Transgender, gender-questioning teens have worse health outcomes

Compared with cisgender youth, transgender and gender-questioning youth have increased risk factors and worse outcomes in five health domains, according to a study published in the April 19 issue of t

Updated on: February 28,2024 17

Transgender, gender-questioning teens have worse health outcomes

Compared with cisgender youth, transgender and gender-questioning youth have increased risk factors and worse outcomes in five health domains, according to a study published in the April 19 issue of t

Updated on:February 28,2024 17

Vaccination software tool shown to boost uptake of MMR vaccine in children in UK

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA software tool developed by Queen Mary University of London's Clinical Effectiveness Group (CEG) and used as part of a fa

Updated on: December 11,2024 0

Vaccination software tool shown to boost uptake of MMR vaccine in children in UK

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA software tool developed by Queen Mary University of London's Clinical Effectiveness Group (CEG) and used as part of a fa

Updated on:December 11,2024 0

New study finds COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated anxiety and depression in racial and ethnic minority children

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has determined that the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased depression, anxiety, and social risks among urba

Updated on: February 20,2024 14

New study finds COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated anxiety and depression in racial and ethnic minority children

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has determined that the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic led to increased depression, anxiety, and social risks among urba

Updated on:February 20,2024 14

Easy-to-take medicine better at suppressing HIV in children

by University College LondonDispersible medicine for young children. Credit: Picturing Health, picturinghealth.orgA once-a-day antiretroviral medicine that is low-cost and easy for children to ta

Updated on: February 20,2024 12

Easy-to-take medicine better at suppressing HIV in children

by University College LondonDispersible medicine for young children. Credit: Picturing Health, picturinghealth.orgA once-a-day antiretroviral medicine that is low-cost and easy for children to ta

Updated on:February 20,2024 12

First study of its kind links moms' problems to adolescent attachment

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt should come as no great surprise that mothers have profound influence on their children. But what about mothers who have their

Updated on: March 23,2024 13

First study of its kind links moms' problems to adolescent attachment

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt should come as no great surprise that mothers have profound influence on their children. But what about mothers who have their

Updated on:March 23,2024 13

Study: Gender-affirming hormones improve mental health in transgender and nonbinary youth

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTransgender and nonbinary youth experienced significant improvement in appearance congruence (or th

Updated on: March 05,2024 13

Study: Gender-affirming hormones improve mental health in transgender and nonbinary youth

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTransgender and nonbinary youth experienced significant improvement in appearance congruence (or th

Updated on:March 05,2024 13

Children with higher exposure to air pollution and lower exposure to green space have 62% increased risk of ADHD

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren living in areas with higher air pollution due to PM2.5particles and very low levels of green space might have up to

Updated on: February 22,2024 20

Children with higher exposure to air pollution and lower exposure to green space have 62% increased risk of ADHD

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren living in areas with higher air pollution due to PM2.5particles and very low levels of green space might have up to

Updated on:February 22,2024 20

Teenage girls visiting emergency departments with mental health concerns increased during the pandemic

by University of SouthamptonWeekly presentations and admissions before and during the pandemic. Presentations to emergency department and admissions by week for 1 year before (year 4) and after (

Updated on: April 01,2024 14

Teenage girls visiting emergency departments with mental health concerns increased during the pandemic

by University of SouthamptonWeekly presentations and admissions before and during the pandemic. Presentations to emergency department and admissions by week for 1 year before (year 4) and after (

Updated on:April 01,2024 14

Parents underestimate teens' social media use during pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents' and adolescents' estimates of adolescent screen use during the first year of the pandemic differed significantly, accord

Updated on: February 20,2024 12

Parents underestimate teens' social media use during pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents' and adolescents' estimates of adolescent screen use during the first year of the pandemic differed significantly, accord

Updated on:February 20,2024 12

Initiating peanut oral immunotherapy in peanut-allergic children under age four may be more effective: long term study

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe majority of young children treated with peanut immunotherapy achieved desensitization after two and a half years of treatment, and one in five remained in re

Updated on: February 21,2024 11

Initiating peanut oral immunotherapy in peanut-allergic children under age four may be more effective: long term study

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe majority of young children treated with peanut immunotherapy achieved desensitization after two and a half years of treatment, and one in five remained in re

Updated on:February 21,2024 11

Ask the Pediatrician: Do preteens really need an HPV vaccine?

by Dr. Rebekah Fenton and Dr. Rebecca PerkinsGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaQ: Why is it important for my 10-year-old to get the HPV vaccine?A: If you are the parent of a preteen who is bet

Updated on: February 28,2024 12

Ask the Pediatrician: Do preteens really need an HPV vaccine?

by Dr. Rebekah Fenton and Dr. Rebecca PerkinsGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaQ: Why is it important for my 10-year-old to get the HPV vaccine?A: If you are the parent of a preteen who is bet

Updated on:February 28,2024 12

Irregular sleep and late bedtimes associated with worse grades for high school students

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIrregular sleep and late bedtimes are linked to worse grades and more school-related behavioral problems among teens, suggests a

Updated on: April 06,2024 0

Irregular sleep and late bedtimes associated with worse grades for high school students

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIrregular sleep and late bedtimes are linked to worse grades and more school-related behavioral problems among teens, suggests a

Updated on:April 06,2024 0