Medical clowns boost sleep quality and reduce hospital stay for children, study finds
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, a group of researchers evaluated the impact of medical clown interventions on…
School nurses may be well-positioned to identify students at-risk for chronic absenteeism
School nurses are more than just health care heroes. They also play a key role in identifying students who are…
Maternal happiness during pregnancy linked to child’s brain development
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Mental Health, researchers explored the relationship between maternal mental health and…
Psychosis Spectrum Symptoms often present in youth accessing mental health services, study finds
A new study co-led by Associate Professor Kristin Cleverley of the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing has found evidence that…
Impact of nirsevimab immunization on pediatric RSV-related hospitalizations in Luxembourg
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the main reasons leading to hospitalization among young children worldwide and each year,…
Teen substance use tied to higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts
High school students who reported using cannabis, alcohol, or nicotine were more likely to have thoughts about suicide, feel depressed…
Fermented foods linked to mental health benefits through gut-brain connection
In a recent review published in the journal Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, researchers from Ireland explored the diversity of fermented…
Social media usage and depressive symptoms among adolescents in India
In a recent study published in BMC Public Health, researchers investigate the potential bi-directional association between social media usage and…
Are web-enabled anti-bullying interventions effective among primary and secondary school students?
In a recent study published in the journal EClinicalMedicine, a team of researchers from Spain conducted a randomized controlled trial…
Nutrimetabolomics uncovers heart-healthy compounds in Mediterranean staple
In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers in the United States used next-generation nutrimetabolomics approaches to…
Prenatal air pollution exposure increases the risk of severe respiratory distress in newborns
Prenatal exposure to air pollution increases the risk of severe respiratory distress in newborn babies, according to new research conducted…
Neonates exposed to SARS-CoV-2 in utero at higher risk of respiratory distress, study finds
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers investigate the risk of respiratory distress (RD) in neonates born to…