Temu, AliExpress: toxic substances found in children’s clothing
In South Korea, authorities have detected alarming levels of toxic substances, such as lead or cadmium, on children's clothing sold ...
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Risk of lead poisoning: a children’s square contaminated with lead in Seine-Saint-Denis
High concentrations of lead were detected in a square in the city of Franc-Moisin in Saint-Denis (93). Pregnant women and ...
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What smartphones do to children’s brains
Excessive use of screens and smartphones among children affects their attention, memory and cognitive functions, even raising the risk of ...
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Why are the number of ADHD diagnoses in children increasing?
A Swedish researcher details the reasons for the increase in diagnoses of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children. THE ...
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Children exposed to dirt have better immune systems
Exposing children to mud and the microbes it contains could boost their immune system and prevent certain allergies, according to ...
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Abnormal BMI in childhood can lead to respiratory problems in adulthood
Whether higher or lower than normal, children's body mass index (BMI) can affect their future respiratory function, according to a ...
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Attention problems in children: an increased risk of psychosis in adolescence?
Attention variability during childhood, combined with certain genetic profiles, may influence the risk of psychotic symptoms growing up, a study ...
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Why does lack of sleep in early childhood affect the brain so much?
A study in mice reveals why lack of sleep in young children disrupts their brain development, increasing the risk of ...
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Bedtime May Influence Children’s Gut Health
Sleep habits could directly influence the composition of the intestinal microbiota and therefore cognitive development, according to research carried out ...
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Half of the calories consumed by toddlers come from ultra-processed foods
By the age of 21 months, children already get 47% of their calories from ultra-processed foods, according to a study ...
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Air pollution affects children’s brain development
A new study finds that outdoor air pollution, even at acceptable levels, could influence children's brain development. THE ESSENTIAL Researchers ...
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Children’s water bottles recalled in France due to the presence of aluminum
Several children's water bottles from the Vilac brand have been the subject of a recall for several days, due to ...
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ADHD: new recommendations for better diagnosis of children
The High Authority for Health is updating its recommendations to improve the diagnosis and support of children suffering from attention ...
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How to help your child express and manage emotions through speech
Supporting a child in expressing their emotions is a challenge for many parents. As children grow, they need the support ...
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How to talk to your children without hurting them
Every word counts in the parent-child relationship, and taking a caring approach can make all the difference. THE ESSENTIAL Parents' ...
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In Sweden, no more than one hour of screen time per day for 2-5 year olds
The time children spend in front of screens must be drastically limited, according to Swedish authorities. It is for their ...
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How to set an example for your child during difficult times?
Our attitudes, reactions and even mistakes become valuable life lessons for children. From a young age, children observe and imitate ...
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Summer vacations are not necessarily good for children’s health
While summer holidays are a time of relaxation and reunion for the whole family, they can also negatively impact children's ...
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Food: This is the age when children hate pieces the most
Why do some little ones not like food with chunks? Danish researchers shed light on this common childhood repulsion. THE ...
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The ‘Ticking Time Bomb’ of Hypertension in Children
A British study warns of increased blood pressure in children, particularly those who are overweight, which exposes them to increased ...
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ADHD: How to diagnose it in children?
On the occasion of the national awareness day for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, this June 12, 2024, Pourquoi docteur takes ...
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Children: How to use songs and nursery rhymes?
Songs and nursery rhymes are powerful tools to support children's development from a very young age. Songs and nursery rhymes ...
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Children: how to manage a shared room?
Sharing a room can be a positive experience that fosters respect and bonding between siblings. The arrival of a little ...
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Health scandal: thousands of children infected with HIV in Pakistan
Since 2019, an AIDS epidemic has struck children in a province in western Pakistan. Lack of medical hygiene is the ...
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Oral doliprane: a risk of overdose due to a printing defect
The ANSM warns against a printing defect in the pipettes of certain batches of Doliprane 2.4% drinkable intended for infants ...
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“To prevent a trauma from being transmitted and becoming transgenerational, it must be treated”
Psychologist Johanna Rozenblum, author of the book Déconditionez-vous, gives the keys to understanding the origins of our traumas, and above ...
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“Children’s addiction to screens is very rare”
A commission on the impact of screens on children was recently set up by Emmanuel Macron: what to remember from ...
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Pediatric Crohn’s disease: personalized therapies using stool analysis
Researchers have recently identified microbial signals and metabolites linked to diet in these young patients. THE ESSENTIAL Crohn's disease is ...
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Yellow Coins 2024: still there to improve hospital conditions for children
The Yellow Pieces 2024 operation began on January 10, 2024. It helps improve the quality of life of hospitalized children ...
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Dyspraxia: a poor representation of the body in the space in question?
Coordination disorders linked to dyspraxia are partly caused by an alteration in the representation of the body. THE ESSENTIAL 2 ...
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