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Five reasons why young non-smokers in NZ are taking up vaping more than ever before

Five reasons why young non-smokers in NZ are taking up vaping more than ever before

by Lindsay Robertson and Janet Hoek,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young New Zealanders aged 15 to 17 who vape every day hastripled in two years, from 2% i

Five reasons why young non-smokers in NZ are taking up vaping more than ever before

by Lindsay Robertson and Janet Hoek,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young New Zealanders aged 15 to 17 who vape every day hastripled in two years, from 2% i
As temperatures climb, preschoolers become less physically active

As temperatures climb, preschoolers become less physically active

by Esther Robards-Forbes,University of Texas at AustinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Go outside and play" is the time-tested strategy for generations of parents and caregivers read

As temperatures climb, preschoolers become less physically active

by Esther Robards-Forbes,University of Texas at AustinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Go outside and play" is the time-tested strategy for generations of parents and caregivers read
New clinical practice resource on hearing loss

New clinical practice resource on hearing loss

by American College of Medical Genetics and GenomicsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) has released a new Clinical Practice Resource that wi

New clinical practice resource on hearing loss

by American College of Medical Genetics and GenomicsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) has released a new Clinical Practice Resource that wi
Sports improve concentration and quality of life

Sports improve concentration and quality of life

by Technical University MunichPhysically fit primary school pupils can concentrate better, as confirmed by a major study conducted by a team at the TU Munich Department of Sport and Health Scienc

Sports improve concentration and quality of life

by Technical University MunichPhysically fit primary school pupils can concentrate better, as confirmed by a major study conducted by a team at the TU Munich Department of Sport and Health Scienc
Obesity may be affecting heart health in kids as young as 6

Obesity may be affecting heart health in kids as young as 6

by Amy Norton Healthday ReporterAs early as age 6, children who carry extra weight could be headed down a path toward future diabetes or heart disease, a new study suggests.Thestudyof near

Obesity may be affecting heart health in kids as young as 6

by Amy Norton Healthday ReporterAs early as age 6, children who carry extra weight could be headed down a path toward future diabetes or heart disease, a new study suggests.Thestudyof near
Research shows link between child emotional difficulties and family strain during coronavirus lockdowns

Research shows link between child emotional difficulties and family strain during coronavirus lockdowns

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUK families were more likely to report difficulties living together during the coronavirus lockdowns than those in Turkey, a new study show

Research shows link between child emotional difficulties and family strain during coronavirus lockdowns

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUK families were more likely to report difficulties living together during the coronavirus lockdowns than those in Turkey, a new study show
Largest study to date of minipuberty identifies two new patterns of the reproductive hormone, AMH, in infant girls

Largest study to date of minipuberty identifies two new patterns of the reproductive hormone, AMH, in infant girls

by George Mason UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMinipuberty is a stage of reproductive development during infancy in both sexes when reproductive hormones change and reproductive orga

Largest study to date of minipuberty identifies two new patterns of the reproductive hormone, AMH, in infant girls

by George Mason UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMinipuberty is a stage of reproductive development during infancy in both sexes when reproductive hormones change and reproductive orga
Kids with complex conditions often lack adequate in-network care

Kids with complex conditions often lack adequate in-network care

by Misti Crane,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren with complex medical conditions, especially those who require behavioral health treatment, often have to go outside of t

Kids with complex conditions often lack adequate in-network care

by Misti Crane,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren with complex medical conditions, especially those who require behavioral health treatment, often have to go outside of t
Incidence of type 1, type 2 diabetes increasing in people younger than 20

Incidence of type 1, type 2 diabetes increasing in people younger than 20

by Elana GotkineThe incidence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes is increasing among children and young people aged 0 to 19 years, according to a study published in the April issue ofThe Lancet Diabe

Incidence of type 1, type 2 diabetes increasing in people younger than 20

by Elana GotkineThe incidence of type 1 and type 2 diabetes is increasing among children and young people aged 0 to 19 years, according to a study published in the April issue ofThe Lancet Diabe
Study finds caregiver-child relationships improved after seven-session intervention

Study finds caregiver-child relationships improved after seven-session intervention

by UC DavisParent and child playing during PC-CARE session. Credit: UC Davis HealthOnly about 25 percent of children with challenging behaviors receive mental health treatment, and dropout rates

Study finds caregiver-child relationships improved after seven-session intervention

by UC DavisParent and child playing during PC-CARE session. Credit: UC Davis HealthOnly about 25 percent of children with challenging behaviors receive mental health treatment, and dropout rates
Why it's essential to plan ahead for snack time

Why it's essential to plan ahead for snack time

by Alex Osiadacz, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhether in the classroom or on the playground, children need enough energy—and proper nutrition—to get them through the day.

Why it's essential to plan ahead for snack time

by Alex Osiadacz, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhether in the classroom or on the playground, children need enough energy—and proper nutrition—to get them through the day.
Increase seen in pediatric BMI during pandemic, study finds

Increase seen in pediatric BMI during pandemic, study finds

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study that tracked body mass index (BMI) two years prior to the pandemic and one year after the start of the pandemic in a pri

Increase seen in pediatric BMI during pandemic, study finds

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study that tracked body mass index (BMI) two years prior to the pandemic and one year after the start of the pandemic in a pri