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

COVID-19 increased weekday screentime for children, finds study

by University of OttawaCredit: Marta Wave (Pexels)The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased weekday screentime for school-aged children says a new study involving the University of Ottawa published

Updated on: May 13,2024

COVID-19 increased weekday screentime for children, finds study

by University of OttawaCredit: Marta Wave (Pexels)The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased weekday screentime for school-aged children says a new study involving the University of Ottawa published

Updated on:May 13,2024

Study finds nearly 1 in 10 young people experience persistent physical pain and suicidality

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 1 in 10 young people are experiencing both persistent physical pain and suicidal feelings, according to a new paper from researcher

Updated on: May 11,2024

Study finds nearly 1 in 10 young people experience persistent physical pain and suicidality

by University of OxfordCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 1 in 10 young people are experiencing both persistent physical pain and suicidal feelings, according to a new paper from researcher

Updated on:May 11,2024

Calls for an increase of trauma-informed care for child medical procedures

Updated on: July 24,2025

Calls for an increase of trauma-informed care for child medical procedures

Updated on:July 24,2025

CDC study shows power of flu vaccine for kids

(HealthDay)—Flu vaccines protect children against serious illness, even when the vaccine doesn't match the circulating flu virus, according to a new study that reinforces the importance of flu sho

Updated on: February 21,2024

CDC study shows power of flu vaccine for kids

(HealthDay)—Flu vaccines protect children against serious illness, even when the vaccine doesn't match the circulating flu virus, according to a new study that reinforces the importance of flu sho

Updated on:February 21,2024

Previous COVID-19 or MIS-C does not protect kids from omicron, study finds

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch drawing on the national Overcoming COVID-19 study, led by Boston Children's Hospital, and the hospital's own Tak

Updated on: May 08,2024

Previous COVID-19 or MIS-C does not protect kids from omicron, study finds

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch drawing on the national Overcoming COVID-19 study, led by Boston Children's Hospital, and the hospital's own Tak

Updated on:May 08,2024

Two out of three infants participating in WIC don't get recommended amount of vitamin D

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost infants enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, also known as WIC, are

Updated on: February 28,2024

Two out of three infants participating in WIC don't get recommended amount of vitamin D

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost infants enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, also known as WIC, are

Updated on:February 28,2024

Neighborhood characteristics affect how often a child visits the emergency department

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren living in neighborhoods with greater hardships, such as substandard housing or high pollution, are more likely

Updated on: June 29,2024

Neighborhood characteristics affect how often a child visits the emergency department

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren living in neighborhoods with greater hardships, such as substandard housing or high pollution, are more likely

Updated on:June 29,2024

New clinical practice resource on hearing loss

by American College of Medical Genetics and GenomicsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) has released a new Clinical Practice Resource that wi

Updated on: June 12,2024

New clinical practice resource on hearing loss

by American College of Medical Genetics and GenomicsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) has released a new Clinical Practice Resource that wi

Updated on:June 12,2024

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

Updated on: March 23,2024

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

Updated on:March 23,2024

Positive parenting buffers the effect of stress on the brain, study suggests

by PNAS NexusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPositive parenting—as reported by children and teenagers— protects young people from the deleterious effects of stressors like financial hardship or serio

Updated on: May 19,2024

Positive parenting buffers the effect of stress on the brain, study suggests

by PNAS NexusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPositive parenting—as reported by children and teenagers— protects young people from the deleterious effects of stressors like financial hardship or serio

Updated on:May 19,2024

Community-based prevention system linked to reduced handgun carrying among youth growing up in rural areas

by University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainFirearm injury is now the leading cause of death among U.S. children and adolescents. As its toll grows, researchers have focused on stopping v

Updated on: April 17,2024

Community-based prevention system linked to reduced handgun carrying among youth growing up in rural areas

by University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainFirearm injury is now the leading cause of death among U.S. children and adolescents. As its toll grows, researchers have focused on stopping v

Updated on:April 17,2024