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Drug use beliefs found to be strongest predictor of youth substance use

Drug use beliefs found to be strongest predictor of youth substance use

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhat are the most important factors to consider for developing effective drug use prevention program

Drug use beliefs found to be strongest predictor of youth substance use

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhat are the most important factors to consider for developing effective drug use prevention program
Children's immune response to COVID is fast but doesn't last, finds study

Children's immune response to COVID is fast but doesn't last, finds study

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Immunology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2022.109209Children have largely avoided severe COVID-19 symptoms beca

Children's immune response to COVID is fast but doesn't last, finds study

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchGraphical abstract. Credit:Clinical Immunology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.clim.2022.109209Children have largely avoided severe COVID-19 symptoms beca
For urban children with asthma, where they live is strongest predictor of exacerbations, finds research

For urban children with asthma, where they live is strongest predictor of exacerbations, finds research

by American Thoracic SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor children with asthma residing in urban areas, the neighborhood they live in is a stronger predictor of whether they will have exa

For urban children with asthma, where they live is strongest predictor of exacerbations, finds research

by American Thoracic SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor children with asthma residing in urban areas, the neighborhood they live in is a stronger predictor of whether they will have exa
Incidence of eye injuries linked to nonpowder toy guns increasing

Incidence of eye injuries linked to nonpowder toy guns increasing

by Elana GotkineThe incidence of eye injuries associated with nonpowder guns seems to be increasing among children, and the mean age of patients with foam projectile blaster-associated injuries is dec

Incidence of eye injuries linked to nonpowder toy guns increasing

by Elana GotkineThe incidence of eye injuries associated with nonpowder guns seems to be increasing among children, and the mean age of patients with foam projectile blaster-associated injuries is dec
Child, caregiver mortality up in low-opportunity neighborhoods

Child, caregiver mortality up in low-opportunity neighborhoods

by Elana GotkineChildren living in neighborhoods with low opportunities for health have an increased risk for child and caregiver mortality, according to a study published online March 22 inPedi

Child, caregiver mortality up in low-opportunity neighborhoods

by Elana GotkineChildren living in neighborhoods with low opportunities for health have an increased risk for child and caregiver mortality, according to a study published online March 22 inPedi
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
Study: Social risk screening and referral addresses the high burden of unmet needs among NICU families

Study: Social risk screening and referral addresses the high burden of unmet needs among NICU families

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPoverty and adverse social determinants of health, namely unmet social needs, have well established detrimental effects on

Study: Social risk screening and referral addresses the high burden of unmet needs among NICU families

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPoverty and adverse social determinants of health, namely unmet social needs, have well established detrimental effects on
Brain structural differences observed in children with conduct disorder with and without childhood maltreatment

Brain structural differences observed in children with conduct disorder with and without childhood maltreatment

by ElsevierGroup differences in cortical thickness, surface area, volume and gyrification when controlling for sex, age, site, and total intracranial volumea. A) Relative to HCs, the CD-all group

Brain structural differences observed in children with conduct disorder with and without childhood maltreatment

by ElsevierGroup differences in cortical thickness, surface area, volume and gyrification when controlling for sex, age, site, and total intracranial volumea. A) Relative to HCs, the CD-all group
Early-life lead exposure linked to higher risk of criminal behavior in adulthood

Early-life lead exposure linked to higher risk of criminal behavior in adulthood

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn evaluation of 17 previously published studies suggests that exposure to lead in the womb or in childhood is associated with an incr

Early-life lead exposure linked to higher risk of criminal behavior in adulthood

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn evaluation of 17 previously published studies suggests that exposure to lead in the womb or in childhood is associated with an incr
Study shows racial inequities in newborn drug testing

Study shows racial inequities in newborn drug testing

by University of MichiganNewborn drug testing incidence over time, by birthing parent race and ethnicity. Newborn drug testing incidence was significantly higher for Black newborns compared with

Study shows racial inequities in newborn drug testing

by University of MichiganNewborn drug testing incidence over time, by birthing parent race and ethnicity. Newborn drug testing incidence was significantly higher for Black newborns compared with
Almost all kids have tobacco on their hands, even in non-smoking homes

Almost all kids have tobacco on their hands, even in non-smoking homes

by San Diego State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung children touch everything—carpets, tabletops, toys, clothes, etc.—and then touch their mouths and faces. This makes them espec

Almost all kids have tobacco on their hands, even in non-smoking homes

by San Diego State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung children touch everything—carpets, tabletops, toys, clothes, etc.—and then touch their mouths and faces. This makes them espec
Review of research shows climate change starts harming children before they are even born

Review of research shows climate change starts harming children before they are even born

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSusceptibilities in Fetuses, Infants, and Children Associated with Climate Change and Exposures. Adapted from Haines and Ebi.12 Shown are examples of potential exposure pa

Review of research shows climate change starts harming children before they are even born

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressSusceptibilities in Fetuses, Infants, and Children Associated with Climate Change and Exposures. Adapted from Haines and Ebi.12 Shown are examples of potential exposure pa