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Does strep throat lead to the development of tics?

Does strep throat lead to the development of tics?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found no link between a strep throat infection and the development of tics in children who have a parent or siblin

Does strep throat lead to the development of tics?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found no link between a strep throat infection and the development of tics in children who have a parent or siblin
Experimental gene therapy targets Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Experimental gene therapy targets Duchenne muscular dystrophy

by Mark Michaud,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: University of Rochester Medical CenterChildren in Rochester were recently among the first in the nation to receive an experimental t

Experimental gene therapy targets Duchenne muscular dystrophy

by Mark Michaud,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: University of Rochester Medical CenterChildren in Rochester were recently among the first in the nation to receive an experimental t
BabySeq 2.0: Bringing equity to genomic sequencing in newborns

BabySeq 2.0: Bringing equity to genomic sequencing in newborns

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainToday, nearly 900 disorders caused by a single gene are known to be treatable. Yet the recommended "heel st

BabySeq 2.0: Bringing equity to genomic sequencing in newborns

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainToday, nearly 900 disorders caused by a single gene are known to be treatable. Yet the recommended "heel st
How can infants learn about sounds in their native language?

How can infants learn about sounds in their native language?

by University of MarylandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants can differentiate most sounds soon after birth, and by age 1, they become language-specific listeners. But researchers are still

How can infants learn about sounds in their native language?

by University of MarylandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants can differentiate most sounds soon after birth, and by age 1, they become language-specific listeners. But researchers are still
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
Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?

Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?

by Amanda Watson, Carol Maher and Tim Olds,The ConversationCredit: Mary Taylor from PexelsEvery parent knows kids spend their time differently when they're on holidays. Our new research foun

Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?

by Amanda Watson, Carol Maher and Tim Olds,The ConversationCredit: Mary Taylor from PexelsEvery parent knows kids spend their time differently when they're on holidays. Our new research foun
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
RSV is everywhere right now. What parents need to know about respiratory syncytial virus

RSV is everywhere right now. What parents need to know about respiratory syncytial virus

by Jane Tuckerman, Ashleigh Rak, Danielle Wurzel and Margie Danchin,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThis winter, we're having to get our heads around another respiratory virus—RSV.

RSV is everywhere right now. What parents need to know about respiratory syncytial virus

by Jane Tuckerman, Ashleigh Rak, Danielle Wurzel and Margie Danchin,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThis winter, we're having to get our heads around another respiratory virus—RSV.
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
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
Youth mental health advocates renew calls for action

Youth mental health advocates renew calls for action

by Sandhya RamanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 130 national and state children's groups are asking the Biden administration to do more to address youth mental health, including by issu

Youth mental health advocates renew calls for action

by Sandhya RamanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than 130 national and state children's groups are asking the Biden administration to do more to address youth mental health, including by issu
Emotional patterns a factor in children's food choices

Emotional patterns a factor in children's food choices

by ElsevierCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe emotional context in which eating occurs has been thought to influence eating patterns and diet, with studies finding negative emotions predict exc

Emotional patterns a factor in children's food choices

by ElsevierCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe emotional context in which eating occurs has been thought to influence eating patterns and diet, with studies finding negative emotions predict exc