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Controlled cruelty: New study finds aggression can arise from successful self-control

Controlled cruelty: New study finds aggression can arise from successful self-control

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by a Virginia Commonwealth University researcher has found that aggression is not always the product of poor self-c

Controlled cruelty: New study finds aggression can arise from successful self-control

by Virginia Commonwealth UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by a Virginia Commonwealth University researcher has found that aggression is not always the product of poor self-c
Healthful food for children is the same as for adults

Healthful food for children is the same as for adults

by ElsevierNutrition educators play key roles in shifting consumer demand and social norms about food choices. They can do this by creating family and community resilience and healthy adaptation

Healthful food for children is the same as for adults

by ElsevierNutrition educators play key roles in shifting consumer demand and social norms about food choices. They can do this by creating family and community resilience and healthy adaptation
Early results of gene therapy trial for 'childhood dementia' show promise

Early results of gene therapy trial for 'childhood dementia' show promise

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers will tell an international conference today (Feb. 24) that an investigational gene therapy for Sanfilippo

Early results of gene therapy trial for 'childhood dementia' show promise

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers will tell an international conference today (Feb. 24) that an investigational gene therapy for Sanfilippo
Why do some kids take bigger risks than others?

Why do some kids take bigger risks than others?

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome kids are risk-takers. Others tend to play it safe. Are these differences simply based on personality, or do children's environments

Why do some kids take bigger risks than others?

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome kids are risk-takers. Others tend to play it safe. Are these differences simply based on personality, or do children's environments
Mothers need more 'exclusive breastfeeding' support, study says

Mothers need more 'exclusive breastfeeding' support, study says

by University of TokyoInfographic based on the WHO and UNICEF's Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. Credit: 2023, Nicola BurghallExclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is

Mothers need more 'exclusive breastfeeding' support, study says

by University of TokyoInfographic based on the WHO and UNICEF's Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. Credit: 2023, Nicola BurghallExclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is
How you can talk to your toddler to safeguard their well-being when they grow into a teenager

How you can talk to your toddler to safeguard their well-being when they grow into a teenager

by Elaine Reese,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs parents, we all hope our teens will be healthy and happy.Our newresearchshows one way to help is to have positive convers

How you can talk to your toddler to safeguard their well-being when they grow into a teenager

by Elaine Reese,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs parents, we all hope our teens will be healthy and happy.Our newresearchshows one way to help is to have positive convers
First large-scale study of COVID-era birth data finds significant drop in cesarian, induced deliveries

First large-scale study of COVID-era birth data finds significant drop in cesarian, induced deliveries

by Georgia Institute of TechnologyPremature births from cesarian (C-sections) and induced deliveries fell by 6.5% during the first month of the COVID-19 pandemic and remained consistently lower t

First large-scale study of COVID-era birth data finds significant drop in cesarian, induced deliveries

by Georgia Institute of TechnologyPremature births from cesarian (C-sections) and induced deliveries fell by 6.5% during the first month of the COVID-19 pandemic and remained consistently lower t
Walking pneumonia cases spike among young kids

Walking pneumonia cases spike among young kids

by Robin FosterWalking pneumonia cases are surging among young children in the United States, federal health officials warn."Bacterial infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae increased in the

Walking pneumonia cases spike among young kids

by Robin FosterWalking pneumonia cases are surging among young children in the United States, federal health officials warn."Bacterial infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae increased in the
New research shows survival rate improvement for extremely pre-term infants

New research shows survival rate improvement for extremely pre-term infants

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study inJAMAco-authored by a University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) researcher has found that the surviv

New research shows survival rate improvement for extremely pre-term infants

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study inJAMAco-authored by a University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) researcher has found that the surviv
Newborns with higher hair cortisol levels take longer to fall asleep, finds study

Newborns with higher hair cortisol levels take longer to fall asleep, finds study

by American Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict the sleep of infants, according to a new study to be presented on Tuesday, Jun

Newborns with higher hair cortisol levels take longer to fall asleep, finds study

by American Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict the sleep of infants, according to a new study to be presented on Tuesday, Jun
Positive parenting can help protect against the effects of stress in childhood and adolescence, new study shows

Positive parenting can help protect against the effects of stress in childhood and adolescence, new study shows

by Jamie Hanson and Isabella Kahhalé,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWarm and supportive parenting may buffer against the effects of stress during childhood and adolescence. Tha

Positive parenting can help protect against the effects of stress in childhood and adolescence, new study shows

by Jamie Hanson and Isabella Kahhalé,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWarm and supportive parenting may buffer against the effects of stress during childhood and adolescence. Tha
Treatment length reduced for children with tuberculosis

Treatment length reduced for children with tuberculosis

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA UCL-led international trial exploring the effectiveness of tuberculosis (TB) treatment in children has led to a change in the World

Treatment length reduced for children with tuberculosis

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA UCL-led international trial exploring the effectiveness of tuberculosis (TB) treatment in children has led to a change in the World