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

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

Updated on: February 27,2024

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

Updated on:February 27,2024

Web-based resource provides precise classification of dual genome variants of primary mitochondrial disease

by Ben Leach,Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA multi-institutional team of researchers led by teams at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Children&#3

Updated on: April 22,2024

Web-based resource provides precise classification of dual genome variants of primary mitochondrial disease

by Ben Leach,Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA multi-institutional team of researchers led by teams at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Children&#3

Updated on:April 22,2024

National poll: 2 in 3 parents say their kids have experienced poor air quality

by University of MichiganWhile most parents are concerned about how air quality problems may affect their children, fewer feel confident about what steps they should take to protect them. Credit:

Updated on: June 29,2024

National poll: 2 in 3 parents say their kids have experienced poor air quality

by University of MichiganWhile most parents are concerned about how air quality problems may affect their children, fewer feel confident about what steps they should take to protect them. Credit:

Updated on:June 29,2024

Emergency departments saw firearm injuries in children double during pandemic

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainPediatric Emergency Department (ED) visits for firearm injuries doubled during the pandemic compared to ear

Updated on: March 11,2024

Emergency departments saw firearm injuries in children double during pandemic

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainPediatric Emergency Department (ED) visits for firearm injuries doubled during the pandemic compared to ear

Updated on:March 11,2024

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

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

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

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

Updated on: April 24,2024

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

Updated on:April 24,2024

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

To wipe childhood cancer off the map, scientists must chart its genomic landscape

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists have created a roadmap of the genetic mutations present in the most common childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic le

Updated on: June 11,2024

To wipe childhood cancer off the map, scientists must chart its genomic landscape

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainScientists have created a roadmap of the genetic mutations present in the most common childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic le

Updated on:June 11,2024

Mother-led infant massage eases maternal postnatal depression, according to studies

by Lori SolomonWomen who participate in mother-led infant massage sessions show a reduction in symptoms of postnatal depression, according to a review published online Dec. 13 inPLOS ONE.Orla Ge

Updated on: March 08,2024

Mother-led infant massage eases maternal postnatal depression, according to studies

by Lori SolomonWomen who participate in mother-led infant massage sessions show a reduction in symptoms of postnatal depression, according to a review published online Dec. 13 inPLOS ONE.Orla Ge

Updated on:March 08,2024