Protecting kids online: A guide for parents on conversations about 'sextortion'

by Camille Mori and Sheri Madigan,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSadly, a 12-year old child in British Columbiadied by suicide following a case of online sextortion. The

Updated on: June 11,2024 6

Protecting kids online: A guide for parents on conversations about 'sextortion'

by Camille Mori and Sheri Madigan,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSadly, a 12-year old child in British Columbiadied by suicide following a case of online sextortion. The

Updated on:June 11,2024 6

Students who threaten violence often have psychiatric or learning disorders

by Stony Brook UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile previous studies have focused upon identifying potential school shooters, little is known about the mental health and associated c

Updated on: June 11,2024 5

Students who threaten violence often have psychiatric or learning disorders

by Stony Brook UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile previous studies have focused upon identifying potential school shooters, little is known about the mental health and associated c

Updated on:June 11,2024 5

First-born children more likely to be up-to-date on vaccination

First-born children are more likely to be up-to-date (UTD) on vaccinations, according to a research brief published online Sept. 7 inPediatrics.Allison Lin, from the Steven and Alexandra Cohen C

Updated on: June 11,2024 5

First-born children more likely to be up-to-date on vaccination

First-born children are more likely to be up-to-date (UTD) on vaccinations, according to a research brief published online Sept. 7 inPediatrics.Allison Lin, from the Steven and Alexandra Cohen C

Updated on:June 11,2024 5

Why food deprivation in childhood is linked to obesity

by Khizra Tariq,The ConversationCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsAs energy prices rise and the cost of living goes up, it is estimated that there are 4 million children from poorer household

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Why food deprivation in childhood is linked to obesity

by Khizra Tariq,The ConversationCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsAs energy prices rise and the cost of living goes up, it is estimated that there are 4 million children from poorer household

Updated on:June 11,2024 6

Indigenous children continue to experience high rates of RSV

by Elana GotkineAmerican Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children experience high rates of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated acute respiratory illness (ARI) hospitalization, according to a stu

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Indigenous children continue to experience high rates of RSV

by Elana GotkineAmerican Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children experience high rates of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated acute respiratory illness (ARI) hospitalization, according to a stu

Updated on:June 11,2024 7

Why COVID vaccines are deemed non-essential for UK young children

by University of Huddersfield“We shouldn't rush with a one-size-fits-all approach, particularly when there is a product out there which would be of greater benefit to children,” says Dr Hamid

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Why COVID vaccines are deemed non-essential for UK young children

by University of Huddersfield“We shouldn't rush with a one-size-fits-all approach, particularly when there is a product out there which would be of greater benefit to children,” says Dr Hamid

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Outreach messages up well-child visits, vaccination completion

by Lori SolomonOutreach messages delivered via electronic health record patient portals increase the rates of scheduling and completing well-child visits and receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, according

Updated on: June 11,2024 8

Outreach messages up well-child visits, vaccination completion

by Lori SolomonOutreach messages delivered via electronic health record patient portals increase the rates of scheduling and completing well-child visits and receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, according

Updated on:June 11,2024 8

Why are parents told to put their baby to bed 'drowsy but awake?' Does it work?

by Anna Price et al,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost new parents and caregivers will know the phrase "put your baby down when drowsy but awake." But some parents may find

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Why are parents told to put their baby to bed 'drowsy but awake?' Does it work?

by Anna Price et al,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost new parents and caregivers will know the phrase "put your baby down when drowsy but awake." But some parents may find

Updated on:June 11,2024 5

Online sexual abuse of kids is common: Perps are usually friends, partners

by Denise Mann HealthDay ReporterSubstantial numbers of kids and teens are being tracked, lured and sexually abused online, and adult strangers aren't always the perps.In many cases, it's frie

Updated on: June 11,2024 3

Online sexual abuse of kids is common: Perps are usually friends, partners

by Denise Mann HealthDay ReporterSubstantial numbers of kids and teens are being tracked, lured and sexually abused online, and adult strangers aren't always the perps.In many cases, it's frie

Updated on:June 11,2024 3

Health officials revise tool to track severe obesity in kids

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainU.S. health officials have revised a tool to track the rising cases of severe obesity among children who were previously off the charts.Updated growth

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Health officials revise tool to track severe obesity in kids

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainU.S. health officials have revised a tool to track the rising cases of severe obesity among children who were previously off the charts.Updated growth

Updated on:June 11,2024 4

To wipe childhood cancer off the map, scientists must chart its genomic landscape

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists have created a roadmap of the genetic mutations present in the most common childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic le

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To wipe childhood cancer off the map, scientists must chart its genomic landscape

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists have created a roadmap of the genetic mutations present in the most common childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic le

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Parents become drug developers to save their children's lives

by Jared WhitlockCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMaggie Carmichael wasn't developing like other kids. As a toddler, she wasn't walking and had a limited vocabulary for her age.She was diagno

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Parents become drug developers to save their children's lives

by Jared WhitlockCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMaggie Carmichael wasn't developing like other kids. As a toddler, she wasn't walking and had a limited vocabulary for her age.She was diagno

Updated on:June 11,2024 7