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Menstruation topic still stigmatized by younger generation in Spain, study finds
The menstrual taboo persists. This is the main conclusion of a pioneering macro-study in Spain involving more than 4,000 participants... Read more -
Research team develops actionable tool to assess risk for premature births
Researchers at NYU and partners within the International Healthy Outcomes of Pregnancy for Everyone (HOPE) Consortium have developed a novel... Read more -
SNAP benefit disruptions causing more kids to go without enough healthy food and harming child development
About 4 in 10 of the more than 42 million Americans who get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are children... Read more -
Learning to see after being born blind: Brain imaging study highlights infant adaptability
Some babies are born with early blindness due to dense bilateral congenital cataracts, requiring surgery to restore their sight. This... Read more -
AHA: Study examines impact of adequate prenatal care for congenital heart disease
For cases of mild congenital heart defects (CHDs), more prenatal visits are associated with lower probability of delivery at a... Read more -
Asbestos has been found in children's colored sand. What's the risk to kids?
Multiple schools and early learning centers in the Australian Capital Territory have shut on Friday after asbestos was found in... Read more -
Q&A: Can drinking tap water reduce how many calories children drink?
Drinking beverages sweetened with sugar can lead to obesity, cardiovascular disease, cavities, diabetes and other health problems. More than 20... Read more -
Discontinuation of ADHD medication more common in children with underweight
Methylphenidate helps the brain to regulate focus and impulse control. It is the most commonly used medicine for ADHD and... Read more -
Wireless incubator enables remote monitoring of premature infants from 30 meters away
A wireless, portable incubator that could transform care for premature infants is reported in the International Journal of Medical Engineering... Read more -
Family history key to predicting antidepressant response
A new study from Queen Mary University of London shows that a family's experience with certain medicines could help doctors... Read more -
How do I know if my kid is worrying about food and their body too much? And what should I say?
Eating disorders are most likely to develop in young people aged between 12 and 25.... Read more -
Inequalities in child deaths persist across England, new national data shows
The latest national data on child deaths in England show that while overall deaths have slightly decreased, stark inequalities remain... Read more -
Why type 1 diabetes is more aggressive in young children
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in understanding why type 1 diabetes is more aggressive in young children, offering the... Read more -
Opinion: How e-cigarettes compromise children's human rights
Exposing children to e-cigarettes compromises their human rights. These products should be regulated in a way that puts children's best... Read more -
Toys contain worrying levels of toxic elements, Brazilian study finds
Researchers from the University of São Paulo (USP), in collaboration with the Federal University of Alfenas (UNIFAL), have identified high... Read more
