New Zealand scored C+ for physical activity in children and teens—what's driving this and what can be done?

by Melody Smith,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainC+—that's Aotearoa New Zealand's overall grade in the most comprehensive global assessment ofphysical activity in c

Updated on: May 25,2024

New Zealand scored C+ for physical activity in children and teens—what's driving this and what can be done?

by Melody Smith,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainC+—that's Aotearoa New Zealand's overall grade in the most comprehensive global assessment ofphysical activity in c

Updated on:May 25,2024

New report reveals industry-led initiative restricting products advertised to kids fails to protect them

by UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlthough recent revisions to the nutrition criteria used by the Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiativ

Updated on: February 27,2024

New report reveals industry-led initiative restricting products advertised to kids fails to protect them

by UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlthough recent revisions to the nutrition criteria used by the Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiativ

Updated on:February 27,2024

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

More than 1 million U.S. kids diagnosed with COVID in single week

(HealthDay)—More than 1.1 million American kids were diagnosed with COVID-19 during the week ending Jan. 20, new data show.That's 17% higher than the 981,000 cases diagnosed the week before and do

Updated on: February 21,2024

More than 1 million U.S. kids diagnosed with COVID in single week

(HealthDay)—More than 1.1 million American kids were diagnosed with COVID-19 during the week ending Jan. 20, new data show.That's 17% higher than the 981,000 cases diagnosed the week before and do

Updated on:February 21,2024

Residential green space is associated with higher birth weight

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthMap of cohorts and number of participants involved in the study. Credit:Environment International(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107648There

Updated on: March 21,2024

Residential green space is associated with higher birth weight

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthMap of cohorts and number of participants involved in the study. Credit:Environment International(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107648There

Updated on:March 21,2024

Methadone use after infant surgery can prolong recovery, increase dependence on ventilators and IV nutrition

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesMean days of postoperative opioid use and incidence of methadone use. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.18910What

Updated on: April 13,2024

Methadone use after infant surgery can prolong recovery, increase dependence on ventilators and IV nutrition

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesMean days of postoperative opioid use and incidence of methadone use. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.18910What

Updated on:April 13,2024

What makes young people accept help to stay well: A review of interventions in Africa

by Marisa Casale,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnyone who has ever tried to convince an adolescent to behave a certain way is likely to be familiar with resistance. So, when offering

Updated on: February 21,2024

What makes young people accept help to stay well: A review of interventions in Africa

by Marisa Casale,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnyone who has ever tried to convince an adolescent to behave a certain way is likely to be familiar with resistance. So, when offering

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

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

Polygenic score helps guide choice of chemo for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia

(HealthDay)—A polygenic score derived from pharmacogenomic evaluation of cytarabine (ara-C) pathway can help personalize treatment for pediatric patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according t

Updated on: February 22,2024

Polygenic score helps guide choice of chemo for pediatric acute myeloid leukemia

(HealthDay)—A polygenic score derived from pharmacogenomic evaluation of cytarabine (ara-C) pathway can help personalize treatment for pediatric patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according t

Updated on:February 22,2024

Metabolism of COVID-19 antibodies from convalescent plasma suggests possible safe treatment for high risk children

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineA prospective study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers demonstrates that convalescent plasma (shown here)—a blood product collected from patients

Updated on: February 22,2024

Metabolism of COVID-19 antibodies from convalescent plasma suggests possible safe treatment for high risk children

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineA prospective study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers demonstrates that convalescent plasma (shown here)—a blood product collected from patients

Updated on:February 22,2024

Gear up (helmets included) for a safe bike season

by Cara MurezAs the weather warms, folks are bringing out their bicycles for a ride.That's great, but it's important to be ready for a safe biking season: The national rate of bike accidents i

Updated on: March 21,2024

Gear up (helmets included) for a safe bike season

by Cara MurezAs the weather warms, folks are bringing out their bicycles for a ride.That's great, but it's important to be ready for a safe biking season: The national rate of bike accidents i

Updated on:March 21,2024