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

Updated on: February 24,2024

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

Updated on:February 24,2024

Antipsychotics are increasingly being prescribed to children. Here's why we should be concerned

by Matthias Pierce and Kathryn Abel,The ConversationPercentage of children prescribed antipsychotics, per year 2000 to 2019.Anincreasing numberof young people in the U.K. are being r

Updated on: March 11,2024

Antipsychotics are increasingly being prescribed to children. Here's why we should be concerned

by Matthias Pierce and Kathryn Abel,The ConversationPercentage of children prescribed antipsychotics, per year 2000 to 2019.Anincreasing numberof young people in the U.K. are being r

Updated on:March 11,2024

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

Updated on: April 20,2024

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

Updated on:April 20,2024

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

Updated on: March 07,2024

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

Updated on:March 07,2024

Emergency department see more infants of mothers with depressive symptoms

by Elana GotkineInfants with mothers with depressive symptoms have higher overall and nonemergent emergency department use, according to a studypublishedin the April issue ofHealth A

Updated on: April 06,2024

Emergency department see more infants of mothers with depressive symptoms

by Elana GotkineInfants with mothers with depressive symptoms have higher overall and nonemergent emergency department use, according to a studypublishedin the April issue ofHealth A

Updated on:April 06,2024

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

Sexual minority youth more likely to experience homelessness

by Elana GotkineSexual minority youth are more likely to experience homelessness, according to a study published online Nov. 20 inPediatrics.Cameron Deal and Gilbert Gonzales, Ph.D., from the Va

Updated on: May 25,2024

Sexual minority youth more likely to experience homelessness

by Elana GotkineSexual minority youth are more likely to experience homelessness, according to a study published online Nov. 20 inPediatrics.Cameron Deal and Gilbert Gonzales, Ph.D., from the Va

Updated on:May 25,2024

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

Updated on: June 01,2024

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

Updated on:June 01,2024

Research links greater gestational vitamin D in blood with reduced childhood behavioral issues

by Amy Cherry,University of DelawareCredit: Jeffrey C. Chase/University of DelawareIf you work indoors, live in the north, avoid the sun, are lactose intolerant, vegan, elderly or darker skinned

Updated on: May 19,2024

Research links greater gestational vitamin D in blood with reduced childhood behavioral issues

by Amy Cherry,University of DelawareCredit: Jeffrey C. Chase/University of DelawareIf you work indoors, live in the north, avoid the sun, are lactose intolerant, vegan, elderly or darker skinned

Updated on:May 19,2024

More than 1 in 10 pediatric ambulance runs are for mental health emergencies, finds study

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study offers a novel look at the scope of the youth mental health crisis across the United St

Updated on: April 18,2024

More than 1 in 10 pediatric ambulance runs are for mental health emergencies, finds study

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study offers a novel look at the scope of the youth mental health crisis across the United St

Updated on:April 18,2024

Study suggests flu vaccine may take edge off respiratory syncytial virus

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainTelethon Kids Institute study has suggested the seasonal flu vaccine for children could also protect them from respiratory syncytial vir

Updated on: May 13,2024

Study suggests flu vaccine may take edge off respiratory syncytial virus

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainTelethon Kids Institute study has suggested the seasonal flu vaccine for children could also protect them from respiratory syncytial vir

Updated on:May 13,2024

New study identifies common physical features in babies born to mothers who used fentanyl

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: CC0 Public DomainBabies born to mothers who used fentanyl during pregnancy displayed similar facial and musculoskeletal abnormalities that suggest t

Updated on: March 05,2024

New study identifies common physical features in babies born to mothers who used fentanyl

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: CC0 Public DomainBabies born to mothers who used fentanyl during pregnancy displayed similar facial and musculoskeletal abnormalities that suggest t

Updated on:March 05,2024