Reading signs: New method improves AI translation of sign language
A research team improved the AI recognition accuracy of word-level sign language recognition by adding data such as the signer's hand and facial expressions, as well as skeletal information on the...
View ArticleFatal neurodegenerative disease in kids also affects the bowel
Researchers have described the neurodegeneration that occurs in the nervous system of the bowel in Batten disease, a rare and fatal genetic condition. In their latest study, a team showed that gene...
View ArticleDo parents really have a favorite child? Here's what new research says
A new study found that younger siblings generally receive more favorable treatment from parents. Meanwhile, older siblings are often granted more autonomy, and parents are less controlling towards them...
View ArticleViolence on TV: What happens to children who watch?
Boys exposed to violent screen content in the preschool years were more likely to become antisocial and violent themselves a decade later, in their mid-teens, a new study shows.
View ArticleTreatment for children with obesity has lasting effect
When children with obesity undergo weight-loss treatment, the effects have repercussions later in life and the risk of serious health problems and premature death is lower as they reach young...
View ArticleBuilding sentence structure may be language-specific
Do speakers of different languages build sentence structure in the same way? In a neuroimaging study, scientists recorded the brain activity of participants listening to Dutch stories. In contrast to...
View ArticleRecommendations for studying the impact of AI on young people's mental health
Experts highlight the need for a clear framework when it comes to AI research, given the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence by children and adolescents using digital devices to access the...
View ArticleChildhood epilepsy may predispose to memory disorders later in life
Researchers demonstrated that individuals who had childhood epilepsy have an increased accumulation of brain amyloid later in life, potentially predisposing them to late-onset brain amyloid disorders,...
View ArticleSignposting children to weight management services could happen when parents...
Parents attending an adult weight management program, who were worried about their child's weight, would accept support and signposting to services for their child if it was offered.
View ArticleSignificant rise in mental health admissions for young people in last decade
There was a 65% increase in the number of children and young people being admitted to general acute medical wards in hospitals in England because of a mental health concern between 2012 and 2022, finds...
View ArticleAdults diagnosed with ADHD may have reduced life expectancies
Adults who have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be living shorter lives than they should, finds a new study.
View ArticleResearchers track sharp increase in diagnoses for sedative, hypnotic and...
The prevalence of diagnosed disorders from recurrent use of sedative, hypnotic and anti-anxiety medications in adolescents and young adults has increased sharply since 2001, according to researchers....
View ArticlePreterm babies receive insufficient pain management: Study
A large proportion of babies born very early need intensive care, which can be painful. But the healthcare system fails to provide pain relief to the full extent. This is shown by the largest survey to...
View ArticleInnovative one-minute video game boasts 80% success rate in diagnosing autism
A new one-minute video game is able to accurately and efficiently identify children with autism from those who have ADHD or are neurotypical.
View ArticleTowards a new generation of human-inspired language models
Can a computer learn a language the way a child does? A recent study sheds new light on this question. The researchers advocate for a fundamental revision of how artificial intelligence acquires and...
View ArticleGuided self-help makes treating children with obesity easier and more affordable
According to a new study, self-guided family therapy for obesity could work just as well as traditional approaches at a fraction of the cost.
View ArticleThe benefits of speaking multiple languages
New psychology research indicates that multilingual children may have enhanced executive function and perspective taking skills.
View ArticleYour stroke risk might be higher if your parents divorced during your childhood
People whose parents divorced during their childhood may be at a greater risk of stroke later in life, according to a new study.
View ArticleCOVID lockdowns disrupted a crucial social skill among preschoolers,...
Researchers discovered children ages 3 to 5 tested before and after COVID lockdowns had a significant gap in a key cognitive skill, particularly for children from homes with low financial resources and...
View ArticlePositive emotions plus deep sleep equals longer-lasting perceptual memories
Researchers have uncovered how perceptual memories linked to positive emotions, such as joy or happiness, are strengthened during sleep. The study could help scientists understand the neurological...
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