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Young sexual minority men and transgender women are at higher risk of transactional sex

Young sexual minority men and transgender women are at higher risk of transactional sex

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout a fifth of young sexual minority males and transgender females are estimated to be engaging in transactional,

Young sexual minority men and transgender women are at higher risk of transactional sex

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout a fifth of young sexual minority males and transgender females are estimated to be engaging in transactional,
Children's behavior at home worse during remote learning

Children's behavior at home worse during remote learning

(HealthDay)—Parents report that their children's behavioral health at home is worse during remote learning than with in-person learning, according to a research letter published online Jan. 10 in&

Children's behavior at home worse during remote learning

(HealthDay)—Parents report that their children's behavioral health at home is worse during remote learning than with in-person learning, according to a research letter published online Jan. 10 in&
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge among children

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge among children

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a tough time to be a parent. And it has been for nearly two years. Schools are threatening to close again (or alread

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge among children

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a tough time to be a parent. And it has been for nearly two years. Schools are threatening to close again (or alread
Parents underestimate teens' social media use during pandemic

Parents underestimate teens' social media use during pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents' and adolescents' estimates of adolescent screen use during the first year of the pandemic differed significantly, accord

Parents underestimate teens' social media use during pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents' and adolescents' estimates of adolescent screen use during the first year of the pandemic differed significantly, accord
Temperature measurement occurs in over half of well-child visits

Temperature measurement occurs in over half of well-child visits

(HealthDay)—Temperature measurement occurs at more than half of well-child visits and may impact antibiotic prescribing and vaccine deferral, according to a study published online Dec. 13 inPedi

Temperature measurement occurs in over half of well-child visits

(HealthDay)—Temperature measurement occurs at more than half of well-child visits and may impact antibiotic prescribing and vaccine deferral, according to a study published online Dec. 13 inPedi
School uniforms may trigger sensory overload in kids sensitive to fabrics—recent research can help

School uniforms may trigger sensory overload in kids sensitive to fabrics—recent research can help

by Lizette Diedericks and Karin van Niekerk,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people live with what's known assensory over-reactivity or over-responsiveness. Those

School uniforms may trigger sensory overload in kids sensitive to fabrics—recent research can help

by Lizette Diedericks and Karin van Niekerk,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people live with what's known assensory over-reactivity or over-responsiveness. Those
Novel cutpoints for diagnosing cardiac hypertrophy in adolescents and young adults

Novel cutpoints for diagnosing cardiac hypertrophy in adolescents and young adults

by University of Eastern FinlandNew cutpoints for identifying adolescents and young adults at risk of an enlarged heart and premature cardiac damage. Credit: Andrew AgbajeThe three-decade-old int

Novel cutpoints for diagnosing cardiac hypertrophy in adolescents and young adults

by University of Eastern FinlandNew cutpoints for identifying adolescents and young adults at risk of an enlarged heart and premature cardiac damage. Credit: Andrew AgbajeThe three-decade-old int
Music therapy could help children with brain injuries

Music therapy could help children with brain injuries

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new pilot study has highlighted the potential of a music therapy technique to help children with severe acquired brain injuries (ABI)

Music therapy could help children with brain injuries

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new pilot study has highlighted the potential of a music therapy technique to help children with severe acquired brain injuries (ABI)
Community-based program helps moms in poorer countries improve babies' brain health

Community-based program helps moms in poorer countries improve babies' brain health

by Monash UniversityCredit: Monash UniversityA program of facilitated, community-based groups to teach women and their partners from pregnancy until the baby is one about nutrition, sensitive car

Community-based program helps moms in poorer countries improve babies' brain health

by Monash UniversityCredit: Monash UniversityA program of facilitated, community-based groups to teach women and their partners from pregnancy until the baby is one about nutrition, sensitive car
Ten hospitals reduce opioid prescriptions for children with appendicitis through a quality improvement initiative

Ten hospitals reduce opioid prescriptions for children with appendicitis through a quality improvement initiative

by American College of SurgeonsOpioid prescribing declines for children who undergo appendectomy infographic. Credit: American College of SurgeonsAs public awareness of opioid abuse in the U.S. h

Ten hospitals reduce opioid prescriptions for children with appendicitis through a quality improvement initiative

by American College of SurgeonsOpioid prescribing declines for children who undergo appendectomy infographic. Credit: American College of SurgeonsAs public awareness of opioid abuse in the U.S. h
A light touch and a caring approach ease childhood needle experiences

A light touch and a caring approach ease childhood needle experiences

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVaccinations, blood tests, or IVs—it's fair to say that no child likes a needle. So, when it comes to the jab, a light touch

A light touch and a caring approach ease childhood needle experiences

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVaccinations, blood tests, or IVs—it's fair to say that no child likes a needle. So, when it comes to the jab, a light touch
Formula milk marketing disrupts breastfeeding goals

Formula milk marketing disrupts breastfeeding goals

by SciDev.NetCredit: CC0 Public DomainFormula milk companies continue to defy international regulations and target health centers to market their products,a WHO studyon formula marketing a

Formula milk marketing disrupts breastfeeding goals

by SciDev.NetCredit: CC0 Public DomainFormula milk companies continue to defy international regulations and target health centers to market their products,a WHO studyon formula marketing a