First study of its kind links moms' problems to adolescent attachment

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt should come as no great surprise that mothers have profound influence on their children. But what about mothers who have their

Updated on: March 23,2024 13

First study of its kind links moms' problems to adolescent attachment

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt should come as no great surprise that mothers have profound influence on their children. But what about mothers who have their

Updated on:March 23,2024 13

Most babies with sickle cell disease face double disadvantage, say researchers

by University of MichiganNormal blood cells next to a sickle-blood cell, colored scanning electron microscope image. Credit: Wikipedia/Illustration from Anatomy & PhysiologyAs if starting lif

Updated on: February 29,2024 16

Most babies with sickle cell disease face double disadvantage, say researchers

by University of MichiganNormal blood cells next to a sickle-blood cell, colored scanning electron microscope image. Credit: Wikipedia/Illustration from Anatomy & PhysiologyAs if starting lif

Updated on:February 29,2024 16

Simple diagnostic model for pneumonia in kids to reduce need for X-rays

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainDiagnosis of community acquired pneumonia in children usually involves X-rays, despite recommendations to l

Updated on: February 20,2024 10

Simple diagnostic model for pneumonia in kids to reduce need for X-rays

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainDiagnosis of community acquired pneumonia in children usually involves X-rays, despite recommendations to l

Updated on:February 20,2024 10

Study finds link between screen time and anxiety, depression in children

by Andrew Graham,University of Western OntarioThe Canadian Pediatric Society recommends children over five spend not more than two hours per day on screens. Credit: Andrea Piacquadio/PexelsNew r

Updated on: May 08,2024 3

Study finds link between screen time and anxiety, depression in children

by Andrew Graham,University of Western OntarioThe Canadian Pediatric Society recommends children over five spend not more than two hours per day on screens. Credit: Andrea Piacquadio/PexelsNew r

Updated on:May 08,2024 3

Study shows babies learn to imitate others because they themselves are imitated by caregivers

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople are constantly learning from others without even being aware of it. Social learning avoids laborious trial and er

Updated on: May 17,2024 7

Study shows babies learn to imitate others because they themselves are imitated by caregivers

by Ludwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople are constantly learning from others without even being aware of it. Social learning avoids laborious trial and er

Updated on:May 17,2024 7

Deaf children with learning delays benefit from cochlear implants more than hearing aids

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Bjorn Knetsch from The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0Up to three out of every 1,000 infants in the United States are born with profound hearing loss.Typically,

Updated on: April 07,2024 14

Deaf children with learning delays benefit from cochlear implants more than hearing aids

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Bjorn Knetsch from The Netherlands, CC BY 2.0Up to three out of every 1,000 infants in the United States are born with profound hearing loss.Typically,

Updated on:April 07,2024 14

New work examines importance of early life factors in pubertal development

by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a nationwide multi-cohort study, new work led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute examined the importance of early

Updated on: February 22,2024 18

New work examines importance of early life factors in pubertal development

by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a nationwide multi-cohort study, new work led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute examined the importance of early

Updated on:February 22,2024 18

One in four adolescent girls experience low mood, twice as many as boys, finds study

by Universitat Oberta de CatalunyaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLow mood is experienced by 18.6% of adolescents, according to a study carried out by the Epi4Health interuniversity research group, i

Updated on: May 10,2024 7

One in four adolescent girls experience low mood, twice as many as boys, finds study

by Universitat Oberta de CatalunyaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLow mood is experienced by 18.6% of adolescents, according to a study carried out by the Epi4Health interuniversity research group, i

Updated on:May 10,2024 7

Children's mental health worsens after single mothers forced to seek employment, says study

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA welfare-to-work reform has increased employment rates for lone mothers but at a cost to her and her children's mental health, n

Updated on: May 20,2024 7

Children's mental health worsens after single mothers forced to seek employment, says study

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA welfare-to-work reform has increased employment rates for lone mothers but at a cost to her and her children's mental health, n

Updated on:May 20,2024 7

COVID-19 pandemic saw major increase in children and adolescents attempting suicide by poison, study finds

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe rate of suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children and adolescents ages 10-19 reported to U.S. poison centers increased 3

Updated on: May 13,2024 4

COVID-19 pandemic saw major increase in children and adolescents attempting suicide by poison, study finds

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe rate of suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children and adolescents ages 10-19 reported to U.S. poison centers increased 3

Updated on:May 13,2024 4

Getting a good night's rest is vital for neurodiverse children—pediatric sleep experts explain why

by Beth Ann Malow, Susan Nehiley Brasher and Terry Katz, The ConversationCredit: Yaroslav Shuraev from PexelsMost of us are all too familiar with the consequences of a poor night's sleep—be it int

Updated on: May 14,2024 0

Getting a good night's rest is vital for neurodiverse children—pediatric sleep experts explain why

by Beth Ann Malow, Susan Nehiley Brasher and Terry Katz, The ConversationCredit: Yaroslav Shuraev from PexelsMost of us are all too familiar with the consequences of a poor night's sleep—be it int

Updated on:May 14,2024 0

Antibiotics after birth affects gut microbes of babies, study finds

by University of EdinburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTreating babies with antibiotics in the first week of life is linked with a decrease in healthy bacteria necessary amongst others to di

Updated on: February 22,2024 16

Antibiotics after birth affects gut microbes of babies, study finds

by University of EdinburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTreating babies with antibiotics in the first week of life is linked with a decrease in healthy bacteria necessary amongst others to di

Updated on:February 22,2024 16