Hundreds of small genetic variations are associated with autism spectrum disorders, including an area of DNA that may be a key to understanding why humans are social animals, according to a multi-site collaborative study ...
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The current strategy used in Europe to mitigate malaria transfusion risk is efficient with just 10 reported cases over the 20 past years. However, current serological tests used to identify "at risk" donors are not sensitive ...
Apr 26, 2024
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Public health strategies must begin at pre-conception and early childhood to attain optimum lung function for the world's Indigenous Peoples who bear a higher burden of chronic respiratory disease, say an international research ...
Apr 26, 2024
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Suppose you were given a choice between having a smaller reward now and getting a larger reward 10 minutes later. For most adults, the choice is clear. Withstanding short-term temptation in pursuit of a greater long-term ...
Apr 18, 2024
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A new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) sheds light on the growth of lung function in children. The results show that increased levels of physical activity and a higher body mass index (BMI) ...
Apr 15, 2024
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The SUNRISE European Study Group, led by experts in physical activity and children's health, is urgently appealing to countries across Europe to take specific measures to promote healthy movement behaviors in children aged ...
Apr 9, 2024
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Puppets could potentially provide autistic teens with a tool to communicate, express their identity and interact socially in ways that are uniquely their own, according to a new study by Dr. Olivia Karaolis, lecturer in special ...
Apr 3, 2024
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Young adults who were prescribed stimulant medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) were significantly more likely to develop cardiomyopathy (weakened heart muscle) compared with those who were not ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Early childhood is an important time for learning about nutrition and establishing healthy eating behaviors. Young children rely on parents to provide food options, and the availability of food in the home affects their dietary ...
Mar 12, 2024
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The degree of neighborhood poverty in early childhood is significantly associated with death by unnatural causes in early adulthood, according to a study published online Feb. 23 in JAMA Network Open.
Feb 27, 2024
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