Computer simulators show how to reduce damage to lungs of children in intensive care
Credit: University of Warwick Mechanical ventilation of children in intensive care units is often necessary, but can damage the lungs ...
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Study finds children with autism more likely to face maltreatment
A recent study by Vanderbilt researchers of 11 counties in Middle Tennessee revealed that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) ...
Intervention can boost rates of exclusive breastfeeding
Intervention potential route to improving child health in West Africa Interventions which educate and support new mothers in West Africa ...
Low-income boys' inattention in kindergarten associated with lower earnings 30 years later
Disruptive behaviors in childhood are among the most prevalent and costly mental health problems in industrialized countries and are associated ...
Your genes could impact the quality of your marriage
Specific genes relevant to how partners provide and receive support from each otherCredit: Binghamton University, State University of New York ...
Thirdhand smoke residue exposes children to chemicals
Researchers with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati find that indoor smoking bans may not fully ...
Parenting in the age of legal pot: Household rules, conversations help guide teen use
When Washington voters legalized marijuana in 2012, many parents found themselves with a new teachable moment. Though illegal for anyone ...
Study links adult fibromyalgia to childhood sexual abuse
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions are an effective treatment, Tel Aviv University researchers say A new Tel Aviv University study finds ...
See-through fish aid scientists in autism-related breakthrough
A study by University of Miami biologists may help unravel the reasons for 'tummy troubles'Credit: University of Miami University of ...
Certain characteristics linked with depression before and after giving birth
Depression during pregnancy and following childbirth (perinatal depression) is a common and potentially severe condition. In a Journal of Neuroscience ...
Let's talk about sex … after childbirth
The feedback from doctors seemed almost appalling. One woman remembers her gynecologist stating, "Well, girl, you better, because if you ...
Keeping the peace when mom and grandma disagree on feeding the kids
Nutrition education programs for children should incorporate all family members who act as caregivers Many mothers have to navigate a ...
Researchers identify high-risk areas for infant deaths in Harris County
Credit: Photo by Maricruz Kwon/UTHealth To help Harris County target its preventive strategies for sudden unexpected infant death (SUID), researchers ...
Data show no evidence that teens' social media use predicts depression over time
Longitudinal data from adolescents and young adults show no evidence that social media use predicts later depressive symptoms, according to ...
Children looking at screens in darkness before bedtime are at risk of poor sleep
Pre-teens who use a mobile phone or watch TV in the dark an hour before bed are at risk of ...
Yale psychologists find that adults take girls' pain less seriously
Gender stereotypes can hurt children -- quite literally. When asked to assess how much pain a child is experiencing based ...
Study reveals alarming numbers of violent injuries among schoolchildren
HOUSTON - (Jan. 24, 2019) - Nearly 1 in 5 fifth-graders has received violent injuries, the majority delivered by guns ...
Parents' mental health problems increase risk of reactive attachment disorder in children
Reactive attachment disorder is a disorder of social functioning where the child's ability to form normal attachment relationships is disrupted. ...
Some pregnant women don't believe cannabis is harmful to their fetus
Credit: BC Children's Hospital Research Institute Up to one-third of pregnant women do not believe cannabis is harmful to their ...
Delaying newborn baths increases rates of breastfeeding
Cleveland Clinic study published in Journal for Obstetrics, Gynecologic, and Neonatal NursingCredit: Cleveland Clinic Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, Cleveland: While ...