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A new study suggests that children, teens and young adults who spend more time outdoors during the summer months and live in areas of the country that expose them to greater amounts of ultraviolet light have a lower risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS) as children.

3 years ago aan.com

A novel research project has shown that areas with greater amounts of green space have a lower prevalence of police violence

19 days ago journals.sagepub.com health

Young people who increase their physical activity from age 14 have a lower risk of developing depression symptoms

19 days ago norwegianscitechnews.com health

A study of American teens found that adolescents who used a condom during their first sexual experience were more likely to continue using them in the future

10 days ago psypost.org health

Children born to mothers with obesity, gestational diabetes mellitus or a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy have higher systolic and diastolic blood pressure, with effects that grow as children age

11 days ago keck.usc.edu diabetes health

In a first of its kind study, projections suggest that by 2030, 24%, 17%, and 32% of countries will continue to have one in every five adolescent children married, giving birth, and out of school…

15 days ago nature.com

Researchers estimate that 19 million children—1 in 4 of Americans under age 18—live with a parent or other adult who meets the definition for a substance use disorder, raising the risk that those children will go on to do the same

6 days ago news.umich.edu

Young adults who drink heavily report more romantic highs and lows

2 days ago psypost.org psychology

A new study shows that English textbooks for young learners are being written for children who can’t yet read — leaving teachers to abandon official materials and improvise lessons

18 days ago doi.org

Newborns who are deficient in vitamin D have a higher chance of developing autism, schizophrenia and ADHD, finds the largest study of its kind of more 70,000 people in Denmark.

6 days ago abc.net.au autism neuroscience

Social AI companions pose unacceptable risks to teens and children under 18

13 days ago commonsensemedia.org ai

New study finds a shared genetic link between endometriosis and immune conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.

18 days ago ox.ac.uk biology genetics

Gas and benzene emissions from stoves and cooking significantly increase cancer risk, particularly in smaller homes or apartments, and pose a greater threat to children

7 days ago psehealthyenergy.org cancer health

Urban children are more prone to allergies compared to rural children

3 days ago urmc.rochester.edu health

A new study raises concerns about the safety of long-term ADHD medication treatment in children

7 days ago utu.fi medicine

Urban environments significantly increase risk of developing asthma – new research

5 days ago theconversation.com neuroscience

The new statins may have arrived - and you've already heard of them

6 days ago inews.co.uk health

A new study checked the amounts of choline and iodine in nonprescription and prescription prenatal vitamins, revealing many prenatal vitamins don’t contain enough of the nutrients that are essential for a healthy pregnancy…

9 days ago news.cuanschutz.edu health

A new study shows that melting sea ice narrows the range of underwater light, shifting it toward blue

14 days ago doi.org environment

New study suggests that Texas’s abortion restrictions were associated with increases in mental distress among females of reproductive age, especially among younger individuals who may have less ability to overcome barriers to abortion care.

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New study published in JAMA Network Open found transgender and nonbinary adults who received gender-affirming hormone therapy were significantly less likely to report symptoms of moderate-to-severe depression over time.

20 hours ago psypost.org psychology

There's More To That Nugget of Wisdom (2023)

5 days ago stackstaves.net

Mother’s childhood trauma linked to emotional and behavioral issues in her children, study finds

2 days ago psypost.org genetics

People with higher intelligence tend to reproduce later and have fewer children, even though they show signs of better reproductive health

20 days ago psypost.org biology

Your Children’s Children Will Die in Our Factories

15 days ago 404media.co

Using a new portable camera, scientistsfrom Brno showed that a flickering light changes how light reflects off the back of your eye, indicating changes in blood flow and volume

16 days ago onlinelibrary.wiley.com medicine

Proximity to Golf Courses and Risk of Parkinson Disease

12 days ago jamanetwork.com disease

ADHD in formerly institutionalized children tied to slower physical and brain growth

16 days ago psypost.org brain psychology

People with high levels of social appearance anxiety, social interaction anxiety, and sensitivity to rejection are more likely to view dating apps as useful for building relationships and managing self-presentation, but these are also linked to a greater risk of problematic use.

19 days ago psypost.org psychology

Handwriting helps children learn to read more effectively than typing