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Autistic children exhibit aggression more frequently, study shows

Autistic children exhibit aggression more frequently, study shows

by Matt McGowan,University of ArkansasCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAt least half of all autistic children experience some form of aggression, such as hitting, kicking or name-calling, while

Autistic children exhibit aggression more frequently, study shows

by Matt McGowan,University of ArkansasCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAt least half of all autistic children experience some form of aggression, such as hitting, kicking or name-calling, while
Geographic, racial imbalances in investigations of sudden unexpected infant death

Geographic, racial imbalances in investigations of sudden unexpected infant death

byUniversity of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbout 3,400 infants die suddenly and unexpectedly in the U.S. every year, but these tragic events do not fall evenly across populations

Geographic, racial imbalances in investigations of sudden unexpected infant death

byUniversity of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbout 3,400 infants die suddenly and unexpectedly in the U.S. every year, but these tragic events do not fall evenly across populations
Adverse events detailed for teen COVID-19 vaccination program

Adverse events detailed for teen COVID-19 vaccination program

by Elana GotkineFor adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, most reported adverse events following BNT162b2 vaccination are mild and self-limited, according to a study published online April 21 inPedia

Adverse events detailed for teen COVID-19 vaccination program

by Elana GotkineFor adolescents aged 12 to 17 years, most reported adverse events following BNT162b2 vaccination are mild and self-limited, according to a study published online April 21 inPedia
The consequences of childhood trauma on children's mental health

The consequences of childhood trauma on children's mental health

by Andreas Bauer, Graeme Fairchild and Sarah Halligan,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageChildhood trauma may play a key role in manylater psychiatric disorders. However, most of wh

The consequences of childhood trauma on children's mental health

by Andreas Bauer, Graeme Fairchild and Sarah Halligan,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageChildhood trauma may play a key role in manylater psychiatric disorders. However, most of wh
Social media use linked to symptoms of muscle dysmorphia among Canadian boys and young men

Social media use linked to symptoms of muscle dysmorphia among Canadian boys and young men

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrior research has shown strong links between greater time spent on screens and eating disorders and body dissatisfaction. A new study, p

Social media use linked to symptoms of muscle dysmorphia among Canadian boys and young men

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrior research has shown strong links between greater time spent on screens and eating disorders and body dissatisfaction. A new study, p
Study shows viewing self-harm images online and in social media usually causes harm

Study shows viewing self-harm images online and in social media usually causes harm

by University of OxfordModel of impact related to viewing self-harm images online. Credit:Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry(2023). DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.13754Clinical researchers

Study shows viewing self-harm images online and in social media usually causes harm

by University of OxfordModel of impact related to viewing self-harm images online. Credit:Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry(2023). DOI: 10.1111/jcpp.13754Clinical researchers
Blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg can cause heart damage in adolescents

Blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg can cause heart damage in adolescents

by University of Eastern FinlandElevated blood pressure and hypertension may cause premature cardiac damage in youth. Blood pressure screening and prevention are urgently needed in the young popu

Blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg can cause heart damage in adolescents

by University of Eastern FinlandElevated blood pressure and hypertension may cause premature cardiac damage in youth. Blood pressure screening and prevention are urgently needed in the young popu
Music teaches deaf and hard-of-hearing children to listen

Music teaches deaf and hard-of-hearing children to listen

by FreshscienceGroup music lessons and app-based home activities in which children sing, dance, play instruments and become involved in games like ‘guess the instrument’ helps them sort out different

Music teaches deaf and hard-of-hearing children to listen

by FreshscienceGroup music lessons and app-based home activities in which children sing, dance, play instruments and become involved in games like ‘guess the instrument’ helps them sort out different
Inside a children's hospital: Struggling to cope with a surge of respiratory illness

Inside a children's hospital: Struggling to cope with a surge of respiratory illness

by Kate WellsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWaiting for their turn in the emergency room, dazed-looking parents in winter coats bounced crying children in their arms, trying to catch the eye of Dr.

Inside a children's hospital: Struggling to cope with a surge of respiratory illness

by Kate WellsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWaiting for their turn in the emergency room, dazed-looking parents in winter coats bounced crying children in their arms, trying to catch the eye of Dr.
Sunshine may shield children, young adults from MS

Sunshine may shield children, young adults from MS

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Marina Shemesh/public domainLiving in sunny locations and spending time outdoors may raise the risk for skin cancer, but a new study led by UC Sa

Sunshine may shield children, young adults from MS

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Marina Shemesh/public domainLiving in sunny locations and spending time outdoors may raise the risk for skin cancer, but a new study led by UC Sa
The tragedy of sudden infant death syndrome: A pediatrician explains how to protect your baby

The tragedy of sudden infant death syndrome: A pediatrician explains how to protect your baby

by Rachel Moon,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEach year, about 3,400 U.S. infants die suddenly and unexpectedly while sleeping, according tothe Centers for Disease Contr

The tragedy of sudden infant death syndrome: A pediatrician explains how to protect your baby

by Rachel Moon,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEach year, about 3,400 U.S. infants die suddenly and unexpectedly while sleeping, according tothe Centers for Disease Contr
Pandemic stress weighs heavily on Gen Z: AP-NORC, MTV poll

Pandemic stress weighs heavily on Gen Z: AP-NORC, MTV poll

by Collin Binkley and Hannah FingerhutA new MTV/AP-NORC poll finds that close to half of Gen Z Americans ages 13 to 24 say COVID-19 has made pursuing education or career goals more difficult, compared

Pandemic stress weighs heavily on Gen Z: AP-NORC, MTV poll

by Collin Binkley and Hannah FingerhutA new MTV/AP-NORC poll finds that close to half of Gen Z Americans ages 13 to 24 say COVID-19 has made pursuing education or career goals more difficult, compared