Prematurity: effects that last into adulthood
Premature birth and its effects on babies' health are linked to lower income, college enrollment and education levels as adults, ...
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A quarter of adults say they may have ADHD
As many as 25% of adults suspect they may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) that has never been diagnosed, ...
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Your first name influences the appearance of your face
A new study finds that a person's name can shape their facial features over time. THE ESSENTIAL Using human perception ...
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Autism in adulthood: an often overlooked reality
Autism is usually associated with childhood, but it is important to recognize that it is a condition that persists throughout ...
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What are the signs of ADHD in adults?
Attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that manifests itself in childhood but which sometimes ...
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Obesity: these genetic variants increase the risk of suffering from it sixfold
British researchers have identified genetic variants in two genes that could increase the risk of obesity in adulthood. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Young people look and feel older when stressed
A new study finds that young adults look and feel older when they have stressful days. THE ESSENTIAL Young adults ...
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Being obese as a teenager is linked to an increased risk of these many cancers
Swedish scientists have observed an association between adolescents who are overweight or obese and the risk of developing cancer in ...
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Adults with ADHD may be 3 times more likely to develop dementia
Adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and dementia risk have been associated. THE ESSENTIAL In a study of people followed into old ...
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Glyphosate: a new study suggests neurological damage in adults
New work shows an association between exposure to glyphosate and the presence in the blood of markers of neuronal damage ...
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Picky eaters tend to eat less well as adults
Children who are picky eaters tend to eat less well as adults. THE ESSENTIAL One in two children are picky ...
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Childhood trauma can lead to poor health in adulthood
An American study observed the repercussions of negative childhood experiences on the physical and cognitive health of adults. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Adult conjunctivitis: causes, symptoms, treatment
© ShutterstockSUMMARY :What is conjunctivitis and are there different types of conjunctivitis?What are the possible causes of conjunctivitis?What are the ...
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Autism: learning late that you have it does not change your life
British researchers have assessed the potential consequences of a late diagnosis of autism on the quality of life of adult ...
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Hearing loss: 6 sometimes unconscious behaviors that should alert you
Identifying the warning signs of deafness in adults and children can help reduce the harmful impact on the daily lives ...
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What are the consequences of an attachment disorder in adulthood?
An attachment disorder in early childhood may explain difficulties in adulthood. THE ESSENTIAL The type of attachment (secure, ambivalent, avoidant ...
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Adult bronchiolitis: Moderna announces positive results for a vaccine in people over 60
© ShutterstockWho will be the first in the race vaccine against bronchiolitis in people over 60 ? Moderna announced on ...
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Pollution increases the risk of depression
Long-term exposure to pollution is associated with a higher risk of depression in adults after age 64. THE ESSENTIAL Each ...
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Can you be the source of your child’s stress?
Children are even more susceptible than adults to stress. THE ESSENTIAL Stress generally results in a reaction of the body ...
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What is the most stressful time of the day?
Adults who get up early in the morning would start their day badly, because they have to manage their stress ...
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Sleep apnea linked to weaker bones and teeth in adults
Sleep apnea, or obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAS), is associated with low bone mineral density in adults, according to a ...
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What is “grooming”, this harassment of children on the internet?
Some adult sexual predators hide behind a false identity to attract children on the Internet. THE ESSENTIAL Grooming is an ...
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ADHD in adults: the symptoms that can reveal it
Several symptoms make it possible to detect an attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADHD) in adults. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Gifted adults: what you need to know
Because of their higher intelligence quotient, the brains of gifted adults process information faster. This particularity can have important consequences ...
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Young people who drink alcohol alone are more likely to abuse it as adults
Drinking alcohol alone during adolescence can increase the risk of alcohol use disorders later in life. THE ESSENTIAL About 25% ...
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Adult: the nutritional intake necessary for good health
© ThinkStockThe basic rules set by the health authorities are expressed according to the recommended dietary allowances (ANC), for each ...
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High heat: elderly person, adult or child, at each age the right reflex
In periods of high heat, the human body has a simple way of maintaining itself at the right temperature: it ...
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Covid-19: does the mask for adults have an impact on the development of babies?
The pediatrician Fabienne Kochert, president of the French Association of Ambulatory Pediatrics, gives us her nuanced analysis of the impact ...
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Does your child sleep poorly? Above all, don’t think that “it will get better with age”!
Many children with insomnia continue to experience sleep problems through adolescence and into adulthood. THE ESSENTIAL One in four children ...
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Global warming: seniors would not be the most threatened by heat waves
People aged 18 to 64 are more likely to go to the emergency room on hot days. THE ESSENTIAL The ...
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