Kids who plant themselves in front of TV more likely to have metabolic syndrome as adults

by Sarah D. CollinsHere's another reason to get your kids up and moving: Excessive TV watching in childhood leads to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome at age 45, a new long-term study finds.&quo

Updated on: March 23,2024

Kids who plant themselves in front of TV more likely to have metabolic syndrome as adults

by Sarah D. CollinsHere's another reason to get your kids up and moving: Excessive TV watching in childhood leads to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome at age 45, a new long-term study finds.&quo

Updated on:March 23,2024

'Time is not what it used to be': Children and adults shown to experience time differently

by Eötvös Loránd UniversityResearchers at Eötvös Loránd University have investigated whether the perception of time changes with age, and if so, how, and why we perceive the passage of time diffe

Updated on: June 22,2024

'Time is not what it used to be': Children and adults shown to experience time differently

by Eötvös Loránd UniversityResearchers at Eötvös Loránd University have investigated whether the perception of time changes with age, and if so, how, and why we perceive the passage of time diffe

Updated on:June 22,2024

A quarter of teens with autism go undiagnosed, researchers find

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityNew Jersey Autism Study Surveillance Process, 16-year-olds, Surveillance Cycle 2014. ASD indicates autism spectrum disorder.aPopulation denominators were

Updated on: May 05,2024

A quarter of teens with autism go undiagnosed, researchers find

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityNew Jersey Autism Study Surveillance Process, 16-year-olds, Surveillance Cycle 2014. ASD indicates autism spectrum disorder.aPopulation denominators were

Updated on:May 05,2024

Study finds children with vegetarian diet have similar growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat

by St. Michael's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study of nearly 9,000 children found those who eat a vegetarian diet had similar measures of growth and nutrition compared to children who

Updated on: February 29,2024

Study finds children with vegetarian diet have similar growth and nutrition compared to children who eat meat

by St. Michael's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study of nearly 9,000 children found those who eat a vegetarian diet had similar measures of growth and nutrition compared to children who

Updated on:February 29,2024

Why ventilators can be tough on premature babies' lungs

by Biophysical SocietyRat fetal lung cells like those used to measure sodium transport. Cell nuclei are shown in blue and in orange are the actin filaments in the cytoskeleton. Credit: Jonas Naum

Updated on: March 07,2024

Why ventilators can be tough on premature babies' lungs

by Biophysical SocietyRat fetal lung cells like those used to measure sodium transport. Cell nuclei are shown in blue and in orange are the actin filaments in the cytoskeleton. Credit: Jonas Naum

Updated on:March 07,2024

New RSV vaccine may prevent illness in infants, seniors

by Dennis ThompsonAn RSV vaccine developed by Pfizer provides safe and effective protection in both seniors and newborns, clinical trial results show.Thevaccineis 86% effective in protecti

Updated on: May 29,2024

New RSV vaccine may prevent illness in infants, seniors

by Dennis ThompsonAn RSV vaccine developed by Pfizer provides safe and effective protection in both seniors and newborns, clinical trial results show.Thevaccineis 86% effective in protecti

Updated on:May 29,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents get kids to try healthier foods?

by Dr. Natalie D. MuthCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My kids are such picky eaters. How can I get them to try healthier options?A: Picky eating in childhood, especially between 2 and 4 years old, is very

Updated on: February 20,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents get kids to try healthier foods?

by Dr. Natalie D. MuthCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My kids are such picky eaters. How can I get them to try healthier options?A: Picky eating in childhood, especially between 2 and 4 years old, is very

Updated on:February 20,2024

Systematic review on outcomes of hormonal treatment in youths with gender dysphoria

by Gunilla Sonnebring,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Mattias Karlén, Karolinska InstitutetIn a systematic review published inActa Paediatrica, researchers from Karolinska Institutet, Univers

Updated on: June 29,2024

Systematic review on outcomes of hormonal treatment in youths with gender dysphoria

by Gunilla Sonnebring,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Mattias Karlén, Karolinska InstitutetIn a systematic review published inActa Paediatrica, researchers from Karolinska Institutet, Univers

Updated on:June 29,2024

Secondary transmission of SARS-CoV-2 low in cohort of K-12 schools

In a cohort of K-12 schools, secondary transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 was low and was reduced by universal masking, according to a study published online March 9 in&nb

Updated on: February 24,2024

Secondary transmission of SARS-CoV-2 low in cohort of K-12 schools

In a cohort of K-12 schools, secondary transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 was low and was reduced by universal masking, according to a study published online March 9 in&nb

Updated on:February 24,2024

Effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA vaccination for children and adolescents confirmed by multi-state study

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA multi-state study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) VISION Network confirms that the Pfizer-BioNTech

Updated on: March 05,2024

Effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA vaccination for children and adolescents confirmed by multi-state study

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA multi-state study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) VISION Network confirms that the Pfizer-BioNTech

Updated on:March 05,2024

Live nasal spray flu vaccine is safe for kids with asthma, says study

by Denise MannCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYearly flu shots are especially important for kids with asthma, as any virus can trigger an asthma attack. But in the not-too-distant future, these kids

Updated on: February 27,2024

Live nasal spray flu vaccine is safe for kids with asthma, says study

by Denise MannCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYearly flu shots are especially important for kids with asthma, as any virus can trigger an asthma attack. But in the not-too-distant future, these kids

Updated on:February 27,2024

UK sugary drink taxes may have prevented over 5,000 cases of obesity a year in year six girls alone

by University of CambridgeResearchers find that the UK soft drink taxes is associated with decreased obesity in girls. Credit: Cottonbro Studio, Pexels (CC0, creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero

Updated on: April 17,2024

UK sugary drink taxes may have prevented over 5,000 cases of obesity a year in year six girls alone

by University of CambridgeResearchers find that the UK soft drink taxes is associated with decreased obesity in girls. Credit: Cottonbro Studio, Pexels (CC0, creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero

Updated on:April 17,2024