially in the United Kingdom (U.K.), were reported earlier this year.

Updated on:March 05,2024

Young sexual minority men and transgender women are at higher risk of transactional sex

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout a fifth of young sexual minority males and transgender females are estimated to be engaging in transactional,

Updated on: February 21,2024

Young sexual minority men and transgender women are at higher risk of transactional sex

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout a fifth of young sexual minority males and transgender females are estimated to be engaging in transactional,

Updated on:February 21,2024

High levels of PFAS detected in school uniforms

by Green Science Policy InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMillions of schoolchildren in the U.S. and Canada are exposed to potentially harmful levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (P

Updated on: June 01,2024

High levels of PFAS detected in school uniforms

by Green Science Policy InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMillions of schoolchildren in the U.S. and Canada are exposed to potentially harmful levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (P

Updated on:June 01,2024