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Identification of tunnels connecting neurons in the developing brain

Identification of tunnels connecting neurons in the developing brain

by Pasteur InstituteExample of 3D imaging of segmented granule cells shown in green and orange, with nuclei in blue and purple respectively, and mitochondria in yellow. A thin connection can be s

Identification of tunnels connecting neurons in the developing brain

by Pasteur InstituteExample of 3D imaging of segmented granule cells shown in green and orange, with nuclei in blue and purple respectively, and mitochondria in yellow. A thin connection can be s
Why ventilators can be tough on premature babies' lungs

Why ventilators can be tough on premature babies' lungs

by Biophysical SocietyRat fetal lung cells like those used to measure sodium transport. Cell nuclei are shown in blue and in orange are the actin filaments in the cytoskeleton. Credit: Jonas Naum

Why ventilators can be tough on premature babies' lungs

by Biophysical SocietyRat fetal lung cells like those used to measure sodium transport. Cell nuclei are shown in blue and in orange are the actin filaments in the cytoskeleton. Credit: Jonas Naum
Why mothers and babies will suffer more as Africa grows hotter

Why mothers and babies will suffer more as Africa grows hotter

by Matthew Cherisch,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs Africa gets hotter, mothers and babies are most at risk. Why is this and what can be done about it? Matthew Chersich, a sp

Why mothers and babies will suffer more as Africa grows hotter

by Matthew Cherisch,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs Africa gets hotter, mothers and babies are most at risk. Why is this and what can be done about it? Matthew Chersich, a sp
Researchers find suicide attempts and bullying highest for sexual minority and female adolescents

Researchers find suicide attempts and bullying highest for sexual minority and female adolescents

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSexual minority, American Indian, Alaskan Native, non-Hispanic Multiracial, and female adolescents are

Researchers find suicide attempts and bullying highest for sexual minority and female adolescents

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSexual minority, American Indian, Alaskan Native, non-Hispanic Multiracial, and female adolescents are
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
USPSTF recommends anxiety, depression screening for children

USPSTF recommends anxiety, depression screening for children

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, and recommends anxiety screening for children aged 8 to 18

USPSTF recommends anxiety, depression screening for children

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, and recommends anxiety screening for children aged 8 to 18
Ask the Pediatrician: Why should children get the flu vaccine?

Ask the Pediatrician: Why should children get the flu vaccine?

by Flor M. Muñoz and Kristina A. BryantCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: Is the flu vaccine really necessary for healthy kids?A: Flu—short for influenza—is an illness caused by arespiratory v

Ask the Pediatrician: Why should children get the flu vaccine?

by Flor M. Muñoz and Kristina A. BryantCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: Is the flu vaccine really necessary for healthy kids?A: Flu—short for influenza—is an illness caused by arespiratory v
'Time is not what it used to be': Children and adults shown to experience time differently

'Time is not what it used to be': Children and adults shown to experience time differently

by Eötvös Loránd UniversityResearchers at Eötvös Loránd University have investigated whether the perception of time changes with age, and if so, how, and why we perceive the passage of time diffe

'Time is not what it used to be': Children and adults shown to experience time differently

by Eötvös Loránd UniversityResearchers at Eötvös Loránd University have investigated whether the perception of time changes with age, and if so, how, and why we perceive the passage of time diffe
12 safety tips to reduce ATV injury

12 safety tips to reduce ATV injury

by UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll-terrain vehicles (ATV) offer adventure for riders, but parents need to be aware of the dangers when children are involved.ATV injuries have skyrock

12 safety tips to reduce ATV injury

by UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll-terrain vehicles (ATV) offer adventure for riders, but parents need to be aware of the dangers when children are involved.ATV injuries have skyrock
Children with autism far less likely to have vision screening despite high risk of serious eye disorders

Children with autism far less likely to have vision screening despite high risk of serious eye disorders

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYoung children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are much less likely to receive vision screening than their peers, despi

Children with autism far less likely to have vision screening despite high risk of serious eye disorders

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYoung children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are much less likely to receive vision screening than their peers, despi
Ask the Pediatrician: What can parents do to prevent exposure to lead?

Ask the Pediatrician: What can parents do to prevent exposure to lead?

by Dr. Jennifer A. Sample and Dr. Lauren ZajacCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: What can I do to protect my family from lead exposure? Should I have my children tested?A: Protecting children from ex

Ask the Pediatrician: What can parents do to prevent exposure to lead?

by Dr. Jennifer A. Sample and Dr. Lauren ZajacCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: What can I do to protect my family from lead exposure? Should I have my children tested?A: Protecting children from ex
U.S. infant mortality reached historic low in 2019

U.S. infant mortality reached historic low in 2019

(HealthDay)—In 2019, infant mortality reached a historic low in the United States, with a rate of 5.58 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, according to the Dec. 8National Vital Statistics Repor

U.S. infant mortality reached historic low in 2019

(HealthDay)—In 2019, infant mortality reached a historic low in the United States, with a rate of 5.58 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, according to the Dec. 8National Vital Statistics Repor