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Childhood trauma shapes adult stress appraisal and mental health outcomes, research reveals
University of Leeds psychologists report that stress appraisal and perceived stress act as key conduits linking childhood trauma to adult depression, anxiety, defeat, and entrapment.
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Comparing first-trimester UTI antibiotics and congenital malformations
A collaboration between Vanderbilt University and Washington University researchers produced a population-based cohort study suggesting first-trimester treatment of urinary tract infection (UTI) with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole ...
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Diversified segmental defocus optimization spectacles delay myopia in children
Daily use of diversified segmental defocus optimization (DSDO) spectacle lenses delays the onset of myopia among children, according to a study published online July 10 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
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Velar adhesion reduces cleft width prior to palatoplasty in cleft lip
For patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP), velar adhesion (VA) reduces cleft width prior to palatoplasty and is associated with a lower incidence of otitis media with effusion (OME), according to a study published ...
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School lunches, the French way: It's not just about nutrition, but togetherness and bon appetit
This spring, as part of a sabbatical project, I had the privilege of visiting school food programs and meeting with school food researchers in six cities in France, England and Scotland.
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Family doctor offers tips for summer water safety
Every year in the U.S., about 4,000 people die by drowning. Children, men and nonwhite people are at the highest risk.
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How to mitigate damage from gunshot injuries to the brain in children and young adults: Study
A study presented at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery's (SNIS) 22nd Annual Meeting found that almost half of gunshot wound injuries to the brain in children and young adults include penetrating cerebrovascular injuries ...
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Study suggests teens with obesity may face higher risk of fractures and osteoporosis later in life
Obesity and type 2 diabetes in adolescence can interfere with bone development, potentially increasing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis later in life, according to a study presented at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's ...
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Aid cuts, misinformation threaten child vaccination progress: UN
Global infant vaccination levels have stabilized after shrinking during the COVID crisis, the UN said Tuesday, but it warned that misinformation and drastic aid cuts were deepening dangerous coverage gaps and putting millions ...
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Smartphone sensors reveal mental health patterns through daily behavior tracking
Smartphones can help people stay healthy by monitoring their sleep, steps and heart rate, but they also can help reveal issues tied to mental health, new research shows.
Jul 14, 2025
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Kindness counts—even to a five-day-old baby: Newborn eyes and brain activity reveal innate social behavior recognition
They've barely opened their eyes, but newborn babies already seem to prefer nice behaviors.
Jul 14, 2025
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Short videos, long questions: Is there any link with children's attention?
Short-form video isn't new. Before TikTok, there was Vine—a platform that popularized 6-second video clips and helped redefine what it meant to go viral. The "Only a spoonful" of ice cream skit lives rent-free in many netizens' ...
Study looks at concerns and challenges around antipsychotic treatments of children and young people
A new study has found clear evidence of inappropriate prescribing of antipsychotic treatments to children and young people (CYP) and low levels of aftercare monitoring by GPs and also raises concerns about the clarity of ...
Jul 14, 2025
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Aluminum exposure from childhood vaccines not linked to increased risk of certain chronic disorders
A nationwide cohort study of Danish children examined the association between cumulative aluminum exposure from early childhood vaccination and the risk for the development of autoimmune, atopic or allergic, and neurodevelopmental ...
Jul 14, 2025
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Maternal depression substantially compromises parenting quality
Mothers experiencing depression have considerable challenges across multiple parenting domains, according to a global systematic review published in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry.
Jul 14, 2025
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New study finds sharp increase in nicotine pouch ingestions among young children
A new study reveals that ingestions of nicotine pouches by young children have surged in recent years. Researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's ...
Jul 14, 2025
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Consuming certain sweeteners may increase risk of early puberty
Consuming certain sweeteners commonly found in foods and beverages may increase the risk of early puberty in children, particularly among those who are genetically predisposed, according to a study being presented Sunday ...
Jul 13, 2025
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Emotional health of parents tied to well-being of children with growth hormone deficiency
Strong emotional links between children with chronic conditions and their family caregivers suggest that improving parent well-being may directly benefit a child's overall health and coping mechanisms, according to a study ...
Jul 12, 2025
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Early-onset neonatal sepsis linked to childhood epilepsy
Early-onset neonatal sepsis and meningitis are associated with an increased risk for childhood epilepsy, according to a study published online July 7 in JAMA Network Open.
Jul 11, 2025
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FDA fully approves Moderna's COVID vaccine for some young kids
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine has received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in children with medical conditions that put them at higher risk of severe illness.
Jul 11, 2025
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Uncovering behavioral clues to childhood maltreatment
Childhood maltreatment leaves deep and lasting marks that have far-reaching consequences, extending beyond immediate trauma and affecting survivors in ways that are often invisible and misunderstood. Many survivors often ...
Jul 11, 2025
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Toxic metals linked to impaired growth in infants in Guatemala
Research led by the University of Arizona Health Sciences found a potential link between growth problems among infants and high levels of toxic metals and other elements in the breast milk of Mayan women in Guatemala's Lake ...
Jul 11, 2025
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Floor video projection enhances cognitive functions during exercises for neurodiverse adolescents
The shuttle run (a round-trip endurance run) test measures physical fitness by having subjects run back and forth for a certain distance. This test has been adopted as part of a new physical fitness test formulated by the ...
Jul 11, 2025
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Dealing with extreme heat is a full-time job for parents of young kids—and their schools
According to survey data from the Stanford Center on Early Childhood, families—across all income levels, races, ethnicities and regions—are increasingly considering how extreme weather conditions affect them. More than ...
Jul 11, 2025
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Underserved youth less likely to visit emergency department for concussion in Ontario, study finds
A new study finds socioeconomic disparities in rates of emergency department (ED) visits for concussion among children and youth.
Jul 11, 2025
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