Concerning: Drinking 100% Fruit Juice Could Increase Young Boys’ Risk of Diabetes
A new study suggests that drinking sugary drinks and 100% fruit juices during childhood and adolescence may increase the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes…
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Children, generally defined as individuals from birth through adolescence, represent one of the most dynamic and critical stages of human development. This period encompasses rapid physical, cognitive, emotional, and social growth. Early childhood is marked by rapid neurological development and the acquisition of foundational skills in language and motor functions. As children grow, they enter school, where educational and social experiences shape their knowledge, abilities, and interpersonal skills. Adolescence, the final stage of childhood, involves further maturation of the brain and the development of identity, influenced by both peer interactions and greater societal contexts. The health, education, and emotional well-being of children are central to global public health and education policy, as early experiences significantly affect long-term outcomes in health, economic status, and general life satisfaction. Societies around the world invest in children through family support, education systems, and legal protections to foster their development into capable, healthy adults.
Millions Are at Risk – Fluoride Consumption During Pregnancy May Harm Fetal Brain Development
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC carried out the first study in the U.S. exploring the connection between prenatal fluoride exposure and…
Alarming Findings: New Study Reveals Childhood Abuse Drives 40% of Mental Health Conditions
Scientists expose the lifelong impact of childhood abuse and neglect. A study focusing on childhood maltreatment in Australia has uncovered its alarming impact, estimating it…
Scientists Identify Potential Cause of Sudden Unexplained Death in Children
In research aimed at gaining insights into the sudden, unexpected deaths of young children, often happening during sleep, scientists have pinpointed brief seizures that involve…
New Year’s Resolutions Reflect a Shift in Parenting: Towards Patience, Away From Phones
Many parents vowing to hit the reset button on parenting approaches and family health habits this New Year. Among many parents’ top resolutions for the…
Unlocking Mental Well-being for Kids: The Proven Power of Mindfulness Apps
New research suggests daily mindfulness training at home helped reduce kids’ stress levels and negative emotions. MIT researchers report that children who used a mindfulness…
New Research: Children’s Brains Are Shaped by Their Time on Tech Devices
Based on the analysis of studies spanning 23 years that included over 30,000 children under the age of 12, specialists suggest that governments should provide…
Breaking the Cycle – Early Treatment of Child Obesity Is Effective According to New Research
Recent research from the Karolinska Institute, published in The International Journal of Obesity, has demonstrated that early intervention in treating childhood obesity is effective in…
Is Screen Time a Symptom or a Cause of Autism? New Study Sheds Light
Researchers from the Graduate School of Medicine at Nagoya University in Japan have studied screen time habits among children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and…
Parents Beware – Boredom Could Be Causing Your Kid To Eat Significantly More
A recent study conducted at Aston University revealed that children as young as four consume 79% more calories when they’re bored compared to when they’re…
Researchers Discover Surprising Method To Improve Children’s Resilience
The study discovered that the program helps children cope with problems. Teaching elementary school students how to be creative can help increase their resilience in…
New Research Finds Key Differences Between Children & Adults With COVID-19
Recent findings shed light on why younger children exhibit fewer severe COVID-19 symptoms compared to adults. The study observed that infants and young children who…
Vaping and Chronic Stress: Scientists Discover Worrisome Connection
According to a study recently presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress in Milan, Italy, young people who have used e-cigarettes are more than…
New Research Reveals That About 25% of Teens With Autism Go Undiagnosed
Approximately a quarter of 16-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have not been formally diagnosed, a study from Rutgers reveals. Published in the Journal of…
The Origin of Cultural Learning: New Research Uncovers Why Babies Imitate
A study from LMU indicates that infants learn to mimic others as they are themselves mirrored by their caregivers. Unconsciously, individuals consistently learn from others,…
No Child Left Behind – New Teaching Method Can Equalize Children’s Reading Skills
Instructing young kids in letter recognition and their corresponding sounds significantly enhances their reading skills. How proficient are children in recognizing letters and associating them…
Regulations Are Urgently Needed – Children Are Spending a Third of Their After-School Time on Screens
Researchers from the University of Otago, New Zealand, emphasize the pressing need for regulations to shield children from potential dangers in the unmonitored digital realm….
Don’t Worry: New Research Indicates That Screen Time Doesn’t Negatively Impact Preschoolers’ Development
Negative impacts on some skills limited to high media use. New research indicates that screen time doesn’t appear to have overwhelmingly negative impacts on preschoolers’…