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Mental disorders can spread on youth social networks

Scientists have studied the possibility of transmission of mental disorders within social networks formed by school classes.

23 May 2024, 16:44

Parents' vaping may cause eczema in children

Parents who use e-cigarettes at home may be putting their children at risk of developing eczema, a new study finds.

23 May 2024, 16:37

Does lack of sleep affect overweight teenagers more?

Adolescents who are overweight or obese may experience greater adverse cognitive effects following sleep restriction compared with adolescents of normal weight.

23 May 2024, 10:13

Electric cars and hybrids hit pedestrians twice as often as petrol and diesel cars

Pedestrians may be twice as likely to be struck by electric or hybrid vehicles compared to those powered by gasoline or diesel.

22 May 2024, 07:45

Newborns whose mothers spoke multiple languages are more sensitive to sounds

Exposure to monolingual or bilingual speech has different effects on the 'neural coding' of voice pitch and vowel sounds in newborns.

22 May 2024, 07:38

Social media linked to nightmares, mental health and sleep quality

The more time you spend on social media, the more likely you are to experience unpleasant social media-related dreams, which can cause anxiety, disrupt sleep, and affect your peace of mind.

21 May 2024, 11:42

Scientists have discovered a biological trigger for early puberty

A new study has shown how early childhood adversity causes early puberty and anxiety later in life, paving the way for potential interventions.

21 May 2024, 10:18

Study: Health and social benefits of car-free living

Participation in the three-week car-free living challenge improved the health and well-being of residents.

21 May 2024, 00:10

Parental acceptance in childhood predicts ability to forgive in adulthood.

The ability to forgive and forget may not be as easy to achieve for some as for others, according to new research that suggests people develop this skill through the strength of their early relationships with their parents.

20 May 2024, 22:05

Former smokers who switch to vaping may be at higher risk of lung cancer

Former cigarette smokers who use e-cigarettes or vaping devices may be at higher risk of developing lung cancer compared to those who do not vape.

20 May 2024, 21:05

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