One of the world's oldest diseases surprisingly can regenerate the liver
Leprosy is one of the world’s oldest and most persistent diseases but the bacteria that cause it may also have the surprising ability.
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JJ Shavit
- Oct 28, 2022
Breakthrough study finds new ways to prevent liver cancer
Almost all liver cancers develop after decades of chronic liver disease but a new discovery may lead to treatments that could break the link
JJ Shavit
- May 14, 2022
Video games can boost children's intelligence, study finds
Researchers have studied how the screen habits of US children correlate with how their cognitive abilities develop over time.
Joshua Shavit
- May 12, 2022
Adding AI to Museum exhibits increases learning, keeps kids engaged longer
Hands-on exhibits are staples of science and children’s museums around the world, and kids love them. But do kids actually learn from them?
Joshua Shavit
- May 1, 2022
What are the most common children’s first words, according to largest ever global study
Children learn demonstratives that call others’ attention to objects – such as ‘this/that’ and ‘here/there’ – at extremely young ages.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 12, 2022
Sharing memories sets children on path to better well-being
Toddlers whose mothers received special coaching in talking about memories grew into teenagers who experience better wellbeing.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 14, 2021
According to experts, these 4 secrets are essential to raising kind children
Schools around the world are implementing lessons that teach empathy and compassion, and science is increasingly focusing on their benefits.
JJ Shavit
- Dec 10, 2021
Study outlines ways to help children learn forgiveness
Study suggests that teaching children to understand other people’s perspectives could make it easier for them to learn how to forgiveness.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 18, 2021
Ability to produce humor linked to higher intelligence levels in schoolchildren
Children with higher levels of general knowledge and verbal reasoning are better able to produce humor, new research suggests.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 2, 2021
Introducing 'Baby Robot' -- new system helping toddlers practice their motor skills
Researchers developed Baby Robot, a robotic toy that could be used to enhance the motor skills of toddlers.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 1, 2021
New discoveries can prevent child malnutrition and promote healthy development
A small sachet of a fortified food-based supplement has shown remarkable results in preventing child mortality and malnutrition.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 5, 2021
School day structure during off days benefit children’s health
Having a structured environment for children, whether during school days or when stuck in quarantine, could benefit children’s health.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 4, 2021
Surprising insights into the effects of screen time on tweens and teens
The quality of screen time has a greater impact on mental health than the number of hours spent online, study shows.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 3, 2021
Goldilocks Day Calculator helps parents manage their child's activity levels
When it comes to children’s time – school time, exercise, downtime, and sleep – generic guidelines can only do so much.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 16, 2021
Teens with secure family relationships 'pay it forward' with empathy for friends
Teens' ability to empathize, to understand others' perspectives and emotions, and to care for their wellbeing, is important to relationships
JJ Shavit
- Jun 1, 2021
Scientists say active early learning shapes the adult brain
An enhanced learning environment during the first five years of life shapes the brain in ways that are apparent four decades later
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