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Study finds low vitamin D levels in young people of color

Study finds low vitamin D levels in young people of color

by University of HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults from a University of Houston College of Nursing study indicate that 61% of otherwise healthy Black and Hispanic adolescents have l

Study finds low vitamin D levels in young people of color

by University of HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults from a University of Houston College of Nursing study indicate that 61% of otherwise healthy Black and Hispanic adolescents have l
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
Study shows grandmothers protected against infections in historical Finland

Study shows grandmothers protected against infections in historical Finland

by University of TurkuViljamaa, Frans.Credit: From Finna.fi, Mäntsälän Museum ServicesResearchers from the University of Turku and the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology investigate

Study shows grandmothers protected against infections in historical Finland

by University of TurkuViljamaa, Frans.Credit: From Finna.fi, Mäntsälän Museum ServicesResearchers from the University of Turku and the Max Planck Institute for Infection Biology investigate
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
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
Kids' sleep disrupted during the pandemic, study finds

Kids' sleep disrupted during the pandemic, study finds

by University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA two-year research review of sleep studies during the pandemic shows that children and those who contracted COVID-19 took the biggest hit in t

Kids' sleep disrupted during the pandemic, study finds

by University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA two-year research review of sleep studies during the pandemic shows that children and those who contracted COVID-19 took the biggest hit in t
Disparities seen for central catheter-associated bloodstream infection

Disparities seen for central catheter-associated bloodstream infection

by Lori SolomonCentral catheter-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates are higher for Black pediatric patients and patients who speak a language other than English (LOE), according to a study

Disparities seen for central catheter-associated bloodstream infection

by Lori SolomonCentral catheter-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) rates are higher for Black pediatric patients and patients who speak a language other than English (LOE), according to a study
Plant-based food packages linked to reduced BMI in children

Plant-based food packages linked to reduced BMI in children

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers from the Mass General Brigham healthcare system suggests that taking a "food is medicine" approach

Plant-based food packages linked to reduced BMI in children

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers from the Mass General Brigham healthcare system suggests that taking a "food is medicine" approach
Statistical shape modeling of US images predicts hip dysplasia in infants

Statistical shape modeling of US images predicts hip dysplasia in infants

Statistical shape modeling of ultrasound (US) images of well-centered stable dysplastic hips in infants can predict persistent hip dysplasia (development of Graf type II hips) that could benefit from

Statistical shape modeling of US images predicts hip dysplasia in infants

Statistical shape modeling of ultrasound (US) images of well-centered stable dysplastic hips in infants can predict persistent hip dysplasia (development of Graf type II hips) that could benefit from
Ask the pediatrician: How should parents childproof their home?

Ask the pediatrician: How should parents childproof their home?

by Jennifer ShuCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: Our daughter is crawling and exploring, and we are hurrying to childproof our house. What are some areas that we might overlook?A: As you go through

Ask the pediatrician: How should parents childproof their home?

by Jennifer ShuCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: Our daughter is crawling and exploring, and we are hurrying to childproof our house. What are some areas that we might overlook?A: As you go through
Back to school: Keeping kids safe from dangerous food allergies

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

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
Experts assess the pandemic's toll on mental health and classroom performance

Experts assess the pandemic's toll on mental health and classroom performance

by Janette Ballard,University of DenverCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFew adults have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic unscathed. The far-reaching and ever-resurfacing virus has tested our

Experts assess the pandemic's toll on mental health and classroom performance

by Janette Ballard,University of DenverCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFew adults have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic unscathed. The far-reaching and ever-resurfacing virus has tested our