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How stress, anxiety contribute to youth violence

How stress, anxiety contribute to youth violence

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt only takes a quick Google search to find an up-to-the-minute list of school shootings in the United States. According to Educatio

How stress, anxiety contribute to youth violence

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt only takes a quick Google search to find an up-to-the-minute list of school shootings in the United States. According to Educatio
An app to help children overcome anxiety

An app to help children overcome anxiety

by Leiden UniversityCredit: Leiden UniversityAnke Klein and her team have devised a fun and useful app to help anxious children. In the app, children can upload a video of themselves showing, for

An app to help children overcome anxiety

by Leiden UniversityCredit: Leiden UniversityAnke Klein and her team have devised a fun and useful app to help anxious children. In the app, children can upload a video of themselves showing, for
Infants born in Tanzanian cities 'twice more likely to die'

Infants born in Tanzanian cities 'twice more likely to die'

by SciDev.NetBeing born in a city raises a baby’s risk of dying before attaining one month old. Credit: Wilhan José Gomes wjgomes from PixabayBabies born in cities are surprisingly at increased risk o

Infants born in Tanzanian cities 'twice more likely to die'

by SciDev.NetBeing born in a city raises a baby’s risk of dying before attaining one month old. Credit: Wilhan José Gomes wjgomes from PixabayBabies born in cities are surprisingly at increased risk o
Roundworm associated with lower lung-function and asthma in younger males

Roundworm associated with lower lung-function and asthma in younger males

by University of BergenRoundworms found in a human body. Credit: Nils Oskar JõgiBy looking at the exposure to the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides/suum in Nothern Europe (Norway, Denmark

Roundworm associated with lower lung-function and asthma in younger males

by University of BergenRoundworms found in a human body. Credit: Nils Oskar JõgiBy looking at the exposure to the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides/suum in Nothern Europe (Norway, Denmark
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Restless legs syndrome in children

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Restless legs syndrome in children

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My child moves around a lot at bedtime and has trouble falling asleep. She describes "bugs" on her legs. As someone who was diagnos

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Restless legs syndrome in children

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My child moves around a lot at bedtime and has trouble falling asleep. She describes "bugs" on her legs. As someone who was diagnos
Ask the Pediatrician: What can parents do to prevent exposure to lead?

Ask the Pediatrician: What can parents do to prevent exposure to lead?

by Dr. Jennifer A. Sample and Dr. Lauren ZajacCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: What can I do to protect my family from lead exposure? Should I have my children tested?A: Protecting children from ex

Ask the Pediatrician: What can parents do to prevent exposure to lead?

by Dr. Jennifer A. Sample and Dr. Lauren ZajacCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: What can I do to protect my family from lead exposure? Should I have my children tested?A: Protecting children from ex
Ask the Pediatrician: What goals for the new year can be set with children?

Ask the Pediatrician: What goals for the new year can be set with children?

by Dr. Lanre Falusi,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I would like to set some reasonable, healthy resolutions for the new year with my kids. What are some good ones to try?A: The start of

Ask the Pediatrician: What goals for the new year can be set with children?

by Dr. Lanre Falusi,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I would like to set some reasonable, healthy resolutions for the new year with my kids. What are some good ones to try?A: The start of
How does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence?

How does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence?

by Lina Begdache,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents often stress about their kids' sugar intake, but it can be hard to know how much is too much—or what to do about it

How does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence?

by Lina Begdache,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents often stress about their kids' sugar intake, but it can be hard to know how much is too much—or what to do about it
Ultrasound technique predicts hip dysplasia in infants

Ultrasound technique predicts hip dysplasia in infants

by Radiological Society of North AmericaHip US image in a 3-month-old girl at baseline. No contrast material was used. The presented hip is outlined with the acetabular shape model, consisting of

Ultrasound technique predicts hip dysplasia in infants

by Radiological Society of North AmericaHip US image in a 3-month-old girl at baseline. No contrast material was used. The presented hip is outlined with the acetabular shape model, consisting of
Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots

Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots

by Lindsey Tanner and Mike StobbeIn this undated family photo, Emily Hojara and Eli Zilke of Sawyer, Mich., hold their their daughter, Flora, who was born early in the COVID-19 pandemic and turns 2 in

Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots

by Lindsey Tanner and Mike StobbeIn this undated family photo, Emily Hojara and Eli Zilke of Sawyer, Mich., hold their their daughter, Flora, who was born early in the COVID-19 pandemic and turns 2 in
Study finds later school start times prevent sleep deprivation for parents of middle and high school students

Study finds later school start times prevent sleep deprivation for parents of middle and high school students

by National Jewish HealthA new study by National Jewish Health finds moving middle and high school start times later helps parents of adolescents get the sleep they need. Credit: National Jewish

Study finds later school start times prevent sleep deprivation for parents of middle and high school students

by National Jewish HealthA new study by National Jewish Health finds moving middle and high school start times later helps parents of adolescents get the sleep they need. Credit: National Jewish
Amid a national mental health crisis for kids, here's how parents can help

Amid a national mental health crisis for kids, here's how parents can help

by Michael Merschel, American Heart Association NewsSchool closures. Family strains. Isolated and quarantined friends. Even when young people haven't directly experienced COVID-19, the pandemic ha

Amid a national mental health crisis for kids, here's how parents can help

by Michael Merschel, American Heart Association NewsSchool closures. Family strains. Isolated and quarantined friends. Even when young people haven't directly experienced COVID-19, the pandemic ha