‘New research shows that mothers of children with life-limiting conditions are much more likely to develop serious physical and mental health problems and are more than 50% more likely to have a premature death compared to mothers caring for children with
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‘...an association has been established between the use of cellular telephones and the risk of gliomas...’
Christopher J. Portier, Ph.D., former director of the National Center for Environmental Health at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Di
‘I reviewed research from numerous settings in Africa, Asia and Latin America...’
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Across the globe, the well-being of newborns is significantly influenced by the knowledge and practices of family members, yet global health policies and interventions primarily focus on strengthening health s
Read more: Grandmothers — a neglected family resource for saving newborn lives. Paper by Judi Aubel
By Professor John William Frank, University of Edinburgh, in Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
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New fifth generation (5G) telecommunications systems, now being rolled out globally, have become the subject of a fierce controversy. Some health protection agencies and their s
Read more: Electromagnetic fields, 5G and health: what about the precautionary principle?
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The Measure of Early Vision Use (MEVU) is the first assessment tool to describe 'how vision is used' in children with cerebral palsy.
It is a brief and user-friendly tool proposed to complement existing practices such as clinical evaluations of vision.
While M
Paper by Sei Yon Sohn, Lauren Krasnoff, Philippa Rees, Nicola J. Kalk and Ben Carter
Conclusions: Using a validated instrument, 39% young adults reported smartphone addiction. Smartphone addiction was associated with poor sleep, independent of duration of usage, indicating that length of time
By Lauren van Noorden, Hannah Waddington, Larah van der Meer & Jessica Tupou
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For young children with an autism spectrum disorder, deficits in social skills can impede appropriate peer interactions. The Early Start Denver Model is a promising intervention for young children with an autis
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