Scientists Discover Troubling Link Between Processed Foods and Preschool Behavior
A large Canadian study has uncovered a link between preschoolers’ consumption of ultra-processed foods and later behavioral and…
Plague emerged earlier than thought and hit hunter-gatherers hard
Ancient genomes from Siberian graves reveal that plague was already lethal in small hunter-gatherer communities, reshaping ideas about…
Back on his feet: Thousands fund Israeli boy’s $3.2m degenerative disease treatment
Meitar Roz hopes to go skiing one day. Putting aside the scarcity of Israeli snow, it would not…
The Good Vitamin Co says no allergens found in recalled gummies despite reports of reactions
Further testing after additional complaints also failed to identify a cause. A full customer recall of the gummies…
Ottawa introduces privacy bill covering children’s data, right to request deletion
OTTAWA — Proposed federal legislation would recognize privacy as a fundamental right of all Canadians and set higher…
Novel Tool Predicts Risk for Difficult-To-Treat Depression
SAN FRANCISCO — A novel self-report questionnaire may help identify patients who are at risk for difficult-to-treat depression…
Researchers map rare DHDDS disease mechanism using lab-grown mini brains
Variants in the DHDDS gene cause a severe neurodegenerative condition, characterized by tremors, seizures, coordination and learning difficulties, usually…
Grandparents can help counter growing children’s mental health challenges
As more than 40% of American teenagers report persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, a leading child psychologist…
Study supports atropine drops for managing childhood short-sightedness
Low concentration atropine eye drops are a safe and effective treatment for short-sightedness (myopia) in UK children, although the…
Sweden plans to ban mobile phones in schools
MALMÖ, Sweden (AP) — Long championed as a leader in adopting digital technology, Sweden is set to ban…
Early outdoor play reduces future mental health risks in children
Children who spend more time playing outdoors between the ages of two and four may be less likely…
Trump Accounts create a new route for Roth IRA wealth
Families have signed up nearly 6 million children for Trump Accounts, set to launch next month. For some, claiming…