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Intergenerational transmission of trauma from African American mothers to their children due to vicarious racism

Intergenerational transmission of trauma from African American mothers to their children due to vicarious racism

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study in theJournal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry(JAACAP), published by Elsevier, reports that among Black

Intergenerational transmission of trauma from African American mothers to their children due to vicarious racism

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study in theJournal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry(JAACAP), published by Elsevier, reports that among Black
Weight-loss treatment for kids in pediatric primary care shown to work best when it's family-focused

Weight-loss treatment for kids in pediatric primary care shown to work best when it's family-focused

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit:JAMA(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jama.2023.8061Obesity runs in families. That fact is at the root of an intensive, behavioral, family-based trea

Weight-loss treatment for kids in pediatric primary care shown to work best when it's family-focused

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit:JAMA(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jama.2023.8061Obesity runs in families. That fact is at the root of an intensive, behavioral, family-based trea
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
Latest version of the Healthy Eating Index covers toddler diet quality

Latest version of the Healthy Eating Index covers toddler diet quality

by Elseviera On the radar plots, each component score is plotted as a percentage of its maximum points on 13 different axes. The outer edge of the radar represents 100% of the maximum score for t

Latest version of the Healthy Eating Index covers toddler diet quality

by Elseviera On the radar plots, each component score is plotted as a percentage of its maximum points on 13 different axes. The outer edge of the radar represents 100% of the maximum score for t
Helping others as volunteers helps kids 'flourish,' finds study

Helping others as volunteers helps kids 'flourish,' finds study

by Amy NortonKids who devote some of their free time to volunteer work may not only help others, but also themselves.That's according to a new study that found U.S. kids who spend time in communit

Helping others as volunteers helps kids 'flourish,' finds study

by Amy NortonKids who devote some of their free time to volunteer work may not only help others, but also themselves.That's according to a new study that found U.S. kids who spend time in communit
Use of digital devices may affect children's language development

Use of digital devices may affect children's language development

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a study recently completed at the University of Helsinki, the amount of screen time is linked to language development in chi

Use of digital devices may affect children's language development

by University of HelsinkiCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a study recently completed at the University of Helsinki, the amount of screen time is linked to language development in chi
Nocturnal enuresis more common in children with sleep apnea

Nocturnal enuresis more common in children with sleep apnea

by Lori SolomonNocturnal enuresis is more common in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 23 inChildren.María Andreu-Codina, from Uni

Nocturnal enuresis more common in children with sleep apnea

by Lori SolomonNocturnal enuresis is more common in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 23 inChildren.María Andreu-Codina, from Uni
Identifying the gut bacteria that threaten neonatal babies

Identifying the gut bacteria that threaten neonatal babies

by University of East AngliaStrain-level population genomics ofC. perfringensreveals eight distinct phylogenetic lineages.a, Mid-point rooted, maximum-likelihood phylogenetic tr

Identifying the gut bacteria that threaten neonatal babies

by University of East AngliaStrain-level population genomics ofC. perfringensreveals eight distinct phylogenetic lineages.a, Mid-point rooted, maximum-likelihood phylogenetic tr
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Childhood clubfoot

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Childhood clubfoot

by Cynthia Weiss, Mayo Clinic News NetworkDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 24 weeks pregnant and underwent an ultrasound that discovered that my child has a clubfoot. I am worried about my child's life and

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Childhood clubfoot

by Cynthia Weiss, Mayo Clinic News NetworkDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 24 weeks pregnant and underwent an ultrasound that discovered that my child has a clubfoot. I am worried about my child's life and
'Brain bleeds' in babies' first year can lead to long-term vision problems

'Brain bleeds' in babies' first year can lead to long-term vision problems

by University of BristolThe 10-year follow up of visual functions in 32 children who in the first year following their birth experienced Grade 3 or Grade 4 Intraventricular haemorrhage with Ventr

'Brain bleeds' in babies' first year can lead to long-term vision problems

by University of BristolThe 10-year follow up of visual functions in 32 children who in the first year following their birth experienced Grade 3 or Grade 4 Intraventricular haemorrhage with Ventr
High levels of maternal stress during pregnancy linked to children's behavior problems

High levels of maternal stress during pregnancy linked to children's behavior problems

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavio

High levels of maternal stress during pregnancy linked to children's behavior problems

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavio
Pediatricians can play key role in HIV testing, prophylaxis

Pediatricians can play key role in HIV testing, prophylaxis

(HealthDay)—In a clinical report published online Dec. 20 inPediatrics,recommendations are presented for addressing HIV testing and preexposure and postexposure HIV prophylaxis in adolesce

Pediatricians can play key role in HIV testing, prophylaxis

(HealthDay)—In a clinical report published online Dec. 20 inPediatrics,recommendations are presented for addressing HIV testing and preexposure and postexposure HIV prophylaxis in adolesce