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'All work, no independent play' cause of children's declining mental health, says study

'All work, no independent play' cause of children's declining mental health, says study

by Florida Atlantic UniversityBy 2014, the average time spent in recess (including any recess associated with the lunch period) for elementary schools was just 26.9 minutes a day, and some school

'All work, no independent play' cause of children's declining mental health, says study

by Florida Atlantic UniversityBy 2014, the average time spent in recess (including any recess associated with the lunch period) for elementary schools was just 26.9 minutes a day, and some school
Exploring why some children with high-risk neuroblastoma are facing worse outcomes

Exploring why some children with high-risk neuroblastoma are facing worse outcomes

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren with high-risk neuroblastoma had worse outcomes if they were from certain racial/ethnic groups, or were on public rather than p

Exploring why some children with high-risk neuroblastoma are facing worse outcomes

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren with high-risk neuroblastoma had worse outcomes if they were from certain racial/ethnic groups, or were on public rather than p
COVID vaccines for children under 5 are almost here. Here's what parents need to know

COVID vaccines for children under 5 are almost here. Here's what parents need to know

by Daryl Cheng and Margie Danchin,The ConversationCredit: Gustavo Fring from PexelsCOVID vaccines for children as young as six months look set to be available in the coming months, now the Thera

COVID vaccines for children under 5 are almost here. Here's what parents need to know

by Daryl Cheng and Margie Danchin,The ConversationCredit: Gustavo Fring from PexelsCOVID vaccines for children as young as six months look set to be available in the coming months, now the Thera
Music therapy could help children with brain injuries

Music therapy could help children with brain injuries

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new pilot study has highlighted the potential of a music therapy technique to help children with severe acquired brain injuries (ABI)

Music therapy could help children with brain injuries

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new pilot study has highlighted the potential of a music therapy technique to help children with severe acquired brain injuries (ABI)
Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child's risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear

Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child's risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear

by Angelica P. Ahrens, Eric W. Triplett and Johnny Ludvigsson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly screening for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism is important to en

Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child's risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear

by Angelica P. Ahrens, Eric W. Triplett and Johnny Ludvigsson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly screening for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism is important to en
Ask the Pediatrician: How can I help my children develop healthy digital habits?

Ask the Pediatrician: How can I help my children develop healthy digital habits?

by Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP and Megan Moreno, MD, MPH, MSEd, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSocial media plays a huge role in the lives of many children and teens,

Ask the Pediatrician: How can I help my children develop healthy digital habits?

by Jenny Radesky, MD, FAAP and Megan Moreno, MD, MPH, MSEd, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSocial media plays a huge role in the lives of many children and teens,
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
Body image, social media and gender biases associated with kids quitting sports

Body image, social media and gender biases associated with kids quitting sports

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBody image issues, social media, gender biases and coaching styles may be causing young athletes to quit sports, according

Body image, social media and gender biases associated with kids quitting sports

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBody image issues, social media, gender biases and coaching styles may be causing young athletes to quit sports, according
Study searchers for early indicators to predict care needs of children with life-threatening seizures

Study searchers for early indicators to predict care needs of children with life-threatening seizures

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStatus epilepticus, a prolonged, potentially life-threatening seizure, is epilepsy's most severe manifestatio

Study searchers for early indicators to predict care needs of children with life-threatening seizures

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStatus epilepticus, a prolonged, potentially life-threatening seizure, is epilepsy's most severe manifestatio
Babies in danger of ingesting opioids laced with animal tranquilizer

Babies in danger of ingesting opioids laced with animal tranquilizer

by Alan Mozes HealthDay ReporterWhen a toddler or an infant accidentally ingests a prescription opioid medication, the immediate results can prove deadly, experts warn.But another new worrisome dynami

Babies in danger of ingesting opioids laced with animal tranquilizer

by Alan Mozes HealthDay ReporterWhen a toddler or an infant accidentally ingests a prescription opioid medication, the immediate results can prove deadly, experts warn.But another new worrisome dynami
Study illustrates vast influence that children's mental health concerns have on workforce challenges in America

Study illustrates vast influence that children's mental health concerns have on workforce challenges in America

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs the American economy has undergone rapid and dramatic change, so too has America's workforce. Trending terms, such as

Study illustrates vast influence that children's mental health concerns have on workforce challenges in America

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs the American economy has undergone rapid and dramatic change, so too has America's workforce. Trending terms, such as
Doctors answer your questions about RSV

Doctors answer your questions about RSV

by Cara MurezWhile a potential COVID winter surge and the impending flu season get a lot of attention, doctors are worried about another virus.This one is RSV—short forrespiratory syncytial viru

Doctors answer your questions about RSV

by Cara MurezWhile a potential COVID winter surge and the impending flu season get a lot of attention, doctors are worried about another virus.This one is RSV—short forrespiratory syncytial viru