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Teens who struggle in relationships suffer premature aging in adulthood

Teens who struggle in relationships suffer premature aging in adulthood

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the lab of an adolescent psychologist at the University of Virginia has found more evidence that teens who a

Teens who struggle in relationships suffer premature aging in adulthood

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from the lab of an adolescent psychologist at the University of Virginia has found more evidence that teens who a
New app helps preemie parents feel confident caring for their newborns

New app helps preemie parents feel confident caring for their newborns

by Northwestern UniversityA parent uses the NICU2Home app. Credit: Northwestern UniversityParents of premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) receive a dizzying amount of infor

New app helps preemie parents feel confident caring for their newborns

by Northwestern UniversityA parent uses the NICU2Home app. Credit: Northwestern UniversityParents of premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) receive a dizzying amount of infor
Baby's feeding troubles tied to later developmental delays

Baby's feeding troubles tied to later developmental delays

Parents struggling with infant feeding issues may have another reason to persevere: New research ties feeding problems with an increased risk of developmental delays.For the study, the mothers of near

Baby's feeding troubles tied to later developmental delays

Parents struggling with infant feeding issues may have another reason to persevere: New research ties feeding problems with an increased risk of developmental delays.For the study, the mothers of near
Gay and bisexual adolescents found to have twice the risk of binge-eating disorder

Gay and bisexual adolescents found to have twice the risk of binge-eating disorder

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new national study, published in theJournal of Eating Disorders, finds that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adolescents in the U

Gay and bisexual adolescents found to have twice the risk of binge-eating disorder

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new national study, published in theJournal of Eating Disorders, finds that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adolescents in the U
Novel cell therapy treatments offer promise to immune-compromised children

Novel cell therapy treatments offer promise to immune-compromised children

by Katie Shrader, Children's National HospitalOverall survival and treatment schema in study patients. A Overall survival in responders (CR complete responders, PR partial responders) versus non-r

Novel cell therapy treatments offer promise to immune-compromised children

by Katie Shrader, Children's National HospitalOverall survival and treatment schema in study patients. A Overall survival in responders (CR complete responders, PR partial responders) versus non-r
Constructive conflict in marriage found to be less harmful for kids when dad is involved

Constructive conflict in marriage found to be less harmful for kids when dad is involved

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConflict is unavoidable in all marriages. When it erupts in families with children, stressed or angry p

Constructive conflict in marriage found to be less harmful for kids when dad is involved

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConflict is unavoidable in all marriages. When it erupts in families with children, stressed or angry p
Is it finally time to ban junk food advertising? A new Australian bill could improve kids' health

Is it finally time to ban junk food advertising? A new Australian bill could improve kids' health

by Peter Breadon,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday independent MP and former GP Sophie Scamps willintroduce a billinto federal parliament that would restrict junk food a

Is it finally time to ban junk food advertising? A new Australian bill could improve kids' health

by Peter Breadon,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday independent MP and former GP Sophie Scamps willintroduce a billinto federal parliament that would restrict junk food a
Children breathe easier with indoor air purification in high air pollution areas, study shows

Children breathe easier with indoor air purification in high air pollution areas, study shows

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsResearch led by Fudan University and the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention in China reports that indoor air purifica

Children breathe easier with indoor air purification in high air pollution areas, study shows

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsResearch led by Fudan University and the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention in China reports that indoor air purifica
Kraft cheese slices recalled due to plastic wrap choking hazard

Kraft cheese slices recalled due to plastic wrap choking hazard

by Cara MurezKraft Heinz said it is recalling over 83,000 packs of its Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices because of a packaging defect in the plastic that wraps the cheese slices.A tempor

Kraft cheese slices recalled due to plastic wrap choking hazard

by Cara MurezKraft Heinz said it is recalling over 83,000 packs of its Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices because of a packaging defect in the plastic that wraps the cheese slices.A tempor
High BMI in adolescence linked to early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood

High BMI in adolescence linked to early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood

by Elana GotkineHigh body mass index (BMI) in late adolescence is associated with early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a study published online Dec. 11 inJAMA Pedi

High BMI in adolescence linked to early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood

by Elana GotkineHigh body mass index (BMI) in late adolescence is associated with early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a study published online Dec. 11 inJAMA Pedi
Is there such a thing as 'too old' to co-sleep with your child? The research might surprise you

Is there such a thing as 'too old' to co-sleep with your child? The research might surprise you

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainClueless actor Alicia Silverstone recently told a podcast she co-sleeps with her 11-year-old son,explainingshe is &q

Is there such a thing as 'too old' to co-sleep with your child? The research might surprise you

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainClueless actor Alicia Silverstone recently told a podcast she co-sleeps with her 11-year-old son,explainingshe is &q
CDC backs boosters for high-risk kids aged 5-11, shorter time between shots

CDC backs boosters for high-risk kids aged 5-11, shorter time between shots

by Robin Foster(HealthDay)—The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday backed the emergency use approval of Pfizer's booster shot for high-risk kids between the ages of 5 and 11

CDC backs boosters for high-risk kids aged 5-11, shorter time between shots

by Robin Foster(HealthDay)—The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday backed the emergency use approval of Pfizer's booster shot for high-risk kids between the ages of 5 and 11