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Suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among US children rose 26.7% from 2015 to 2020, study finds

Suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among US children rose 26.7% from 2015 to 2020, study finds

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSuspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children ages 6-19 reported to U.S. poison centers increased 26.7% between 2015 and 2020, w

Suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among US children rose 26.7% from 2015 to 2020, study finds

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSuspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children ages 6-19 reported to U.S. poison centers increased 26.7% between 2015 and 2020, w
Latino/a adolescents who took on childcare duties during the pandemic at risk of depression, anxiety and school failure

Latino/a adolescents who took on childcare duties during the pandemic at risk of depression, anxiety and school failure

by George Washington UniversityCredit: PexelsLatino/a adolescents who took on greater childcare responsibilities due to COVID-19 experienced a significant increase in symptoms of depression, anxi

Latino/a adolescents who took on childcare duties during the pandemic at risk of depression, anxiety and school failure

by George Washington UniversityCredit: PexelsLatino/a adolescents who took on greater childcare responsibilities due to COVID-19 experienced a significant increase in symptoms of depression, anxi
Researchers assess effectiveness of telemedicine for pediatric patients with genetic conditions

Researchers assess effectiveness of telemedicine for pediatric patients with genetic conditions

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that using telemedicine to evaluate

Researchers assess effectiveness of telemedicine for pediatric patients with genetic conditions

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that using telemedicine to evaluate
Public health insurance for parents improves children's reading skills, study finds

Public health insurance for parents improves children's reading skills, study finds

by Mac Murray,University of ConnecticutAnalytic Sample Construction. Notes: Sample sizes are approximate (varies across model specifications); and rounded to the nearest 10 based on dataset guid

Public health insurance for parents improves children's reading skills, study finds

by Mac Murray,University of ConnecticutAnalytic Sample Construction. Notes: Sample sizes are approximate (varies across model specifications); and rounded to the nearest 10 based on dataset guid
Transient decrease in pediatric bronchiolitis hospitalizations seen during pandemic

Transient decrease in pediatric bronchiolitis hospitalizations seen during pandemic

by Elana GotkineDuring the COVID-19 pandemic era, pediatric bronchiolitis hospitalizations decreased transiently, then increased, according to a study published online Oct. 26 inJAMA Network Ope

Transient decrease in pediatric bronchiolitis hospitalizations seen during pandemic

by Elana GotkineDuring the COVID-19 pandemic era, pediatric bronchiolitis hospitalizations decreased transiently, then increased, according to a study published online Oct. 26 inJAMA Network Ope
Ask the pediatrician: How can parents talk to teens about sexting?

Ask the pediatrician: How can parents talk to teens about sexting?

by Yolanda (Linda) Reid ChassiakosCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is on her cellphone a lot. How do I talk to her about sexting and other privacy concerns?A: Sexting is the sending or

Ask the pediatrician: How can parents talk to teens about sexting?

by Yolanda (Linda) Reid ChassiakosCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is on her cellphone a lot. How do I talk to her about sexting and other privacy concerns?A: Sexting is the sending or
Diet quality is associated with metabolites indicative of cardiovascular health in childhood

Diet quality is associated with metabolites indicative of cardiovascular health in childhood

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA healthier diet is associated with serum metabolite concentrations indicative of better cardiovascular health already in school-a

Diet quality is associated with metabolites indicative of cardiovascular health in childhood

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA healthier diet is associated with serum metabolite concentrations indicative of better cardiovascular health already in school-a
Toxic metals in baby food: Researchers find 'concerning' gaps in US regulations

Toxic metals in baby food: Researchers find 'concerning' gaps in US regulations

by University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRice cereal, formula, purees and puffs. They're among the most popular products purchased from the baby food aisle. And they share one

Toxic metals in baby food: Researchers find 'concerning' gaps in US regulations

by University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRice cereal, formula, purees and puffs. They're among the most popular products purchased from the baby food aisle. And they share one
Children's mental health visits to emergency departments increased during COVID-19 pandemic

Children's mental health visits to emergency departments increased during COVID-19 pandemic

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the Chicago area, pediatric mental health Emergency Department (ED) visits increased 27 percent

Children's mental health visits to emergency departments increased during COVID-19 pandemic

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the Chicago area, pediatric mental health Emergency Department (ED) visits increased 27 percent
UN slams 'aggressive' formula milk marketing

UN slams 'aggressive' formula milk marketing

by Christophe VogtIt is widely recognised that breastfeeding brings huge health benefits.The United Nations slammed baby formula makers Wednesday for "unethical" marketing strategies, accusi

UN slams 'aggressive' formula milk marketing

by Christophe VogtIt is widely recognised that breastfeeding brings huge health benefits.The United Nations slammed baby formula makers Wednesday for "unethical" marketing strategies, accusi
Experts sound alarm over baby tongue surgery

Experts sound alarm over baby tongue surgery

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLea had no problems breastfeeding her newborn son when she took him to see an osteopath in Paris, who nonetheless recommended surgery to cut a "too thick" st

Experts sound alarm over baby tongue surgery

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLea had no problems breastfeeding her newborn son when she took him to see an osteopath in Paris, who nonetheless recommended surgery to cut a "too thick" st
A 30-year study links childhood obesity and fitness to midlife cognition

A 30-year study links childhood obesity and fitness to midlife cognition

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe world's first study of the impact of childhood fitness and obesity on cognition in middle age, followed over 1200 people who were children in

A 30-year study links childhood obesity and fitness to midlife cognition

by Monash UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe world's first study of the impact of childhood fitness and obesity on cognition in middle age, followed over 1200 people who were children in