Scientists discover new genetic disease that delays brain development in children

by University of PortsmouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a new genetic disease, which causes some children's brains to develop abnormally, resulting in delayed

Updated on: March 11,2024

Scientists discover new genetic disease that delays brain development in children

by University of PortsmouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a new genetic disease, which causes some children's brains to develop abnormally, resulting in delayed

Updated on:March 11,2024

Looking out for kids: A case for better pediatric trauma interventions

by Cactus CommunicationsResearchers investigated the characteristics of pediatric admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic at a trauma center in Omaha, USA. They identified higher blood alcohol levels

Updated on: March 23,2024

Looking out for kids: A case for better pediatric trauma interventions

by Cactus CommunicationsResearchers investigated the characteristics of pediatric admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic at a trauma center in Omaha, USA. They identified higher blood alcohol levels

Updated on:March 23,2024

Study finds female babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia have slightly higher risk of death

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Johns Hopkins Children Center study using medical records from an international registry concludes that female babies with congenita

Updated on: May 11,2024

Study finds female babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia have slightly higher risk of death

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Johns Hopkins Children Center study using medical records from an international registry concludes that female babies with congenita

Updated on:May 11,2024

Three-quarters of autistic children also have other types of neurodivergence, finds study

by University of GlasgowCredit: CC0 Public DomainThree quarters of children (76.2%) who were diagnosed with autism also had traits of other neurodivergent neurotypes—including traits associated w

Updated on: February 29,2024

Three-quarters of autistic children also have other types of neurodivergence, finds study

by University of GlasgowCredit: CC0 Public DomainThree quarters of children (76.2%) who were diagnosed with autism also had traits of other neurodivergent neurotypes—including traits associated w

Updated on:February 29,2024

Parents underestimate teens' social media use during pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents' and adolescents' estimates of adolescent screen use during the first year of the pandemic differed significantly, accord

Updated on: February 20,2024

Parents underestimate teens' social media use during pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents' and adolescents' estimates of adolescent screen use during the first year of the pandemic differed significantly, accord

Updated on:February 20,2024

Reading 'beats' TV for sparking imaginative thinking, says expert

by University of YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReading books is more effective at stimulating the imagination compared to watching images and stories unfold on screen, a new study has sugg

Updated on: March 21,2024

Reading 'beats' TV for sparking imaginative thinking, says expert

by University of YorkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReading books is more effective at stimulating the imagination compared to watching images and stories unfold on screen, a new study has sugg

Updated on:March 21,2024

Mystery of children's 'chalky teeth' explained

by Science in PublicSide of mouth: Early signs of chalky teeth include creamy-brown patches (pictured) or extra-white spots on the teeth. Credit: The D3 GroupOne in five children have chalky toot

Updated on: February 20,2024

Mystery of children's 'chalky teeth' explained

by Science in PublicSide of mouth: Early signs of chalky teeth include creamy-brown patches (pictured) or extra-white spots on the teeth. Credit: The D3 GroupOne in five children have chalky toot

Updated on:February 20,2024

A step closer to a treatment for fatal lung disease in babies

by University of EdinburghAMPK-α1/α2 deletion precipitates premature death. a Exemplar image of asection of pulmonary arterial media excised by laser microdissection. b Exemplar gels for qu

Updated on: April 10,2024

A step closer to a treatment for fatal lung disease in babies

by University of EdinburghAMPK-α1/α2 deletion precipitates premature death. a Exemplar image of asection of pulmonary arterial media excised by laser microdissection. b Exemplar gels for qu

Updated on:April 10,2024

Nasal spray a better alternative to injections for many children

by Anne Sliper Midling,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou have probably been there yourself.In theemergency room, on the ski slope or at the

Updated on: February 29,2024

Nasal spray a better alternative to injections for many children

by Anne Sliper Midling,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou have probably been there yourself.In theemergency room, on the ski slope or at the

Updated on:February 29,2024

Genes influence whether infants prefer to look at faces or non-social objects, research suggests

by Uppsala UniversityIllustration of the testing session and visual stimuli. An eye tracker underneath the screen recorded where on the screen the infant looked at a moment-to-moment basis while

Updated on: May 18,2024

Genes influence whether infants prefer to look at faces or non-social objects, research suggests

by Uppsala UniversityIllustration of the testing session and visual stimuli. An eye tracker underneath the screen recorded where on the screen the infant looked at a moment-to-moment basis while

Updated on:May 18,2024

Early childhood irritability and tantrums linked to future depression and self-harm

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose irritability does not reduce between three and seven years are at higher risk of depression and self-harm as teenagers, accordi

Updated on: February 29,2024

Early childhood irritability and tantrums linked to future depression and self-harm

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose irritability does not reduce between three and seven years are at higher risk of depression and self-harm as teenagers, accordi

Updated on:February 29,2024

Community-wide program to support teen parents serves as a model for engagement

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than 500 adolescent mothers, caregivers and community members have benefited from a coordinated "collective impact&q

Updated on: March 23,2024

Community-wide program to support teen parents serves as a model for engagement

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than 500 adolescent mothers, caregivers and community members have benefited from a coordinated "collective impact&q

Updated on:March 23,2024