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Study finds THC lingers in breastmilk with no clear peak point
When breastfeeding mothers in a recent study used cannabis, its psychoactive component THC showed up in the milk they produced. The Washington State University-led research also found that, unlike alcohol, when THC was detected ...
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Almost 30% of children and adolescents experience pain in muscles, bones or ligaments, study shows
Some 27% of Brazilian children and adolescents suffer from musculoskeletal pain of unspecified cause, according to a study reported in the Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy. The problem is frequently underestimated by ...
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Teens who view their homes as more chaotic than their siblings do have poorer mental health in adulthood
Many parents ponder why one of their children seems more emotionally troubled than the others. A new study in the United Kingdom reveals a possible basis for those differences.
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Research provides tips to reduce children's lying
Getting children to speak the truth can be a struggle at times. While a lie, when discovered, is often followed by a punishment, there's a more effective way to prevent future fibbing, says new Brock-led research.
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Drive to be 'perfect' parent isn't healthy, survey finds
Parents striving to be "perfect" will never attain that goal, and the aim isn't even healthy for their families, a new study says.
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Study debunks concerns about baby feeding methods
What, and how, a baby is fed can weigh on a caregiver's mind. Thankfully, a University of Otago-led study has found two popular, but somewhat controversial, methods appear to have little significant impact on infants' appetite ...
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Childhood maltreatment responsible for up to 40% of mental health conditions among Australians, finds research
A study examining childhood maltreatment in Australia has revealed the shocking burden for Australians, estimating it causes up to 40% of common, life-long mental health conditions.
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Factors ID'd for clean intermittent catheterization compliance in youth with neurogenic bladder
For children with neurogenic bladder, self-catheterization is associated with lower adherence to clean intermittent catheterization (CIC), according to a study recently published in the Journal of Pediatric Urology.
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Revised clinical guidelines on mandatory reporting of substance-exposed newborns show promise
Researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC) have published findings in JAMA Pediatrics that show the hospital's revised clinical guidelines for reporting substance-exposed newborns support family health.
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Helping your child make friends with a child with autism
Kids are very likely to make the acquaintance of a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at some point, whether they know it or not. An estimated 95% of children with disabilities enroll in regular schools, experts ...
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California is investing $500M in therapy apps for youth: Advocates fear it won't pay off
With little pomp, California launched two apps at the start of the year offering free behavioral health services to youths to help them cope with everything from living with anxiety to body acceptance.
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Study highlights overuse of antibiotics in newborns with suspected sepsis
Newborns in Sweden are given antibiotics for suspected sepsis to an unjustified extent. This is according to a study by the University of Gothenburg in more than 1 million newborns. Despite a significant reduction in sepsis ...
May 7, 2024
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New study finds increase in exposures to synthetic tetrahydrocannabinols among young children, teens, and adults
A sharp rise in exposures to synthetic cannabis products among youth—some leading to hospitalization—highlights the need for increased education around the dangers of exposure and increased focus on safe storage and packaging, ...
May 7, 2024
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AI products for kids promising friendship and learning: Three things to consider
Smart toys with internet connections and AI-enabled robots, with capacities for sophisticated social interactions with children, are widely available today. This is no doubt driven by rapid development in Artificial Intelligence, ...
May 7, 2024
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Group-based interventions address HIV stigma
Group-based interventions have the potential to address HIV-related stigma among adolescents living with the virus, finds a recent study from researchers at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis and Makerere ...
May 7, 2024
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Who rules the roost? Research reveals tots play key role in shaping the home environment
In a study carried out by experts in child development at the University of York, researchers have found that pre-school children actively select, shape and create their own experiences to match their genetic tendencies.
May 7, 2024
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Childhood sedentariness linked to premature heart damage: Light physical activity reverses risk, study shows
An increase in sedentary time from childhood causes progressing heart enlargement, a new study shows. However, light physical activity could reduce the risk. The study was conducted in collaboration among the Universities ...
May 7, 2024
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Improved nutrition, sanitation linked to beneficial changes in child stress and epigenetic programming
We're increasingly aware of how environmental factors influence a child's early development and health trajectory. We've mostly learned this through research involving direct observations of how ambient conditions like air ...
May 6, 2024
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Parental deaths due to guns or drugs harmed nearly 100,000 US kids in 2020: Study
Nearly 100,000 U.S. children lost a parent in 2020 to gun violence or drug overdose, a three-fold rise since 1999, according to a new study.
May 6, 2024
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Study shows rising child mortality in the US has the most impact on Black and Native American youth
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU are shedding new light on how the increasing rate of child mortality in the United States has disproportionately affected certain ...
May 6, 2024
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