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Many US children have inadequate, inconsistent health insurance coverage: Study

Many US children have inadequate, inconsistent health insurance coverage: Study

by Lori SolomonPublicly insured children have higher rates of inconsistent coverage but lower rates of inadequate coverage compared with commercially insured children, according to a study published o

Many US children have inadequate, inconsistent health insurance coverage: Study

by Lori SolomonPublicly insured children have higher rates of inconsistent coverage but lower rates of inadequate coverage compared with commercially insured children, according to a study published o
Hair analysis shows child drug use could be twice as high as previously thought

Hair analysis shows child drug use could be twice as high as previously thought

by Taylor & FrancisPie chart depicting substance use by detection method and grouping. Percentage represents number of cases in each category of the total (n=249). “High-Risk Hair” indicates

Hair analysis shows child drug use could be twice as high as previously thought

by Taylor & FrancisPie chart depicting substance use by detection method and grouping. Percentage represents number of cases in each category of the total (n=249). “High-Risk Hair” indicates
Prolonged intimate partner violence can put children at risk

Prolonged intimate partner violence can put children at risk

by University of QueenslandMean externalizing (a) and internalizing (b) scores for boys and girls, by timing of IPV exposure across the early life course (N = 3,697). Note. IPV = intimate partner

Prolonged intimate partner violence can put children at risk

by University of QueenslandMean externalizing (a) and internalizing (b) scores for boys and girls, by timing of IPV exposure across the early life course (N = 3,697). Note. IPV = intimate partner
Countering misinformation about COVID-19 shots for young children

Countering misinformation about COVID-19 shots for young children

by Jaime Sidani, Beth Hoffman and Maya Ragavan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna

Countering misinformation about COVID-19 shots for young children

by Jaime Sidani, Beth Hoffman and Maya Ragavan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Symptoms of PTSD facilitate substance use as a coping method among children after a natural disaster, finds study

Symptoms of PTSD facilitate substance use as a coping method among children after a natural disaster, finds study

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a survey-based study of 3rd to 12th grade students in Puerto Rico after 2017's Hurricane Maria, certain symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

Symptoms of PTSD facilitate substance use as a coping method among children after a natural disaster, finds study

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a survey-based study of 3rd to 12th grade students in Puerto Rico after 2017's Hurricane Maria, certain symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder
For new mothers, feeling low in social status poses risk to health

For new mothers, feeling low in social status poses risk to health

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to the link between socioeconomic status and health, perception can be as important as reality. A study publish

For new mothers, feeling low in social status poses risk to health

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to the link between socioeconomic status and health, perception can be as important as reality. A study publish
U.S. teen suicides up during pandemic

U.S. teen suicides up during pandemic

Suicides among U.S. teens rose during the pandemic, according to a research letter published online April 25 inJAMA Pediatrics.Marie-Laure Charpignon, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technol

U.S. teen suicides up during pandemic

Suicides among U.S. teens rose during the pandemic, according to a research letter published online April 25 inJAMA Pediatrics.Marie-Laure Charpignon, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technol
Shielding children from food insecurity provides almost no protection from psychological problems

Shielding children from food insecurity provides almost no protection from psychological problems

by McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's easy to imagine the emotional distress of both parents and children in families where there isn't enough to eat. Especially if i

Shielding children from food insecurity provides almost no protection from psychological problems

by McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's easy to imagine the emotional distress of both parents and children in families where there isn't enough to eat. Especially if i
Re-examining antibodies' role in childhood allergies

Re-examining antibodies' role in childhood allergies

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe presence of food-specific IgA antibodies in the gut does not prevent peanut or egg allergies from developing in child

Re-examining antibodies' role in childhood allergies

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe presence of food-specific IgA antibodies in the gut does not prevent peanut or egg allergies from developing in child
New research-backed tools ready to support parents in navigating COVID-19 pandemic

New research-backed tools ready to support parents in navigating COVID-19 pandemic

by Chelsea Novak,University of AlbertaCredit: ECHO ResearchResearchers at the University of Alberta have developed a series of new information tools to help parents with questions about their ch

New research-backed tools ready to support parents in navigating COVID-19 pandemic

by Chelsea Novak,University of AlbertaCredit: ECHO ResearchResearchers at the University of Alberta have developed a series of new information tools to help parents with questions about their ch
Prenatal exposure to phthalates may affect infants' health

Prenatal exposure to phthalates may affect infants' health

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhthalates are endocrine disrupting chemicals that are used in plastics and as food additives. A recent study inEnvironmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Prenatal exposure to phthalates may affect infants' health

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhthalates are endocrine disrupting chemicals that are used in plastics and as food additives. A recent study inEnvironmental Toxicology and Chemistry
Adverse childhood experiences linked to migraine in adolescence

Adverse childhood experiences linked to migraine in adolescence

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with migraine onset in adolescence, according to a study published online Feb. 5 inHeadache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.Using data from

Adverse childhood experiences linked to migraine in adolescence

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with migraine onset in adolescence, according to a study published online Feb. 5 inHeadache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.Using data from