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Researchers: Our children are victims of road violence—we need to talk about the deadly norms of car use

Researchers: Our children are victims of road violence—we need to talk about the deadly norms of car use

by Hulya Gilbert and Marco te Brömmelstroet,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe deaths and injuries caused by car drivers are an everyday occurrence. This road violence has beco

Researchers: Our children are victims of road violence—we need to talk about the deadly norms of car use

by Hulya Gilbert and Marco te Brömmelstroet,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe deaths and injuries caused by car drivers are an everyday occurrence. This road violence has beco
Anxiety in children and adolescents could lead to young adult psychosis

Anxiety in children and adolescents could lead to young adult psychosis

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren and adolescents who show persistent high levels of anxiety are more likely to become psychotic in their early 20s, according to a new

Anxiety in children and adolescents could lead to young adult psychosis

by University of BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren and adolescents who show persistent high levels of anxiety are more likely to become psychotic in their early 20s, according to a new
Roundworm associated with lower lung-function and asthma in younger males

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

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
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
DNA sequencing in newborns reveals years of actionable findings for infants and families

DNA sequencing in newborns reveals years of actionable findings for infants and families

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers who lead the world's first comprehensive sequencing program for newborn infants have published the next chapter

DNA sequencing in newborns reveals years of actionable findings for infants and families

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers who lead the world's first comprehensive sequencing program for newborn infants have published the next chapter
COVID-19 pandemic saw major increase in children and adolescents attempting suicide by poison, study finds

COVID-19 pandemic saw major increase in children and adolescents attempting suicide by poison, study finds

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe rate of suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children and adolescents ages 10-19 reported to U.S. poison centers increased 3

COVID-19 pandemic saw major increase in children and adolescents attempting suicide by poison, study finds

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe rate of suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children and adolescents ages 10-19 reported to U.S. poison centers increased 3
'Might' or 'might not': Three-year-olds do not deploy possibility concepts in decision-making

'Might' or 'might not': Three-year-olds do not deploy possibility concepts in decision-making

by Christopher Packham , Medical XpressTest trials for three studies. All three studies have a common setup phase (Top row). The question posed in the test phase differs across the three studies (Bott

'Might' or 'might not': Three-year-olds do not deploy possibility concepts in decision-making

by Christopher Packham , Medical XpressTest trials for three studies. All three studies have a common setup phase (Top row). The question posed in the test phase differs across the three studies (Bott
Prioritise children's wellbeing amid a COVID return to school

Prioritise children's wellbeing amid a COVID return to school

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageAs a split return to school remains on the cards for South Australian families, early childhood experts are encouraging parents to focus

Prioritise children's wellbeing amid a COVID return to school

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageAs a split return to school remains on the cards for South Australian families, early childhood experts are encouraging parents to focus
Almost half of young people in England report mental health problems

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

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

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

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
Earlier intervention leads to greater improvements in young children on the autism spectrum

Earlier intervention leads to greater improvements in young children on the autism spectrum

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaMean scores for selected outcome variables at baseline, end of Condition 1, and end of Condition 2 by treatment timing group. Note. Panels (a)–(c) depict

Earlier intervention leads to greater improvements in young children on the autism spectrum

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaMean scores for selected outcome variables at baseline, end of Condition 1, and end of Condition 2 by treatment timing group. Note. Panels (a)–(c) depict
Kids who feel their parents are less reliable take fewer risks vital to learning and growth, study finds

Kids who feel their parents are less reliable take fewer risks vital to learning and growth, study finds

by Chris Barncard,University of Wisconsin-MadisonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTrying something new is a risk every child undertakes as they explore and learn about the world. While risk can

Kids who feel their parents are less reliable take fewer risks vital to learning and growth, study finds

by Chris Barncard,University of Wisconsin-MadisonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTrying something new is a risk every child undertakes as they explore and learn about the world. While risk can