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Many adolescents game a lot without negative effects on their wellbeing

Many adolescents game a lot without negative effects on their wellbeing

by University of OxfordEstimated latent profiles for adolescent gamers. The y-axis represents scaled and centered values for each classification variable. The shaded area represents 95% CIs. GAS:

Many adolescents game a lot without negative effects on their wellbeing

by University of OxfordEstimated latent profiles for adolescent gamers. The y-axis represents scaled and centered values for each classification variable. The shaded area represents 95% CIs. GAS:
Study links omega fatty acids with infant growth

Study links omega fatty acids with infant growth

by Scott Schrage,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy serving both as fuel for cells and as molecular building blocks in their membranes, fatty acids are critical to human f

Study links omega fatty acids with infant growth

by Scott Schrage,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy serving both as fuel for cells and as molecular building blocks in their membranes, fatty acids are critical to human f
More than 1 million U.S. kids diagnosed with COVID in single week

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

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
ACAAI: doctors not adhering to new peanut guidelines

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

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
Chinese youth not engaging in heart healthy habits

Chinese youth not engaging in heart healthy habits

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany children and adolescents in China have less than ideal cardiovascular health, including low rates of physical activity and u

Chinese youth not engaging in heart healthy habits

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany children and adolescents in China have less than ideal cardiovascular health, including low rates of physical activity and u
Neonatal hospitalization leaves parents feeling isolated, separated during pandemic

Neonatal hospitalization leaves parents feeling isolated, separated during pandemic

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmotional exhaustion, isolation and "nonsensical" visitor and other hospital policies contributed to parents of

Neonatal hospitalization leaves parents feeling isolated, separated during pandemic

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmotional exhaustion, isolation and "nonsensical" visitor and other hospital policies contributed to parents of
School segregation tied to problem drinking among Black youth

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

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
Researchers develop clinical tool to predict if a child in acute liver failure will need a transplant

Researchers develop clinical tool to predict if a child in acute liver failure will need a transplant

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout 50 children are waitlisted for transplants in the U.S. a year due to acute liver failure. Unlike children with chronic

Researchers develop clinical tool to predict if a child in acute liver failure will need a transplant

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout 50 children are waitlisted for transplants in the U.S. a year due to acute liver failure. Unlike children with chronic
Study underscores importance of timely newborn screenings in early care for cystic fibrosis

Study underscores importance of timely newborn screenings in early care for cystic fibrosis

by Children's Hospital ColoradoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF) was fully implemented in all 50 states in the U.S. by 2010, but delays in timeliness of

Study underscores importance of timely newborn screenings in early care for cystic fibrosis

by Children's Hospital ColoradoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF) was fully implemented in all 50 states in the U.S. by 2010, but delays in timeliness of
Sleep disruption linked to lower HRQOL in children

Sleep disruption linked to lower HRQOL in children

by Elana GotkineSleep disruption is associated with reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for children, according to a study published online March 15 inJAMA Network Open.Rachael W. Tay

Sleep disruption linked to lower HRQOL in children

by Elana GotkineSleep disruption is associated with reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for children, according to a study published online March 15 inJAMA Network Open.Rachael W. Tay
Earlier detection of cardiometabolic risk factors for kids may be possible through next generation biomarkers

Earlier detection of cardiometabolic risk factors for kids may be possible through next generation biomarkers

by Jennifer Stinebiser,Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe next generation of cardiometabolic biomarkers should pave the way for earlier detection of risk facto

Earlier detection of cardiometabolic risk factors for kids may be possible through next generation biomarkers

by Jennifer Stinebiser,Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe next generation of cardiometabolic biomarkers should pave the way for earlier detection of risk facto