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Birth order tied to 150 health risks in a massive sibling study
science11 days ago

Birth order tied to 150 health risks in a massive sibling study

A large study analyzing medical data from about 10 million U.S. siblings found birth order is associated with about 150 health conditions. First-borns showed higher rates of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric diagnoses (autism, ADHD, Tourette’s, OCD) and immune/allergic conditions like food allergies, while second-borns had higher rates of migraines, shingles, substance-use disorders, and gastritis. The study shows correlations at the population level, not causation, and has limitations including reliance on insurance claims and possible differences in diagnosis and healthcare-seeking behavior. Researchers emphasize birth order as a modest risk marker, with mechanisms like parental attention, early microbial exposure, and maternal changes across pregnancies remaining to be proven.

via Yahoo|
#adhd#autism#birth-order
Russian siblings killed in Pattaya over motorbike theft, police say
world-news12 days ago

Russian siblings killed in Pattaya over motorbike theft, police say

Two Russian siblings, Diana Nazimova (22) and Roman Nazimov (17), who had been living with their mother in Pattaya, disappeared after heading out on a motorbike to a 24-hour store. Their disassembled motorbike was later found buried in an old cemetery, and two men allegedly confessed to killing the siblings to steal the bike, after posing as police officers during a roadside stop. Diana suffered assault and gunshot wounds; Roman was shot in the abdomen and head. The suspects were arrested after a multi‑province manhunt, and authorities say they also confessed to killing a Thai family found nearby. The mother publicly thanked supporters and said harsher sentences would be a greater punishment than the death penalty. }

via New York Post|
#crime#deaths#russia
Boundaries Over Blood: How to Respond to a Demanding Brother
advice23 days ago

Boundaries Over Blood: How to Respond to a Demanding Brother

A Slate Advice reader recounts how her brother and his wife expect the family to provide extensive childcare and burn vacation days, citing their own difficulties while the writer recalls the lack of a support village and past sacrifices. Rather than sending a scathing reply, the columnist suggests a calm, thoughtful letter or in-person conversation that acknowledges the brother's struggles, sets clear boundaries, and offers help only when feasible, to preserve family ties without overextending oneself.

via Slate|
#advice#boundaries#family
Ohio allocates $1M to aid 16 siblings rescued from feces-filled house
us-news1 month ago

Ohio allocates $1M to aid 16 siblings rescued from feces-filled house

Ohio lawmakers are poised to approve $1 million to aid the 16 siblings, aged 18 months to 18 years, rescued from a feces-filled rural home in Vinton County. Prosecutors are seeking to charge their parents and grandparents with 16 counts of endangering children. The children, described as “almost feral” and largely nonverbal, require extensive medical care and placement, with costs estimated around $850,000 annually. The funds would cover medical treatment, court costs, and police overtime, and may include establishing a trust to manage donations, helping the county avoid a financial burden from the grandfather’s medical needs.

via New York Post|
#child-endangerment#house-of-horrors#ohio
The sibling effect: how birth order subtly steers kids—and what helps level the playing field
science2 months ago

The sibling effect: how birth order subtly steers kids—and what helps level the playing field

New research suggests birth order affects life outcomes more through family dynamics and resources than fixed traits. Younger siblings often benefit from parents who are wealthier and more experienced than with their first child, while older siblings can act as mentors and rivals, shaping opportunities and motivation. The piece notes patterns such as more younger siblings in elite athletes and discusses how parents and policymakers can help close gaps by supporting early education, mentoring, and resource access for firstborns and other children.

via The Washington Post|
#birth-order#education#parenting
Michael Jackson Siblings Reveal New Abuse Allegations Amid Legal Battles and Biopic Release
entertainment9 months ago

Michael Jackson Siblings Reveal New Abuse Allegations Amid Legal Battles and Biopic Release

Siblings of Michael Jackson have filed new allegations accusing him of manipulation and abuse during his lifetime, claiming they were coerced into silence and paid hush money, which the estate denies, calling it extortion. The case emerges amid the release of a biopic trailer and revives controversy over Jackson's legacy.

via Bored Panda|
#allegations#biopic#entertainment