Studies link air pollution to mental health issues in children
Three new studies highlight the relationship between air pollution and mental health in children.
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Brain anatomy changes with maturation to adolescence
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers piece together a road map of typical brain development in children during a critical window of maturation.
Read moreScientists identify benefits, challenges to using film in public health research
The research community is increasingly recognizing video as more than just a medium to disseminate scientific findings after a study's conclusion. A powerful tool, film can engage study participants and become an integral part of the scientific process, when deployed thoughtfully. To guide this emerging practice, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health scientists performed the first review of studies on use of film in public health research.
Read moreCommit a crime? Loved ones got your back
Reading about a child abuse case or someone burglarizing homes often stirs feelings of disgust, anger and disbelief when it's learned the perpetrator's family or friends did nothing to stop it or report it to police.
Read moreExploring the risk of ALL in children with Down syndrome
Researchers discovered new clues that provide a better understanding of why children with Down syndrome have an increased risk of leukemia.
Read moreFor baboons, a mother's history of hardship can have lasting effects on her kids too
Numerous studies show that children who had a rough start in life are more likely to have health problems later on. The pattern isn't unique to humans. But for baboons, the impacts aren't just borne by one generation — the next generation bears the brunt as well. A study finds that a baboon mother's early trauma is linked to shorter lifespans for her kids, even if they grew up more carefree than she did.
Read moreContext may explain why dads are happier and less stressed than moms
Dads are often happier, less stressed and less tired than moms when taking care of kids, and researchers say these differences may come down to how and when childcare activities are split between parents.
Read moreNonverbal signals can create bias against larger groups
If children are exposed to bias against one person, will they develop a bias against that person's entire group? The answer is yes, according to new research.
Read moreEven mother's mild depressive symptoms affect the child's emotional well-being
Even mild long-term depressive symptoms among mothers are connected with emotional problems among small children such as hyperactivity, aggressiveness and anxiety.
Read moreParental involvement plays key role in children's academic attainment, research shows
New research has shown how parental engagement has a positive effect on a child's academic attainment — regardless of age or socio-economic status. The study, conducted by the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter, also highlighted areas of promise for how schools and early years settings can support parents in a way that improves their children's learning.
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