Childhood Trauma Can Affect a Woman’s Adult Sex Life, Study Finds
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A stressful or traumatic childhood experience — anything from parents divorcing to a sibling’s drug problem — may have long-term effects on a woman’s sexual health.These adverse childhood experiences may be l…
Learn MoreCommon Plastics Chemical Could Harm Boys’ Development
MONDAY, Sept. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Phthalates are commonly used in plastics, and researchers have now tied them to developmental issues in toddler boys who were exposed to the chemical in the womb.The new study links the chemicals to emotional …
Learn MoreADHD: What Parents Need to Know
MONDAY, Sept. 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lots of children and adolescents have the condition known as ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.What should parents know? A number of treatments exist to help with functioning, including medica…
Learn MoreWhen Parent Is in Prison, Kids’ Heart Risks Rise
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) – Along with having to deal with the social stigma of having a parent who is incarcerated, young adults in that situation may be more likely to develop signs of heart trouble, a new study finds.The health impacts…
Learn MoreFor Preemie Babies, Preschool Plus Parenting Can Spell Academic Success
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Infants born three to six weeks early — considered late preterm — are at risk for learning problems, but they can be overcome, researchers say.Preschool attendance and sensitive parenting can help them bridg…
Learn MoreBetter Sleep, Less Stress-Linked ‘Acting Out’ in Kids
FRIDAY, Sept. 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If your child is acting out and you’re looking for solutions, researchers at the University of Georgia’s Youth Development Institute suggest better sleep might be the answer.Getting more hours of slumber could…
Learn MoreHay un estrecho vínculo entre la segregación y la intoxicación con plomo en los niños afroamericanos
MIÉRCOLES, 30 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los niños negros pequeños que viven en los vecindarios de EE. UU. segregados según la raza tienen un riesgo más alto de una exposición al plomo con el potencial de dañarles el cerebro, advierte un nu…
Learn MoreSegregation Has Close Ties With Lead Poisoning in Black American Kids
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Young Black children living in racially segregated U.S. neighborhoods are at heightened risk of potentially brain-damaging lead exposure, a new study warns.The study, of nearly 321,000 North Carolina childr…
Learn MoreAntidepressants for Postpartum Depression Could Mean Better Mental Health for Kids, Too
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 30, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you are a new mom struggling with postpartum depression, taking antidepressants known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) may also bear benefits for your child’s development.That’s accordi…
Learn MoreUSPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Interventions in Prevention of Child Maltreatment
TUESDAY, Aug. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the evidence is inadequate for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of primary care interventions for preventing child maltreatment. Thes…
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