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Mental health disorders can spread through young people's social networks

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

Published: 23 May 2024, 16:44

Parents' vaping can cause eczema in children

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

Published: 23 May 2024, 16:37

Does lack of sleep have a greater impact on obese teens?

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

Published: 23 May 2024, 10:13

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

Pedestrians may be twice as likely to be hit by electric or hybrid vehicles compared to those running on petrol or diesel.

Published: 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.

Published: 22 May 2024, 07:38

Social media has been linked to nightmares, mental health and sleep quality

The more time you spend on social media, the more likely you are to have negative social media-related dreams that cause anxiety, disrupt sleep, and affect our peace of mind.

Published: 21 May 2024, 11:42

Scientists have discovered a biological trigger for early puberty

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

Published: 21 May 2024, 10:18

Study: health and societal benefits of living without a car

Taking part in a three-week 'car-free living' challenge improved the health and well-being of residents.

Published: 21 May 2024, 00:10

Parental acceptance in childhood predicts the ability to forgive in adulthood

The ability to forgive and forget may not be as easily achieved for some as for others, according to new research that suggests the skill develops in people thanks to the strength of their early relationships with their parents.

Published: 20 May 2024, 22:05

Former smokers who have switched 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 than those who do not vape.

Published: 20 May 2024, 21:05