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

Updated on: February 24,2024

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

Updated on:February 24,2024

How pollution changes a baby's gut, and why it matters

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderAssociations between (a) NO2, (b) PM10, and (c) PM2.5exposure during the first 6months of life and differentially ranked log ratios.

Updated on: May 09,2024

How pollution changes a baby's gut, and why it matters

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderAssociations between (a) NO2, (b) PM10, and (c) PM2.5exposure during the first 6months of life and differentially ranked log ratios.

Updated on:May 09,2024

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:

Updated on: June 05,2024

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:

Updated on:June 05,2024

Children who lack sleep may experience detrimental impact on brain and cognitive development that persists over time

by University of Maryland School of MedicineThe images show the differences in gray matter volume (red areas) between children with sufficient sleep and those lacking sleep at both the beginning

Updated on: June 17,2024

Children who lack sleep may experience detrimental impact on brain and cognitive development that persists over time

by University of Maryland School of MedicineThe images show the differences in gray matter volume (red areas) between children with sufficient sleep and those lacking sleep at both the beginning

Updated on:June 17,2024

Study finds that infants are not startled by visual illusions

by Chuo University and Hokkaido UniversityIllusions begin to occur around six months of age. This is thought to be related to the development of feedback processing in the brain. Credit: Shuma Tsurumi

Updated on: May 10,2024

Study finds that infants are not startled by visual illusions

by Chuo University and Hokkaido UniversityIllusions begin to occur around six months of age. This is thought to be related to the development of feedback processing in the brain. Credit: Shuma Tsurumi

Updated on:May 10,2024

Study finds school-based counseling program reduces PTSD symptoms among adolescent girls

by University of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe University of Chicago Education Lab released a new study June 7 that found school-based group counseling programs can significantly r

Updated on: May 10,2024

Study finds school-based counseling program reduces PTSD symptoms among adolescent girls

by University of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe University of Chicago Education Lab released a new study June 7 that found school-based group counseling programs can significantly r

Updated on:May 10,2024

New antibody therapy shows promising results for advanced, treatment-refractory pediatric brain cancer

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEffective and safe treatments are needed for medulloblastoma—the most common type of cancerous brain tumor in children—especiall

Updated on: March 05,2024

New antibody therapy shows promising results for advanced, treatment-refractory pediatric brain cancer

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEffective and safe treatments are needed for medulloblastoma—the most common type of cancerous brain tumor in children—especiall

Updated on:March 05,2024

Telehealth parent-child interaction therapy aids child behavior

by Lori SolomonTelehealth-delivered parenting interventions lead to significant and maintained improvements for young children with developmental disorders (DD) and their caregivers, according to a st

Updated on: April 02,2024

Telehealth parent-child interaction therapy aids child behavior

by Lori SolomonTelehealth-delivered parenting interventions lead to significant and maintained improvements for young children with developmental disorders (DD) and their caregivers, according to a st

Updated on:April 02,2024

From RSV to meningococcal B, we must ensure equitable access to childhood immunizations

by Archana Koirala, Brendan McMullan, Christopher Blyth, Emma Best and Fiona Russell,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs we look towards the peak season for respiratory viruses,

Updated on: April 27,2024

From RSV to meningococcal B, we must ensure equitable access to childhood immunizations

by Archana Koirala, Brendan McMullan, Christopher Blyth, Emma Best and Fiona Russell,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs we look towards the peak season for respiratory viruses,

Updated on:April 27,2024

Almost half of young people in England report mental health problems

by University College LondonPupils’ rating of school mental health support by school characteristics. Notes: Main sample = 11,162; Sample for FSM% is 10,056 as this groups only represents compreh

Updated on: April 17,2024

Almost half of young people in England report mental health problems

by University College LondonPupils’ rating of school mental health support by school characteristics. Notes: Main sample = 11,162; Sample for FSM% is 10,056 as this groups only represents compreh

Updated on:April 17,2024

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

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

Wireless kit might be cheap alternative to usual treatment of 'glue ear' in kids

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA wireless kit, comprising headphones, a microphone, and an app might be a cheap alternative to the usual treatment of the common temporary hear

Updated on: March 02,2024

Wireless kit might be cheap alternative to usual treatment of 'glue ear' in kids

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA wireless kit, comprising headphones, a microphone, and an app might be a cheap alternative to the usual treatment of the common temporary hear

Updated on:March 02,2024