Jennifer "Jay" Palumbo, Contributor

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How Naomi Osaka Is Helping Empower Families To Better Navigate Mental Health

In the face of the modern world’s increasingly complex challenges, mental health has become essential to well-being.

How Naomi Osaka Is Helping Empower Families To Better Navigate Mental Health

In the face of the modern world’s increasingly complex challenges, mental health has become essential to well-being.

CDC Estimate On Autism Prevalence Increases To 1 In 36 Children In U.S.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released today its update on autism’s estimated prevalence among the nation’s children.

How Working Moms Can Make The Most Of Maternity Leave

No matter what the duration of your maternity leave, there is no denying that this is valuable time — and you should strive to make the most of it before you return to the demands of work.

Why Mentorship Opportunities For Women In Healthcare Matters

Nowhere is female mentorship more scarce and needed than in the medical industry. Unfortunately, women have historically been underrepresented in healthcare leadership and continue to make up the minority in medical administration.

How The WTA Is Encouraging Women To Advocate For Preventive Care

On Thursday, August 25th, the WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) and Hologic, united some of the world’s most renowned female athletes and healthcare experts to discuss preventive care for women.

New Study Identifies How A Group Of Genes Are Linked To Behavioral Conditions

In a series of articles published in Nature Genetics, researchers used data from the SPARK (Simons Powering Autism Research) to show differences in genetic influences among people all along the autism spectrum.

How The Documentary Below The Belt Shines A Light On Endometriosis

Endometriosis can often be a misunderstood and misdiagnosed medical condition, even though it affects one in ten women and 25% to 50% of women who deal with infertility.

A New Report Shows The Impact Of Pandemic Playtime On American Kids

ZURU Toys has undertaken an industry-leading global study into how neurotypical and diverse kids use play and imagination to work through issues like stress, mental health, diversity, and the pandemic. The research is designed to help parents and careg…

A New Study Shows The Importance Of Early Diagnosis Of Autism Spectrum Disorder

A new study from The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) documents that visible social-communication differences for infants with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) unfold by 9 months, pointing to a critical window for targeted intervention.