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Family support vital to prevent teen substance use in border regions, study says

Family support vital to prevent teen substance use in border regions, study says

by University of ArizonaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center found that high levels of family supp

Family support vital to prevent teen substance use in border regions, study says

by University of ArizonaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center found that high levels of family supp
Use of melatonin linked to decreased self-harm in young people

Use of melatonin linked to decreased self-harm in young people

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMedical sleep treatment may reduce self-harm in young people with anxiety and depression, an observational study from Karolinska Institut

Use of melatonin linked to decreased self-harm in young people

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMedical sleep treatment may reduce self-harm in young people with anxiety and depression, an observational study from Karolinska Institut
High-quality diet in early life may curb subsequent inflammatory bowel disease risk

High-quality diet in early life may curb subsequent inflammatory bowel disease risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA high-quality diet at the age of one may curb the subsequent risk of inflammatory bowel disease, suggests a large long-term study, publ

High-quality diet in early life may curb subsequent inflammatory bowel disease risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA high-quality diet at the age of one may curb the subsequent risk of inflammatory bowel disease, suggests a large long-term study, publ
USPSTF: Evidence lacking for T2DM screening in children

USPSTF: Evidence lacking for T2DM screening in children

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient for assessing the benefits and harms of type 2 diabetes screening in children and adole

USPSTF: Evidence lacking for T2DM screening in children

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient for assessing the benefits and harms of type 2 diabetes screening in children and adole
Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations?

Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations?

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 scho

Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations?

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 scho
Nicotine exposure during pregnancy may increase risk of sudden infant death

Nicotine exposure during pregnancy may increase risk of sudden infant death

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants whose mothers have used snus (a moist oral tobacco product) during pregnancy run three times the risk of sudden infant death, acc

Nicotine exposure during pregnancy may increase risk of sudden infant death

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants whose mothers have used snus (a moist oral tobacco product) during pregnancy run three times the risk of sudden infant death, acc
Researchers pave the way for solutions to problems affecting preterm infants

Researchers pave the way for solutions to problems affecting preterm infants

by Ana María Rodríguez,Baylor College of MedicineAbstract. Credit:American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.00208.2022The time of

Researchers pave the way for solutions to problems affecting preterm infants

by Ana María Rodríguez,Baylor College of MedicineAbstract. Credit:American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajpgi.00208.2022The time of
Relax—having different sleeping arrangements over the holidays probably won't wreck your child's sleep routine

Relax—having different sleeping arrangements over the holidays probably won't wreck your child's sleep routine

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSleep, along with diet and physical activity, is one of the three pillars of good health. Good sleep makes it easier to grow, le

Relax—having different sleeping arrangements over the holidays probably won't wreck your child's sleep routine

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSleep, along with diet and physical activity, is one of the three pillars of good health. Good sleep makes it easier to grow, le
The rising health crisis of congenital syphilis: What physicians can do

The rising health crisis of congenital syphilis: What physicians can do

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisClinical features of perinatal syphilis and risk of maternal-to-fetal transmission. Primary syphilis (painless skin lesions/chancre or regional lymphadenopathy) and s

The rising health crisis of congenital syphilis: What physicians can do

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisClinical features of perinatal syphilis and risk of maternal-to-fetal transmission. Primary syphilis (painless skin lesions/chancre or regional lymphadenopathy) and s
Statistical shape modeling of US images predicts hip dysplasia in infants

Statistical shape modeling of US images predicts hip dysplasia in infants

Statistical shape modeling of ultrasound (US) images of well-centered stable dysplastic hips in infants can predict persistent hip dysplasia (development of Graf type II hips) that could benefit from

Statistical shape modeling of US images predicts hip dysplasia in infants

Statistical shape modeling of ultrasound (US) images of well-centered stable dysplastic hips in infants can predict persistent hip dysplasia (development of Graf type II hips) that could benefit from
Why it's essential to plan ahead for snack time

Why it's essential to plan ahead for snack time

by Alex Osiadacz, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhether in the classroom or on the playground, children need enough energy—and proper nutrition—to get them through the day.

Why it's essential to plan ahead for snack time

by Alex Osiadacz, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhether in the classroom or on the playground, children need enough energy—and proper nutrition—to get them through the day.
Re-examining antibodies' role in childhood allergies

Re-examining antibodies' role in childhood allergies

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe presence of food-specific IgA antibodies in the gut does not prevent peanut or egg allergies from developing in child

Re-examining antibodies' role in childhood allergies

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe presence of food-specific IgA antibodies in the gut does not prevent peanut or egg allergies from developing in child