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ER visits among youth with suicidal thoughts had already spiked in fall of 2019

ER visits among youth with suicidal thoughts had already spiked in fall of 2019

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the fall of 2019—before the onset of COVID-19—emergency departments in Illinois experienced a spike in visits from youth ages 5 to 19

ER visits among youth with suicidal thoughts had already spiked in fall of 2019

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the fall of 2019—before the onset of COVID-19—emergency departments in Illinois experienced a spike in visits from youth ages 5 to 19
New study shows number of West Virginia infants exposed to drugs in the womb is 10 times higher than national rate

New study shows number of West Virginia infants exposed to drugs in the womb is 10 times higher than national rate

by West Virginia UniversityWest Virginia University experts on infant health looked at 34,412 births in West Virginia between 2020 and 2022, analyzing how many newborns were exposed to opioids, s

New study shows number of West Virginia infants exposed to drugs in the womb is 10 times higher than national rate

by West Virginia UniversityWest Virginia University experts on infant health looked at 34,412 births in West Virginia between 2020 and 2022, analyzing how many newborns were exposed to opioids, s
The dribble test: How toddlers spot close social ties

The dribble test: How toddlers spot close social ties

by Issam AhmedAn 11-month-old baby plays with a teething toy on January 20, 2022 in Washington, DC.The thought of sharing an ice cream cone with a stranger can trigger feelings of disgust—however that

The dribble test: How toddlers spot close social ties

by Issam AhmedAn 11-month-old baby plays with a teething toy on January 20, 2022 in Washington, DC.The thought of sharing an ice cream cone with a stranger can trigger feelings of disgust—however that
Teens not getting enough sleep may consume 4.5 extra pounds of sugar during a school year

Teens not getting enough sleep may consume 4.5 extra pounds of sugar during a school year

by Tyler Stahle,Brigham Young UniversityNew research from BYU conducted at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center says insufficient sleep also increases the risk of weight gain and ot

Teens not getting enough sleep may consume 4.5 extra pounds of sugar during a school year

by Tyler Stahle,Brigham Young UniversityNew research from BYU conducted at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center says insufficient sleep also increases the risk of weight gain and ot
Childhood trauma increases risk of opioid abuse

Childhood trauma increases risk of opioid abuse

by Lauren Baggett,University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who experienced trauma in childhood are more at risk for misusing prescription opioids, according to new research fro

Childhood trauma increases risk of opioid abuse

by Lauren Baggett,University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who experienced trauma in childhood are more at risk for misusing prescription opioids, according to new research fro
Baby formula shortages and COVID-19 led to risky feeding practices, study suggests

Baby formula shortages and COVID-19 led to risky feeding practices, study suggests

by Juan Flores,University of California, IrvineThe new collaborative report details the impact of baby formula shortages on infant-feeding practices. Credit: Pixabay/UC MercedAmid the coronaviru

Baby formula shortages and COVID-19 led to risky feeding practices, study suggests

by Juan Flores,University of California, IrvineThe new collaborative report details the impact of baby formula shortages on infant-feeding practices. Credit: Pixabay/UC MercedAmid the coronaviru
Researchers call for changes to tackling chronic pain in children

Researchers call for changes to tackling chronic pain in children

by University of StirlingCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study, led by Dr. Emma France andpublishedin theCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, found children are ofte

Researchers call for changes to tackling chronic pain in children

by University of StirlingCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study, led by Dr. Emma France andpublishedin theCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, found children are ofte
Umbilical venous catheterization and bloodstream infection among preterm infants

Umbilical venous catheterization and bloodstream infection among preterm infants

by Cactus CommunicationsThough researchers found the same increasing trend for the incidence of UVC-associated CLABSI when the dwell time increased, as in previous studies, this study showed no signif

Umbilical venous catheterization and bloodstream infection among preterm infants

by Cactus CommunicationsThough researchers found the same increasing trend for the incidence of UVC-associated CLABSI when the dwell time increased, as in previous studies, this study showed no signif
Growth-restricted babies and asphyxia: Cardiovascular impacts

Growth-restricted babies and asphyxia: Cardiovascular impacts

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe health effects of fetal growth restriction (FGR) can last a lifetime, and the latest research from Hudson Institute is showing

Growth-restricted babies and asphyxia: Cardiovascular impacts

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe health effects of fetal growth restriction (FGR) can last a lifetime, and the latest research from Hudson Institute is showing
COVID is more dangerous than flu for kids, study finds

COVID is more dangerous than flu for kids, study finds

COVID-19 poses far more danger to kids than seasonal flu, a new study confirms."We found the impact to pediatric hospitalization among the twovirusesare not equivalent and, in fact,&n

COVID is more dangerous than flu for kids, study finds

COVID-19 poses far more danger to kids than seasonal flu, a new study confirms."We found the impact to pediatric hospitalization among the twovirusesare not equivalent and, in fact,&n
Early life infection increases sensitivity to pain in newborn babies

Early life infection increases sensitivity to pain in newborn babies

by University of OxfordStudy design and main results. *Red flag risk factors and clinical indicators for Early-Onset Neonatal Infection (EONI). Antibiotic treatment was started if any red flag or

Early life infection increases sensitivity to pain in newborn babies

by University of OxfordStudy design and main results. *Red flag risk factors and clinical indicators for Early-Onset Neonatal Infection (EONI). Antibiotic treatment was started if any red flag or