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Kids with ADHD May Still Have Symptoms as Adults

Fortunately, recognition and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in grown-ups are getting better.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamOct 16th, 2024

Jude Law’s Jedi befriends kids lost in space in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew trailer

The standalone series is set in the same time frame as The Mandalorian and Ahsoka.  Jude Law plays a Jedi in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. The Star Wars universe continues to expand on streaming television with the release of the first.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 12th, 2024

How headphones are helping people with sensory needs live a calmer life

For people with sensory needs such as the neurodivergent or those with ADHD, the sounds of the world can be excruciating. Here's how headphones can help......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

Controversial New Guidelines Would Diagnose Alzheimer’s Before Symptoms Appear

Diagnosis of Alzheimer's, according to expert recommendations, can proceed by detecting the disease's underlying biology, even before the onset of cognitive decline.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsAug 8th, 2024

"Baby talk:" Decoding how children"s vocal and cognitive cues sway adults

Compared to other mammals, human children are dependent on their caregivers for a remarkably long time. Throughout the ages, they have developed "psychological tactics" to endear themselves to adults and thus enhance their chances of survival. This p.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 6th, 2024

Kids" sport always cancelled due to rain-soaked grounds? Green infrastructure can help

It's been a rainy winter in many parts of Australia, wreaking havoc on kids' sporting competitions. As mums, it has been frustrating to see so many of our kids' sports matches (and training sessions) canceled because of waterlogged grounds......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsAug 4th, 2024

DOJ sues TikTok, alleging “massive-scale invasions of children’s privacy”

Even TikTok's Kids Mode violates COPPA, DOJ alleged. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) The US Department of Justice sued TikTok today, accusing the short-video platform of illegally collecting data on m.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 3rd, 2024

Are young climate activists finally being heard? Research shows adults support youth voice to parliament

In recent years, the climate emergency has sparked a global response from children and young people. The School Strikes for Climate movement is a prominent example......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 1st, 2024

Kids Online Safety Act passes Senate despite concerns it will harm kids

KOSA risks “nearly limitless content regulation,” senator warns. Enlarge (credit: Westend61 | Westend61) The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) easily passed the Senate today despite critics' concerns that the bill may ri.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 31st, 2024

Study finds friendships in America may be in less peril than previously thought

American adults may typically have more friends than indicated by other recent surveys, with fewer Americans having no friends at all—though many would like closer friendships. Natalie Pennington of Colorado State University, US, and colleagues pre.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

Pac-Man is the latest brand to try to talk to the kids in Roblox

There is now an official Pac-Man experience in Roblox, set up to push the brand to kids on the platform......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 30th, 2024

The flickering glow of summer"s fireflies: too important to lose, too small to notice them gone

On a muggy July evening, Delaware state biologist Jason Davis is doing what kids have done for ages: Trying to catch a firefly. It's nowhere near as easy as the summer evenings of his own childhood, with only a few in this large wetland between a bay.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 24th, 2024

"My brain leaves the room": what happens when teachers talk too much?

About four students in every classroom will have a language or attention disorder. While some of these students will have an official diagnosis of developmental language disorder (DLD) or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), others will b.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 19th, 2024

Want to spur your child"s intellectual development? Use audiobooks instead of videos, says researcher

It's not uncommon today to see children glued to their screens. In fact, 80% of parents with children 11 or younger say their kids watch YouTube videos, according to a 2020 Pew Research Center poll. Half of these parents say their kids watch videos e.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

I have a new favorite portable battery bank for my kids to steal

You don't always need the biggest battery available — especially if it packs in a bunch of other really helpful features......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

Marvel or Disney Echo Pop for kids today for only $23

Thanks to a Prime Member exclusive Prime Day deal you can get the Marvel or Disney Echo Pop Kids for over half off today. It's a fantastic deal......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

Research team develops method to design safer opioids

Opioid medications offer people relief from debilitating pain, but these drugs come with dangers: the risk for addiction, miserable withdrawal symptoms and the potential for fatal overdose. In a study appearing in ACS Central Science, researchers hav.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 17th, 2024

New study highlights the alarming rise of telephone fraud targeting older adults in the UK

A new study by the University of Portsmouth has revealed that older adults in the UK, particularly those over the age of 75, are experiencing an unprecedented number of attempted telephone frauds. The research is published in the journal Internationa.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJul 16th, 2024

Apple offers solution for parents concerned over school smartphone bans

With more schools looking to ban smartphones, Apple has a solution for parents who want to stay in touch with their kids......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 12th, 2024

We’re Not Asking the Right Question to Solve the Overdose Crisis

Drug policy continues to fixate on symptoms rather than the actual disease.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024

PMDD Is a Menstrual Disorder Much More Severe than PMS

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a condition triggered by hormonal changes that can cause severe symptoms such as despair and suicidal thoughts.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsJul 10th, 2024