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A larger dose of vitamin D may decrease psychiatric symptoms at school age

A larger dose of vitamin D may decrease psychiatric symptoms at school age

by Tampere UniversityCredit: Nicolas Solerieu on UnsplashIt is estimated that every eighth child suffers from a mental health disorder. Several predictors of children's mental problems have been i

A larger dose of vitamin D may decrease psychiatric symptoms at school age

by Tampere UniversityCredit: Nicolas Solerieu on UnsplashIt is estimated that every eighth child suffers from a mental health disorder. Several predictors of children's mental problems have been i
New technique allows researchers to dig into molecular causes of pediatric bipolar disorder

New technique allows researchers to dig into molecular causes of pediatric bipolar disorder

by Caroline Seydel,University of Utah Health Sciences(Left) Brain cells from an unaffected individual have long processes called neurites. (Right) Cells from a child with pediatric bipolar disor

New technique allows researchers to dig into molecular causes of pediatric bipolar disorder

by Caroline Seydel,University of Utah Health Sciences(Left) Brain cells from an unaffected individual have long processes called neurites. (Right) Cells from a child with pediatric bipolar disor
Factors identified for hearing loss in newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus

Factors identified for hearing loss in newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus

by Elana GotkineIndependent risk factors for congenital hearing loss have been identified in newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection, according to a study published online Dec. 29 in

Factors identified for hearing loss in newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus

by Elana GotkineIndependent risk factors for congenital hearing loss have been identified in newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection, according to a study published online Dec. 29 in
Are UK children with allergies receiving consistent and adequate care?

Are UK children with allergies receiving consistent and adequate care?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research inClinical & Experimental Allergyindicates that over the past 15 years, the number of allergy clinics for children in the UK

Are UK children with allergies receiving consistent and adequate care?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research inClinical & Experimental Allergyindicates that over the past 15 years, the number of allergy clinics for children in the UK
High mortality for referred Malawian children with low glucose or blood oxygen levels

High mortality for referred Malawian children with low glucose or blood oxygen levels

by Karolinska InstitutetRecruitment and follow-up procedures, Malawi, 2019–2020. SpO2: peripheral blood oxygen saturation. Notes: Some children referred to hospital from a primary health-care fac

High mortality for referred Malawian children with low glucose or blood oxygen levels

by Karolinska InstitutetRecruitment and follow-up procedures, Malawi, 2019–2020. SpO2: peripheral blood oxygen saturation. Notes: Some children referred to hospital from a primary health-care fac
Study shows many children missed routine pediatric visits during pandemic

Study shows many children missed routine pediatric visits during pandemic

by The City University of New YorkMedical care attended by US children ≤12years during the first 12months of the COVID-19 pandemic as reported by parents (as of March 2021). Credit:&n

Study shows many children missed routine pediatric visits during pandemic

by The City University of New YorkMedical care attended by US children ≤12years during the first 12months of the COVID-19 pandemic as reported by parents (as of March 2021). Credit:&n
U.S. teens were already in mental health crisis before pandemic hit

U.S. teens were already in mental health crisis before pandemic hit

by Dennis ThompsonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlaina Stanisci has grappled with an eating disorder since she was 10, and the disruptions of the pandemic only made things worse for the high schoo

U.S. teens were already in mental health crisis before pandemic hit

by Dennis ThompsonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlaina Stanisci has grappled with an eating disorder since she was 10, and the disruptions of the pandemic only made things worse for the high schoo
USPSTF: Evidence lacking for T2DM screening in children

USPSTF: Evidence lacking for T2DM screening in children

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient for assessing the benefits and harms of type 2 diabetes screening in children and adole

USPSTF: Evidence lacking for T2DM screening in children

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient for assessing the benefits and harms of type 2 diabetes screening in children and adole
Early breastfeeding linked to lower risk of childhood obesity, regardless of mother's weight, study finds

Early breastfeeding linked to lower risk of childhood obesity, regardless of mother's weight, study finds

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: CC0 Public DomainConsistently breastfeeding infants in any amount during their first three months was associated with a lower risk of childh

Early breastfeeding linked to lower risk of childhood obesity, regardless of mother's weight, study finds

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: CC0 Public DomainConsistently breastfeeding infants in any amount during their first three months was associated with a lower risk of childh
Why term-time holidays can be a lifeline for children and young people with attachment needs

Why term-time holidays can be a lifeline for children and young people with attachment needs

by Sarah Wall,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe holidays are over, and children are back in school—apart from the ones going on a term-time vacation.The combination of the cos

Why term-time holidays can be a lifeline for children and young people with attachment needs

by Sarah Wall,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe holidays are over, and children are back in school—apart from the ones going on a term-time vacation.The combination of the cos
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
Increase in islet autoimmunity found in young children who had COVID-19

Increase in islet autoimmunity found in young children who had COVID-19

by Dresden University of TechnologySARS-CoV-2 Antibodies, Influenza A(H1N1) Antibodies, and Islet Autoantibodies. Credit:JAMA(2023). DOI:10.1001/jama.2023.16348Type 1 diabetes is an a

Increase in islet autoimmunity found in young children who had COVID-19

by Dresden University of TechnologySARS-CoV-2 Antibodies, Influenza A(H1N1) Antibodies, and Islet Autoantibodies. Credit:JAMA(2023). DOI:10.1001/jama.2023.16348Type 1 diabetes is an a