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How to build kids" "cognitive endurance" in an age of distraction
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (266+ words) The ability to run "mental marathons" is a skill children can learn through simple, but dedicated, practice By Heather Schofield & Supreet Kaur edited by Allison Parshall & Daisy Yuhas You"re halfway through a challenging exam when you notice your focus…...
Screen time limits can protect children's health, U. S. surgeon general advisory says
2+ week, 6+ day ago (310+ words) The Trump administration warned that too much screen time for children is linked to poor sleep, bad behavior and less physical and social activity By Claire Cameron edited by Tanya Lewis Too much screen time for children threatens their mental…...
The bacterium behind syphilis has a far more ancient history than we thought
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (461+ words) Treponema pallidum, a microorganism that can cause a deadly sexually transmitted disease in humans, may have a far more ancient lineage than scientists once thought By Emma Gometz edited by Claire Cameron The first recorded venereal syphilis outbreak occurred in…...
Should schools limit kids" screen time? The science is murky
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (405+ words) Los Angeles public schools are limiting computer use in classrooms over health concerns. But experts say that approach is missing the problem By Allison Parshall edited by Claire Cameron "It"s just a very interesting time. We have a pendulum…...
This Rubber Duck Isn't Going Anywhere'Thanks to a Super-Sticky Gel
10+ mon, 1+ day ago (140+ words) Nature-Inspired Gel Explains Why This Duck Is Stuck Today this material can seal pipes and brave the ocean. But someday it could be used in surgery or underwater repairs By Andrea Tamayo edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Researchers glued a…...
Why firstborns may be more likely than secondborns to be autistic or to have allergies
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (279+ words) A comprehensive study found differences in numerous health conditions in firstborn children versus those born second As the youngest child, I've always known my place in the familial order. There's less pressure but also lower expectations. It means having more…...
Summer Learning Loss Happens, but Kids Quickly Recover
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (591+ words) The Science of Parenting Mondays Summer Learning Loss Happens, but Kids Quickly Recover During the summer, kids can forget some of what they learned during the school year. They recover quickly, but here are some tips to stem the slide…...
Your Genes Could Hold the Key to Stopping Type 1 Diabetes before It Begins
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (287+ words) Diagnosing Type 1 Diabetes before Symptoms Strike Genetic screening can mean that people at risk of type 1 diabetes get earlier treatment and better outcomes By Rachel Nuwer edited by Jeanna Bryner This article is part of "Innovations In: Type 1 Diabetes," an…...
Americans" trust in the CDC"s vaccine recommendations declines markedly under Trump
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (149+ words) One in three Americans trust childhood vaccine guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics more than the CDC's recommendations, a new poll finds By Claire Cameron edited by Tanya Lewis Just six in 10 Americans trust the federal government's childhood vaccine…...
The kids are all right
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (416+ words) Surprising studies show young people are doing better than previous generations in many ways By Melinda Wenner Moyer edited by Clara Moskowitz It was December 2025, and Katie Tobin's kids were fighting again. This time it was because her six-year-old, Tori,…...