Psychology & Psychiatry
Bilingualism seems to boost tots' minds
When young children learn a second language, it strengthens their ability to pay attention to the right stuff, reports a new Cornell study.
Jul 15, 2011
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Health
NY is developing education program on harms of medically unnecessary surgery on intersex children
New York is requiring state health officials to develop an outreach program to educate parents and doctors about the harmful impacts of medically unnecessary treatments performed on young children born intersex.
Nov 9, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Ask the Pediatrician: When a pet dies, how do I help my child cope?
How your child reacts to your pet's death will depend on their age and developmental level. When children display emotions like sadness, it's important to validate them.
Jul 13, 2023
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Health
Summer break weight gain is real, with Latino children especially at risk
School's out for the summer, and millions of children are home relaxing, working or frolicking in the sun. But, summer's also a time when many kids can gain weight quickly—and at unhealthy levels.
Jul 13, 2023
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FDA finalizes limit on how much arsenic can be in apple juice
Federal regulators have finalized new guidance on how much inorganic arsenic can be present in apple juice, in an effort to limit the exposure of infants and young children to this environmental contaminant.
Jun 7, 2023
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Attention deficit disorders
Do altered gut microbes affect risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?
New research published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry suggests that the microbial composition of the gut may affect a child's susceptibility to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Apr 5, 2023
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Health
Is your gas stove making you sick? Experts weigh in
Natural gas stoves have become the latest flashpoint in America's increasingly volatile political culture, after a top federal regulator publicly mulled over banning the appliances.
Jan 27, 2023
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Health
Ask the Pediatrician: Just how dangerous is underage drinking?
With so many other issues affecting young people right now, teen alcohol use may not seem like that big of a deal. You might recall your own early experiences and figure that some drinking can be expected. But when we look ...
Jan 16, 2023
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Neuroscience
Researchers identified the age-related changes in gamma-band oscillations in the auditory cortex of children
Researchers from the HSE Center for Language and Brain have identified previously unknown age-related changes in brain activity during the perception of auditory information in a group of children aged 7–12 years. The researchers ...
Aug 1, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Humans may have evolved to show signs of stress to evoke support from others
Showing signs of stress could make us more likable and prompt others to act more positively towards us, according to a new study by scientists at Nottingham Trent University and the University of Portsmouth.
May 16, 2022
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