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

Black children are more likely to have asthma. A lot comes down to where they live

by Kat StaffordAmid the balloons, cake and games at his best friend's birthday party on a farm, 5-year-old Carter Manson clutched his small chest."He just kept saying 'I can't breathe

Updated on: March 05,2024

Black children are more likely to have asthma. A lot comes down to where they live

by Kat StaffordAmid the balloons, cake and games at his best friend's birthday party on a farm, 5-year-old Carter Manson clutched his small chest."He just kept saying 'I can't breathe

Updated on:March 05,2024

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

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

1 in 5 children have levels of 'forever chemicals' above safety limits, finds study

by University of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals found in everyday consumer products, including clothes, cosm

Updated on: April 18,2024

1 in 5 children have levels of 'forever chemicals' above safety limits, finds study

by University of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals found in everyday consumer products, including clothes, cosm

Updated on:April 18,2024

Hep C testing recommendations developed for perinatally exposed infants

by Elana GotkineRecommendations have been developed for hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing among perinatally exposed infants. The recommendations and report are published in the Nov. 3 issue ofMorb

Updated on: March 23,2024

Hep C testing recommendations developed for perinatally exposed infants

by Elana GotkineRecommendations have been developed for hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing among perinatally exposed infants. The recommendations and report are published in the Nov. 3 issue ofMorb

Updated on:March 23,2024

Earlier vaccinations could help tackle rotavirus in poorer countries

by University of LiverpoolAssociation between maternal antibodies and oral rotavirus vaccine response. A Geographic differences in maternal antibody concentrations. Groups were compared by ANOVA

Updated on: February 21,2024

Earlier vaccinations could help tackle rotavirus in poorer countries

by University of LiverpoolAssociation between maternal antibodies and oral rotavirus vaccine response. A Geographic differences in maternal antibody concentrations. Groups were compared by ANOVA

Updated on:February 21,2024

Study shows increasing firearm deaths among Texas school-age children

by Gisele Galoustian,Florida Atlantic UniversityFrom 1999 to 2020 there were 4,090 firearm fatalities among Texas school-age children. Following significant declines from 1999 to 2013, firearm f

Updated on: April 24,2024

Study shows increasing firearm deaths among Texas school-age children

by Gisele Galoustian,Florida Atlantic UniversityFrom 1999 to 2020 there were 4,090 firearm fatalities among Texas school-age children. Following significant declines from 1999 to 2013, firearm f

Updated on:April 24,2024

Research explores early predictors of children's language delays

by Deserae E. del Campo,University of MiamiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study led by Associate Professor Lynn Perry, researchers have found that the specific types of words childre

Updated on: April 24,2024

Research explores early predictors of children's language delays

by Deserae E. del Campo,University of MiamiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study led by Associate Professor Lynn Perry, researchers have found that the specific types of words childre

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

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

New fathers in UK felt isolated by maternity restrictions, but bonded better with baby during pandemic, study finds

by City University LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that due to restrictions on maternity care caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, new fathers in the UK were left feeling

Updated on: May 10,2024

New fathers in UK felt isolated by maternity restrictions, but bonded better with baby during pandemic, study finds

by City University LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that due to restrictions on maternity care caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, new fathers in the UK were left feeling

Updated on:May 10,2024

New policy statement proposes bold reforms to improve children's access to health care

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainToday, the American Academy of Pediatrics calls for sweeping changes to Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program

Updated on: May 27,2024

New policy statement proposes bold reforms to improve children's access to health care

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainToday, the American Academy of Pediatrics calls for sweeping changes to Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program

Updated on:May 27,2024

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

Updated on: February 22,2024

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

Updated on:February 22,2024