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Childhood trauma linked to high risk of self-harm in teens
A recent study followed more than 73,000 NSW children from their prenatal period through to adulthood to reveal how adverse... Read more -
Continued exposure to certain heavy metals linked to ADHD in childhood
Impulsivity, hyperactivity, and difficulty concentrating are some of the symptoms associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is estimated that... Read more -
Study finds longer hospital stays and higher readmissions for young adults with complex childhood conditions
More children with medically complex conditions are surviving into adulthood, but researchers have had limited visibility into how these conditions... Read more -
Foundations for type 1 diabetes may already be laid during pregnancy
Researchers have identified a protein pattern that, already at birth, looks markedly different in those who later go on to... Read more -
Brain imaging shows when infants understand verbs
New brain imaging research reveals that by 10 months old, infants are already beginning to understand verbs, before they even... Read more -
Parental firearm injury linked to increased mental health burden in children
Each year, 20,000 children and adolescents across the U.S. lose a parent to gun violence, while an estimated two to... Read more -
Study finds link between screen time and teens' sleep and lifestyle habits
New research in Brain & Behavior has found a link between screen time and adolescents' sleep quality and beliefs about... Read more -
Study finds adults born under 1,000 g have higher morbidity yet equal well-being
Individuals with a birth weight of less than one kilogram have an increased risk of cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities and... Read more -
Prenatal exposure to air pollution associated with lower cognitive performance in early childhood
The prenatal period is a critical window for brain development, yet few studies have examined the impact of air pollution... Read more -
Physical activity of adolescents and their parents' mood could be linked
Lack of exercise among adolescents affects more than just their physical condition. It turns out that the problem is complex,... Read more -
South Carolina measles outbreak surpasses Texas' 2025 total, with little sign of slowing
The South Carolina measles outbreak has surpassed the recorded case count in Texas' 2025 outbreak, as health officials have logged... Read more -
Report: Neurodivergent kids in temporary housing could face torture-like conditions
A new report has warned that neurodivergent children living in temporary accommodation across the UK are being subjected to conditions... Read more -
America's measles problem: Mapping vaccination coverage gaps
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Boston Children's Hospital researchers are issuing a warning about a measles resurgence... Read more -
Baby headcams reveal how babies encounter faces during development
Cardiff Babylab at the Cardiff University Center for Human Developmental Science (CUCHDS) used baby-worn headcams and AI face detection to... Read more -
What Australia's youth social media ban reveals
When Australia enacted a national law last week banning social media use for children under 16, it became one of... Read more
