Tag: Child Development
EPA Finalizes Tough New Standards on Lead Paint Dust
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In a move that further toughens safety standards for lead paint dust, the...
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
In Utero Exposure to COVID-19 Not Tied to Later Neurodevelopmental Issues
Findings seen for offspring evaluated through 24 months postpartum
Preschool Outdoor Play Time Tied to Lower Risk for Later Obesity
Findings seen for outdoor play at age 2.5 years and subsequent body mass index at age 7 years
EPA Finalizes Rule to Require Removal of Lead Pipes in U.S. Water System
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Oct. 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday finalized a rule that will require...
Maternal Short Sleep Duration Linked to Neurodevelopmental Delay in Boys
SSD during pregnancy linked to neurodevelopmental delay in boys, with association partly mediated by cord blood C-peptide
Childhood Trauma Tied to Worse Health, Risks Later in Life
Association exists in a sex- and childhood stressor-specific manner
Childhood BMI Linked to Increased Risk for Schizophrenia
Direct causal effect of childhood BMI on schizophrenia seen in Mendelian randomization analyses, independent of adulthood BMI
Sensitivity, Specificity of M-CHAT-R/F for Autism Acceptable for Preemies
Highest positive predictive value seen for children born extremely preterm and those born at term
