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Experiments investigate early cognitive and communicative development in infants

Experiments investigate early cognitive and communicative development in infants

by Ildikó Rüll, Central European UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers from Central European University (CEU) in Vienna, Austria; and the University of St Andrews in S

Experiments investigate early cognitive and communicative development in infants

by Ildikó Rüll, Central European UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers from Central European University (CEU) in Vienna, Austria; and the University of St Andrews in S
In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, young children dying at greater-than-expected rates

In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, young children dying at greater-than-expected rates

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaClustering of categories of age patterns of under-5 mortality by region, from the first collected DHS in a given country (average year of collectio

In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, young children dying at greater-than-expected rates

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaClustering of categories of age patterns of under-5 mortality by region, from the first collected DHS in a given country (average year of collectio
Researchers chart large rise in eating disorders and self-harm among teenage girls

Researchers chart large rise in eating disorders and self-harm among teenage girls

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeneral practices have recorded a large rise in eating disorder diagnoses and self-harm episodes among teenage girls in the UK i

Researchers chart large rise in eating disorders and self-harm among teenage girls

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeneral practices have recorded a large rise in eating disorder diagnoses and self-harm episodes among teenage girls in the UK i
Team sports score big points for your child's brain, study finds

Team sports score big points for your child's brain, study finds

Team sports score big points for your child's brain, study findsby Ernie MundellThere may be something special about team sports in childhood that helps sharpen a kid's brain, new research sho

Team sports score big points for your child's brain, study finds

Team sports score big points for your child's brain, study findsby Ernie MundellThere may be something special about team sports in childhood that helps sharpen a kid's brain, new research sho
Signs of Autism

Signs of Autism

Signs of AutismByLisa Jo RudyUpdated on August 08, 2023Medically reviewed byHuma Sheikh, MDThe traits associated withautismare usually seen before age 3. They inclu

Signs of Autism

Signs of AutismByLisa Jo RudyUpdated on August 08, 2023Medically reviewed byHuma Sheikh, MDThe traits associated withautismare usually seen before age 3. They inclu
Could Your Child Have Autism?

Could Your Child Have Autism?

Could Your Child Have Autism?ByLisa Jo RudyUpdated on July 26, 2023Medically reviewed byDiana Apetauerova, MDNo single autism trait defines the diagnosis, and each autistic chi

Could Your Child Have Autism?

Could Your Child Have Autism?ByLisa Jo RudyUpdated on July 26, 2023Medically reviewed byDiana Apetauerova, MDNo single autism trait defines the diagnosis, and each autistic chi
Lack of sleep regulations for licensed child-care providers puts children's health at risk

Lack of sleep regulations for licensed child-care providers puts children's health at risk

by Wendy Hall, Graham Reid and Melissa Moynihan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 2023, more than half ofCanadian children (up to five years old)were in child care and more

Lack of sleep regulations for licensed child-care providers puts children's health at risk

by Wendy Hall, Graham Reid and Melissa Moynihan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 2023, more than half ofCanadian children (up to five years old)were in child care and more
Children's brains shaped by their time on tech devices, review shows

Children's brains shaped by their time on tech devices, review shows

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTime spent watching television or playing computer games has measurable and long-term effects on children's brain function, according t

Children's brains shaped by their time on tech devices, review shows

byTaylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTime spent watching television or playing computer games has measurable and long-term effects on children's brain function, according t
Why is it important to teach children about body safety and boundaries?

Why is it important to teach children about body safety and boundaries?

by Shalon NienowCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe statistics reported by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network are sobering: 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 20 boys will experience sexual abuse or s

Why is it important to teach children about body safety and boundaries?

by Shalon NienowCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe statistics reported by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network are sobering: 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 20 boys will experience sexual abuse or s
Weight loss drug liraglutide is safe and effective in children under 12, study finds

Weight loss drug liraglutide is safe and effective in children under 12, study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Lukas from PexelsThe obesity medication liraglutide is safe and effective in children aged 6 to <12 years, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the Euro

Weight loss drug liraglutide is safe and effective in children under 12, study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Lukas from PexelsThe obesity medication liraglutide is safe and effective in children aged 6 to <12 years, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the Euro
Babies' heartbeats may hold key to their first words

Babies' heartbeats may hold key to their first words

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe soft, gentle murmurs of a baby's first expressions, like little whispers of joy and wonder to doting parents, are

Babies' heartbeats may hold key to their first words

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe soft, gentle murmurs of a baby's first expressions, like little whispers of joy and wonder to doting parents, are
Baby opera: Study finds babies get a kick out of live music

Baby opera: Study finds babies get a kick out of live music

by University of Toronto(A) Depicts the proportion of time infants watched the show (live vs. recorded). (B) Depicts the average length of attention bouts before interruption (seconds) during the

Baby opera: Study finds babies get a kick out of live music

by University of Toronto(A) Depicts the proportion of time infants watched the show (live vs. recorded). (B) Depicts the average length of attention bouts before interruption (seconds) during the