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Can melatonin gummies solve family bedtime struggles? Experts advise caution

Can melatonin gummies solve family bedtime struggles? Experts advise caution

by Jenny GoldCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor three exhausting years, Lauren Lockwood tried to get her son Rex to sleep through the night. As an infant, he couldn't sleep without a blanket ove

Can melatonin gummies solve family bedtime struggles? Experts advise caution

by Jenny GoldCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor three exhausting years, Lauren Lockwood tried to get her son Rex to sleep through the night. As an infant, he couldn't sleep without a blanket ove
Researchers uncover cellular signature to detect pediatric sleep apnea

Researchers uncover cellular signature to detect pediatric sleep apnea

by University of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have discovered how obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) changes the profiles of

Researchers uncover cellular signature to detect pediatric sleep apnea

by University of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have discovered how obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) changes the profiles of
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
Children born preterm are more likely to have asthma or COPD in adulthood, shows large study

Children born preterm are more likely to have asthma or COPD in adulthood, shows large study

by Finnish Institute for Health and WelfareAssociations between gestational age and any obstructive airway disease (asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), adjusted for sex and birth year. G

Children born preterm are more likely to have asthma or COPD in adulthood, shows large study

by Finnish Institute for Health and WelfareAssociations between gestational age and any obstructive airway disease (asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), adjusted for sex and birth year. G
Polyphenol consumption in adolescents is associated with better cardiovascular health

Polyphenol consumption in adolescents is associated with better cardiovascular health

by University of BarcelonaAssociation between ideal CVH metrics and tertiles of TPE by gender. OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; CVH, cardiovascular health; TPE, total polyphenol excretion

Polyphenol consumption in adolescents is associated with better cardiovascular health

by University of BarcelonaAssociation between ideal CVH metrics and tertiles of TPE by gender. OR, odds ratio; CI, confidence interval; CVH, cardiovascular health; TPE, total polyphenol excretion
Exercise improves health markers in young female survivors of childhood trauma

Exercise improves health markers in young female survivors of childhood trauma

by Experimental BiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows a progressive exercise training program mitigates some physiological and psychological effects of adverse childhood experienc

Exercise improves health markers in young female survivors of childhood trauma

by Experimental BiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research shows a progressive exercise training program mitigates some physiological and psychological effects of adverse childhood experienc
New national study finds adolescent vapers much likelier to use cannabis and binge drink

New national study finds adolescent vapers much likelier to use cannabis and binge drink

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study of more than 50,000 US adolescents across the country indicates that vaping nicotine is strongly linked with an increased like

New national study finds adolescent vapers much likelier to use cannabis and binge drink

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study of more than 50,000 US adolescents across the country indicates that vaping nicotine is strongly linked with an increased like
Study highlights stresses—and 'silver linings'—of pandemic for moms with limited resources

Study highlights stresses—and 'silver linings'—of pandemic for moms with limited resources

by Matt Shipman,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study from North Carolina State University finds that mothers with limited financial resources often expe

Study highlights stresses—and 'silver linings'—of pandemic for moms with limited resources

by Matt Shipman,North Carolina State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study from North Carolina State University finds that mothers with limited financial resources often expe
Study sheds new light on benefits of water fluoridation to children

Study sheds new light on benefits of water fluoridation to children

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: National Institute for Health ResearchFluoridation of the water supply may confer a modest benefit to the dental health of children, a seven-y

Study sheds new light on benefits of water fluoridation to children

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: National Institute for Health ResearchFluoridation of the water supply may confer a modest benefit to the dental health of children, a seven-y
New report details success last winter in caring for critically ill children amid severe RSV surge

New report details success last winter in caring for critically ill children amid severe RSV surge

by Nicole Rideout,Oregon Health & Science UniversityTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainA new report published in the journalPediatr

New report details success last winter in caring for critically ill children amid severe RSV surge

by Nicole Rideout,Oregon Health & Science UniversityTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainA new report published in the journalPediatr
Studies show city living raises the risk of respiratory infections in babies and young children

Studies show city living raises the risk of respiratory infections in babies and young children

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung children growing up in towns and cities suffer from more respiratory infections than those who grow up in the countryside, according to re

Studies show city living raises the risk of respiratory infections in babies and young children

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung children growing up in towns and cities suffer from more respiratory infections than those who grow up in the countryside, according to re
'It's anxiety, it's fear, it's emotional stuff': Doctors confront poor youth mental health

'It's anxiety, it's fear, it's emotional stuff': Doctors confront poor youth mental health

by Marin WolfCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbigail McGowan went numb the day after the music stopped.The drum major and French horn player helped lead the Anna High School marching band to the sta

'It's anxiety, it's fear, it's emotional stuff': Doctors confront poor youth mental health

by Marin WolfCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbigail McGowan went numb the day after the music stopped.The drum major and French horn player helped lead the Anna High School marching band to the sta