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Health officials warn again about concerning upticks in newborn syphilis

Health officials warn again about concerning upticks in newborn syphilis

by Hanna Webster, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRising rates of syphilis and newborn syphilis are not letting up in Pennsylvania, said state and local health officials at a

Health officials warn again about concerning upticks in newborn syphilis

by Hanna Webster, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRising rates of syphilis and newborn syphilis are not letting up in Pennsylvania, said state and local health officials at a
Kids' sleep disrupted during the pandemic, study finds

Kids' sleep disrupted during the pandemic, study finds

by University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA two-year research review of sleep studies during the pandemic shows that children and those who contracted COVID-19 took the biggest hit in t

Kids' sleep disrupted during the pandemic, study finds

by University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA two-year research review of sleep studies during the pandemic shows that children and those who contracted COVID-19 took the biggest hit in t
Improving child development by monitoring noisy daycares

Improving child development by monitoring noisy daycares

by Acoustical Society of AmericaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDuring some of their most formative years, many children go to day care centers outside their homes. While there, they require a

Improving child development by monitoring noisy daycares

by Acoustical Society of AmericaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDuring some of their most formative years, many children go to day care centers outside their homes. While there, they require a
More physical activity, less screen time linked to better executive function in toddlers, study finds

More physical activity, less screen time linked to better executive function in toddlers, study finds

by Diana Yates,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study explored whether adherence to American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for diet and physic

More physical activity, less screen time linked to better executive function in toddlers, study finds

by Diana Yates,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study explored whether adherence to American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for diet and physic
Link between preterm birth and educational attainment explored in UK primary and secondary schoolchildren

Link between preterm birth and educational attainment explored in UK primary and secondary schoolchildren

by Public Library of ScienceThree pupils studying with calculators. Credit: Karolina Grabowska, Pexels, CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)All children born before full term

Link between preterm birth and educational attainment explored in UK primary and secondary schoolchildren

by Public Library of ScienceThree pupils studying with calculators. Credit: Karolina Grabowska, Pexels, CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)All children born before full term
Researchers identified the age-related changes in gamma-band oscillations in the auditory cortex of children

Researchers identified the age-related changes in gamma-band oscillations in the auditory cortex of children

by National Research University Higher School of EconomicsPhoto of a study participant (posted with parental consent). Credit: Vardan Arutiunian et al.Researchers from the HSE Center for Language and

Researchers identified the age-related changes in gamma-band oscillations in the auditory cortex of children

by National Research University Higher School of EconomicsPhoto of a study participant (posted with parental consent). Credit: Vardan Arutiunian et al.Researchers from the HSE Center for Language and
Whether born naturally or via cesarean section, babies receive essential microbes from their mothers, says study

Whether born naturally or via cesarean section, babies receive essential microbes from their mothers, says study

by Cell PressThis is an illustration of a mother and infant and the microbes that are transmitted from mother to infant. Credit: Mari-Lee OdendaalDo cesarean-born babies miss out on essential mic

Whether born naturally or via cesarean section, babies receive essential microbes from their mothers, says study

by Cell PressThis is an illustration of a mother and infant and the microbes that are transmitted from mother to infant. Credit: Mari-Lee OdendaalDo cesarean-born babies miss out on essential mic
A model system to evaluate how infants change behavior in different social interactions

A model system to evaluate how infants change behavior in different social interactions

by Doshisha UniversityA new cognitive study has proposed an action value calculator model to explain how infants modulate their social behaviors based on the social context. Credit: Mitsuhiko Ishikawa

A model system to evaluate how infants change behavior in different social interactions

by Doshisha UniversityA new cognitive study has proposed an action value calculator model to explain how infants modulate their social behaviors based on the social context. Credit: Mitsuhiko Ishikawa
Study finds hidden physical health costs for minority youth overcoming adversity

Study finds hidden physical health costs for minority youth overcoming adversity

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen youth thrive despite difficult circumstances, they are usually lauded for their accomplishments

Study finds hidden physical health costs for minority youth overcoming adversity

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen youth thrive despite difficult circumstances, they are usually lauded for their accomplishments
Proximity to heavy traffic congestion linked to lower infant birthweight, study finds

Proximity to heavy traffic congestion linked to lower infant birthweight, study finds

by Molly Rosbach,Oregon State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn Oregon State University study published inScience Advanceshas found that traffic congestion is linked to

Proximity to heavy traffic congestion linked to lower infant birthweight, study finds

by Molly Rosbach,Oregon State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn Oregon State University study published inScience Advanceshas found that traffic congestion is linked to
New study shows daily, consistent parental reading in the first year of life improves infants' language scores

New study shows daily, consistent parental reading in the first year of life improves infants' language scores

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainDaily reading improved language development in infants 12 months and younger, according to a recent study by researche

New study shows daily, consistent parental reading in the first year of life improves infants' language scores

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainDaily reading improved language development in infants 12 months and younger, according to a recent study by researche
Protecting children from eye allergies may be as simple as encouraging physical fitness

Protecting children from eye allergies may be as simple as encouraging physical fitness

by American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAllergies are one of the most common conditions in children, with eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis, affecting up to

Protecting children from eye allergies may be as simple as encouraging physical fitness

by American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAllergies are one of the most common conditions in children, with eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis, affecting up to