Women who are unable to produce enough breast milk for their children are increasingly turning to ‘mother-to-mother’ informal milk-sharing, a…
Research tests speed of drones in responding to medical emergency scenarios
Could drones be used someday to deliver life-saving medications or interventions in the case of a child’s emergency, a drug…
At what age is it considered child neglect to leave a child home alone?
A majority of social workers surveyed believe children should be at least 12 before being left home alone four hours…
Injuries related to lawn mowers affect young children in rural areas most severely
Each year, more than 9,000 children in the United States are treated in emergency departments for lawn mower-related injuries. New…
Power of family resilience to protect children from bullying
Studies show that children exposed to childhood trauma known as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are at increased risk of being…
Skiing, snowboarding injuries more serious — skull and face fractures — in younger children
Winter sports like skiing and snowboarding are a great way to keep kids active in the winter, but they are…
‘Swimmer’s shoulder,’ common in more than three-quarters of swimmers
The painful overuse injury called swimmer’s shoulder, common in competitive swimmers, may be caused by excessive swimming distance during training…
Researchers uncover novel amyloidosis
Scientists have discovered a novel amyloid protein that induces amyloidosis in rats. This new amyloid protein is known to be…
Fighting the herpes virus
Researchers have used single-cell RNA sequencing to better understand the viral infections.
Shoppers tend to reject offers made under time pressure
Giving consumers short time limits on offers means they are less likely to take them up, according to new research.…