Prediabetes treatment may reduce heart and kidney risks in childhood cancer survivors

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalFirst and corresponding author Stephanie Dixon, M.D., MPH, St. Jude Department of Oncology. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research HospitalA study fr

Updated on: June 12,2024

Prediabetes treatment may reduce heart and kidney risks in childhood cancer survivors

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalFirst and corresponding author Stephanie Dixon, M.D., MPH, St. Jude Department of Oncology. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research HospitalA study fr

Updated on:June 12,2024

Audible smoke alarm more effective with increasing child age

Child age has a significant impact on the effectiveness of audible smoke alarms, according to a study published online April 25 inPediatrics.Gary A. Smith, M.D., Dr.P.H., from The Abigail Wexner

Updated on: February 28,2024

Audible smoke alarm more effective with increasing child age

Child age has a significant impact on the effectiveness of audible smoke alarms, according to a study published online April 25 inPediatrics.Gary A. Smith, M.D., Dr.P.H., from The Abigail Wexner

Updated on:February 28,2024

Adolescent females found especially vulnerable to mental health impact of pandemic-related school closings

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainData from 44 hospitals in 26 states show that suicide or self-injury and depressive disorders were the primary mental health reaso

Updated on: April 07,2024

Adolescent females found especially vulnerable to mental health impact of pandemic-related school closings

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainData from 44 hospitals in 26 states show that suicide or self-injury and depressive disorders were the primary mental health reaso

Updated on:April 07,2024

Smoking throughout pregnancy is tied to five-fold-plus risk of sudden unexpected infant death

by Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Rutgers University analysis of infants born to non-Hispanic Black and white mothers in the United States has found infan

Updated on: March 10,2024

Smoking throughout pregnancy is tied to five-fold-plus risk of sudden unexpected infant death

by Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Rutgers University analysis of infants born to non-Hispanic Black and white mothers in the United States has found infan

Updated on:March 10,2024

The food affordability crisis is one reason governments need to step up for school food

Updated on: June 24,2025

The food affordability crisis is one reason governments need to step up for school food

Updated on:June 24,2025

How to stop obese children from having heart disease in adulthood

by European Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildhood is a window of opportunity to tackle obesity before the damage it causes is irreversible, according to a scientific statement b

Updated on: June 25,2024

How to stop obese children from having heart disease in adulthood

by European Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildhood is a window of opportunity to tackle obesity before the damage it causes is irreversible, according to a scientific statement b

Updated on:June 25,2024

Adolescents of color with a disability experience more racial discrimination, study finds

by Bridjes O'Neil,Saint Louis UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdolescents of color with a disability or special health care need (SHCN) were almost twice as likely to experience

Updated on: May 10,2024

Adolescents of color with a disability experience more racial discrimination, study finds

by Bridjes O'Neil,Saint Louis UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdolescents of color with a disability or special health care need (SHCN) were almost twice as likely to experience

Updated on:May 10,2024

Study finds that during lockdown, children played on, despite being stuck at home

by University of CambridgeOlivia, age 3, demonstrates how she is keeping her stuffed animals safe from ‘germs’ using a makeshift face-mask. Image taken during Zoom conversation with lead research

Updated on: May 10,2024

Study finds that during lockdown, children played on, despite being stuck at home

by University of CambridgeOlivia, age 3, demonstrates how she is keeping her stuffed animals safe from ‘germs’ using a makeshift face-mask. Image taken during Zoom conversation with lead research

Updated on:May 10,2024

Study shows children with parental cancer have increased unmet economic needs in food, housing, and transportation

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), findings show parental cancer is associated with a greate

Updated on: May 20,2024

Study shows children with parental cancer have increased unmet economic needs in food, housing, and transportation

by American Cancer SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new large study led by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS), findings show parental cancer is associated with a greate

Updated on:May 20,2024

Interpersonal and structural stigma toward sexual minority youth create mental health challenges, increased suicide risk

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania found that lesbian, g

Updated on: March 08,2024

Interpersonal and structural stigma toward sexual minority youth create mental health challenges, increased suicide risk

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania found that lesbian, g

Updated on:March 08,2024

Mozart lullaby may ameliorate pain in newborns during heel prick blood test

by SpringerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPlaying a Mozart lullaby may help reduce the pain experienced by newborn babies undergoing a heel prick blood test, according to a randomized, blinded

Updated on: March 08,2024

Mozart lullaby may ameliorate pain in newborns during heel prick blood test

by SpringerCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPlaying a Mozart lullaby may help reduce the pain experienced by newborn babies undergoing a heel prick blood test, according to a randomized, blinded

Updated on:March 08,2024

ATVs: How to avoid injuries this summer

For many Americans, summer is synonymous with All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).These rigs are popular with adults and kids alike—and injuries suffered in crashes ofATVsand other off-highway veh

Updated on: June 29,2024

ATVs: How to avoid injuries this summer

For many Americans, summer is synonymous with All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).These rigs are popular with adults and kids alike—and injuries suffered in crashes ofATVsand other off-highway veh

Updated on:June 29,2024