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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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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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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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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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Ethnic minority and poorer children more likely to die in intensive care, research finds
Children from ethnic minority backgrounds and those living in areas with higher levels of child poverty were more likely to die in intensive care than white children and those from the least deprived areas.
Jul 10, 2025
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Children sweat at same rate as adults in extreme heat, study finds
New research from the University of Sydney has found that children are at a similar risk of dehydration and hyperthermia in extreme heat as adults, contradicting previous advice that children are more susceptible to heat-related ...
Jul 10, 2025
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Researchers find genetic clues to infant formula pathogen's global persistence
Researchers from the University of Maryland's Department of Nutrition and Food Science are shedding new light on how a dangerous food-borne pathogen—Cronobacter sakazakii—may have adapted to thrive in dried and powdered ...
Jul 10, 2025
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Children's social media activity highlights emotional stress of living with long-term health issues
Children with multiple long-term health issues undergo severe emotional stress at the same time as they are trying to cope with the physical challenges of their condition, a study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders ...
Jul 10, 2025
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How sleep might mitigate worst symptoms of internet gaming disorder
The World Health Organization defines IGD as a pattern of persistent or recurrent gaming behavior that takes precedence over other life interests and activities, resulting in significant impairment or distress.
Jul 10, 2025
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Exercise can greatly benefit teenagers' mental health—here's what the evidence says
Adolescence is a crucial stage of human development. During this unstable period, teenagers experience numerous physical, emotional and social changes that can be extremely challenging. It is a time of identity construction, ...
Jul 10, 2025
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Majority of children who die in England have life-limiting conditions; inequities in palliative care provision exposed
New research shows the majority of child deaths in England were among children with life-limiting conditions and highlights key shortcomings with their end-of-life care, prompting calls for urgent reform to tackle inequities ...
Jul 10, 2025
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Healthy diet could help infants fight off effects of maternal obesity
Maternal obesity doesn't just affect the health of a pregnant woman. It can also have effects on her child, increasing their risk of developing obesity and its associated complications. According to a recent study published ...
Jul 10, 2025
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Dyspraxia: Why children with developmental coordination disorder in the UK are still being failed
When a child struggles to tie their shoelaces, write legibly or stay upright during PE, it can be dismissed as clumsiness or lack of effort. But for around 5% of UK children, these challenges stem from a neurodevelopmental ...
Jul 10, 2025
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Stepping up the potential of wearables: Predicting pediatric surgery complications
An estimated 4 million children undergo surgical procedures in hospitals across the United States each year. Although postoperative complications, such as infections, can pose significant health risks to kids, timely detection ...
Jul 9, 2025
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Prenatal and childhood lead exposure linked to faster memory decay in children
A study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shows that exposure to lead during pregnancy and early childhood may accelerate the rate at which children forget information—a critical marker of ...
Jul 9, 2025
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Experimental compound offers potential treatment for rare, often fatal childhood disease
The value of a recent biochemical discovery can be seen in the case of an 8-year-old boy who was playing typical sports in August 2023, but by November needed a wheelchair because of a rare disease that caused worsening paralysis.
Jul 9, 2025
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Understanding childhood maltreatment and its effect on biological aging
Childhood maltreatment leaves a lasting impact that goes far beyond physical injuries or fading memories. Scientific evidence has long shown that children who experience abuse and neglect face increased risk of chronic diseases, ...
Jul 9, 2025
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Green spaces boost children's cognitive skills and strengthen family well-being
Access to nature promotes physical and mental health, and it is vital for children's social and emotional development. Outdoor activities also influence family dynamics, helping to reduce stress and encourage connections.
Jul 9, 2025
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Who's feeding babies peanuts early? Too often, not low-income or minority parents
Introducing peanut-containing foods to infants can dramatically reduce the risk of peanut allergies later in childhood.
Jul 9, 2025
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Cashew identified as increasingly relevant allergen triggering anaphylaxis in children
Cashew is an increasingly relevant allergen leading to anaphylaxis in children, according to a study published online June 13 in Allergy.
Jul 9, 2025
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How active video games could benefit children with obesity
New research shows that contrary to the fears of many parents, video games might be able to help children with obesity exercise more.
Jul 9, 2025
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ADHD in children: How to maintain family balance
Attention deficit disorder, with or without hyperactivity (ADHD), can be a problem outside of school because it disrupts the quality of life of families. Between stigmatization, chronic stress and feelings of helplessness, ...
Jul 9, 2025
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