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Children ages 5 to 11 are getting COVID-19 vaccinations: What this might mean for the holidays and the Omicron variant

Children ages 5 to 11 are getting COVID-19 vaccinations: What this might mean for the holidays and the Omicron variant

by Dasantila Golemi-Kotra,The ConversationYoung children are rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated, protecting themselves against COVID-19 and helping to curb the pandemic. Credit: Dasantil

Children ages 5 to 11 are getting COVID-19 vaccinations: What this might mean for the holidays and the Omicron variant

by Dasantila Golemi-Kotra,The ConversationYoung children are rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated, protecting themselves against COVID-19 and helping to curb the pandemic. Credit: Dasantil
Study links childhood maltreatment with multiple mental health problems

Study links childhood maltreatment with multiple mental health problems

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainExperiencing abuse or neglect as a child can cause multiple mental health problems, finds a new study led by University College London (UCL) r

Study links childhood maltreatment with multiple mental health problems

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainExperiencing abuse or neglect as a child can cause multiple mental health problems, finds a new study led by University College London (UCL) r
Exploring why some children with high-risk neuroblastoma are facing worse outcomes

Exploring why some children with high-risk neuroblastoma are facing worse outcomes

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren with high-risk neuroblastoma had worse outcomes if they were from certain racial/ethnic groups, or were on public rather than p

Exploring why some children with high-risk neuroblastoma are facing worse outcomes

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren with high-risk neuroblastoma had worse outcomes if they were from certain racial/ethnic groups, or were on public rather than p
Screen time not harmful for academic skills of preschoolers, study finds

Screen time not harmful for academic skills of preschoolers, study finds

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite the fears of parents, screen time doesn't appear to have overwhelmingly negative impacts on preschoolers&

Screen time not harmful for academic skills of preschoolers, study finds

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite the fears of parents, screen time doesn't appear to have overwhelmingly negative impacts on preschoolers&
Amid pressing mental health needs in children, primary care practices struggle to get help

Amid pressing mental health needs in children, primary care practices struggle to get help

by Children's Hospital BostonThe need for mental health care in children and adolescents has been surging; rates of suicide and self-harm are increasing, and, like hospitals, primary care pra

Amid pressing mental health needs in children, primary care practices struggle to get help

by Children's Hospital BostonThe need for mental health care in children and adolescents has been surging; rates of suicide and self-harm are increasing, and, like hospitals, primary care pra
Get your kids involved in preparing a safe and healthy school lunch box

Get your kids involved in preparing a safe and healthy school lunch box

by Food Safety Information CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs school starts to go back, the Food Safety Information Council is encouraging parents to get their children involved in preparing

Get your kids involved in preparing a safe and healthy school lunch box

by Food Safety Information CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs school starts to go back, the Food Safety Information Council is encouraging parents to get their children involved in preparing
Shopping Black Friday for TVs, furniture? Don't forget the tip-over kit

Shopping Black Friday for TVs, furniture? Don't forget the tip-over kit

by Cara MurezThat new television, cabinet or appliance you're looking to snag on Black Friday or Cyber Monday could bring unexpected dangers to your home.So don't forget to buy a kit to anchor

Shopping Black Friday for TVs, furniture? Don't forget the tip-over kit

by Cara MurezThat new television, cabinet or appliance you're looking to snag on Black Friday or Cyber Monday could bring unexpected dangers to your home.So don't forget to buy a kit to anchor
Strengthened school lunch standards improved obesity outlook for low-income children

Strengthened school lunch standards improved obesity outlook for low-income children

by RAND CorporationCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegulations that strengthened the nutritional requirements for school lunches were associated with a decline in signs of obesity among free or reduced-

Strengthened school lunch standards improved obesity outlook for low-income children

by RAND CorporationCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegulations that strengthened the nutritional requirements for school lunches were associated with a decline in signs of obesity among free or reduced-
What we get wrong about self-esteem: It's built through actions, not words

What we get wrong about self-esteem: It's built through actions, not words

by Simon Sherry,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageSelf-esteem is the sense of value we have for ourselves. It's how we perceive ourselves: whether we think we are worthy and competen

What we get wrong about self-esteem: It's built through actions, not words

by Simon Sherry,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageSelf-esteem is the sense of value we have for ourselves. It's how we perceive ourselves: whether we think we are worthy and competen
Suicide rate is spiking upwards in preadolescent children

Suicide rate is spiking upwards in preadolescent children

In the past two decades, a growing number of preteens have taken medicines or other chemicals as a way to end their lives, new research warns.The mental health ofchildrenhas become a big t

Suicide rate is spiking upwards in preadolescent children

In the past two decades, a growing number of preteens have taken medicines or other chemicals as a way to end their lives, new research warns.The mental health ofchildrenhas become a big t
Good sleep is key to pre-teen mental health, confirms study

Good sleep is key to pre-teen mental health, confirms study

by Rebecca Cooper,University of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor many kids, the period between childhood and early adolescence can be difficult.This transitional period is commonly

Good sleep is key to pre-teen mental health, confirms study

by Rebecca Cooper,University of MelbourneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor many kids, the period between childhood and early adolescence can be difficult.This transitional period is commonly
Linking epigenetic biomarkers to gastrointestinal issues for kids with autism

Linking epigenetic biomarkers to gastrointestinal issues for kids with autism

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a clinician at the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, David Beversdorf helps patient

Linking epigenetic biomarkers to gastrointestinal issues for kids with autism

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a clinician at the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, David Beversdorf helps patient