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Firearms now the top cause of death among children and adolescents, data analysis shows

Firearms now the top cause of death among children and adolescents, data analysis shows

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFirearms have surpassed motor vehicles as the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the United States, according to ne

Firearms now the top cause of death among children and adolescents, data analysis shows

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFirearms have surpassed motor vehicles as the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the United States, according to ne
Study shows most adolescent vapers do not use cessation resources

Study shows most adolescent vapers do not use cessation resources

by Elana GotkineMost adolescent electronic cigarette users do not use cessation resources in their attempts to quit, according to a study published online Oct. 2 inPediatrics.Hongying Daisy Dai,

Study shows most adolescent vapers do not use cessation resources

by Elana GotkineMost adolescent electronic cigarette users do not use cessation resources in their attempts to quit, according to a study published online Oct. 2 inPediatrics.Hongying Daisy Dai,
Providing a potential treatment option to infants where there is none

Providing a potential treatment option to infants where there is none

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA little over 1% of babies born in the U.S. in 2020 fell under the category of very low birthweight, meaning they weighed less than

Providing a potential treatment option to infants where there is none

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA little over 1% of babies born in the U.S. in 2020 fell under the category of very low birthweight, meaning they weighed less than
Common myths about epilepsy and kids

Common myths about epilepsy and kids

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpilepsy is one of the more common neurologic disorders in children. About 1 in 26 people have epilepsy, and 1 in 10 people w

Common myths about epilepsy and kids

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpilepsy is one of the more common neurologic disorders in children. About 1 in 26 people have epilepsy, and 1 in 10 people w
Compassionate teens are likely to feel a sense of belonging, study suggests

Compassionate teens are likely to feel a sense of belonging, study suggests

by Sara P. Brennen,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Yan Krukau from PexelsWhen teens feel a sense of belonging and being cared for, they are more likely to show compassion for others, accord

Compassionate teens are likely to feel a sense of belonging, study suggests

by Sara P. Brennen,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Yan Krukau from PexelsWhen teens feel a sense of belonging and being cared for, they are more likely to show compassion for others, accord
Investigating treatment of single-sided hearing loss

Investigating treatment of single-sided hearing loss

by Annika Lund,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome children are born with hearing loss in only one ear. What to do then? The issue is more difficult than one might think.I

Investigating treatment of single-sided hearing loss

by Annika Lund,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome children are born with hearing loss in only one ear. What to do then? The issue is more difficult than one might think.I
Slight increased risk of congenital abnormalities in infants exposed to opioid medications in utero

Slight increased risk of congenital abnormalities in infants exposed to opioid medications in utero

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study inCMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)shows a small increased risk of congenital abnormaliti

Slight increased risk of congenital abnormalities in infants exposed to opioid medications in utero

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study inCMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)shows a small increased risk of congenital abnormaliti
Vibrating crib mattress beneficial for newborns with prenatal opioid exposure

Vibrating crib mattress beneficial for newborns with prenatal opioid exposure

by Elana GotkineFor newborns with prenatal opioid exposure (POE), use of a vibrating crib mattress was associated with a reduction in administration of morphine treatment (AMT), according to a study p

Vibrating crib mattress beneficial for newborns with prenatal opioid exposure

by Elana GotkineFor newborns with prenatal opioid exposure (POE), use of a vibrating crib mattress was associated with a reduction in administration of morphine treatment (AMT), according to a study p
Intellectual disability found to be more common in families with substance use disorder

Intellectual disability found to be more common in families with substance use disorder

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren of a parent with alcohol or drug use disorder have a greater risk of intellectual disability, even if the problem only lies with

Intellectual disability found to be more common in families with substance use disorder

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren of a parent with alcohol or drug use disorder have a greater risk of intellectual disability, even if the problem only lies with
Using deep learning to identify teens most in need of mental health support

Using deep learning to identify teens most in need of mental health support

by University of TokyoAdolescents who fell into the "discrepant" category raised the most concern. In the past, young people who hadn't clearly or consistently shown symptoms of men

Using deep learning to identify teens most in need of mental health support

by University of TokyoAdolescents who fell into the "discrepant" category raised the most concern. In the past, young people who hadn't clearly or consistently shown symptoms of men
Social connectedness, sleep, and physical activity associated with better mental health among youth during pandemic

Social connectedness, sleep, and physical activity associated with better mental health among youth during pandemic

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLongitudinal survey data of more than 3,000 adolescents ages 11-14 recorded before and during the early months of the COVID-19 pa

Social connectedness, sleep, and physical activity associated with better mental health among youth during pandemic

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLongitudinal survey data of more than 3,000 adolescents ages 11-14 recorded before and during the early months of the COVID-19 pa