Expert discusses how social media harms youth mental health

by Peter Dizikes,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT Professor Alexey Makarin, whose research was cited in a recent report by the U.S. surgeon general, discusses the relationship between so

Updated on: March 21,2024

Expert discusses how social media harms youth mental health

by Peter Dizikes,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT Professor Alexey Makarin, whose research was cited in a recent report by the U.S. surgeon general, discusses the relationship between so

Updated on:March 21,2024

How having five friends boosts the adolescent brain and educational performance

by Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian, Christelle Langley, Chun Shen and Jianfeng Feng,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs most parents of teenagers are acutely aware, there comes a time when c

Updated on: April 10,2024

How having five friends boosts the adolescent brain and educational performance

by Barbara Jacquelyn Sahakian, Christelle Langley, Chun Shen and Jianfeng Feng,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs most parents of teenagers are acutely aware, there comes a time when c

Updated on:April 10,2024

Number of chickenpox cases in children in Finland fell rapidly after the launch of the vaccination program: Study

by Finnish Institute for Health and WelfareFirst-dose (a) varicella vaccination coverage (%) for children who have received a monovalent varicella vaccine or combined measles, mumps, rubella, and vari

Updated on: March 10,2024

Number of chickenpox cases in children in Finland fell rapidly after the launch of the vaccination program: Study

by Finnish Institute for Health and WelfareFirst-dose (a) varicella vaccination coverage (%) for children who have received a monovalent varicella vaccine or combined measles, mumps, rubella, and vari

Updated on:March 10,2024

Children are learning even if they don't pay attention, study finds

by Chris Sasaki,University of TorontoResearchers used a series of four simple icons to test how well adults and children paid attention. Credit: Jung, Finn, et al.A team of researchers has shown

Updated on: March 05,2024

Children are learning even if they don't pay attention, study finds

by Chris Sasaki,University of TorontoResearchers used a series of four simple icons to test how well adults and children paid attention. Credit: Jung, Finn, et al.A team of researchers has shown

Updated on:March 05,2024

Study finds female babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia have slightly higher risk of death

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Johns Hopkins Children Center study using medical records from an international registry concludes that female babies with congenita

Updated on: May 11,2024

Study finds female babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia have slightly higher risk of death

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Johns Hopkins Children Center study using medical records from an international registry concludes that female babies with congenita

Updated on:May 11,2024

USPSTF recommends anxiety, depression screening for children

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, and recommends anxiety screening for children aged 8 to 18

Updated on: February 27,2024

USPSTF recommends anxiety, depression screening for children

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, and recommends anxiety screening for children aged 8 to 18

Updated on:February 27,2024

Consumer health: Kids and swimming safety

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many people, the hot summer days are often spent swimming at a lake or pool.But before you help your child suit up, it's important to consider s

Updated on: March 02,2024

Consumer health: Kids and swimming safety

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many people, the hot summer days are often spent swimming at a lake or pool.But before you help your child suit up, it's important to consider s

Updated on:March 02,2024

Suicidal thoughts can help identify teens with a variety of treatable psychosocial problems

by McKenzie Ridings Mainey,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTeens who have frequent suicidal thoughts are at risk for a variety of psychological and social problems

Updated on: February 22,2024

Suicidal thoughts can help identify teens with a variety of treatable psychosocial problems

by McKenzie Ridings Mainey,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTeens who have frequent suicidal thoughts are at risk for a variety of psychological and social problems

Updated on:February 22,2024

Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Academy of Pediatrics has affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has

Updated on: June 01,2024

Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Academy of Pediatrics has affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has

Updated on:June 01,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Do children really need all these vaccines?

by Dr. Whitney Casares, American Academy Of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I read a lot online about vaccines. Do kids really need so many shots?A: Childhood vaccination has been one of modern

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Do children really need all these vaccines?

by Dr. Whitney Casares, American Academy Of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I read a lot online about vaccines. Do kids really need so many shots?A: Childhood vaccination has been one of modern

Updated on:June 05,2024

After a stroke in an infant's brain, the right side of the brain compensates for loss of language in the left side

by Georgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA clinical study conducted by researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center has found that for children who had a maj

Updated on: April 13,2024

After a stroke in an infant's brain, the right side of the brain compensates for loss of language in the left side

by Georgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA clinical study conducted by researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center has found that for children who had a maj

Updated on:April 13,2024

Research finds infants and toddlers can engage in imaginary play

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study from Monash University has found that infants and toddlers are capable of engaging in imaginary play, correcting previously held acad

Updated on: May 10,2024

Research finds infants and toddlers can engage in imaginary play

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study from Monash University has found that infants and toddlers are capable of engaging in imaginary play, correcting previously held acad

Updated on:May 10,2024