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New research calls to scrap the smoking prevention/cessation binary when addressing tobacco use among young adults

New research calls to scrap the smoking prevention/cessation binary when addressing tobacco use among young adults

by University of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA complex array of smoking behaviors and identities among young adults explains why public health initiatives around smoking prevention an

New research calls to scrap the smoking prevention/cessation binary when addressing tobacco use among young adults

by University of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA complex array of smoking behaviors and identities among young adults explains why public health initiatives around smoking prevention an
Children under 12 need not repeat HIV, hep B/C tests before transplant surgery

Children under 12 need not repeat HIV, hep B/C tests before transplant surgery

Children aged <12 years who received postnatal infectious disease testing are exempt from repeat HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing prior to transplant surgery, accor

Children under 12 need not repeat HIV, hep B/C tests before transplant surgery

Children aged <12 years who received postnatal infectious disease testing are exempt from repeat HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing prior to transplant surgery, accor
Gender stereotypes can impact the diagnosis of girls with developmental language disorder

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

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
Lungs have their own microbiome, and these microbes affect the success of bone marrow transplants in kids

Lungs have their own microbiome, and these microbes affect the success of bone marrow transplants in kids

by Matt Zinter,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe microorganisms deep in your lungs may play an important role in your overall lung health. And for children undergoing bone marrow tran

Lungs have their own microbiome, and these microbes affect the success of bone marrow transplants in kids

by Matt Zinter,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe microorganisms deep in your lungs may play an important role in your overall lung health. And for children undergoing bone marrow tran
Ask the Pediatrician: Just how dangerous is underage drinking?

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

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

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

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
Gut microbiome: Meet Bifidobacterium breve, keeping babies healthy

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

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
Guidelines may promote over-diagnosis of cow's milk allergy in infants

Guidelines may promote over-diagnosis of cow's milk allergy in infants

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInternational guidelines developed to help doctors diagnose cow's milk allergy may lead to over-diagnosis, according to University of

Guidelines may promote over-diagnosis of cow's milk allergy in infants

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInternational guidelines developed to help doctors diagnose cow's milk allergy may lead to over-diagnosis, according to University of
New review calls on Hockey Canada to raise age of body contact from 13 to 15

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

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
Very few children with obesity transition to a healthy weight, finds study

Very few children with obesity transition to a healthy weight, finds study

by Lori SolomonMore children with overweight move to a healthier weight over two years than do children with obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 20 inPLOS ONE.Byron A. Foster, M

Very few children with obesity transition to a healthy weight, finds study

by Lori SolomonMore children with overweight move to a healthier weight over two years than do children with obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 20 inPLOS ONE.Byron A. Foster, M
Treatment guidelines for children hospitalized with COVID-19 were rapidly but not completely followed

Treatment guidelines for children hospitalized with COVID-19 were rapidly but not completely followed

by Calvin Blaschke,Medical University of South CarolinaVolume of inpatient discharges over time for children hospitalized with COVID-19 stratified by disease severity. The dotted line represents

Treatment guidelines for children hospitalized with COVID-19 were rapidly but not completely followed

by Calvin Blaschke,Medical University of South CarolinaVolume of inpatient discharges over time for children hospitalized with COVID-19 stratified by disease severity. The dotted line represents
A small robot car can reduce children's stress before surgery

A small robot car can reduce children's stress before surgery

byOpen University of CataloniaCredit: Àgata Lapedriza, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Undergoing medical treatment, having surgery or simply being admitted to hospital are situations that

A small robot car can reduce children's stress before surgery

byOpen University of CataloniaCredit: Àgata Lapedriza, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Undergoing medical treatment, having surgery or simply being admitted to hospital are situations that