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Small measures can be a big help for children of mothers with depression

Small measures can be a big help for children of mothers with depression

by Uppsala UniversitySocial environment moderates the impact of maternal mental health on infant cognition (measured as attention regulation). Results from a study made in Bhutan headed by Uppsal

Small measures can be a big help for children of mothers with depression

by Uppsala UniversitySocial environment moderates the impact of maternal mental health on infant cognition (measured as attention regulation). Results from a study made in Bhutan headed by Uppsal
New research discovery could shorten ICU stays for children with diabetic ketoacidosis

New research discovery could shorten ICU stays for children with diabetic ketoacidosis

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen a child with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) requires intensive care, clinicians often monitor blood ketone level

New research discovery could shorten ICU stays for children with diabetic ketoacidosis

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen a child with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) requires intensive care, clinicians often monitor blood ketone level
Population-scaled, school-based physical activity intervention can help prevent childhood obesity

Population-scaled, school-based physical activity intervention can help prevent childhood obesity

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Slovenian population-scaled, school-based study shows that by providing additional physical education lessons to young children is eff

Population-scaled, school-based physical activity intervention can help prevent childhood obesity

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Slovenian population-scaled, school-based study shows that by providing additional physical education lessons to young children is eff
Five reasons why young non-smokers in NZ are taking up vaping more than ever before

Five reasons why young non-smokers in NZ are taking up vaping more than ever before

by Lindsay Robertson and Janet Hoek,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young New Zealanders aged 15 to 17 who vape every day hastripled in two years, from 2% i

Five reasons why young non-smokers in NZ are taking up vaping more than ever before

by Lindsay Robertson and Janet Hoek,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young New Zealanders aged 15 to 17 who vape every day hastripled in two years, from 2% i
More Indonesian children are living with diabetes—so what can we do to prevent it?

More Indonesian children are living with diabetes—so what can we do to prevent it?

by Andini Pramono and Katelyn Barnes,The ConversationKintamani, Indonesia. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIndonesian children under 18 were 70 times more likely to be living with diabetes in

More Indonesian children are living with diabetes—so what can we do to prevent it?

by Andini Pramono and Katelyn Barnes,The ConversationKintamani, Indonesia. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIndonesian children under 18 were 70 times more likely to be living with diabetes in
AI can spot early signs of Alzheimer's in speech patterns, study shows

AI can spot early signs of Alzheimer's in speech patterns, study shows

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterAssociation of baseline acoustic (panel A) and lexical-semantic (panel B) scores with the 2-year change of CDR-SOB (higher value indicates greater disease progres

AI can spot early signs of Alzheimer's in speech patterns, study shows

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterAssociation of baseline acoustic (panel A) and lexical-semantic (panel B) scores with the 2-year change of CDR-SOB (higher value indicates greater disease progres
Pandemic weight gain in kids influenced by family income

Pandemic weight gain in kids influenced by family income

by Wendy Wolfson,Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe stress, lack of exercise and poor nutrition resulting from the disruption and isolation of the pandemic

Pandemic weight gain in kids influenced by family income

by Wendy Wolfson,Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe stress, lack of exercise and poor nutrition resulting from the disruption and isolation of the pandemic
In rare cases, COVID-19 in pregnancy could harm the fetal brain

In rare cases, COVID-19 in pregnancy could harm the fetal brain

by Cara MurezIt's highly unlikely, but COVID-19 can be transmitted from mother to baby through the placenta, causing injury to the developing fetus' brain, a new study finds.Researchers shared

In rare cases, COVID-19 in pregnancy could harm the fetal brain

by Cara MurezIt's highly unlikely, but COVID-19 can be transmitted from mother to baby through the placenta, causing injury to the developing fetus' brain, a new study finds.Researchers shared
Kids' neighborhoods can affect their developing brains, a new study finds

Kids' neighborhoods can affect their developing brains, a new study finds

by Gabriela Suarez,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren growing up in more disadvantaged neighborhoods—meaning those with poor housing quality, more poverty and lower levels

Kids' neighborhoods can affect their developing brains, a new study finds

by Gabriela Suarez,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren growing up in more disadvantaged neighborhoods—meaning those with poor housing quality, more poverty and lower levels
Call to end harmful marketing after study reveals children's exposure

Call to end harmful marketing after study reveals children's exposure

by University of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn end to outdoor marketing of gambling, alcohol and junk food is urgently needed to protect children from harm, according to new Universit

Call to end harmful marketing after study reveals children's exposure

by University of OtagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn end to outdoor marketing of gambling, alcohol and junk food is urgently needed to protect children from harm, according to new Universit
Mental health and the holidays: Stress for kids

Mental health and the holidays: Stress for kids

by Joel StreedCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: We tend to believe that the holidays are a magical time for children and that the stress of it all is only felt by the adults. However, given the heightened e

Mental health and the holidays: Stress for kids

by Joel StreedCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: We tend to believe that the holidays are a magical time for children and that the stress of it all is only felt by the adults. However, given the heightened e
Childhood trauma increases risk of opioid abuse

Childhood trauma increases risk of opioid abuse

by Lauren Baggett,University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who experienced trauma in childhood are more at risk for misusing prescription opioids, according to new research fro

Childhood trauma increases risk of opioid abuse

by Lauren Baggett,University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who experienced trauma in childhood are more at risk for misusing prescription opioids, according to new research fro