Study first to examine how early memory changes as we age at a cellular level

by The Hospital for Sick ChildrenA parvalbumin interneuron (blue) surrounded by the perineuronal net. Credit: The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)How do our brains become capable of creating

Updated on: June 17,2024

Study first to examine how early memory changes as we age at a cellular level

by The Hospital for Sick ChildrenA parvalbumin interneuron (blue) surrounded by the perineuronal net. Credit: The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)How do our brains become capable of creating

Updated on:June 17,2024

Infants are not egocentric: Study finds they trust other people's attention more than their own observations

by University of CopenhagenIn the initial trials, 8-month-old children had to follow a ball being moved by either a conveyor belt or a hand. In both cases, the children were able to figure out wh

Updated on: April 14,2024

Infants are not egocentric: Study finds they trust other people's attention more than their own observations

by University of CopenhagenIn the initial trials, 8-month-old children had to follow a ball being moved by either a conveyor belt or a hand. In both cases, the children were able to figure out wh

Updated on:April 14,2024

Tracing how the infant brain responds to touch with near-infrared spectroscopy

by Tokyo Metropolitan UniversityThe team found the same peaked response in oxygenated hemoglobin levels in infants of different ages over their first year. Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan UniversityRe

Updated on: April 10,2024

Tracing how the infant brain responds to touch with near-infrared spectroscopy

by Tokyo Metropolitan UniversityThe team found the same peaked response in oxygenated hemoglobin levels in infants of different ages over their first year. Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan UniversityRe

Updated on:April 10,2024

Psychologist offers advice on soothing children traumatized by war

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Northwestern University pediatric psychologist—who advises Ukrainian charity workers and therapists about working with that country's trau

Updated on: May 29,2024

Psychologist offers advice on soothing children traumatized by war

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Northwestern University pediatric psychologist—who advises Ukrainian charity workers and therapists about working with that country's trau

Updated on:May 29,2024

New fathers in UK felt isolated by maternity restrictions, but bonded better with baby during pandemic, study finds

by City University LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that due to restrictions on maternity care caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, new fathers in the UK were left feeling

Updated on: May 10,2024

New fathers in UK felt isolated by maternity restrictions, but bonded better with baby during pandemic, study finds

by City University LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that due to restrictions on maternity care caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, new fathers in the UK were left feeling

Updated on:May 10,2024

Bias in health care: Study highlights discrimination toward children with disabilities

by Julie Kiefer,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren with disabilities, and their families, may face discrimination in in the hospitals and clinics they visit for their health car

Updated on: April 18,2024

Bias in health care: Study highlights discrimination toward children with disabilities

by Julie Kiefer,University of UtahCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren with disabilities, and their families, may face discrimination in in the hospitals and clinics they visit for their health car

Updated on:April 18,2024

Nationwide study suggests children's mental health during pandemic linked to family financial situation

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFinancial disruption as a result of pandemic containment policies in the United States adversely influenced children's mental

Updated on: June 29,2024

Nationwide study suggests children's mental health during pandemic linked to family financial situation

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFinancial disruption as a result of pandemic containment policies in the United States adversely influenced children's mental

Updated on:June 29,2024

Challenges persist for pediatric clinical trial

Early discontinuation and nonreporting/nonpublication of findings continue to be common issues for conducting pediatric clinical trials, according to a study published online March 22 inPediatri

Updated on: February 27,2024

Challenges persist for pediatric clinical trial

Early discontinuation and nonreporting/nonpublication of findings continue to be common issues for conducting pediatric clinical trials, according to a study published online March 22 inPediatri

Updated on:February 27,2024

High physical activity does not offset obesity risk among preteens with high screen time

by University of TorontoAssociations Between Screen Time and Step Count Category Combinations and Body Mass Index (BMI) Percentile. Results correspond to coefficients from a linear regression mod

Updated on: March 11,2024

High physical activity does not offset obesity risk among preteens with high screen time

by University of TorontoAssociations Between Screen Time and Step Count Category Combinations and Body Mass Index (BMI) Percentile. Results correspond to coefficients from a linear regression mod

Updated on:March 11,2024

Telehealth programs improve behavior problems in young children with developmental delay

by Angela Nicoletti,Florida International UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTelehealth programs for parents can improve the behavioral problems of children with developmental delay, ac

Updated on: April 02,2024

Telehealth programs improve behavior problems in young children with developmental delay

by Angela Nicoletti,Florida International UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTelehealth programs for parents can improve the behavioral problems of children with developmental delay, ac

Updated on:April 02,2024

Follow-up study reinforces concept of education as mental health therapy

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Christina Cruz, MD, EdM, assistant professor in the UNC Department of Psychiatry,

Updated on: February 27,2024

Follow-up study reinforces concept of education as mental health therapy

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Christina Cruz, MD, EdM, assistant professor in the UNC Department of Psychiatry,

Updated on:February 27,2024

Genome sequencing nearly twice as effective as targeted test at diagnosing genetic disorders in infants

by Tufts UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new national study, led by researchers at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, has found whole genome sequencing (WGS) to be nearly twice as effective as

Updated on: March 25,2024

Genome sequencing nearly twice as effective as targeted test at diagnosing genetic disorders in infants

by Tufts UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new national study, led by researchers at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, has found whole genome sequencing (WGS) to be nearly twice as effective as

Updated on:March 25,2024