Exploring how the effects of racism impact sleep in adolescents Sleep and sleep disturbances have consequences for the development of adolescents and young adults. In a new article, researchers examine sleep during these periods, focusing on the effects of ethnic and racial discrimination. They conclude that improving sleep may boost health for all youth, but especially for those affected by racism.
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Study uses wearable devices to examine 3- to 6-year-olds' impulsivity, inattentiveness Why do some young children struggle to sit through a story one day but not the next? Why do they rush impulsively into one activity but not another? Parents and teachers often focus on individual differences as they prepare children for formal schooling, but traditional measurement approaches make it difficult to study fluctuations in children's behavior.
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Modest effects on child development from COVID-19, Johns Hopkins study shows Infants and children 5 years old and younger experienced only "modest" delays in developmental milestones due to the COVID-19 pandemic disruptions and restrictions, a study led by Johns Hopkins Children's Center finds.
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Cannabis legalization has led to a boom in potent forms of the drug that present new hazards for adolescents Eventually, most adults reach a point where we realize we are out of touch with those much younger than us.
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Study reveals alarming rates of pediatric injuries from mechanical bull riding A study conducted by researchers at Loma Linda University Children's Health has shed light on the alarming rates of pediatric injuries resulting from mechanical bull riding. The study, titled "Mechanical Bull Injuries in Pediatric Patients: A Call for Safety Regulations," highlights the urgent need for enhanced safety measures and regulations.
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