Monkey Study Suggests Hazards of Marijuana Use During Pregnancy
TUESDAY, July 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Marijuana use during pregnancy may impact the baby’s brain development and long-term health, according to new research with monkeys.THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) — the main psychoactive ingredient in ca…
Learn More¿Los niños bajitos necesitan hormona del crecimiento para mejorar la autoestima? Quizá no
VIERNES, 7 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La Dra. Erin Okawa, una endocrinóloga pediátrica, trabaja en un barrio rico de Los Ángeles, y atiende a muchos padres a quienes les preocupa la estatura de sus hijos.”Tengo una clínica en Manhattan Beach…
Learn MoreSocioeconomic Status Linked to Children’s White Matter Microstructure
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lower socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with children’s white matter microstructure, according to a study published online June 27 in JAMA Network Open.Zhaolong Adrian Li, from the Washington University…
Learn MoreBoard Games Could Be a Win for Your Kid’s Math Skills
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Family game night can be more than just a fun time: New research suggests it may even help build some early math skills in young children. While past research has pointed to games as a way to enhance reading d…
Learn MoreDo Short Kids Need Growth Hormone to Boost Self-Esteem? Maybe Not
FRIDAY July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Erin Okawa works in a wealthy Los Angeles neighborhood and sees many parents worried about their kids’ height.“I have a clinic in Manhattan Beach, which was apparently settled by ex…
Learn MoreLos niños que leen por placer son adolescentes más equilibrados, según un estudio
MIÉRCOLES, 28 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los dispositivos electrónicos quizá fascinen a los niños pequeños, pero un nuevo estudio sugiere que la lectura tradicional podría ayudarlos a convertirse en estudiantes de escuela intermedia más equi…
Learn MoreKids Who Read for Pleasure Grow Into Better-Adjusted Teens: Study
WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Young children may be fascinated by electronic devices, but a new study suggests that old-fashioned reading may help them grow into better adjusted middle schoolers.The study, of more than 10,000 U.S. “twee…
Learn MoreGrowing Up Poor May Rewire a Child’s Brain: Study
WEDNESDAY, June 28, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Growing up in poverty may harm the structural wiring of a child’s brain, a new study claims.Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found a link between both neighborhood and …
Learn MoreParental Cancer History Tied to Unmet Economic Needs in Children
FRIDAY, June 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Children with a parental history of cancer are more likely to face unmet economic needs, according to a study published online June 22 in JAMA Network Open.Zhiyuan Zheng, Ph.D., from the American Cancer Societ…
Learn MoreUna guardería que provea cariño y respaldo se vincula con mejores calificaciones años después
JUEVES, 15 de junio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — ¿Una guardería de alta calidad para los niños pequeños podría resultar en unas mejores calificaciones en matemáticas y ciencias?Sí, afirma una nueva investigación, que encontró que a los niños con cuidad…
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