Hyperlexia is a condition where preschool children display an intense early interest in letters in a way that is very advanced for their age. They can decode words accurately, but without understanding their meaning. It is ...
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Throughout the pandemic, public health decisions have been based on the government's interpretation of data. With COVID restrictions lifting in England on Monday July 19, that onus will now fall primarily on the general public—and ...
Jul 19, 2021
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Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, medical experts have stressed the importance of having a plan in the event of a positive test result. Where should you self-isolate? Do you have personal protective equipment ...
Jun 30, 2021
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An article published in the Journal of School Health stresses that food literacy—understanding the impact of food choices on our health, environment, and economy—should be a priority for K-12 schools during the COVID-19 ...
Jun 23, 2021
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The United States has the highest population of incarcerated citizens among developed nations. Every year, roughly 2 million women, the majority held in jails, leave incarceration. The COVID-19 pandemic hit jails and correctional ...
Jun 14, 2021
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A study by the University of Southampton has shown its LifeLab program, aimed at improving adolescent health through hands-on learning, significantly increases young people's understanding of what it means to lead a healthy ...
May 11, 2021
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Babies who are born early are likely to face adverse neurocognitive and behavioral outcomes as they go from kindergarten through high school, according to new Stanford research.
Feb 22, 2021
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Lockdowns and school closures have pushed more aspects of our lives online. This has encouraged parents and children to engage with apps and other forms of digital media more frequently than before the pandemic. For parents ...
Feb 10, 2021
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It is important for patients to understand the information they need for making health decisions, yet studies have shown that a large segment of the population lacks the health literacy to do so. Health literacy refers to ...
Feb 3, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has diminished people's ability to make in-person, human connections, and such relationships are especially important in health care. However, healthcare organizations can improve connections with their ...
Jan 26, 2021
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