brain development

Higher screen time linked to brain abnormalities and ADHD symptoms in children, study shows

Screen time may affect development of the brain’s attention and higher-thinking structures

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Children who spend more time on mobile phones, TVs, and video games may face a higher risk of developing attention problems as they grow, according to a first-of-its kind study.

Baby admissions to neonatal intensive care units (NICU) soar due to late pregnancy air pollution exposure

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Exposure to outdoor air pollution in the month before birth dramatically increases the odds of newborns being admitted to NICUs in the U.S., new research suggests.   

Plastics pose ‘urgent threat’ to children’s lifelong health, major review warns

Scientists say chemicals in everything from food packaging to bath products cause lasting health damage and call for urgent global action

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A sweeping new review warns that chemicals in common plastics pose serious and lasting health risks to children, from before birth through adulthood.