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Pandemic babies behind on communication at age 2, but other developmental areas remain unaffected, finds study

Pandemic babies behind on communication at age 2, but other developmental areas remain unaffected, finds study

by Susan Byrne and Jonathan Hourihane,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe world changed for all of us when we were suddenly plunged into a pandemic in 2020. COVID sent us into a series

Pandemic babies behind on communication at age 2, but other developmental areas remain unaffected, finds study

by Susan Byrne and Jonathan Hourihane,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe world changed for all of us when we were suddenly plunged into a pandemic in 2020. COVID sent us into a series
Study: Good physical fitness does not protect children from obesity-related low-grade inflammation

Study: Good physical fitness does not protect children from obesity-related low-grade inflammation

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe increased prevalence of childhood obesity has resulted in an increased incidence of sustained low-grade inflammation since chi

Study: Good physical fitness does not protect children from obesity-related low-grade inflammation

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe increased prevalence of childhood obesity has resulted in an increased incidence of sustained low-grade inflammation since chi
Exposure to flame retardants linked to premature birth, higher birth weight

Exposure to flame retardants linked to premature birth, higher birth weight

by UC DavisThe auditory environment of the intensive care unit can cause physiological stress in preterm infants. Researchers believe it can also affect children’s subsequent development. Credit:

Exposure to flame retardants linked to premature birth, higher birth weight

by UC DavisThe auditory environment of the intensive care unit can cause physiological stress in preterm infants. Researchers believe it can also affect children’s subsequent development. Credit:
BPA exposure linked to gut microbiota, childhood obesity in new study

BPA exposure linked to gut microbiota, childhood obesity in new study

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA synthetic chemical called Bisphenol A, or BPA, is widely used in the production of durable plastic products including eyewe

BPA exposure linked to gut microbiota, childhood obesity in new study

by American Society for MicrobiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA synthetic chemical called Bisphenol A, or BPA, is widely used in the production of durable plastic products including eyewe
Children who play adventurously have better mental health, research finds

Children who play adventurously have better mental health, research finds

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first COVID-19

Children who play adventurously have better mental health, research finds

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first COVID-19
Babies found to talk more around man-made objects than natural ones

Babies found to talk more around man-made objects than natural ones

by University of PortsmouthObserved occurrence of protophones by age and object type, with loess smooth and 95% confidence intervals. The red line depicts artificial objects and the blue line nat

Babies found to talk more around man-made objects than natural ones

by University of PortsmouthObserved occurrence of protophones by age and object type, with loess smooth and 95% confidence intervals. The red line depicts artificial objects and the blue line nat
1 in 5 children have levels of 'forever chemicals' above safety limits, finds study

1 in 5 children have levels of 'forever chemicals' above safety limits, finds study

by University of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals found in everyday consumer products, including clothes, cosm

1 in 5 children have levels of 'forever chemicals' above safety limits, finds study

by University of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals found in everyday consumer products, including clothes, cosm
Low birth weight among IVF children not linked to infertility treatments

Low birth weight among IVF children not linked to infertility treatments

by University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren conceived through medically assisted reproduction are more likely to be born premature and are at greater risk of being born

Low birth weight among IVF children not linked to infertility treatments

by University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren conceived through medically assisted reproduction are more likely to be born premature and are at greater risk of being born
Trauma, severe stress in childhood linked to criminal legal involvement in next generation

Trauma, severe stress in childhood linked to criminal legal involvement in next generation

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by UCLA researchers found that the children of parents who experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)– s

Trauma, severe stress in childhood linked to criminal legal involvement in next generation

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by UCLA researchers found that the children of parents who experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)– s
As temperatures climb, preschoolers become less physically active

As temperatures climb, preschoolers become less physically active

by Esther Robards-Forbes,University of Texas at AustinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Go outside and play" is the time-tested strategy for generations of parents and caregivers read

As temperatures climb, preschoolers become less physically active

by Esther Robards-Forbes,University of Texas at AustinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Go outside and play" is the time-tested strategy for generations of parents and caregivers read
Study finds genetic link between childhood and adult anxiety and depression

Study finds genetic link between childhood and adult anxiety and depression

by University of QueenslandManhattan plot of the meta-analysis of overall childhood and adolescent internalizing symptoms (INToverall). Note: The solid line represents the significance threshold

Study finds genetic link between childhood and adult anxiety and depression

by University of QueenslandManhattan plot of the meta-analysis of overall childhood and adolescent internalizing symptoms (INToverall). Note: The solid line represents the significance threshold