Improvements in social, educational and economic-related characteristics of communities may reduce asthma

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsthma is one of the most common, chronic pediatric diseases in the United States, complicated by persistent disparities in car

Updated on: March 10,2024

Improvements in social, educational and economic-related characteristics of communities may reduce asthma

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsthma is one of the most common, chronic pediatric diseases in the United States, complicated by persistent disparities in car

Updated on:March 10,2024

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

Updated on: February 29,2024

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

Updated on:February 29,2024

Black children less likely to be prescribed antibiotics

Black children are less likely to be prescribed antibiotics and to be diagnosed with conditions that require antibiotics, even when treated by the same doctor, according to research published online M

Updated on: March 02,2024

Black children less likely to be prescribed antibiotics

Black children are less likely to be prescribed antibiotics and to be diagnosed with conditions that require antibiotics, even when treated by the same doctor, according to research published online M

Updated on:March 02,2024

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

Updated on: March 05,2024

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

Updated on:March 05,2024

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

Updated on: February 29,2024

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

Updated on:February 29,2024

Implementation of 'Treat All' did not increase ART coverage for children

by Elana GotkineImplementation of "Treat All," which removed CD4-based clinical staging criteria for antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation, did not accelerate ART coverage gains or AIDS mo

Updated on: June 22,2024

Implementation of 'Treat All' did not increase ART coverage for children

by Elana GotkineImplementation of "Treat All," which removed CD4-based clinical staging criteria for antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation, did not accelerate ART coverage gains or AIDS mo

Updated on:June 22,2024

New study shows increase in Welsh breastfeeding rates during pandemic

by Swansea UniversityExclusive breastfeeding of babies born in Wales between 2018 and 2021. Credit:BMJ Paediatrics Open(2023). DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2023-001907A Swansea University-led s

Updated on: March 05,2024

New study shows increase in Welsh breastfeeding rates during pandemic

by Swansea UniversityExclusive breastfeeding of babies born in Wales between 2018 and 2021. Credit:BMJ Paediatrics Open(2023). DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2023-001907A Swansea University-led s

Updated on:March 05,2024

Youth of color turn to TikTok for diet, fitness information

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 1 in 4 adolescents in the United States experienced obesity from 2017 to 2020, and youths of color experienced disproportionately high

Updated on: March 08,2024

Youth of color turn to TikTok for diet, fitness information

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 1 in 4 adolescents in the United States experienced obesity from 2017 to 2020, and youths of color experienced disproportionately high

Updated on:March 08,2024

Study tracks Texas youths being treated for depression

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly half of Texas youths being treated for depression or suicidal thoughts reported at least one suicide attempt, and 90% had

Updated on: April 18,2024

Study tracks Texas youths being treated for depression

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly half of Texas youths being treated for depression or suicidal thoughts reported at least one suicide attempt, and 90% had

Updated on:April 18,2024

Nicotine exposure during pregnancy may increase risk of sudden infant death

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants whose mothers have used snus (a moist oral tobacco product) during pregnancy run three times the risk of sudden infant death, acc

Updated on: March 08,2024

Nicotine exposure during pregnancy may increase risk of sudden infant death

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants whose mothers have used snus (a moist oral tobacco product) during pregnancy run three times the risk of sudden infant death, acc

Updated on:March 08,2024

New guidelines recommend screening children 8 to 18 for anxiety disorders

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiCredit: UnsplashAccording to the CDC, 9.4% of children and adolescents had an anxiety disorder in 2019. Up to one in five youth aged 18 or younger will ex

Updated on: March 10,2024

New guidelines recommend screening children 8 to 18 for anxiety disorders

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiCredit: UnsplashAccording to the CDC, 9.4% of children and adolescents had an anxiety disorder in 2019. Up to one in five youth aged 18 or younger will ex

Updated on:March 10,2024

Does cyberbullying affect adolescents' risk of developing eating disorders?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study of US adolescents, both victims and perpetrators of cyberbullying were more likely than other youth to experience eating disorder symptoms. The

Updated on: March 08,2024

Does cyberbullying affect adolescents' risk of developing eating disorders?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study of US adolescents, both victims and perpetrators of cyberbullying were more likely than other youth to experience eating disorder symptoms. The

Updated on:March 08,2024