A major new study shows that rotavirus vaccination reduces infant diarrhoea deaths by 34% in rural Malawi, adding weight to the World Health Organisation's recommendation for its inclusion in national immunisation programmes. The study also found a direct link between vaccine coverage and mortality reduction.
A study by Northwestern University found that when a teenager's depression improved through treatment, their parent's depression also decreased. The research suggests that clinicians should assess a parent's level of depression when treating their child and provide appropriate referrals.
Research found that women who experience workplace incivility are more likely to engage in strict, controlling parenting practices, which can have a negative impact on their children. The study also suggests that this type of parenting is associated with various negative child outcomes.
A study by University of Kansas researcher Lukas Szrot found that younger religious Americans are more likely to harbor environmental concerns due to the emphasis on stewardship in religious groups. This shift is attributed to the growing discussion on creation care, which has led to a greater focus on environmental issues within churc...
A recent survey found that nearly a third of college students knew someone who overdosed on painkillers or heroin, while 20.5% said they know someone addicted to pain medication. The study highlights the collateral damage of the opioid epidemic on those closely tied to users.