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Children with autism exhibit typical joint attention during toy play with a parent

Children with autism exhibit typical joint attention during toy play with a parent

by Cell PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor decades, autism research has relied on data collected during lab tasks or interviews with clinicians that are more constrained than the child&#3

Children with autism exhibit typical joint attention during toy play with a parent

by Cell PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor decades, autism research has relied on data collected during lab tasks or interviews with clinicians that are more constrained than the child&#3
Why food deprivation in childhood is linked to obesity

Why food deprivation in childhood is linked to obesity

by Khizra Tariq,The ConversationCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsAs energy prices rise and the cost of living goes up, it is estimated that there are 4 million children from poorer household

Why food deprivation in childhood is linked to obesity

by Khizra Tariq,The ConversationCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsAs energy prices rise and the cost of living goes up, it is estimated that there are 4 million children from poorer household
States fight student mental health crisis with days off

States fight student mental health crisis with days off

by Giles BruceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLinnea Sorensen falls into a funk whenever her girlfriend, who is a Marine, leaves for months at a time, and the high school junior has trouble concentr

States fight student mental health crisis with days off

by Giles BruceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLinnea Sorensen falls into a funk whenever her girlfriend, who is a Marine, leaves for months at a time, and the high school junior has trouble concentr
Study: Flavored cigarette use by children overlooked

Study: Flavored cigarette use by children overlooked

by University of StirlingCapsule cigarettes before (top) and after standardized packaging. Credit:Nicotine & Tobacco Research(2022). DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntac040The widespread use of

Study: Flavored cigarette use by children overlooked

by University of StirlingCapsule cigarettes before (top) and after standardized packaging. Credit:Nicotine & Tobacco Research(2022). DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntac040The widespread use of
My kid has gone vegetarian. What do I need to know (especially if they're a picky eater)?

My kid has gone vegetarian. What do I need to know (especially if they're a picky eater)?

by Evangeline Mantzioris,The ConversationCredit:Alex Green/Pexels,CC BYSo your child has just announced they've gone vegetarian, on top of already being a picky eater. What now?G

My kid has gone vegetarian. What do I need to know (especially if they're a picky eater)?

by Evangeline Mantzioris,The ConversationCredit:Alex Green/Pexels,CC BYSo your child has just announced they've gone vegetarian, on top of already being a picky eater. What now?G
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
Ask the Pediatrician: What are the benefits of breastfeeding?

Ask the Pediatrician: What are the benefits of breastfeeding?

by Lori Feldman-Winter, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: Is it clear that breastfeeding is the best choice for most babies? If I need to supplement with formula, is that OK?A:

Ask the Pediatrician: What are the benefits of breastfeeding?

by Lori Feldman-Winter, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: Is it clear that breastfeeding is the best choice for most babies? If I need to supplement with formula, is that OK?A:
Ten hospitals reduce opioid prescriptions for children with appendicitis through a quality improvement initiative

Ten hospitals reduce opioid prescriptions for children with appendicitis through a quality improvement initiative

by American College of SurgeonsOpioid prescribing declines for children who undergo appendectomy infographic. Credit: American College of SurgeonsAs public awareness of opioid abuse in the U.S. h

Ten hospitals reduce opioid prescriptions for children with appendicitis through a quality improvement initiative

by American College of SurgeonsOpioid prescribing declines for children who undergo appendectomy infographic. Credit: American College of SurgeonsAs public awareness of opioid abuse in the U.S. h
Pediatric tuberculosis may affect lung functioning, growth later in life

Pediatric tuberculosis may affect lung functioning, growth later in life

by Boston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that young children diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis are at an increased risk of subsequent wheezing, poor lung functio

Pediatric tuberculosis may affect lung functioning, growth later in life

by Boston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that young children diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis are at an increased risk of subsequent wheezing, poor lung functio
Singing supports brain development in preterm infants and maternal well-being after premature birth, research finds

Singing supports brain development in preterm infants and maternal well-being after premature birth, research finds

by University of HelsinkiThe auditory environment of the intensive care unit can cause physiological stress in preterm infants. Researchers believe it can also affect children’s subsequent develo

Singing supports brain development in preterm infants and maternal well-being after premature birth, research finds

by University of HelsinkiThe auditory environment of the intensive care unit can cause physiological stress in preterm infants. Researchers believe it can also affect children’s subsequent develo
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
Copy-cat? Youth with few friends conform to stay in a friend's 'good graces'

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

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