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Self-esteem of kids with short stature tied to social supports, not height

Self-esteem of kids with short stature tied to social supports, not height

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChallenging the assumption that short stature negatively impacts children and adolescents' self-esteem, a new study

Self-esteem of kids with short stature tied to social supports, not height

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChallenging the assumption that short stature negatively impacts children and adolescents' self-esteem, a new study
Acoustic analysis of pre-term babies' cries shows they are as developmentally healthy as full-term babies

Acoustic analysis of pre-term babies' cries shows they are as developmentally healthy as full-term babies

byPennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDo pre-term babies cry differently than full-term babies? Yes, but upon age correction of pre-term babies, the differences may not

Acoustic analysis of pre-term babies' cries shows they are as developmentally healthy as full-term babies

byPennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDo pre-term babies cry differently than full-term babies? Yes, but upon age correction of pre-term babies, the differences may not
New research reveals link between childhood mental health problems and quality of life for young adults

New research reveals link between childhood mental health problems and quality of life for young adults

by Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with mental health issues are more likely to have poor mental and physical health in their late teens and early 20

New research reveals link between childhood mental health problems and quality of life for young adults

by Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with mental health issues are more likely to have poor mental and physical health in their late teens and early 20
Combo of COVID plus flu can bring severe illness to kids

Combo of COVID plus flu can bring severe illness to kids

by Steven ReinbergKids who get the flu and COVID-19 together may be in for a serious, even deadly, bout of illness, U.S. health officials said Friday.So far, infections with both viruses in children h

Combo of COVID plus flu can bring severe illness to kids

by Steven ReinbergKids who get the flu and COVID-19 together may be in for a serious, even deadly, bout of illness, U.S. health officials said Friday.So far, infections with both viruses in children h
Behavior problems and the excessive use of gadgets—cause or effect?

Behavior problems and the excessive use of gadgets—cause or effect?

by Eötvös Loránd UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's not the mobile that makes children hyperactive, but the other way round: a fidgety child will use a mobile phone more—accordi

Behavior problems and the excessive use of gadgets—cause or effect?

by Eötvös Loránd UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's not the mobile that makes children hyperactive, but the other way round: a fidgety child will use a mobile phone more—accordi
What factors influence children's learning of fear?

What factors influence children's learning of fear?

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of MontrealCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany fears develop during childhood. And the scientific literature is quite clear: learning to fear through obse

What factors influence children's learning of fear?

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of MontrealCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany fears develop during childhood. And the scientific literature is quite clear: learning to fear through obse
School policing and disciplining may lead to student substance abuse

School policing and disciplining may lead to student substance abuse

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn new research in the journalAddictive Behaviors, public health researchers find that the prev

School policing and disciplining may lead to student substance abuse

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn new research in the journalAddictive Behaviors, public health researchers find that the prev
Male babies 'talk' more in the first year than female babies do, finds study

Male babies 'talk' more in the first year than female babies do, finds study

by Cell PressInfant vocalizations. Credit:iScience/Oller et al.Young babies make many squeals, vowel-like sounds, growls and short, word-like sounds such as "ba" or "aga.&quo

Male babies 'talk' more in the first year than female babies do, finds study

by Cell PressInfant vocalizations. Credit:iScience/Oller et al.Young babies make many squeals, vowel-like sounds, growls and short, word-like sounds such as "ba" or "aga.&quo
Infants who die unexpectedly in the first week might have different risk factors than those who die in the first month

Infants who die unexpectedly in the first week might have different risk factors than those who die in the first month

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile a sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is rare in the first month of life, a new Rutgers study has found that those occurring in the

Infants who die unexpectedly in the first week might have different risk factors than those who die in the first month

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile a sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is rare in the first month of life, a new Rutgers study has found that those occurring in the
Why are teen girls in crisis? It's not just social media

Why are teen girls in crisis? It's not just social media

by LINDSEY TANNER and ANGIE WANGEmma, 18, stands for a portrait in Georgia on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The aspiring artist, with attention deficit disorder and occasional depression, says worries abo

Why are teen girls in crisis? It's not just social media

by LINDSEY TANNER and ANGIE WANGEmma, 18, stands for a portrait in Georgia on Thursday, March 23, 2023. The aspiring artist, with attention deficit disorder and occasional depression, says worries abo
Infants are vulnerable to chickenpox earlier than previously thought, study finds

Infants are vulnerable to chickenpox earlier than previously thought, study finds

by Ishani Nath,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainInfants are not protected against the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox, for several months before they are el

Infants are vulnerable to chickenpox earlier than previously thought, study finds

by Ishani Nath,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainInfants are not protected against the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox, for several months before they are el