Rates of postpartum depression have more than doubled in little over a decade among American women, a new analysis shows. While about 1 in every 10 new moms (9.4%) suffered postpartum depression in 2010, that number rose to almost 1 in every 5 (19%) by 2021, report a team from Kaiser Permanente Southern California. Why… read on > read on >
Fostering good relationships with teachers in the early grades may have long-lasting benefits, new research suggests. “These early connections significantly influence not only academic achievement, but also social and emotional development and executive functioning skills, which are critical for educational success,” said researcher Arya Ansari, an associate professor of education and human ecology at Ohio… read on > read on >
Parents can’t monitor everything their kids watch online, but a set of new guidelines may help young people manage their own viewing habits. “Research consistently shows that video content, and the platforms that host it, have the potential to help or harm teens,” said Arthur Evans Jr., CEO of the American Psychological Association (APA). “It… read on > read on >
Women who won’t leave the house without makeup or a spritz of hairspray may want to think twice about those habits when they’re pregnant or breastfeeding. New research links these and other personal care products, including hair dyes, fragrances, lotions, moisturizers and nail polishes to higher levels of so-called PFAS “forever chemicals” that are harmful… read on > read on >
Angry outbursts are common among children, as siblings squabble and kids protest the unfairness of rules like screen time limits. Now, a new survey shows that many parents struggle to manage their kids’ anger, and some even suspect they’re not providing a good example themselves. Seven in 10 parents think they sometimes don’t handle anger… read on > read on >
A dose of green may be just what school kids with anxiety, depression and other mental health issues need, new research shows. Canadian investigators found that a school program that let 10- to 12-year-olds spend a little time each week in nature paid dividends in improving kids’ mental well-being. “Nature-based programs may offer targeted benefits… read on > read on >
In the wake of Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election, retailers report that online sales of emergency contraceptives have soared. The spike in purchases of what is also known as the morning-after pill or Plan B suggests women worry the incoming administration might soon limit their access to emergency contraception, Monica Cepak, CEO of… read on > read on >
High blood pressure is a rare health issue among teens, but U.S. case numbers are creeping upwards. Now, research published recently in the Journal of the American Heart Association, shows that healthy sleep can help keep hypertension at bay in the young. That’s probably because “disrupted sleep can lead to changes in the body’s stress… read on > read on >
Most parents haven’t considered the potential risk of an unlocked, poorly stored firearm in a house their child is visiting, a new study shows. More than 60% of Illinois parents have never asked another parent about an unlocked gun in their home before allowing their child to visit for a playdate, researchers found. Most said… read on > read on >
Grandchildren are a true blessing for seniors, helping them avoid loneliness and keeping them on their toes, a new poll reports. Overall, 72% of people with grandkids say they hardly ever feel isolated, compared with 62% of those without grandchildren, according to results from the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging. People without… read on > read on >
