Psychology & Psychiatry
How to encourage preschoolers to be more fair, according to science
"But that's not fair!" If you're a parent or a teacher, you've probably heard this countless times.
Oct 18, 2022
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News tagged with young children
Gerontology & Geriatrics
Tips for reducing risk of hearing loss
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I recently realized that I often ask people to repeat themselves, and I must turn up the volume on the TV louder than before. How do I know if I have hearing loss? I am 46. Aren't I too young for hearing ...
Jun 20, 2022
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
New guideline introduces recommendations for vaccinations in patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) released a summary of its new treatment guideline for Vaccinations in Patients with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases (RMDs). The effectiveness and safety of vaccines may differ ...
Aug 3, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Harsh discipline increases risk of children developing lasting mental health problems, shows study
Parents who frequently exercise harsh discipline with young children are putting them at significantly greater risk of developing lasting mental health problems, new evidence shows.
Mar 30, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say
Measles deaths globally spiked by more than 40% last year and cases rose after vaccination levels dramatically dropped during the pandemic, leading health agencies said Thursday.
Nov 16, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New research finds the risk of psychotic-like experiences can start in childhood
It has long been understood that environmental and socio-economic factors—including income disparity, family poverty, and air pollution—increase a person's risk of developing psychotic-like experiences, such as subtle ...
Apr 27, 2022
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Autism spectrum disorders
Toddlers' attention to 'motherese' speech may be used to diagnose autism
We all do it: that high-pitched, sing-songy voice that spills out of your mouth whenever a baby is around. Caregivers have long used this playful, emotional, exaggerated form of speech—called "motherese"—to capture their ...
Feb 8, 2023
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Health
Why does my breath smell bad, and what can I do about it?
Most of us can't smell our own breath. If someone bravely informs you your breath smells, believe them, and do something about it. Or if you are worried you have bad breath, seek out a trusted opinion.
Aug 24, 2022
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Neuroscience
Brain scans show teens begin to respond more to nonfamilial voices at age 13
A team of researchers at Stanford University has found that at approximately age 13, teenagers' brains begin responding more strongly to voices that are not their mother. In their paper published in The Journal of Neuroscience, ...
Pediatrics
Child developmental milestone checklists updated by CDC, AAP
(HealthDay)—Screen your young child early and often for developmental delays.
Feb 21, 2022
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