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…
Maternal thyroid hormone imbalance linked to increased autism risk in offspring
Women with persistent thyroid hormone imbalance across pregnancy may be at an increased risk of having children with…
Kennedy sharpens vaccine attacks, without scientific backing
As the federal government prepares for the next meeting of its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, Health and…
Study finds early neural markers of addiction risk differ between boys and girls
The roots of addiction risk may lie in how young brains function long before substance use begins, according…
Global experts call for urgent action to curb rising ultra-processed food consumption
Food companies are driving a global rise in ultra-processed food consumption that is damaging our health, and also…
‘A child could have done that’: Literally in the case of Jackson Pollock’s paintings, study finds
‘A child could have done that’ is modern art’s most banal criticism, but in the case of Jackson…
Scientists uncover genetic components linked to bone density in young people
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) revealed important genetic components that affect bone density in children and…
Parental monitoring can offset genetic risks for conduct problems in adolescents
Parents may have more influence than they realize when it comes to shaping their children’s behavior, especially for…
Kate Gosselin Says She’ll ‘Never Forget’ How Her 8 Children Are ‘Miracles’ as She Honors World Prematurity Day
NEED TO KNOW Kate Gosselin says she’ll “never forget” her little “miracles” In a TikTok, posted for World…
High Rates of Articular Cartilage Damage Found in Pediatric Athletes After ACL Injuries, Meniscus Tears
BYLINE: John Ready, MS Newswise — A new study led by Yale School of Medicine’s Department of Orthopaedics &…
Maternal stress linked to earlier baby teeth
Children have 20 milk teeth, 10 in each jaw. This set of teeth is important for chewing and…
Study reveals widespread use of burdensome interventions for older dementia patients in Singapore
A new study by researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School has revealed that almost all community-dwelling older adults with…