Pediatrics
New research shows adults changing attitudes towards children
Adults' attitudes towards children have changed to 'fortunate,' 'tech savvy' and 'honest' and less 'selfish,' 'lazy' or 'spoilt' according to new research.
Oct 25, 2023
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News tagged with climate issues
Health
New study addresses the role of health in climate lawsuits
Researchers at the George Washington University (GW) are at the forefront of analyzing how climate lawsuits shape the nation's response to climate change. A new analysis investigates the role of health concerns in climate ...
Apr 26, 2018
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Health
How climate change is making Australians sick, and how government policy is failing
Climate change presents a major public health concern in Australia, marked by unprecedented wildfires, heat waves, floods, droughts, and the spread of climate-sensitive infectious diseases.
Nov 15, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Americans express worry over personal safety in annual anxiety and mental health poll
The results of an annual poll conducted by the American Psychiatric Association show that 70% of U.S. adults say they feel anxious or extremely anxious about keeping themselves or their families safe. While the number is ...
May 11, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Climate change's impact on mental health is overlooked and misunderstood. Here's what can be done
Heat waves, droughts, wildfires, floods and hurricanes increasingly feature in people's lives and are predicted to become more frequent and intense in the coming decades. These events are having a significant yet often overlooked ...
Nov 9, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
What is resilience? A psychologist explains the main ingredients that help people manage stress
The word resilience can be perplexing. Does it mean remaining calm when faced with stress? Bouncing back quickly? Growing from adversity? Is resilience an attitude, a character trait or a skill set? And can misperceptions ...
Jan 8, 2024
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Health
Physicians' roles on the front line of climate change
Physicians can and should help mitigate the negative health effects of climate change because they will be at the forefront of responding to the effects of global warming, argues an editorial in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association ...
Feb 4, 2013
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Health
CDC launches online tool to help Americans manage extreme heat
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched a new online heat forecaster to help communities better prepare for summer's scorching temperatures.
Apr 24, 2024
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