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No association found between COVID-19 shots during pregnancy and autism or behavioral issues
6+ hour, 9+ min ago (351+ words) No association found between COVID-19 shots during pregnancy and autism or behavioral issues'PsyPost No association found between COVID-19 shots during pregnancy and autism or behavioral issues Recent research provides new evidence regarding the safety of COVID-19 vaccinations during pregnancy. The…...
Infants fed to sleep at 2 months wake up more often at 6 months
1+ week, 1+ day ago (569+ words) Many infants have sleep problems, particularly in the first year of life. These include difficulty falling asleep, frequent or prolonged night wakings, short nighttime sleep duration, and an inability to soothe themselves back to sleep. These problems are important because…...
Early maternal touch may encourage sympathy and helping behaviors in adolescence
1+ week, 4+ day ago (327+ words) A study in China found that junior high school students who recall more maternal touch in childhood tend to manifest more prosocial behavior. Attachment to mothers might be a mediator of this relationship. The paper was published in the International…...
Surprising link found between hyperthyroidism and dark personality traits
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1202+ words) The thyroid gland plays a central regulatory role within the human body. It releases hormones that control metabolism, energy levels, and heart rate. Beyond these physical functions, the thyroid significantly impacts the brain and nervous system. Medical professionals have recognized…...
Common air pollutants associated with structural changes in the teenage brain
2+ week, 4+ day ago (917+ words) Air pollution is a global health issue that affects people in both industrial and developing nations. Most of the global population breathes air that exceeds safety guidelines established by the World Health Organization. This pollution is a complex mixture of…...
Early father-child bonding predicts lower inflammation in children
3+ week, 5+ day ago (951+ words) A new study suggests that the way a father interacts with his infant can influence the child's heart and metabolic health years later. Researchers found that fathers who were warm and engaged with their babies established family patterns that correlated…...
COVID-19 infection may alter brain microstructure even in people who fully recover
4+ week, 1+ day ago (512+ words) The global spread of COVID-19 resulted in a significant number of people experiencing persistent health issues known as Long COVID. Common symptoms include severe fatigue, cognitive dysfunction often called brain fog, and sleep disturbances. The research team at Griffith University's…...
Exposure to heavy metals is associated with higher likelihood of ADHD diagnosis
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (452+ words) Study participants were 190 children between 6 and 15 years of age, residing in the Spanish provinces of Barcelona and Tarragona. Their parents provided early-morning, fasting urine samples for the study. Among the children, 124 were diagnosed with ADHD, while 66 were not. Of the…...