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Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

by Robin FosterAs millions of American teens continue to struggle with their mental health, a new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much support their pa

Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

by Robin FosterAs millions of American teens continue to struggle with their mental health, a new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much support their pa
High-intensity drinking escalates among teens within two years of first drink: Study

High-intensity drinking escalates among teens within two years of first drink: Study

by Jared Wadley,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor some teenagers, heavy drinking begins well before they accept their high school diploma, according to a new University

High-intensity drinking escalates among teens within two years of first drink: Study

by Jared Wadley,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor some teenagers, heavy drinking begins well before they accept their high school diploma, according to a new University
Tackling the stigma around birth defects in Africa

Tackling the stigma around birth defects in Africa

by SciDev.NetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCynthia Solomon, a 45-year-old businesswoman in Nigeria, started having issues in her matrimonial home when she gave birth to two children with Down synd

Tackling the stigma around birth defects in Africa

by SciDev.NetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCynthia Solomon, a 45-year-old businesswoman in Nigeria, started having issues in her matrimonial home when she gave birth to two children with Down synd
Babies almost all try crawling to get from Point A to Point B, but CDC says it's not a useful developmental milestone

Babies almost all try crawling to get from Point A to Point B, but CDC says it's not a useful developmental milestone

by Mark Geil,The ConversationA new study is collecting crawling biomechanic data using a pressure-sensing pathway. Credit: Mark Geil,CC BY-NDInfant milestones can be a source both of pride

Babies almost all try crawling to get from Point A to Point B, but CDC says it's not a useful developmental milestone

by Mark Geil,The ConversationA new study is collecting crawling biomechanic data using a pressure-sensing pathway. Credit: Mark Geil,CC BY-NDInfant milestones can be a source both of pride
Using cutting-edge technology to perform first ever non-invasive brain tumor surgery

Using cutting-edge technology to perform first ever non-invasive brain tumor surgery

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren's National Hospital successfully performed the first-ever high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) surgery on a p

Using cutting-edge technology to perform first ever non-invasive brain tumor surgery

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren's National Hospital successfully performed the first-ever high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) surgery on a p
How to potty train a toddler

How to potty train a toddler

by Sue Benzuly, RNPotty training is a big transition for toddlers, and potty training boys and girls can be very different endeavors.It can be a challenging time as a parent, requiring a lot of patien

How to potty train a toddler

by Sue Benzuly, RNPotty training is a big transition for toddlers, and potty training boys and girls can be very different endeavors.It can be a challenging time as a parent, requiring a lot of patien
Tanzanian children test the effectiveness of clinical decision support algorithms to lower antibiotic use

Tanzanian children test the effectiveness of clinical decision support algorithms to lower antibiotic use

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDescription of ePOCT+ and supportive mentorship intervention. The intervention included the provision of the ePOCT+ Clinical Decision Support Algorithm (CDSA), C-Reac

Tanzanian children test the effectiveness of clinical decision support algorithms to lower antibiotic use

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDescription of ePOCT+ and supportive mentorship intervention. The intervention included the provision of the ePOCT+ Clinical Decision Support Algorithm (CDSA), C-Reac
Researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media use among young people

Researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media use among young people

by Matthew Cimitile,University of South FloridaCredit: Pixabay from PexelsA groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of South Florida will track young people through 2050 to learn mo

Researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media use among young people

by Matthew Cimitile,University of South FloridaCredit: Pixabay from PexelsA groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of South Florida will track young people through 2050 to learn mo
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
Exploring how stressful life events affect internalizing and externalizing symptoms of psychopathology in childhood

Exploring how stressful life events affect internalizing and externalizing symptoms of psychopathology in childhood

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainPast psychology studies have consistently highlighted the link between adverse and traumatic life events and mental health problems. Better u

Exploring how stressful life events affect internalizing and externalizing symptoms of psychopathology in childhood

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainPast psychology studies have consistently highlighted the link between adverse and traumatic life events and mental health problems. Better u
Brain changes seen in kids with conduct disorder

Brain changes seen in kids with conduct disorder

by Ernie MundellDefiance, tantrums, aggression: All signs of a condition called conduct disorder, whichMental Health Americasays affects up to 16% of boys and 9% of girls.Now, research is

Brain changes seen in kids with conduct disorder

by Ernie MundellDefiance, tantrums, aggression: All signs of a condition called conduct disorder, whichMental Health Americasays affects up to 16% of boys and 9% of girls.Now, research is
Hospitalizations up among infants younger than 6 months during Omicron

Hospitalizations up among infants younger than 6 months during Omicron

by Elana GotkineDuring the omicron-predominant period, there was an increase in weekly hospitalizations among infants aged younger than 6 months, but the prevalence of indicators of severe disease did

Hospitalizations up among infants younger than 6 months during Omicron

by Elana GotkineDuring the omicron-predominant period, there was an increase in weekly hospitalizations among infants aged younger than 6 months, but the prevalence of indicators of severe disease did