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Researchers chart large rise in eating disorders and self-harm among teenage girls

Researchers chart large rise in eating disorders and self-harm among teenage girls

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeneral practices have recorded a large rise in eating disorder diagnoses and self-harm episodes among teenage girls in the UK i

Researchers chart large rise in eating disorders and self-harm among teenage girls

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeneral practices have recorded a large rise in eating disorder diagnoses and self-harm episodes among teenage girls in the UK i
A heart valve that grows with a pediatric patient

A heart valve that grows with a pediatric patient

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Abby Herschman, Kysar lab/Columbia University Irving Medical CenterA prototype of an expanding artificial heart valve could make a big dent in

A heart valve that grows with a pediatric patient

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Abby Herschman, Kysar lab/Columbia University Irving Medical CenterA prototype of an expanding artificial heart valve could make a big dent in
Children's on-road cycling safety sees 'dramatic improvement' after indoor immersive virtual reality training

Children's on-road cycling safety sees 'dramatic improvement' after indoor immersive virtual reality training

by Brunel UniversityCredit: Brunel University LondonDrifting off or losing concentration is a major cause of cycling accidents, and because they're not as good as seeing hazards as adults, ch

Children's on-road cycling safety sees 'dramatic improvement' after indoor immersive virtual reality training

by Brunel UniversityCredit: Brunel University LondonDrifting off or losing concentration is a major cause of cycling accidents, and because they're not as good as seeing hazards as adults, ch
Systematic review links outdoor air pollution to differences in children's brains

Systematic review links outdoor air pollution to differences in children's brains

by Alex Russell,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOutdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal and environmental health around the globe. New

Systematic review links outdoor air pollution to differences in children's brains

by Alex Russell,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOutdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal and environmental health around the globe. New
Study: 30-second single-leg stand better identifies post-concussive impairments in children and teens

Study: 30-second single-leg stand better identifies post-concussive impairments in children and teens

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloGhazala Saleem, left, director of the Brain Function and Recovery Lab at the University at Buffalo, examines how brain injuries can affect balance, posture

Study: 30-second single-leg stand better identifies post-concussive impairments in children and teens

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloGhazala Saleem, left, director of the Brain Function and Recovery Lab at the University at Buffalo, examines how brain injuries can affect balance, posture
Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

byKing's College LondonChild offspring cardiovascular health benefits of preconception and antenatal lifestyle interventions in women with obesity. The impact of maternal obesity on child ca

Diet and exercise for obese mothers could lower cardiovascular risk in children

byKing's College LondonChild offspring cardiovascular health benefits of preconception and antenatal lifestyle interventions in women with obesity. The impact of maternal obesity on child ca
Brazilian babies born with Zika virus syndrome at greater risk of death in first three years of life

Brazilian babies born with Zika virus syndrome at greater risk of death in first three years of life

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineTransmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Zika virus. Credit: Cynthia Goldsmith/Centers for Disease Control and PreventionBabies born with conge

Brazilian babies born with Zika virus syndrome at greater risk of death in first three years of life

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineTransmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Zika virus. Credit: Cynthia Goldsmith/Centers for Disease Control and PreventionBabies born with conge
Enlarged spaces in infant brains linked to higher risk of autism, sleep problems

Enlarged spaces in infant brains linked to higher risk of autism, sleep problems

by Kendall Daniels,,University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCSF normally flows continuously throughout the extra-axial and perivascular spaces, where it filters out inflamm

Enlarged spaces in infant brains linked to higher risk of autism, sleep problems

by Kendall Daniels,,University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCSF normally flows continuously throughout the extra-axial and perivascular spaces, where it filters out inflamm
Second-hand smoke exposure during childhood leaves its mark on children's DNA

Second-hand smoke exposure during childhood leaves its mark on children's DNA

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthGraphical abstract. Credit:Environment International(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.109204Children exposed to second-hand smoke at home are

Second-hand smoke exposure during childhood leaves its mark on children's DNA

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthGraphical abstract. Credit:Environment International(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.109204Children exposed to second-hand smoke at home are
'It's not fair!' Kids grumble and complain for a reason, here's how to handle it

'It's not fair!' Kids grumble and complain for a reason, here's how to handle it

by Marg Rogers, Cassy Dittman and Govind Krishnamoorthy,The ConversationWhen your child is complaining, they are trying to tell you something. Credit: Ketut Subiyanto/PexelsParents have no doubt

'It's not fair!' Kids grumble and complain for a reason, here's how to handle it

by Marg Rogers, Cassy Dittman and Govind Krishnamoorthy,The ConversationWhen your child is complaining, they are trying to tell you something. Credit: Ketut Subiyanto/PexelsParents have no doubt
Iron fortified cereal could be the answer to bridging infant iron gap

Iron fortified cereal could be the answer to bridging infant iron gap

by Nestlé Nutrition InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from SAHMRI may have found a solution to improve iron intake among older Australian infants, iron fortified infant cereals.Th

Iron fortified cereal could be the answer to bridging infant iron gap

by Nestlé Nutrition InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from SAHMRI may have found a solution to improve iron intake among older Australian infants, iron fortified infant cereals.Th
US surgeon general report warns of mental health crisis hitting youth

US surgeon general report warns of mental health crisis hitting youth

(HealthDay)—The pandemic has intensified mental health struggles that were already widespread among American teens, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned Tuesday.The pandemic and other major is

US surgeon general report warns of mental health crisis hitting youth

(HealthDay)—The pandemic has intensified mental health struggles that were already widespread among American teens, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy warned Tuesday.The pandemic and other major is