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Up to half of kids worldwide and up to third of UK kids consume energy drinks weekly

Up to half of kids worldwide and up to third of UK kids consume energy drinks weekly

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUp to half of children worldwide, and up to a third of children in the UK, consume energy drinks every week, with a tally on five or mor

Up to half of kids worldwide and up to third of UK kids consume energy drinks weekly

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUp to half of children worldwide, and up to a third of children in the UK, consume energy drinks every week, with a tally on five or mor
We must not rush to implement new genetic screening programs, experts warn

We must not rush to implement new genetic screening programs, experts warn

by Institute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere is a danger that population genetic screening programs may be introduced without the necessary scrutiny and rigor that is usu

We must not rush to implement new genetic screening programs, experts warn

by Institute of Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThere is a danger that population genetic screening programs may be introduced without the necessary scrutiny and rigor that is usu
Ask the Pediatrician: Here are 8 parenting goals to start the new year strong

Ask the Pediatrician: Here are 8 parenting goals to start the new year strong

by Steph Lee, MD MPH FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew Year resolutions are often sweeping and grand, but often you can reap the biggest rewards by building off the stre

Ask the Pediatrician: Here are 8 parenting goals to start the new year strong

by Steph Lee, MD MPH FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew Year resolutions are often sweeping and grand, but often you can reap the biggest rewards by building off the stre
New study shows differences between the brains of girls and boys with autism

New study shows differences between the brains of girls and boys with autism

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBrain organization differs between boys and girls with autism, according to a new study from the Stanford University School o

New study shows differences between the brains of girls and boys with autism

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBrain organization differs between boys and girls with autism, according to a new study from the Stanford University School o
Targeting impulsivity early in adolescence could prevent later behavioral disorders

Targeting impulsivity early in adolescence could prevent later behavioral disorders

by Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTendencies toward impulsivity in early adolescence are linked with a variety of poor outcomes in la

Targeting impulsivity early in adolescence could prevent later behavioral disorders

by Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTendencies toward impulsivity in early adolescence are linked with a variety of poor outcomes in la
Study shows some children with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia miss out on decades of life-saving treatment

Study shows some children with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia miss out on decades of life-saving treatment

by Family Heart FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Family Heart Foundation, a leading research and advocacy organization, has shared results from an analysis of patients in its CASCADE FH

Study shows some children with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia miss out on decades of life-saving treatment

by Family Heart FoundationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe Family Heart Foundation, a leading research and advocacy organization, has shared results from an analysis of patients in its CASCADE FH
Study finds antibiotics before age 2 associated with childhood health issues

Study finds antibiotics before age 2 associated with childhood health issues

byMayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a retrospective case study, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that antibiotics administered to children younger than 2 are associated with several ongoi

Study finds antibiotics before age 2 associated with childhood health issues

byMayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a retrospective case study, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that antibiotics administered to children younger than 2 are associated with several ongoi
Early childhood exposure to lead in drinking water associated with increased teen delinquency risk

Early childhood exposure to lead in drinking water associated with increased teen delinquency risk

by Indiana UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to lead in drinking water, especially from private wells, during early childhood is associated with an increased risk of being repo

Early childhood exposure to lead in drinking water associated with increased teen delinquency risk

by Indiana UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to lead in drinking water, especially from private wells, during early childhood is associated with an increased risk of being repo
Experts set out future of autism care and treatment with focus on personalised and lifelong approaches

Experts set out future of autism care and treatment with focus on personalised and lifelong approaches

by LancetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new, comprehensive model of autism care and treatment that prioritizes personalized, stepped care approaches is urgently needed, according to a new int

Experts set out future of autism care and treatment with focus on personalised and lifelong approaches

by LancetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new, comprehensive model of autism care and treatment that prioritizes personalized, stepped care approaches is urgently needed, according to a new int
Spontaneous baby movements are important for development of coordinated sensorimotor system

Spontaneous baby movements are important for development of coordinated sensorimotor system

by University of TokyoThe markers for the motion capture camera were gently applied to the baby’s limbs and head and belly, enabling the team to capture the full range of movement. Credit: 2022 K

Spontaneous baby movements are important for development of coordinated sensorimotor system

by University of TokyoThe markers for the motion capture camera were gently applied to the baby’s limbs and head and belly, enabling the team to capture the full range of movement. Credit: 2022 K
When do teens lie to their parents (and when do they tell the truth)?

When do teens lie to their parents (and when do they tell the truth)?

by Sandra Knispel,University of RochesterThe secret life of the american teenager: As most parents know—and as prior research shows—when children become teenagers, their willingness to share inf

When do teens lie to their parents (and when do they tell the truth)?

by Sandra Knispel,University of RochesterThe secret life of the american teenager: As most parents know—and as prior research shows—when children become teenagers, their willingness to share inf
Spanish-speakers seeking medical care for relatives with Down syndrome encounter language barriers, racism

Spanish-speakers seeking medical care for relatives with Down syndrome encounter language barriers, racism

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpanish-speaking families often experience significant challenges in receiving quality medical care for a loved one with Down syn

Spanish-speakers seeking medical care for relatives with Down syndrome encounter language barriers, racism

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpanish-speaking families often experience significant challenges in receiving quality medical care for a loved one with Down syn