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Teens with access to firearms found to be at higher risk for suicide

Teens with access to firearms found to be at higher risk for suicide

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdolescents who had access to firearms had about 1.5 times higher odds for prior suicide attempt an

Teens with access to firearms found to be at higher risk for suicide

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdolescents who had access to firearms had about 1.5 times higher odds for prior suicide attempt an
Health officials revise tool to track severe obesity in kids

Health officials revise tool to track severe obesity in kids

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainU.S. health officials have revised a tool to track the rising cases of severe obesity among children who were previously off the charts.Updated growth

Health officials revise tool to track severe obesity in kids

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainU.S. health officials have revised a tool to track the rising cases of severe obesity among children who were previously off the charts.Updated growth
Study finds multidisciplinary approach best when assisting families with limited English proficiency

Study finds multidisciplinary approach best when assisting families with limited English proficiency

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPediatric patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) may face additional challenges when they present to an emergen

Study finds multidisciplinary approach best when assisting families with limited English proficiency

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPediatric patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) may face additional challenges when they present to an emergen
COVID may increase risk of stroke in kids, study finds

COVID may increase risk of stroke in kids, study finds

by Julia Lyon,University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren are at increased risk of stroke after COVID-19 infection, according to a new study published this week i

COVID may increase risk of stroke in kids, study finds

by Julia Lyon,University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren are at increased risk of stroke after COVID-19 infection, according to a new study published this week i
In-game purchases harm children, says new report

In-game purchases harm children, says new report

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Newcastle UniversityChildren and young people are at risk of financial and emotional harm from in-game purchases, new research shows.In the report "Between Gam

In-game purchases harm children, says new report

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Newcastle UniversityChildren and young people are at risk of financial and emotional harm from in-game purchases, new research shows.In the report "Between Gam
Many adolescents game a lot without negative effects on their wellbeing

Many adolescents game a lot without negative effects on their wellbeing

by University of OxfordEstimated latent profiles for adolescent gamers. The y-axis represents scaled and centered values for each classification variable. The shaded area represents 95% CIs. GAS:

Many adolescents game a lot without negative effects on their wellbeing

by University of OxfordEstimated latent profiles for adolescent gamers. The y-axis represents scaled and centered values for each classification variable. The shaded area represents 95% CIs. GAS:
Severe eczema tied to depression, internalizing behaviors in children

Severe eczema tied to depression, internalizing behaviors in children

(HealthDay)—Severe atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with symptoms of depression and internalizing behaviors throughout childhood, according to a study published online Sept. 1 inJAMA Dermato

Severe eczema tied to depression, internalizing behaviors in children

(HealthDay)—Severe atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with symptoms of depression and internalizing behaviors throughout childhood, according to a study published online Sept. 1 inJAMA Dermato
'Wait-and-see' approach to COVID vaccine can be risky

'Wait-and-see' approach to COVID vaccine can be risky

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a parent, you want to make the best choices for your child, especially when it comes to their health. And while

'Wait-and-see' approach to COVID vaccine can be risky

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a parent, you want to make the best choices for your child, especially when it comes to their health. And while
Study shows association between better neighborhood conditions and lower childhood asthma rates

Study shows association between better neighborhood conditions and lower childhood asthma rates

by Duke Clinical Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiving in a neighborhood with better access to resources such as high-quality housing, healthy food, parks and playgrounds, and cle

Study shows association between better neighborhood conditions and lower childhood asthma rates

by Duke Clinical Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiving in a neighborhood with better access to resources such as high-quality housing, healthy food, parks and playgrounds, and cle
Study finds jumping 'junk' DNA is a novel cause of childhood brain cancer

Study finds jumping 'junk' DNA is a novel cause of childhood brain cancer

by St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have found a novel cause of aggressive pediatric brain cancer. The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital study

Study finds jumping 'junk' DNA is a novel cause of childhood brain cancer

by St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have found a novel cause of aggressive pediatric brain cancer. The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital study
Steady rise in children's firearm injuries over past five years

Steady rise in children's firearm injuries over past five years

by British Medical JournalTotal pediatric firearm-related injuries by year broken down by reported situational cause of the shooting: intentional interpersonal/bystander violence, negligent disch

Steady rise in children's firearm injuries over past five years

by British Medical JournalTotal pediatric firearm-related injuries by year broken down by reported situational cause of the shooting: intentional interpersonal/bystander violence, negligent disch
Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism

Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism

by Leiden UniversityIncreased subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (Silk et al, 2022) activity in response to criticism (i.e., negative v. intermediate parental feedback) in adolescents with depre

Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism

by Leiden UniversityIncreased subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (Silk et al, 2022) activity in response to criticism (i.e., negative v. intermediate parental feedback) in adolescents with depre