Tag: Child Development
Most Children Globally Exposed to at Least One Adverse Childhood Experience
Estimated prevalence rates ranged from 22 percent for one to 14.8 percent for four or more
Continuous Psychological Distress in Pregnancy Increases Offspring Risk for Epilepsy
Findings show up to 70 percent increased risk for offspring at ages 1, 2, and 3 years
Childhood Body Mass Index Tied to Later Lung Health
Impairments seen for both persistent low and high body mass index
Prenatal Cannabis Use Not Linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Second study shows no association for prenatal cannabis use with child developmental delays up to age 5.5 years
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure May Impact Executive Function, Behavior at Age 5 Years
Age-corrected standard scores for children's attention and inhibitory control lower for those exposed to cannabis
Different Forms of Childhood Adversity Tied to Different Psychiatric Problems
Authors say findings can inform targeted early prevention and intervention strategies for at-risk youth
Coffee Intake During Pregnancy Not Linked to Neurodevelopmental Issues
Findings similar in both observation and Mendelian randomization analyses
EPA Finalizes Tough New Standards on Lead Paint Dust
Removing Screen Time for One Hour Before Bed Aids Toddlers’ Sleep
Study shows removing screen time from toddlers who are used to it is feasible
Paternal Metformin Use Does Not Increase Risk for Congenital Malformations
No increased risk seen in analysis restricted to fathers with type 2 diabetes mellitus
