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Health of Black, Native moms key in fight to improve infant death disparities, experts say

Health of Black, Native moms key in fight to improve infant death disparities, experts say

by Nada HassaneinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. infant mortality rate continued its downward trend in 2019, but Black babies still died twice as often as white babies, according to a Center

Health of Black, Native moms key in fight to improve infant death disparities, experts say

by Nada HassaneinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. infant mortality rate continued its downward trend in 2019, but Black babies still died twice as often as white babies, according to a Center
Bone-strengthening physical activity declines most among least fit youth: Study

Bone-strengthening physical activity declines most among least fit youth: Study

byUniversity of JyväskyläBone-Strengthening Physical Activity Declines Most Among Least Fit Youth. Credit: University of JyväskyläFor the first time, a Finnish study conducted at the University

Bone-strengthening physical activity declines most among least fit youth: Study

byUniversity of JyväskyläBone-Strengthening Physical Activity Declines Most Among Least Fit Youth. Credit: University of JyväskyläFor the first time, a Finnish study conducted at the University
Lead exposure in last century shrunk IQ scores of half of Americans

Lead exposure in last century shrunk IQ scores of half of Americans

by Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn 1923, lead was first added to gasoline to help keep car engines healthy. However, automotive health came at the great expense of our own well

Lead exposure in last century shrunk IQ scores of half of Americans

by Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn 1923, lead was first added to gasoline to help keep car engines healthy. However, automotive health came at the great expense of our own well
Exploring the deep connections between adolescent sleep and overall health

Exploring the deep connections between adolescent sleep and overall health

by SRI InternationalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs director of SRI's Human Sleep Research Program, Fiona Baker studies the complex interplay between sleep and overall health and well-be

Exploring the deep connections between adolescent sleep and overall health

by SRI InternationalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs director of SRI's Human Sleep Research Program, Fiona Baker studies the complex interplay between sleep and overall health and well-be
New index to explore relationship between mental health and gender in adolescents in greater depth

New index to explore relationship between mental health and gender in adolescents in greater depth

by Juan Fernández González, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Credit: CC0 Public DomainHalf of mental health disorders first manifest themselves before the age of 14. Seventy percent appear before

New index to explore relationship between mental health and gender in adolescents in greater depth

by Juan Fernández González, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Credit: CC0 Public DomainHalf of mental health disorders first manifest themselves before the age of 14. Seventy percent appear before
Black children overlooked in scar tissue disorder tests, study says

Black children overlooked in scar tissue disorder tests, study says

by University of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn immune disease that can damage vital organs—and is supposedly rare in young people—is more common than previously thought among Black

Black children overlooked in scar tissue disorder tests, study says

by University of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn immune disease that can damage vital organs—and is supposedly rare in young people—is more common than previously thought among Black
Choking hazard spurs recall of bath toys sold at target

Choking hazard spurs recall of bath toys sold at target

by Cara MurezIf you have a Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit, a child's toy made by Buffalo Games and sold exclusively at Target, throw it out.The toy is beingrecalled&nbs

Choking hazard spurs recall of bath toys sold at target

by Cara MurezIf you have a Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit, a child's toy made by Buffalo Games and sold exclusively at Target, throw it out.The toy is beingrecalled&nbs
Extracellular vesicles show promise in perinatal lung and brain injury treatment

Extracellular vesicles show promise in perinatal lung and brain injury treatment

by Rob Clancy,Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchGraphical representation for extracellular vesicles offering a novel approach to treating pulmonary and cerebral injury. Credit: Hudson Institut

Extracellular vesicles show promise in perinatal lung and brain injury treatment

by Rob Clancy,Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchGraphical representation for extracellular vesicles offering a novel approach to treating pulmonary and cerebral injury. Credit: Hudson Institut
New study uncovers origin of 'conscious awareness'

New study uncovers origin of 'conscious awareness'

by Florida Atlantic UniversityWhen an infant’s foot is tethered to the mobile, each foot movement causes the mobile to move. Positive feedback amplifies and highlights the cause-and-effect relati

New study uncovers origin of 'conscious awareness'

by Florida Atlantic UniversityWhen an infant’s foot is tethered to the mobile, each foot movement causes the mobile to move. Positive feedback amplifies and highlights the cause-and-effect relati
Children with attention, behavior problems earn less, have less education and poorer health as adults, research suggests

Children with attention, behavior problems earn less, have less education and poorer health as adults, research suggests

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren who struggle with attention and behavior problems tend to end up earning less money, finish fewer years of school a

Children with attention, behavior problems earn less, have less education and poorer health as adults, research suggests

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren who struggle with attention and behavior problems tend to end up earning less money, finish fewer years of school a
Gentle parenting can be really hard on parents, new research suggests

Gentle parenting can be really hard on parents, new research suggests

by Annie Pezalla,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAre you a gentle parent? If so, chances are good that, just like your children, you may need a nap.The idea of gentle parenting

Gentle parenting can be really hard on parents, new research suggests

by Annie Pezalla,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAre you a gentle parent? If so, chances are good that, just like your children, you may need a nap.The idea of gentle parenting
Half of cases of childhood blindness in US didn't have to happen, new study claims

Half of cases of childhood blindness in US didn't have to happen, new study claims

More than half of sightless children in the United States did not have to lose their vision, according to a new study.The findings suggest the need to prioritize addressing preventablevision&nbs

Half of cases of childhood blindness in US didn't have to happen, new study claims

More than half of sightless children in the United States did not have to lose their vision, according to a new study.The findings suggest the need to prioritize addressing preventablevision&nbs