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Researcher proposes a 'cholesterol passport' for adolescents to help halt atherosclerosis

Researcher proposes a 'cholesterol passport' for adolescents to help halt atherosclerosis

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Andrew AgbajeThe United Nations Declaration of Human Rights that everyone has the right to life could as well be extended to include the right to an "

Researcher proposes a 'cholesterol passport' for adolescents to help halt atherosclerosis

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Andrew AgbajeThe United Nations Declaration of Human Rights that everyone has the right to life could as well be extended to include the right to an "
Antipsychotics are increasingly being prescribed to children. Here's why we should be concerned

Antipsychotics are increasingly being prescribed to children. Here's why we should be concerned

by Matthias Pierce and Kathryn Abel,The ConversationPercentage of children prescribed antipsychotics, per year 2000 to 2019.Anincreasing numberof young people in the U.K. are being r

Antipsychotics are increasingly being prescribed to children. Here's why we should be concerned

by Matthias Pierce and Kathryn Abel,The ConversationPercentage of children prescribed antipsychotics, per year 2000 to 2019.Anincreasing numberof young people in the U.K. are being r
Swedish population-based study investigates risk factors for severe COVID-19 complication in children

Swedish population-based study investigates risk factors for severe COVID-19 complication in children

by Karolinska InstitutetFlowchart of study cohorts. Credit:The Lancet Regional Health - Europe(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2022.100443Severe acute COVID-19 is very rare in children,

Swedish population-based study investigates risk factors for severe COVID-19 complication in children

by Karolinska InstitutetFlowchart of study cohorts. Credit:The Lancet Regional Health - Europe(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2022.100443Severe acute COVID-19 is very rare in children,
For new mothers, feeling low in social status poses risk to health

For new mothers, feeling low in social status poses risk to health

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to the link between socioeconomic status and health, perception can be as important as reality. A study publish

For new mothers, feeling low in social status poses risk to health

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to the link between socioeconomic status and health, perception can be as important as reality. A study publish
New study reveals parents' concerns about their sexual and gender minority teens using prep for HIV prevention

New study reveals parents' concerns about their sexual and gender minority teens using prep for HIV prevention

by George Hale,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSince its approval in 2012, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, has shown promise in reducing HIV infection rates by pr

New study reveals parents' concerns about their sexual and gender minority teens using prep for HIV prevention

by George Hale,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSince its approval in 2012, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, has shown promise in reducing HIV infection rates by pr
Prevalence of gender-diverse youth in rural Appalachia exceeds previous estimates, study shows

Prevalence of gender-diverse youth in rural Appalachia exceeds previous estimates, study shows

by West Virginia UniversityThe prevalence of gender diversity is largely unknown, especially in rural areas. To fill that knowledge gap, WVU researchers surveyed junior high and high school stude

Prevalence of gender-diverse youth in rural Appalachia exceeds previous estimates, study shows

by West Virginia UniversityThe prevalence of gender diversity is largely unknown, especially in rural areas. To fill that knowledge gap, WVU researchers surveyed junior high and high school stude
Telemedicine reduces hospital transfers for very ill kids at rural, community emergency departments

Telemedicine reduces hospital transfers for very ill kids at rural, community emergency departments

by UC DavisChild receives telemedicine care. Credit: UC Davis HealthMany rural and community emergency departments lack access to pediatric specialty care physicians. So, when an acutely ill chil

Telemedicine reduces hospital transfers for very ill kids at rural, community emergency departments

by UC DavisChild receives telemedicine care. Credit: UC Davis HealthMany rural and community emergency departments lack access to pediatric specialty care physicians. So, when an acutely ill chil
Watching video feed of hospitalized baby found to improve breast pumping experience

Watching video feed of hospitalized baby found to improve breast pumping experience

by UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents who used videoconferencing technology to view their hospitalized baby reported an improved pumping experience while expressing milk for their premature

Watching video feed of hospitalized baby found to improve breast pumping experience

by UC DavisCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents who used videoconferencing technology to view their hospitalized baby reported an improved pumping experience while expressing milk for their premature
Study reveals how to stop youngsters from eating unhealthy snacks

Study reveals how to stop youngsters from eating unhealthy snacks

by Staffordshire UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPsychologists have successfully trialed a new intervention which makes schoolchildren cut down on unhealthy snacking.Researchers from Staffordshire

Study reveals how to stop youngsters from eating unhealthy snacks

by Staffordshire UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPsychologists have successfully trialed a new intervention which makes schoolchildren cut down on unhealthy snacking.Researchers from Staffordshire
Re-examining antibodies' role in childhood allergies

Re-examining antibodies' role in childhood allergies

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe presence of food-specific IgA antibodies in the gut does not prevent peanut or egg allergies from developing in child

Re-examining antibodies' role in childhood allergies

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe presence of food-specific IgA antibodies in the gut does not prevent peanut or egg allergies from developing in child
Children with COVID-19 more likely to develop type 1 diabetes, study finds

Children with COVID-19 more likely to develop type 1 diabetes, study finds

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA small team of researchers with members from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the MetroHealth System has found a l

Children with COVID-19 more likely to develop type 1 diabetes, study finds

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA small team of researchers with members from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and the MetroHealth System has found a l
More youth seeking care for eating disorders during pandemic

More youth seeking care for eating disorders during pandemic

There was a significant increase in adolescents and young adults seeking inpatient and outpatient care for eating disorders after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published onl

More youth seeking care for eating disorders during pandemic

There was a significant increase in adolescents and young adults seeking inpatient and outpatient care for eating disorders after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published onl