Animals may feel like us, but the way we think is different
Children universally believe animals experience emotions and feelings but are reluctant to say they have human-like thoughts, which…
Parents’ anhedonia may shape how children’s brains respond to feedback
In newly published research, Binghamton University doctoral student Elana Israel, MS ’22, explores which depressive symptoms largely affect…
Human 3D brain model helps uncover mechanisms of preterm cerebral hemorrhage
In an article published in Advanced Science, the researchers identify how neural stem cells in preterm infants are…
Nearly one million young children die each year due to growth failure worldwide
Nearly one million children around the globe fail to reach their fifth birthday every year due to devastating…
Innate immunity and metabolic stress drive a unique form of cell death
In several disease conditions, including infections and cancers, innate immune activation and nutrient scarcity occur together. A study…
HMD Global unveils XploraOne mini smartphone that does away with social media
The XploraOne does not have a web browser. The device features a rear camera with LED flash, a…
New AI tools offer hope for global TB elimination
Researchers have unveiled new AI tools, from smartphone cough analysis to child-friendly screening systems, which could transform how…
Measles deaths plummet but infections surge worldwide
Global immunization efforts have led to an 88% drop in measles deaths between 2000 and 2024, according to…
Antidepressant is ‘no better than placebo’ for children
A medication meant to lift spirits may be falling flat. New research suggests that an antidepressant commonly prescribed…
Google Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch gets biggest discount once again
The Fitbit Ace LTE smartwatch provides children with a safe way to contact their parents and comes in…
New Zealand launches inquiry into case of father who hid his children in a forest for years
The New Zealand government has announced an inquiry into the disappearance of the Phillips children, who were hidden…
Pandemic lockdown measures linked to increased developmental concerns in young children
Lockdown and social distancing measures during the Covid-19 pandemic were associated with increased developmental concerns about young children…