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

Dyspraxia affects children's well-being. How parents and caregivers can help

by Carolyn Dunford, Mellissa Prunty and Peter Wilson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's likelyat least one childin every classroom has movement difficulties i

Updated on: February 29,2024

Dyspraxia affects children's well-being. How parents and caregivers can help

by Carolyn Dunford, Mellissa Prunty and Peter Wilson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's likelyat least one childin every classroom has movement difficulties i

Updated on:February 29,2024

Deadly 'Rainbow fentanyl' looks like candy, could entice kids

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is warning the public that colorfully dyedfentanyl—dubbed "rainbow fentanyl"—is readily available across the United States."Rainbow&

Updated on: March 23,2024

Deadly 'Rainbow fentanyl' looks like candy, could entice kids

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is warning the public that colorfully dyedfentanyl—dubbed "rainbow fentanyl"—is readily available across the United States."Rainbow&

Updated on:March 23,2024

In-game purchases harm children, says new report

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Newcastle UniversityChildren and young people are at risk of financial and emotional harm from in-game purchases, new research shows.In the report "Between Gam

Updated on: March 05,2024

In-game purchases harm children, says new report

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Newcastle UniversityChildren and young people are at risk of financial and emotional harm from in-game purchases, new research shows.In the report "Between Gam

Updated on:March 05,2024

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

Updated on: April 17,2024

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

Updated on:April 17,2024

New study explores the role of caregiver pandemic-related stress in child behavior

by Duke Clinical Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmotional support and tangible aid for caregivers benefited all families during the COVID-19 pandemic, not just those facing higher

Updated on: April 20,2024

New study explores the role of caregiver pandemic-related stress in child behavior

by Duke Clinical Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmotional support and tangible aid for caregivers benefited all families during the COVID-19 pandemic, not just those facing higher

Updated on:April 20,2024

How well do face masks worn by children block the release of exhaled particles?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inPediatric Investigationprovides evidence that face masks reduce the release of exhaled particles when used by school

Updated on: March 05,2024

How well do face masks worn by children block the release of exhaled particles?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inPediatric Investigationprovides evidence that face masks reduce the release of exhaled particles when used by school

Updated on:March 05,2024

New rules would limit sugar in school meals for first time

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainU.S. agriculture officials on Friday proposed new nutrition standards forschool meals, including the first limits on added sugars, with a focus

Updated on: May 27,2024

New rules would limit sugar in school meals for first time

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainU.S. agriculture officials on Friday proposed new nutrition standards forschool meals, including the first limits on added sugars, with a focus

Updated on:May 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

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

ACIP recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children aged ≥6 months

In the June 28 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMorbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, interim recommendations are presented for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines f

Updated on: March 19,2024

ACIP recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children aged ≥6 months

In the June 28 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMorbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, interim recommendations are presented for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines f

Updated on:March 19,2024

Even small drops in vaccination rates for US children can lead to disease outbreaks

Updated on: October 17,2025

Even small drops in vaccination rates for US children can lead to disease outbreaks

Updated on:October 17,2025

Pediatric antibiotic prescribing dropped during pandemic

(HealthDay)—In pediatric primary care practices, there was a substantial reduction in antibiotic prescribing, beginning in April 2020, which was mainly due to a reduction in prescriptions at visits fo

Updated on: February 21,2024

Pediatric antibiotic prescribing dropped during pandemic

(HealthDay)—In pediatric primary care practices, there was a substantial reduction in antibiotic prescribing, beginning in April 2020, which was mainly due to a reduction in prescriptions at visits fo

Updated on:February 21,2024