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| Study confirms lead-in-water causes adverse fetal health outcomes Posted: 13 Jul 2022 08:46 AM PDT Health economics researchers have confirmed a causal relationship between lead-in-water and adverse fetal health outcomes. Although many studies have found a correlation between lead exposure and health, a causal link had been lacking in the literature -- until now. |
| Urban environments with more vegetation are associated with better health behaviors in children Posted: 13 Jul 2022 08:46 AM PDT Urban areas with more vegetation, higher density of buildings and facilities, lower population density and without major roads are associated with better health behaviors in children, according to new research. |
| Social development of infants unaffected by COVID-19 pandemic Posted: 13 Jul 2022 08:46 AM PDT Health issues and loss, social isolation and mental health problems -- the pandemic has had a drastic effect on our society. But how have the youngest members of society been coping with these changes? Researchers have found that the presence of parents and caregivers is enough to mitigate the pandemic's negative effects on the social development of infants. |
| Maternal milk tied to better school-age outcomes for children born preterm Posted: 13 Jul 2022 08:45 AM PDT In a study that followed preterm infants for seven years, investigators found that children who received greater quantities of maternal milk both during and after time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) had greater academic achievement, higher IQs and reduced ADHD symptoms. |
| Gender bias in search algorithms has effect on users, new study finds Posted: 12 Jul 2022 04:05 PM PDT Gender-neutral internet searches yield results that nonetheless produce male-dominated output, finds a new study by psychologists. Moreover, these search results have an effect on users by promoting gender bias and potentially influencing hiring decisions. |
| Emotional patterns a factor in children's food choices Posted: 12 Jul 2022 11:12 AM PDT The emotional context in which eating occurs has been thought to influence eating patterns and diet, with studies finding negative emotions predict excessive calorie intake and poor diet quality. A research article discusses how children's unhealthy food choices, especially over weekends, are related to emotion. |
| How breastfeeding offers immune benefits Posted: 12 Jul 2022 07:26 AM PDT When infants breastfeed, they receive an immune boost that helps them fight off infectious diseases, according to recent research. |
| Preterm birth more likely with exposure to phthalates Posted: 11 Jul 2022 08:18 AM PDT Pregnant women who were exposed to multiple phthalates during pregnancy had an increased risk of preterm birth, according to new research. Phthalates are chemicals used in personal care products, such as cosmetics, as well as in solvents, detergents, and food packaging. |
| Friends enjoy being reached out to more than we think Posted: 11 Jul 2022 06:52 AM PDT People consistently underestimate how much others in their social circle might appreciate an unexpected phone call, text or email just to say hello, and the more surprising the connection, the greater the appreciation, according to new research. |
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