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Putting a voice and face together in early infancy determines later language development

Putting a voice and face together in early infancy determines later language development

by Angela Nicoletti,Florida International UniversityCredit: Florida International UniversityMatching the sight and sound of speech—a face to a voice—in early infancy is an important foundation f

Putting a voice and face together in early infancy determines later language development

by Angela Nicoletti,Florida International UniversityCredit: Florida International UniversityMatching the sight and sound of speech—a face to a voice—in early infancy is an important foundation f
Sports improve concentration and quality of life

Sports improve concentration and quality of life

by Technical University MunichPhysically fit primary school pupils can concentrate better, as confirmed by a major study conducted by a team at the TU Munich Department of Sport and Health Scienc

Sports improve concentration and quality of life

by Technical University MunichPhysically fit primary school pupils can concentrate better, as confirmed by a major study conducted by a team at the TU Munich Department of Sport and Health Scienc
Survey says youth need more education on adequate protection and enhanced safety when engaging in oral sex

Survey says youth need more education on adequate protection and enhanced safety when engaging in oral sex

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have assessed more than 900 youths' knowledge of the risks of oral sex and barriers to using protection th

Survey says youth need more education on adequate protection and enhanced safety when engaging in oral sex

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have assessed more than 900 youths' knowledge of the risks of oral sex and barriers to using protection th
What is 'early intervention' for infants with signs of autism? And how valuable could it be?

What is 'early intervention' for infants with signs of autism? And how valuable could it be?

by Cathy Bent, Alexandra Aulich, Christos Constantine and Kristelle Hudry,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost early support programs for autistic children (also called "early int

What is 'early intervention' for infants with signs of autism? And how valuable could it be?

by Cathy Bent, Alexandra Aulich, Christos Constantine and Kristelle Hudry,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost early support programs for autistic children (also called "early int
Wind has caused 479 injuries, 28 deaths in bounce houses since 2000

Wind has caused 479 injuries, 28 deaths in bounce houses since 2000

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaMany, but not all, of the bounce house accidents the researchers logged occurred in states where there are no regulations governing bounce house use (shown h

Wind has caused 479 injuries, 28 deaths in bounce houses since 2000

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaMany, but not all, of the bounce house accidents the researchers logged occurred in states where there are no regulations governing bounce house use (shown h
Study: Visually perceptive moms are more sensitive parents

Study: Visually perceptive moms are more sensitive parents

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new University of Virginia study has found that a new mother's ability to recognize positive emotions of the faces of

Study: Visually perceptive moms are more sensitive parents

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new University of Virginia study has found that a new mother's ability to recognize positive emotions of the faces of
Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a multi-site study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and across the United S

Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a multi-site study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and across the United S
Approximately 1 in 2 Black adolescents faced online racial discrimination at least once in 2020: study

Approximately 1 in 2 Black adolescents faced online racial discrimination at least once in 2020: study

by University of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAgainst the backdrop of racial tensions across America in late 2020, online platforms became a place of discussion, discourse and even

Approximately 1 in 2 Black adolescents faced online racial discrimination at least once in 2020: study

by University of PittsburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAgainst the backdrop of racial tensions across America in late 2020, online platforms became a place of discussion, discourse and even
Why taking your kids to the park is always a healthy idea

Why taking your kids to the park is always a healthy idea

by Cara MurezNeed an activity to do with your kids on spring and summer days? Go to the park.Outdoor play is good forphysical health, mental well-being and reduced stress in children, according

Why taking your kids to the park is always a healthy idea

by Cara MurezNeed an activity to do with your kids on spring and summer days? Go to the park.Outdoor play is good forphysical health, mental well-being and reduced stress in children, according
Hospital performs innovative minimally invasive surgery for severe muscle tone in cerebral palsy

Hospital performs innovative minimally invasive surgery for severe muscle tone in cerebral palsy

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJeffrey Raskin, MS, MD, a neurosurgeon at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chi

Hospital performs innovative minimally invasive surgery for severe muscle tone in cerebral palsy

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJeffrey Raskin, MS, MD, a neurosurgeon at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chi
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
Study finds lower oxidative stress in children who live and study near green spaces

Study finds lower oxidative stress in children who live and study near green spaces

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAstudyled by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "laCa

Study finds lower oxidative stress in children who live and study near green spaces

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAstudyled by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "laCa