Study finds childhood trauma and genetics linked to increased obesity risk

by Desert Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Healthy Nevada Project has found associations between genetics, obesity, and childhood trauma, linking social h

Updated on: February 24,2024

Study finds childhood trauma and genetics linked to increased obesity risk

by Desert Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Healthy Nevada Project has found associations between genetics, obesity, and childhood trauma, linking social h

Updated on:February 24,2024

Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy leads to more children being able to walk at two years post diagnosis

by LancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewborn screening (NBS) for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), when combined with early treatment, results in better movement ability in affected children,

Updated on: May 25,2024

Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy leads to more children being able to walk at two years post diagnosis

by LancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewborn screening (NBS) for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), when combined with early treatment, results in better movement ability in affected children,

Updated on:May 25,2024

More fruits, veggies, grains will get to kids under new WIC rule

by Robin FosterChanges to the federal program that helps pay for groceries for low-income moms and their young children means that soon these families will have access to more fruits, vegetables and w

Updated on: April 27,2024

More fruits, veggies, grains will get to kids under new WIC rule

by Robin FosterChanges to the federal program that helps pay for groceries for low-income moms and their young children means that soon these families will have access to more fruits, vegetables and w

Updated on:April 27,2024

Incidence of COVID-19 was eight times higher in unvaccinated vs. vaccinated students

by Elizabeth McCamic,Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnvaccinated students had eight times the incidence of COVID-19 infection compared to vaccinated students in a North Carolina

Updated on: February 22,2024

Incidence of COVID-19 was eight times higher in unvaccinated vs. vaccinated students

by Elizabeth McCamic,Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnvaccinated students had eight times the incidence of COVID-19 infection compared to vaccinated students in a North Carolina

Updated on:February 22,2024

Inconsistent sleep regulations in childcare could harm children's health

by Lou Bosshart,University of British ColumbiaA comparison of sleep policies and regulations for childcare centers across Canada. Credit: UBC Applied ScienceThousands of licensed childcare cente

Updated on: October 31,2024

Inconsistent sleep regulations in childcare could harm children's health

by Lou Bosshart,University of British ColumbiaA comparison of sleep policies and regulations for childcare centers across Canada. Credit: UBC Applied ScienceThousands of licensed childcare cente

Updated on:October 31,2024

Summer break weight gain is real, with Latino children especially at risk

by Lourdes Medrano, AHA News,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSchool's out for the summer, and millions of children are home relaxing, working or frolicking in the

Updated on: June 17,2024

Summer break weight gain is real, with Latino children especially at risk

by Lourdes Medrano, AHA News,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSchool's out for the summer, and millions of children are home relaxing, working or frolicking in the

Updated on:June 17,2024

Overemphasis on safety means kids are becoming more anxious and less resilient, says psychologist

by Simon Sherry,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe are facing a mental health crisis. Teenagers and young adults are moredepressed, suicidal, anxiousandlonelytha

Updated on: May 29,2024

Overemphasis on safety means kids are becoming more anxious and less resilient, says psychologist

by Simon Sherry,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe are facing a mental health crisis. Teenagers and young adults are moredepressed, suicidal, anxiousandlonelytha

Updated on:May 29,2024

Gender stereotypes can impact the diagnosis of girls with developmental language disorder

by Universitat Oberta de CatalunyaDetecting and diagnosing developmental language disorders in girls is made more difficult by gender stereotypes and myths. Credit: Cottonbro studio, PexelsDevelopment

Updated on: May 25,2024

Gender stereotypes can impact the diagnosis of girls with developmental language disorder

by Universitat Oberta de CatalunyaDetecting and diagnosing developmental language disorders in girls is made more difficult by gender stereotypes and myths. Credit: Cottonbro studio, PexelsDevelopment

Updated on:May 25,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Just how dangerous is underage drinking?

by Wendy HassonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith so many other issues affecting young people right now, teen alcohol use may not seem like that big of a deal. You might recall your own early expe

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Just how dangerous is underage drinking?

by Wendy HassonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith so many other issues affecting young people right now, teen alcohol use may not seem like that big of a deal. You might recall your own early expe

Updated on:June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?

by Dr. W. Steen JamesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI always tell parents that for many reasons, swimming should be the first sport a child learns.Swimming is a fun, relaxing activity that fuels bra

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?

by Dr. W. Steen JamesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI always tell parents that for many reasons, swimming should be the first sport a child learns.Swimming is a fun, relaxing activity that fuels bra

Updated on:June 05,2024

Gut microbiome: Meet Bifidobacterium breve, keeping babies healthy

by Rocío Sánchez Gallardo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBifidobacterium breve, or B breve for short, is a bacterial species that's found in the human intestine. It's e

Updated on: March 07,2024

Gut microbiome: Meet Bifidobacterium breve, keeping babies healthy

by Rocío Sánchez Gallardo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBifidobacterium breve, or B breve for short, is a bacterial species that's found in the human intestine. It's e

Updated on:March 07,2024

New review calls on Hockey Canada to raise age of body contact from 13 to 15

by University of OttawaCredit: CC0 Public DomainHockey leagues in Canada should overhaul current rules and regulations to raise the age of bodychecking in the game from 13 to 15, says new researc

Updated on: May 29,2024

New review calls on Hockey Canada to raise age of body contact from 13 to 15

by University of OttawaCredit: CC0 Public DomainHockey leagues in Canada should overhaul current rules and regulations to raise the age of bodychecking in the game from 13 to 15, says new researc

Updated on:May 29,2024