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90 percent of teens killed by an intimate partner are girls: study
Intimate partner homicide among teens does occur and 90 percent of the victims are girls, according to a new study in JAMA Pediatrics.
Apr 15, 2019
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Autism spectrum disorders
Calming, ocean-themed room offers tranquility for those with sensory processing issues
The relaxing sound of the ocean greets you as you take in the soft glow of twinkling lights around you and the smooth billows of white satin overhead. Sinking into the cozy hug of an oversized bean-bag chair, your mind begins ...
Mar 29, 2019
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Health
Rehab dogs help children with cerebral palsy walk
A team of researchers, physiotherapists and veterinarians at USask are studying how large rehabilitation dogs can help improve the mobility, balance and well-being of children living with cerebral palsy.
Feb 28, 2019
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Pediatrics
Psychosocial factors key in peds care for special-needs kids
(HealthDay)—Pediatric providers need to be aware of the impact of psychosocial factors on the health and wellness of children and youth with special health care needs and their families, according to a clinical report published ...
Dec 18, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Inability to perform basic activities delays mental health patients' discharge
Mental health patients who have difficulty performing daily living tasks are four times more likely to experience discharge delays than someone who can perform those tasks independently.
Dec 13, 2018
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Addiction
CHSP brings together experts to 'connect the dots' on neonatal abstinence syndrome
"When people hear a baby crying, they say, 'We have to do something.' Yes, we do."
Dec 13, 2018
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Pediatrics
Teens and domestic violence
October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness month, and although domestic violence is mostly associated with adults, an expert at Baylor College of Medicine says teens too often experience this type of abuse.
Oct 5, 2017
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HIV & AIDS
Community-based HIV prevention can boost testing, help reduce new infections
(Medical Xpress)—Communities in Africa and Thailand that worked together on HIV-prevention efforts saw not only a rise in HIV screening but a drop in new infections, according to a new study in the peer-reviewed journal ...
Apr 15, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
There's no faking it—your sexual partner knows if you're really satisfied
There is no point faking it in bed because chances are your sexual partner will be able to tell. A study by researchers at the University of Waterloo found that men and women are equally perceptive of their partners' levels ...
Apr 10, 2014
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Health
Weight loss not always beneficial for romantic relationships
Losing weight is generally beneficial for human health, but when one partner in a romantic relationship loses weight, it doesn't always have a positive effect on the relationship. According to new research from North Carolina ...
Oct 30, 2013
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