Traffic air pollution linked to serious neonatal complications
Exposure to traffic-related air pollution during pregnancy is associated with serious neonatal complications, according to a study by UT Southwestern…
Study sheds light on impact of shyness on child language development
A recent study from SMU psychologist Sarah Kucker and a student she mentored at Oklahoma State University suggests shyness can…
Study highlights ways to identify children at high risk of type 2 diabetes and prevention strategies
A new Journal of the Endocrine Society study highlights how to identify children at high risk of developing type 2…
Common herbicide exposure linked to worse brain function in adolescents
Herbicides are the most used class of pesticides worldwide, with uses in agriculture, homes and industry. Exposures to two of…
The surprising link between light exposure and mental health
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Mental Health, an international team of researchers conducted a large-scale, cross-sectional…
Can living near parks and lakes boost your mental health? A 10-year study says yes
In a recent study published in the journal Planetary Health, research conducted a massive, long-term, population-scale study comprising 2.3 million…
School cycling program linked to improved mental well-being in adolescents
Physical activity has positive effects on mental health and yet, activity rates are declining. This is particularly worrying because the…
Maternal pertussis vaccination boosts infant protection up to eight months
In a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics, researchers carried out a large-scale population-based cohort study across Australia to…
Neanderthal genes make some humans more pain-sensitive
People who carry three gene variants inherited from Neanderthals are more sensitive to some types of pain, according to a…
Mental health problems may lead to obesity, other health problems for Latinx teens
Latinx kids who experienced depression, anxiety or other mental health issues in middle school had a greater chance of developing…
Fragile X syndrome may be unfolding in brain cells even before birth
Fragile X syndrome, the most common form of inherited intellectual disability, may be unfolding in brain cells even before birth,…
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup – Super Healthy Kids
This Creamy Butternut Squash Soup is incredibly flavorful, with just the right amount of warm fall spices. Served with chunks…