Children with rare genetic disorders more likely to be diagnosed with developmental, behavioural and mental health problems

A major study of children with intellectual disabilities has highlighted the additional challenges that they often face, including a much-increased likelihood

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Aug. 3, 2022 ~6 min

What do we know about ‘forever’ chemicals and health?

"The more information we have, the better able we'll be to create regulations to protect human health and stop these chemicals from entering our environment."

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
Aug. 1, 2022 ~14 min


What do we know about ‘forever’ chemicals and health?

"The more information we have, the better able we'll be to create regulations to protect human health and stop these chemicals from entering our environment."

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
Aug. 1, 2022 ~14 min

Early antibiotics may lead to lasting asthma, allergies

"The practical implication is simple: Avoid antibiotic use in young children whenever you can..."

Andrew Smith-Rutgers • futurity
July 29, 2022 ~5 min

Many kids with autism don’t get mandated early intervention

Despite federal mandates making early intervention programs accessible for kids with autism, a new study finds income and racial disparities in access.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
July 28, 2022 ~5 min

Mental health program pays off for next generation

A mental health intervention called Fast Track paid off for girls in the 1990s and now for their own children years later.

Duke University • futurity
July 26, 2022 ~7 min

The right amount sleep sets kids up best for kindergarten

A bedtime routine in which kids sleep for at least 10 hours a night, even before school begins, can help them get ready for kindergarten, a new study shows.

Mary Campbell-Penn State • futurity
July 22, 2022 ~6 min

Losing a grandmother can have long-lasting mental health effects for kids and adolescents, a new study finds

Models shows that some 4 million people in the US have lost a grandparent to COVID-19. But until now, there has been a dearth of research into the mental health effects of losing a grandparent.

Rachel Margolis, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Western Ontario • conversation
July 20, 2022 ~6 min


Poll: Many parents don’t protect their kids’ eye health

New poll results indicate ways parents can better protect their child's eye health from screens, sun, and other threats.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
July 18, 2022 ~7 min

Children are bombarded with violence in the news – here's how to help them cope

The unending stream of violence on news and entertainment programming can have a negative impact on kids of all ages.

Erica Scharrer, Professor of Communication, UMass Amherst • conversation
July 18, 2022 ~9 min

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