Epilepsy in kids raises lots of questions and concerns. So, let's take a look at how the public views childhood epilepsy and how understanding health info (health literacy) might influence those views. Besides, we'll chat about how things like age, education, and gender can play a part too. Health
Childhood trauma can mess up how our body deals with stress. This is what affects our long-term well-being. Most studies look at just one part of our nervous system's reaction to stress, the sympathetic part or the parasympathetic part, which are like two important roads in our body. But we are miss
ADHD diagnoses have been increasing steadily. In the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 11. 4% of children had ADHD in 2022. Similarly, Sweden saw a rise to 10. 5% for boys and 6% for girls, with predictions of it reaching 15% for boys and 11% for girls soon. Several fa
Ever wondered how your childhood affects your adult life? A recent study dug into this, showing that good childhoods can set you up for happiness and resilience later on. People who had positive experiences as kids were more likely to stay happy and bounce back from challenges. Interestingly, the st
Ever wondered how childhood habits might affect teenagers' heart health? A recent study, known as the PANIC Study, looked into this. It aimed to find out how factors like fitness, body composition (fat and lean mass), and heart health in kids relate to their arteries' structure and function as they
Over the past century, religions have seen their fair share of growth spurts and declines. Imagine each religion as a unique club that people join. Some clubs become incredibly popular, while others lose members over time. To really understand how these clubs change, scientists used a special math
Ever wonder how past traumas shape our brains? New research is digging into this question. It turns out, childhood trauma can make people more likely to struggle with major depression later in life. But not all traumas affect the brain in the same way. Some types of childhood trauma might mess with
Have you ever wondered how families and communities can bounce back after facing tough times? A recent study used a method called Photovoice to explore this question. Photovoice is a unique approach where people take photos or videos to share their experiences. In this case, families who had dealt w
Religious adherence can be seen as a choice, like picking a favorite color. Scientists studied 58 religions from 1900 to 2000, using data from the World Christian Encyclopedia. They found 40 growing religions, 11 of which had a big change in the 1900s. 18 religions were shrinking, with 12 hitting th
Irish actor Barry Keoghan has spoken out against online trolls who make nasty comments about his parenting. In a recent podcast interview, Keoghan said these comments make him feel sick and angry. He shares a 2-year-old son named Brando with his ex-partner, and he thinks people shouldn't judge him a
