Research finds benefits, risks in state-mandated school-based BMI assessments

by University of Massachusetts AmherstSpatial and temporal variation in state-mandated school-based BMI assessments. Notes: Shaded states required school-based BMI assessments. Panel A plots the

Updated on: May 10,2024 8

Research finds benefits, risks in state-mandated school-based BMI assessments

by University of Massachusetts AmherstSpatial and temporal variation in state-mandated school-based BMI assessments. Notes: Shaded states required school-based BMI assessments. Panel A plots the

Updated on:May 10,2024 8

Infant brain study helps make case for a universal US paid leave policy

by Jade McClain,New York UniversityInfant wearing an electroencephalography (EEG) net. Credit: ISLAND LabIn the fall of 2021, Democrats pushed to establish a national paid leave program under th

Updated on: February 28,2024 18

Infant brain study helps make case for a universal US paid leave policy

by Jade McClain,New York UniversityInfant wearing an electroencephalography (EEG) net. Credit: ISLAND LabIn the fall of 2021, Democrats pushed to establish a national paid leave program under th

Updated on:February 28,2024 18

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

Updated on: May 17,2024 3

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

Updated on:May 17,2024 3

Report: Misinformation, vaccine concerns contribute to low COVID-19 vaccination rate among children

by Indiana UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new report from Indiana University sociologist Jessica Calarco and Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Anderson sheds light on why the rate of COVID-

Updated on: March 10,2024 13

Report: Misinformation, vaccine concerns contribute to low COVID-19 vaccination rate among children

by Indiana UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new report from Indiana University sociologist Jessica Calarco and Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Anderson sheds light on why the rate of COVID-

Updated on:March 10,2024 13

Social media addiction can disrupt the sleep, moods and social activities of teens and young adults

by Linda Pagani, Amélie Gilker Beauchamp, Beatrice Necsa, Benoit Gauthier, Kianoush Harandian and Laurie-Anne Kosak,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIt took a half century for the first

Updated on: June 25,2024 5

Social media addiction can disrupt the sleep, moods and social activities of teens and young adults

by Linda Pagani, Amélie Gilker Beauchamp, Beatrice Necsa, Benoit Gauthier, Kianoush Harandian and Laurie-Anne Kosak,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIt took a half century for the first

Updated on:June 25,2024 5

New study confirms safety and benefits of maternal COVID-19 vaccination for newborns

by ICESCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants of pregnant women who received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy had lower risks of severe health outcomes, neonatal death, and neonatal i

Updated on: May 25,2024 5

New study confirms safety and benefits of maternal COVID-19 vaccination for newborns

by ICESCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants of pregnant women who received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy had lower risks of severe health outcomes, neonatal death, and neonatal i

Updated on:May 25,2024 5

Researchers discuss results of study on vulnerable adolescents

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeer victimization and depressive symptoms, reflecting social and emotional vulnerabilities, tend to peak in early to

Updated on: April 25,2024 15

Researchers discuss results of study on vulnerable adolescents

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeer victimization and depressive symptoms, reflecting social and emotional vulnerabilities, tend to peak in early to

Updated on:April 25,2024 15

Incidence rates of diabetes continue to increase in children, young adults

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistLynne E. Wagenknecht, Dr.P.H., professor and director of public health sciences at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Credit: Wake Forest University School

Updated on: June 12,2024 3

Incidence rates of diabetes continue to increase in children, young adults

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistLynne E. Wagenknecht, Dr.P.H., professor and director of public health sciences at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Credit: Wake Forest University School

Updated on:June 12,2024 3

Study finds 'Traffic Light' tool used by GPs to assess seriously unwell children is 'unreliable'

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA tool used by GPs to help identify seriously unwell children may not accurately detect or exclude acute illness, according to an evaluation

Updated on: February 27,2024 12

Study finds 'Traffic Light' tool used by GPs to assess seriously unwell children is 'unreliable'

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA tool used by GPs to help identify seriously unwell children may not accurately detect or exclude acute illness, according to an evaluation

Updated on:February 27,2024 12

Abbott announces recall of infant formula over defective caps

Abbott Inc. has announced that it is again recalling some of its infant formula products, though the company said this latest recall is small and should not significantly impact nationwide supply.This

Updated on: May 22,2024 8

Abbott announces recall of infant formula over defective caps

Abbott Inc. has announced that it is again recalling some of its infant formula products, though the company said this latest recall is small and should not significantly impact nationwide supply.This

Updated on:May 22,2024 8

Drug limits dangerous reactions to allergy-triggering foods, pediatric study finds

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA drug can make life safer for children with food allergies by preventing dangerous allergic responses to small quantities o

Updated on: March 06,2024 14

Drug limits dangerous reactions to allergy-triggering foods, pediatric study finds

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA drug can make life safer for children with food allergies by preventing dangerous allergic responses to small quantities o

Updated on:March 06,2024 14

Neonatal hospitalization leaves parents feeling isolated, separated during pandemic

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmotional exhaustion, isolation and "nonsensical" visitor and other hospital policies contributed to parents of

Updated on: February 21,2024 20

Neonatal hospitalization leaves parents feeling isolated, separated during pandemic

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmotional exhaustion, isolation and "nonsensical" visitor and other hospital policies contributed to parents of

Updated on:February 21,2024 20