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

Updated on: May 08,2024

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

Updated on:May 08,2024

Rapid immune response in children protects them from COVID-19, genetic study finds

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteThe local and systemic response to SARS-CoV-2 infection in children and adults. Schematic summary of the difference of the airway and systemic immune response to

Updated on: February 20,2024

Rapid immune response in children protects them from COVID-19, genetic study finds

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteThe local and systemic response to SARS-CoV-2 infection in children and adults. Schematic summary of the difference of the airway and systemic immune response to

Updated on:February 20,2024

Medicaid enrollment among immigrant children higher in sanctuary states

by American Pediatric SocietyLow-income immigrant children in sanctuary states were nearly 10% more likely to be enrolled in Medicaid in the years following the 2018 announcement of the revised &

Updated on: April 02,2024

Medicaid enrollment among immigrant children higher in sanctuary states

by American Pediatric SocietyLow-income immigrant children in sanctuary states were nearly 10% more likely to be enrolled in Medicaid in the years following the 2018 announcement of the revised &

Updated on:April 02,2024

Children who play adventurously have better mental health, research finds

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first COVID-19

Updated on: May 10,2024

Children who play adventurously have better mental health, research finds

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first COVID-19

Updated on:May 10,2024

Study shows impact of vitamin D, thyroid hormones on child development

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrenatal exposure to altered levels of vitamin D and/or thyroid hormones has the potential to impact child development

Updated on: May 13,2024

Study shows impact of vitamin D, thyroid hormones on child development

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrenatal exposure to altered levels of vitamin D and/or thyroid hormones has the potential to impact child development

Updated on:May 13,2024

Today's adolescents' substances of choice may be harder for adults to detect

by University of Rhode IslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite advances in technology and availability, one of the best ways for parents and health care providers to prevent or help stop a

Updated on: June 25,2024

Today's adolescents' substances of choice may be harder for adults to detect

by University of Rhode IslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite advances in technology and availability, one of the best ways for parents and health care providers to prevent or help stop a

Updated on:June 25,2024

Calls for an increase of trauma-informed care for child medical procedures

Updated on: July 24,2025

Calls for an increase of trauma-informed care for child medical procedures

Updated on:July 24,2025

School-based wellness initiative shown to reduce average student BMI

by Ryn Thorn,Medical University of South CarolinaPhysical activity opportunities led by PE teacher “Mr. C." at Flowertown Elementary School in Summerville, South Carolina. Credit: MUSC Boei

Updated on: April 17,2024

School-based wellness initiative shown to reduce average student BMI

by Ryn Thorn,Medical University of South CarolinaPhysical activity opportunities led by PE teacher “Mr. C." at Flowertown Elementary School in Summerville, South Carolina. Credit: MUSC Boei

Updated on:April 17,2024

Is a government program to tackle childhood obesity in the UK doing more harm than good?

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch from Queen Mary University of London is the first to focus on the experiences of parents and their children who were c

Updated on: April 13,2024

Is a government program to tackle childhood obesity in the UK doing more harm than good?

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch from Queen Mary University of London is the first to focus on the experiences of parents and their children who were c

Updated on:April 13,2024

Impact of COVID-19 on breastfeeding

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe percentage of infants fully breastfed at 1,3, and six months significantly decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic among participants o

Updated on: February 20,2024

Impact of COVID-19 on breastfeeding

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe percentage of infants fully breastfed at 1,3, and six months significantly decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic among participants o

Updated on:February 20,2024

New study finds bortezomib improves survival in children with newly diagnosed T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 3.

Updated on: February 24,2024

New study finds bortezomib improves survival in children with newly diagnosed T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaA Wright's stained bone marrow aspirate smear of patient with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Credit: VashiDonsk/Wikimedia/CC BY-SA 3.

Updated on:February 24,2024

Soda tax reduces consumption among boys but not girls

by Jim Hanchett,Cornell UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaxes on soda reduce consumption by boys but not girls, according to a new study of more than 11,000 adolescents.Taxes on&nbsp

Updated on: February 27,2024

Soda tax reduces consumption among boys but not girls

by Jim Hanchett,Cornell UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaxes on soda reduce consumption by boys but not girls, according to a new study of more than 11,000 adolescents.Taxes on&nbsp

Updated on:February 27,2024