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High-intensity drinking escalates among teens within two years of first drink: Study

High-intensity drinking escalates among teens within two years of first drink: Study

by Jared Wadley,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor some teenagers, heavy drinking begins well before they accept their high school diploma, according to a new University

High-intensity drinking escalates among teens within two years of first drink: Study

by Jared Wadley,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor some teenagers, heavy drinking begins well before they accept their high school diploma, according to a new University
Tanzanian children test the effectiveness of clinical decision support algorithms to lower antibiotic use

Tanzanian children test the effectiveness of clinical decision support algorithms to lower antibiotic use

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDescription of ePOCT+ and supportive mentorship intervention. The intervention included the provision of the ePOCT+ Clinical Decision Support Algorithm (CDSA), C-Reac

Tanzanian children test the effectiveness of clinical decision support algorithms to lower antibiotic use

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDescription of ePOCT+ and supportive mentorship intervention. The intervention included the provision of the ePOCT+ Clinical Decision Support Algorithm (CDSA), C-Reac
We need to pay attention to the experiences of children in Ukraine during the Russian invasion

We need to pay attention to the experiences of children in Ukraine during the Russian invasion

by Aparna Mishra Tarc,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAll war is always war on children. As a vulnerable population, children's lives are at the mercy of the adult communit

We need to pay attention to the experiences of children in Ukraine during the Russian invasion

by Aparna Mishra Tarc,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAll war is always war on children. As a vulnerable population, children's lives are at the mercy of the adult communit
Baby opera: Study finds babies get a kick out of live music

Baby opera: Study finds babies get a kick out of live music

by University of Toronto(A) Depicts the proportion of time infants watched the show (live vs. recorded). (B) Depicts the average length of attention bouts before interruption (seconds) during the

Baby opera: Study finds babies get a kick out of live music

by University of Toronto(A) Depicts the proportion of time infants watched the show (live vs. recorded). (B) Depicts the average length of attention bouts before interruption (seconds) during the
Newborns should receive vitamin K within six hours of birth

Newborns should receive vitamin K within six hours of birth

Vitamin K should be administered as a single intramuscular dose for all newborns as prophylaxis for vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), according to a policy statement published in the March issue o

Newborns should receive vitamin K within six hours of birth

Vitamin K should be administered as a single intramuscular dose for all newborns as prophylaxis for vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), according to a policy statement published in the March issue o
Tackling the stigma around birth defects in Africa

Tackling the stigma around birth defects in Africa

by SciDev.NetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCynthia Solomon, a 45-year-old businesswoman in Nigeria, started having issues in her matrimonial home when she gave birth to two children with Down synd

Tackling the stigma around birth defects in Africa

by SciDev.NetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCynthia Solomon, a 45-year-old businesswoman in Nigeria, started having issues in her matrimonial home when she gave birth to two children with Down synd
In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, young children dying at greater-than-expected rates

In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, young children dying at greater-than-expected rates

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaClustering of categories of age patterns of under-5 mortality by region, from the first collected DHS in a given country (average year of collectio

In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, young children dying at greater-than-expected rates

by Michele W. Berger,University of PennsylvaniaClustering of categories of age patterns of under-5 mortality by region, from the first collected DHS in a given country (average year of collectio
Signs of Autism

Signs of Autism

Signs of AutismByLisa Jo RudyUpdated on August 08, 2023Medically reviewed byHuma Sheikh, MDThe traits associated withautismare usually seen before age 3. They inclu

Signs of Autism

Signs of AutismByLisa Jo RudyUpdated on August 08, 2023Medically reviewed byHuma Sheikh, MDThe traits associated withautismare usually seen before age 3. They inclu
When do teens lie to their parents (and when do they tell the truth)?

When do teens lie to their parents (and when do they tell the truth)?

by Sandra Knispel,University of RochesterThe secret life of the american teenager: As most parents know—and as prior research shows—when children become teenagers, their willingness to share inf

When do teens lie to their parents (and when do they tell the truth)?

by Sandra Knispel,University of RochesterThe secret life of the american teenager: As most parents know—and as prior research shows—when children become teenagers, their willingness to share inf
Babies almost all try crawling to get from Point A to Point B, but CDC says it's not a useful developmental milestone

Babies almost all try crawling to get from Point A to Point B, but CDC says it's not a useful developmental milestone

by Mark Geil,The ConversationA new study is collecting crawling biomechanic data using a pressure-sensing pathway. Credit: Mark Geil,CC BY-NDInfant milestones can be a source both of pride

Babies almost all try crawling to get from Point A to Point B, but CDC says it's not a useful developmental milestone

by Mark Geil,The ConversationA new study is collecting crawling biomechanic data using a pressure-sensing pathway. Credit: Mark Geil,CC BY-NDInfant milestones can be a source both of pride
Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

by Robin FosterAs millions of American teens continue to struggle with their mental health, a new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much support their pa

Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

by Robin FosterAs millions of American teens continue to struggle with their mental health, a new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much support their pa
Experiments investigate early cognitive and communicative development in infants

Experiments investigate early cognitive and communicative development in infants

by Ildikó Rüll, Central European UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers from Central European University (CEU) in Vienna, Austria; and the University of St Andrews in S

Experiments investigate early cognitive and communicative development in infants

by Ildikó Rüll, Central European UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by researchers from Central European University (CEU) in Vienna, Austria; and the University of St Andrews in S