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Study finds 3 percent of kids show increasing sensory issues in early childhood

Study finds 3 percent of kids show increasing sensory issues in early childhood

by Mike McNulty,University of Southern CaliforniaParallel-process trajectory classes of sensory features (5-class solution; full sample N = 1,517) [estimated means with 95% confidence intervals]

Study finds 3 percent of kids show increasing sensory issues in early childhood

by Mike McNulty,University of Southern CaliforniaParallel-process trajectory classes of sensory features (5-class solution; full sample N = 1,517) [estimated means with 95% confidence intervals]
Greater adversity in childhood linked to premature aging in midlife and beyond

Greater adversity in childhood linked to premature aging in midlife and beyond

by McMaster UniversityPearson correlation between the two epigenetic age measures and chronological age. Credit:Aging Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1111/acel.13779Exposure to a greater number o

Greater adversity in childhood linked to premature aging in midlife and beyond

by McMaster UniversityPearson correlation between the two epigenetic age measures and chronological age. Credit:Aging Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1111/acel.13779Exposure to a greater number o
How children are affected by coronavirus, RS virus and rhinovirus

How children are affected by coronavirus, RS virus and rhinovirus

by Svein Inge Meland,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCoronaviruses tend to mutate into a fairly harmless virus, according to the opinion of PhD candidate Inger Heimdal following he

How children are affected by coronavirus, RS virus and rhinovirus

by Svein Inge Meland,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCoronaviruses tend to mutate into a fairly harmless virus, according to the opinion of PhD candidate Inger Heimdal following he
Mobile app provides effective support for children with obesity

Mobile app provides effective support for children with obesity

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA mobile app that shows a child's weight development in real-time for children with obesity provides greater weight loss compared to c

Mobile app provides effective support for children with obesity

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA mobile app that shows a child's weight development in real-time for children with obesity provides greater weight loss compared to c
Listening to youth voices was missing in the COVID-19 pandemic response, researchers say

Listening to youth voices was missing in the COVID-19 pandemic response, researchers say

by Negin Riazi, Jessica A. Goddard, Karen A. Patte, Terrance J. Wade and Valerie Michaelson,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe new school year has brought aboutanother in

Listening to youth voices was missing in the COVID-19 pandemic response, researchers say

by Negin Riazi, Jessica A. Goddard, Karen A. Patte, Terrance J. Wade and Valerie Michaelson,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe new school year has brought aboutanother in
CDC tells docs to look for lead poisoning in kids, as fruit puree investigation continues

CDC tells docs to look for lead poisoning in kids, as fruit puree investigation continues

by Robin FosterDoctors need to be on the lookout for lead poisoning in children as the latest tally of kids exposed to the toxin after consuming pouches of cinnamon-flavored apple puree climbed to 22,

CDC tells docs to look for lead poisoning in kids, as fruit puree investigation continues

by Robin FosterDoctors need to be on the lookout for lead poisoning in children as the latest tally of kids exposed to the toxin after consuming pouches of cinnamon-flavored apple puree climbed to 22,
Going to bed a little earlier greatly increases total sleep time for teens

Going to bed a little earlier greatly increases total sleep time for teens

by Steven ReinbergGoing to bed earlier is one way for teens to get the sleep they need, new research suggests.That may be easier said than done, the researchers admitted. But their study shows that if

Going to bed a little earlier greatly increases total sleep time for teens

by Steven ReinbergGoing to bed earlier is one way for teens to get the sleep they need, new research suggests.That may be easier said than done, the researchers admitted. But their study shows that if
Placental genes study explores how assisted reproduction affects children's development

Placental genes study explores how assisted reproduction affects children's development

Placental genes study explores how assisted reproduction affects children's developmentbyUniversity of HelsinkiIt was seen that the observed changes related to metabolism and growth were par

Placental genes study explores how assisted reproduction affects children's development

Placental genes study explores how assisted reproduction affects children's developmentbyUniversity of HelsinkiIt was seen that the observed changes related to metabolism and growth were par
Just half of parents recognize screen time impact on children's eye health

Just half of parents recognize screen time impact on children's eye health

by University of MichiganSome parents may skip steps that help minimize eye injuries. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at University of Michigan He

Just half of parents recognize screen time impact on children's eye health

by University of MichiganSome parents may skip steps that help minimize eye injuries. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at University of Michigan He
What should I do if my child has COVID-19 symptoms?

What should I do if my child has COVID-19 symptoms?

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmid news that COVID-19 cases are rising among children, it's normal to be concerned when your kid starts cough

What should I do if my child has COVID-19 symptoms?

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmid news that COVID-19 cases are rising among children, it's normal to be concerned when your kid starts cough
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
How do children develop after being born very preterm? Four likely outcomes

How do children develop after being born very preterm? Four likely outcomes

by ElsevierGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2021.09.001A study in theJournal of the Ame

How do children develop after being born very preterm? Four likely outcomes

by ElsevierGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2021.09.001A study in theJournal of the Ame