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May 14 2025HEALTH

How Childhood Struggles Shape Pregnancy Mental Health

Childhood hardships can leave a lasting mark on mental health, especially during pregnancy. Many people think of childhood struggles as a single score. However, this approach might miss the specific types of adversity that hit hardest. To dive deeper, researchers looked at how different kinds of

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May 03 2025HEALTH

Healthy Habits: A Look at Storytelling in Child Health Visits

Childhood is a critical period for shaping lifelong health habits. This is why early interventions are so important. Child healthcare services play a big role in this process. One interesting approach is using storytelling to promote healthy lifestyles. This method involves colorful illustrations an

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May 02 2025HEALTH

The Rise of Nutritional Yeast: A Social Media Story

Nutritional yeast, a type of inactive yeast, has taken the health and wellness world by storm. It's packed with B vitamins, minerals, and protein, making it a favorite among those who follow plant-based diets. Social media has played a big role in this trend. It has allowed people to share tips, exp

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Apr 30 2025SCIENCE

Stress and the Body: How Early Life Events Shape Our Genes

Childhood struggles can leave a lasting mark on health. Scientists have been digging into how these early experiences mess with our bodies at the smallest levels. They are looking at genes, proteins, and how our cells talk to each other. This is not just about one thing. It is about how everything w

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Apr 29 2025HEALTH

Protecting Little Explorers: Smart Steps to Prevent Injuries

Children are naturally curious and full of energy. This can lead to accidents, which are the main cause of harm and death among young kids. To stop these accidents, injury prevention is key. It's about finding ways to avoid these mishaps before they occur. Understanding where and how accidents

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Apr 20 2025HEALTH

How Past Hurts Shape Adult Anxiety

Childhood mistreatment is a serious problem that affects many people around the world. It leaves deep marks on individuals, often leading to long-term mental health issues. One such issue is anxiety, which can be a direct result of the trauma experienced in childhood. A recent study looked into how

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Apr 18 2025HEALTH

Why Child Abuse Reports Are Often Missed in Hospitals

Child abuse is a serious problem that affects many young lives. To tackle this issue, it's crucial to gather and analyze data. This helps in creating effective policies and programs to protect children. However, there's a big problem: child abuse cases are often not reported correctly in hospitals.

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

Active Kids, Active Parents: The Connection Between Movement and Weight

Childhood is a time when habits are formed. These habits can last for a lifetime. One of the most important habits is staying active. For kids who are overweight, getting moving is even more crucial. A recent look into this topic focused on kids aged 6 to 12 and their parents. The goal was to s

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

Childhood Hurts and Seizures: A Chinese Perspective

Childhood trauma can leave deep scars. These scars might not always be visible. Sometimes, they show up in unexpected ways. For some people, these scars can cause seizures. But these are not the kind of seizures that come from a medical issue. These are called psychogenic non-epileptic seizures or P

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Apr 11 2025HEALTH

The Growing Issue of Childhood Belly Fat and What We Can Do

Childhood obesity is a big problem. It is not just about how much a child weighs. It is also about where the fat is stored. Belly fat, or central obesity, is particularly worrying. This type of fat can lead to serious health issues later in life. These issues include heart disease and diabetes. The

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