Three ways app developers keep kids glued to the screen—and what to do about it

by Sumudu Mallawaarachchi and Sharon Horwood,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom learning numbers to learning how to brush your teeth, it seems there's a kids' app for everythi

Updated on: April 17,2024

Three ways app developers keep kids glued to the screen—and what to do about it

by Sumudu Mallawaarachchi and Sharon Horwood,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom learning numbers to learning how to brush your teeth, it seems there's a kids' app for everythi

Updated on:April 17,2024

Back to school: Keeping kids safe from dangerous food allergies

The back-to-school season may bring on stress for parents of children who live withfood allergies.Parents can help reduce fear and anxiety by following some safety tips from the American Academy

Updated on: March 21,2024

Back to school: Keeping kids safe from dangerous food allergies

The back-to-school season may bring on stress for parents of children who live withfood allergies.Parents can help reduce fear and anxiety by following some safety tips from the American Academy

Updated on:March 21,2024

COVID-19-linked hospitalization up for children during omicron

During the period of omicron predominance, COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children aged 5 to 11 years, including among those with no underlying health conditions, was increased, according t

Updated on: February 28,2024

COVID-19-linked hospitalization up for children during omicron

During the period of omicron predominance, COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children aged 5 to 11 years, including among those with no underlying health conditions, was increased, according t

Updated on:February 28,2024

ACAAI: doctors not adhering to new peanut guidelines

(HealthDay)—Many pediatricians are not adhering to revised guidelines for peanut allergies that recommend early introduction to high-risk infants, according to a study presented at the American Colleg

Updated on: April 02,2024

ACAAI: doctors not adhering to new peanut guidelines

(HealthDay)—Many pediatricians are not adhering to revised guidelines for peanut allergies that recommend early introduction to high-risk infants, according to a study presented at the American Colleg

Updated on:April 02,2024

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

Updated on: March 02,2024

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

Updated on:March 02,2024

Review shows COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases of the disease in children and adolescents, according to a revie

Updated on: June 22,2024

Review shows COVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 vaccines are effective against severe cases of the disease in children and adolescents, according to a revie

Updated on:June 22,2024

Research could shed light on language development delays in children with Down, Angelman, Fragile X syndromes

Updated on: November 16,2025

Research could shed light on language development delays in children with Down, Angelman, Fragile X syndromes

Updated on:November 16,2025

Children who play adventurously have better mental health, research finds

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first COVID-19

Updated on: May 10,2024

Children who play adventurously have better mental health, research finds

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first COVID-19

Updated on:May 10,2024

Smartwatches can pick up abnormal heart rhythms in kids, study finds

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSmartwatches can help physicians detect and diagnose irregular heart rhythms in children, according to a new study from the S

Updated on: May 08,2024

Smartwatches can pick up abnormal heart rhythms in kids, study finds

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSmartwatches can help physicians detect and diagnose irregular heart rhythms in children, according to a new study from the S

Updated on:May 08,2024

Research finds that poor quality school buildings are related to schoolchildren's anxiety

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that a student's perception of their school building conditions is related to their anxiety. The resea

Updated on: May 10,2024

Research finds that poor quality school buildings are related to schoolchildren's anxiety

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that a student's perception of their school building conditions is related to their anxiety. The resea

Updated on:May 10,2024

Outsourced children's care homes provide poorer quality care

by University of OxfordCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsFor-profit children's homes provide poorer quality services for children in care than homes run by Local Authorities, according to res

Updated on: June 11,2024

Outsourced children's care homes provide poorer quality care

by University of OxfordCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsFor-profit children's homes provide poorer quality services for children in care than homes run by Local Authorities, according to res

Updated on:June 11,2024

School segregation tied to problem drinking among Black youth

by Amy NortonSchool segregation may sound like a relic from the past, but it has actually been increasing in the United States for years. Now a new study shows that has come with health consequences f

Updated on: February 28,2024

School segregation tied to problem drinking among Black youth

by Amy NortonSchool segregation may sound like a relic from the past, but it has actually been increasing in the United States for years. Now a new study shows that has come with health consequences f

Updated on:February 28,2024