Groundbreaking study identifies the cause of ADHD
Israeli scientists have cracked code to better understand the genetic causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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Joseph Shavit
- Feb 19
Researchers make a giant leap forward in understanding autism
In Fragile X syndrome (FXS), the most common cause of autism, sensory signals from the outside world are integrated differently.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 8
Groundbreaking study identifies the cause of ADHD
Israeli scientists have cracked code to better understand the genetic causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 23, 2022
Novel low-cost earbuds make newborn hearing screening accessible
Newborns across the US are screened to check for hearing loss which is important as it helps families better understand their child's health
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 8, 2022
Groundbreaking study uncovers the cause of ADHD
Israeli scientists believe they cracked code to better understand the genetic causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 26, 2022
Video gaming associated with better cognitive performance in children
2,000 child study found that those who played video games for three hours per day or more performed better on cognitive skills tests.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 1, 2022
Robot sleeves help children with cerebral palsy gain control over their arm movements
UC Riverside engineers are developing low-cost, robotic “clothing” to help children with cerebral palsy gain control over their arm movement
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 27, 2022
Study suggests watching TV with your child can help their cognitive development
Researchers looking at the impact passive screen use has on a young child’s development say watching television can be beneficial
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 23, 2022
Sport, sleep or screens: New app reveals the ‘just right’ day for kids
Shifting 60 minutes of screen time to 60 minutes of physical activity resulted in 4.2 per cent lower body fat.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 15, 2022
Researchers discover the best way to get a crying baby back to sleep
The data yield a simple but cost-free and effective technique that increases the chance of getting a crying infant to calm down and sleep.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 11, 2022
Tuberculosis vaccine boosts infant immunity more than a year after vaccination
The immune boosting benefits of a tuberculosis vaccine can be seen in infants more than one year after vaccination, according to a new study
Joseph Shavit
- Jul 18, 2022
Children are bombarded with violence in the news – here's how to help them cope
With gun violence, war and other tragedies in the news, children are often exposed to scary images and information. What should parents do?
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 15, 2022
New study shows welfare prevents crime, quite dramatically
Removing cash welfare from children when they reach age 18 greatly increases the chances that they will face criminal justice charges.
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 6, 2022
Team sports linked to fewer mental health difficulties for kids
Research on U.S. children and adolescents found that participation in a team sport is associated with fewer mental health difficulties.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 25, 2022
Reducing air pollution important for healthy brain development in children
Study finds that having a portable air cleaner in the home can reduce the negative impacts of air pollution on brain development in children
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 7, 2022
Mobile app provides effective support for children with obesity
100 children from Martina Children’s hospital in Stockholm were able to try the digi-physical treatment concept over a period of one year.
Joseph Shavit
- May 23, 2022
Eating fruits and vegetables shown to reduce ADHD symptoms
A good reason for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to eat their fruits and vegetables is it may reduce inattention.
Joseph 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?
Joseph Shavit
- May 10, 2022
“New and improved” supermarkets trim childhood obesity
Access to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City’s poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1% decline in obesity.
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