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COVID may increase risk of stroke in kids, study finds

COVID may increase risk of stroke in kids, study finds

by Julia Lyon,University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren are at increased risk of stroke after COVID-19 infection, according to a new study published this week i

COVID may increase risk of stroke in kids, study finds

by Julia Lyon,University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren are at increased risk of stroke after COVID-19 infection, according to a new study published this week i
Sociodemographic disparities seen in quality of life in children with hearing loss

Sociodemographic disparities seen in quality of life in children with hearing loss

by Lori SolomonRace and ethnicity and neighborhood disadvantage are associated with hearing-related quality of life (QOL) in deaf or hard-of-hearing (DHH) children, according to a research letter publ

Sociodemographic disparities seen in quality of life in children with hearing loss

by Lori SolomonRace and ethnicity and neighborhood disadvantage are associated with hearing-related quality of life (QOL) in deaf or hard-of-hearing (DHH) children, according to a research letter publ
Food insecurity associated with liver disease in teens

Food insecurity associated with liver disease in teens

by American Association for the Study of Liver DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTeens from low-income families experiencing food insecurity are developing the most common form of liver disease

Food insecurity associated with liver disease in teens

by American Association for the Study of Liver DiseasesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTeens from low-income families experiencing food insecurity are developing the most common form of liver disease
Quality improvement initiative increases breastfeeding rates in Mississippi

Quality improvement initiative increases breastfeeding rates in Mississippi

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainCHAMPS (Communities and Hospitals Advancing Maternity Practices), a multi-year quality improvement (QI) initiative in the state of Mississippi led

Quality improvement initiative increases breastfeeding rates in Mississippi

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainCHAMPS (Communities and Hospitals Advancing Maternity Practices), a multi-year quality improvement (QI) initiative in the state of Mississippi led
'Wait-and-see' approach to COVID vaccine can be risky

'Wait-and-see' approach to COVID vaccine can be risky

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a parent, you want to make the best choices for your child, especially when it comes to their health. And while

'Wait-and-see' approach to COVID vaccine can be risky

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a parent, you want to make the best choices for your child, especially when it comes to their health. And while
Mindfulness programs help minoritized youth develop healthy coping skills, study shows

Mindfulness programs help minoritized youth develop healthy coping skills, study shows

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEducational programs that promote mental and physical health can help young people—particularly in en

Mindfulness programs help minoritized youth develop healthy coping skills, study shows

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEducational programs that promote mental and physical health can help young people—particularly in en
Children as young as 10 are repeat self-harming, study finds

Children as young as 10 are repeat self-harming, study finds

by Ben Knight,University of New South WalesCredit: AI-generated imageThe risk of repeat self-harm in young people is highest in the first month after an initial self-harm hospital presentation.S

Children as young as 10 are repeat self-harming, study finds

by Ben Knight,University of New South WalesCredit: AI-generated imageThe risk of repeat self-harm in young people is highest in the first month after an initial self-harm hospital presentation.S
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
Researcher shines light on effectiveness of school sunscreen legislation

Researcher shines light on effectiveness of school sunscreen legislation

by Aaron Kupec,University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStates that enacted laws permitting children to carry and apply sunscreen at school experienced an increased in

Researcher shines light on effectiveness of school sunscreen legislation

by Aaron Kupec,University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStates that enacted laws permitting children to carry and apply sunscreen at school experienced an increased in
Rest isn't best: Getting kids back to school sooner after a concussion can mean a faster recovery

Rest isn't best: Getting kids back to school sooner after a concussion can mean a faster recovery

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, rest from school may not always be the best after a concussion, a new study published inJAMA

Rest isn't best: Getting kids back to school sooner after a concussion can mean a faster recovery

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, rest from school may not always be the best after a concussion, a new study published inJAMA
Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism

Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism

by Leiden UniversityIncreased subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (Silk et al, 2022) activity in response to criticism (i.e., negative v. intermediate parental feedback) in adolescents with depre

Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism

by Leiden UniversityIncreased subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (Silk et al, 2022) activity in response to criticism (i.e., negative v. intermediate parental feedback) in adolescents with depre
Poverty negatively impacts structural wiring in children's brains, study indicates

Poverty negatively impacts structural wiring in children's brains, study indicates

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that growing up in poverty may influen

Poverty negatively impacts structural wiring in children's brains, study indicates

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests that growing up in poverty may influen