Light movement in pregnancy linked to lower risk of complications
Moving more and sitting less could lower the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms: News and Research on Behavior
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Maternal health knowledge strong, but gaps remain, survey finds
Most Americans know that how well a mother takes care of herself before and during pregnancy affects the health of a baby, but many people remain unclear about some specific maternal health recommendations, including when ...
May 29, 2026
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International study highlights impact of restrained sitting on movement behaviors in young children
Researchers at LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center, in collaboration with investigators from 32 countries participating in the SUNRISE International Study, have published new findings examining how restrained sitting ...
May 28, 2026
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Problematic media use linked to sleep disturbances in children with bedwetting
Problematic media use is associated with sleep disturbances in children diagnosed with enuresis, according to a study published in the August issue of the Journal of Pediatric Urology.
May 28, 2026
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Health worker training program to improve vaccine communication leads to spinout social enterprise
A training initiative to improve UK health workers' vaccine conversations is proving so successful that a University of Bristol-led spinout has been created to continue the important work. Generating more informed, empathetic ...
May 28, 2026
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Do lying children grow up to be criminals? Mostly not, but persistent patterns may signal later risk
Most childhood lying does not lead to serious problems in adulthood, and only certain kinds of lying behavior are associated with later psychological or legal issues, a new study has found.
May 28, 2026
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Weight-shaming from loved ones during pregnancy can hinder healthy habits
Criticism about their weight from their loved ones—partners, family, and friends—may make it harder for women to stay active and eat well during pregnancy and after giving birth, a University of Alberta study shows. Surveys ...
May 28, 2026
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Tobacco company levy could raise up to £4.9 billion and prevent 10,000 hospital admissions, study suggests
Research published by the University of Bath Tobacco Control Research Group and the University of Sheffield's Addictions Research Group provides the first real-world modeling of a proposed "polluter pays" tobacco levy scheme.
May 27, 2026
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Prenatal alcohol exposure linked to 45% higher hazardous drinking risk at 16
Teens who were exposed to alcohol in utero are more likely than their peers to engage in risky behaviors—most notably, hazardous drinking and underage sex, a combination that could perpetuate the intergenerational transmission ...
May 26, 2026
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From purling to puzzles, these hobbies could reduce dementia risk
Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia.
May 26, 2026
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