How the American child welfare system lost its way
A shift starting in the late 1960s has targeted poor families with unnecessary investigations and child removals at the expense of services.
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Pregnant women whose exercise routines disrupted by COVID-19 show higher depression scores
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted daily life, including many people’s ability to exercise, which can boost mood, reduce stress and
Read moreHardly any sports — but more physical activity during lockdown
While schools and sports clubs were closed, daily physical activity of children and adolescents increased — study compares data before and during the lockdown in spring 2020
Read moreChild care facilities can be safe and are essential: new Case Western Reserve study
Researchers outline recommendations to maintain safety standards during the pandemic
Read moreResearchers publish free guides packed with wisdom from COVID-19 patients and caregivers
Practical tips for COVID-19 hospital and post-hospital care available for anyone to use, and for any hospital or health system to adapt and publish
Read moreMen over 50 have same success with vasectomy reversal outcomes as younger men
Keck Medicine of USC study reveals that older men who undergo the surgery achieve the same rate of pregnancy as those under 50
Read moreInfant circumcision may lead to social challenges as an adult undergoing circumcision as an infant
Undergoing circumcision as an infant has delayed psychological complications; this is shown by an international study led by researchers from Aarhus University
Read moreTalking to kids about weight: What the internet says and why researchers are wary
Researchers from WELL Center at Drexel University reviewed numerous independently published guidelines for having conversations with children about weight status for consistency, actionability and scientific support.
Read moreAdverse childhood experiences are linked to justice system contact
A new paper released by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health reports a strong association between a high number
Read moreRemote learning here to stay despite challenges, survey finds
About two in 10 U.S. school districts have already adopted, plan to adopt or are considering adopting virtual schools after
Read moreBeyond the illness: how COVID-19 is negatively impacting those who are not infected
The pandemic has impacted farmers, children, plant workers and even office workers in unique ways that go beyond physical illness.
Read moreUC Riverside School of Medicine to serve as lead site for clinical trial on stuttering
Phase 2 study investigates efficacy of the drug ecopipam developed by Emalex Biosciences Inc.
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