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Motorically skilled children in first grade have better academic skills by third grade
May 25 2023 Reading and mathematical skills form the basis for learning and academic success. According to a recent study...
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Biological abnormality makes some infants vulnerable to sudden death
Sudden infant death syndrome is a case where the death of an apparently healthy infant before their first birthday remains...
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Identifying what makes some gut bacteria strains life-threatening in pre-term babies
Researchers from the Quadram Institute and University of East Anglia have identified what makes some strains of gut bacteria life-threatening...
Read moreA trans teen no longer feels welcome in Florida. So she left.
For support, call Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860 or The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386; or text to 678-678. Josie had put...
Read moreRepeated exposure to Intimate Partner Violence puts children at higher risk of behavioral problems
A University of Queensland study has found a child's repeated exposure to Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) puts them at higher...
Read more69% of parents think social media image editing apps, filters negatively impact their children’s body image: Survey
With children more plugged in to social media than ever before, a wave of new image editing apps and filters...
Read moreClose contact behavior among schoolchildren may influence viral transmission
Schoolchildren in China, tracked with wearable devices, provide data about close contact behavior that may influence viral transmission, according to...
Read moreDomestic violence shelters move out of hiding
Sara Young packed a bag of essentials, gathered her kids, and fled her home to a refuge: an old, green...
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Study shows a direct link between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and psychosocial difficulties in adolescents
Adolescents who consume a greater amount of ultra-processed foods and drinks have more difficulties in terms of mental health, according...
Read moreNew strategies to improve the transition from school to work for young people with disabilities
A deeper level and different kind of coordination, collaboration, and cooperation are needed to narrow the gap in employment opportunities...
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Exploring nutritional factors during pregnancy and in infancy to find clues for childhood tooth decay
Researchers from Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester Medical Center are taking a closer look at nutritional...
Read moreLower neighborhood-level opportunity linked to increased risk of exacerbation-prone asthma in children
For children with asthma residing in urban areas, the neighborhood they live in is a stronger predictor of whether they...
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Vaccination coverage drops in U.S. schools, raising concerns of outbreaks
In the latest Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), researchers summarized data provided by local and state vaccination programs for...
Read moreStudy highlights the importance of family-based interventions for children exposed to institutional care
New research, published online today in the American Journal of Psychiatry, provides the most robust and comprehensive evidence to date...
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