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

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

Copy-cat? Youth with few friends conform to stay in a friend's 'good graces'

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe study revealed that the total number of friends that a child has is not the issue. What matters is whether or not the child has fewer friends than the partner. C

Updated on: June 25,2024

Copy-cat? Youth with few friends conform to stay in a friend's 'good graces'

by Florida Atlantic UniversityThe study revealed that the total number of friends that a child has is not the issue. What matters is whether or not the child has fewer friends than the partner. C

Updated on:June 25,2024

STDs may be more common than thought among US high school kids

by Steven ReinbergToo few sexually active teens are getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to a new report by U.S. health officials.In all, just 20% of sexually active high

Updated on: February 27,2024

STDs may be more common than thought among US high school kids

by Steven ReinbergToo few sexually active teens are getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to a new report by U.S. health officials.In all, just 20% of sexually active high

Updated on:February 27,2024

There is an urgent need to prevent the lifelong damage caused by adverse childhood experiences

by Wolfgang Linden and Joelle LeMoult,The ConversationCredit: Julia Volk from PexelsMore than one-third of the population experiences adversity in childhood—including abuse, neglect or family vi

Updated on: July 01,2024

There is an urgent need to prevent the lifelong damage caused by adverse childhood experiences

by Wolfgang Linden and Joelle LeMoult,The ConversationCredit: Julia Volk from PexelsMore than one-third of the population experiences adversity in childhood—including abuse, neglect or family vi

Updated on:July 01,2024

In US, one in 15 male, one in 50 female high school students carry guns

One in 15 male and one in 50 female high school students aged younger than 18 years report gun carrying during the past year, according to research published in the July 29 issue of the U.S. Centers f

Updated on: March 29,2024

In US, one in 15 male, one in 50 female high school students carry guns

One in 15 male and one in 50 female high school students aged younger than 18 years report gun carrying during the past year, according to research published in the July 29 issue of the U.S. Centers f

Updated on:March 29,2024

American Academy of Pediatrics issues guidance for children's emotional needs during COVID-19

(HealthDay)—In guidance issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommendations are presented to help pediatricians support the emotional and behavioral needs of children, teenagers, and familie

Updated on: February 20,2024

American Academy of Pediatrics issues guidance for children's emotional needs during COVID-19

(HealthDay)—In guidance issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommendations are presented to help pediatricians support the emotional and behavioral needs of children, teenagers, and familie

Updated on:February 20,2024

'No space': German hospitals overwhelmed by sick kids

Credit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Debora Zilz rushed her baby son Andreas to a Berlin hospital because of a serious respiratory illness, she got a shock."There was no space," she recalled. Medic

Updated on: March 14,2024

'No space': German hospitals overwhelmed by sick kids

Credit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Debora Zilz rushed her baby son Andreas to a Berlin hospital because of a serious respiratory illness, she got a shock."There was no space," she recalled. Medic

Updated on:March 14,2024

Over 40% of healthy moms preparing for fecal transplant to C-section babies found to carry potentially harmful pathogens

by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA randomized trial assessing whether the oral transfer of gut microbiota from mother to baby can s

Updated on: March 25,2024

Over 40% of healthy moms preparing for fecal transplant to C-section babies found to carry potentially harmful pathogens

by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA randomized trial assessing whether the oral transfer of gut microbiota from mother to baby can s

Updated on:March 25,2024

A step toward lifesaving therapy for premature infants in respiratory distress

Updated on: June 01,2025

A step toward lifesaving therapy for premature infants in respiratory distress

Updated on:June 01,2025

Major advance for detecting brain conditions in babies

by King's College LondonPortable MRI scanners (as pictured) could be used to test babies at their cot-side. Credit: King's College LondonResearch by experts at King's and Evelina Lond

Updated on: April 13,2024

Major advance for detecting brain conditions in babies

by King's College LondonPortable MRI scanners (as pictured) could be used to test babies at their cot-side. Credit: King's College LondonResearch by experts at King's and Evelina Lond

Updated on:April 13,2024

New study reveals novel insights on brain development sequence through adolescence

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainBrain development does not occur uniformly across the brain, but follows a newly identified developmental

Updated on: May 27,2024

New study reveals novel insights on brain development sequence through adolescence

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainBrain development does not occur uniformly across the brain, but follows a newly identified developmental

Updated on:May 27,2024

Lower birth weight is linked to neurodevelopmental problems

by University of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUiB research shows that being born to term with a weight lower than 3.5 kilos is related to a higher risk of developing neurodevelopmental

Updated on: February 24,2024

Lower birth weight is linked to neurodevelopmental problems

by University of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUiB research shows that being born to term with a weight lower than 3.5 kilos is related to a higher risk of developing neurodevelopmental

Updated on:February 24,2024