Sudden infant death syndrome may have biologic cause

by Oxford University PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a case where the death of an apparently healthy infant before their first birthday remains unexpl

Updated on: April 13,2024 16

Sudden infant death syndrome may have biologic cause

by Oxford University PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a case where the death of an apparently healthy infant before their first birthday remains unexpl

Updated on:April 13,2024 16

Study finds that child victims of violence face long-term psychological effects

by Scott Hesel,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdults who were victims of gunshot, stab, and assault wounds as children had higher rates of PTSDA study of

Updated on: May 13,2024 7

Study finds that child victims of violence face long-term psychological effects

by Scott Hesel,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdults who were victims of gunshot, stab, and assault wounds as children had higher rates of PTSDA study of

Updated on:May 13,2024 7

Roundworm associated with lower lung-function and asthma in younger males

by University of BergenRoundworms found in a human body. Credit: Nils Oskar JõgiBy looking at the exposure to the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides/suum in Nothern Europe (Norway, Denmark

Updated on: February 21,2024 11

Roundworm associated with lower lung-function and asthma in younger males

by University of BergenRoundworms found in a human body. Credit: Nils Oskar JõgiBy looking at the exposure to the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides/suum in Nothern Europe (Norway, Denmark

Updated on:February 21,2024 11

Swimming lessons often discourage kids from just having fun in the pool, says study

by FrontiersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLearning to swim is not just potentially life-saving: it also provides a full-body workout that promotes cardiovascular and lung health. While in high

Updated on: May 17,2024 4

Swimming lessons often discourage kids from just having fun in the pool, says study

by FrontiersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLearning to swim is not just potentially life-saving: it also provides a full-body workout that promotes cardiovascular and lung health. While in high

Updated on:May 17,2024 4

Study finds that one third of children with a kidney tumor have hereditary predisposition

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn cancer, there's a mistake in the hereditary material, the DNA, which causes uncontrollable growth of cells in t

Updated on: February 24,2024 18

Study finds that one third of children with a kidney tumor have hereditary predisposition

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn cancer, there's a mistake in the hereditary material, the DNA, which causes uncontrollable growth of cells in t

Updated on:February 24,2024 18

Researchers illustrate how caregiver speech shapes the infant brain

by Stephen Fontenot,University of Texas at DallasGlass brain image with a priori tracts of interest. Credit:Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.dcn.2023.101240

Updated on: April 25,2024 13

Researchers illustrate how caregiver speech shapes the infant brain

by Stephen Fontenot,University of Texas at DallasGlass brain image with a priori tracts of interest. Credit:Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.dcn.2023.101240

Updated on:April 25,2024 13

Too much time online might raise kids' odds for mental health woes: Study

by Dennis ThompsonChildren's screen use could be altering their developing brains as they enter adolescence and increasing their risk for mood disorders, a major new study finds.Children ages 9 an

Updated on: June 25,2024 7

Too much time online might raise kids' odds for mental health woes: Study

by Dennis ThompsonChildren's screen use could be altering their developing brains as they enter adolescence and increasing their risk for mood disorders, a major new study finds.Children ages 9 an

Updated on:June 25,2024 7

Ask the pediatrician: Is cannabis harmful for children and teens?

by Dr. Maria H. RahmandarCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs states across the country vote to legalize cannabis for medical or recreational adult use (or both), some parents feel unsure about what t

Updated on: June 05,2024 6

Ask the pediatrician: Is cannabis harmful for children and teens?

by Dr. Maria H. RahmandarCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs states across the country vote to legalize cannabis for medical or recreational adult use (or both), some parents feel unsure about what t

Updated on:June 05,2024 6

Study: How mother and infant sleep patterns interact during the first two years of life

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew mothers can expect sleep deprivation in the first few years of baby's life. But too little sl

Updated on: April 24,2024 18

Study: How mother and infant sleep patterns interact during the first two years of life

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew mothers can expect sleep deprivation in the first few years of baby's life. But too little sl

Updated on:April 24,2024 18

Young children found to do better at school if their dads read and play with them

by University of LeedsThe proportion of children who achieved a good level of achievement in the EYFSP or lower according to how often fathers read to them at home. Credit:What a difference

Updated on: March 10,2024 18

Young children found to do better at school if their dads read and play with them

by University of LeedsThe proportion of children who achieved a good level of achievement in the EYFSP or lower according to how often fathers read to them at home. Credit:What a difference

Updated on:March 10,2024 18

Study suggests in utero corticosteroid exposure is not detrimental to offspring neurodevelopment

by Elana GotkineIn utero exposure to corticosteroids and β2-adrenergic agonists appears to not be associated with most offspring neurodevelopmental outcomes, according to a study published online Oct.

Updated on: May 17,2024 6

Study suggests in utero corticosteroid exposure is not detrimental to offspring neurodevelopment

by Elana GotkineIn utero exposure to corticosteroids and β2-adrenergic agonists appears to not be associated with most offspring neurodevelopmental outcomes, according to a study published online Oct.

Updated on:May 17,2024 6

Study finds childhood trauma and genetics linked to increased obesity risk

by Desert Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Healthy Nevada Project has found associations between genetics, obesity, and childhood trauma, linking social h

Updated on: February 24,2024 15

Study finds childhood trauma and genetics linked to increased obesity risk

by Desert Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Healthy Nevada Project has found associations between genetics, obesity, and childhood trauma, linking social h

Updated on:February 24,2024 15