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

Updated on: February 27,2024 19

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

Updated on:February 27,2024 19

More Indonesian children are living with diabetes—so what can we do to prevent it?

by Andini Pramono and Katelyn Barnes,The ConversationKintamani, Indonesia. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIndonesian children under 18 were 70 times more likely to be living with diabetes in

Updated on: April 02,2024 16

More Indonesian children are living with diabetes—so what can we do to prevent it?

by Andini Pramono and Katelyn Barnes,The ConversationKintamani, Indonesia. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIndonesian children under 18 were 70 times more likely to be living with diabetes in

Updated on:April 02,2024 16

Ask the Pediatrician: How do parents keep children with special health care needs safe during the pandemic?

by Dr. Dennis Z. Kuo and Cara ColemanCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My son has a chronic medical condition and I worry about him now that mask mandates are being lifted. How can I keep him safe?A: Childr

Updated on: February 27,2024 14

Ask the Pediatrician: How do parents keep children with special health care needs safe during the pandemic?

by Dr. Dennis Z. Kuo and Cara ColemanCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My son has a chronic medical condition and I worry about him now that mask mandates are being lifted. How can I keep him safe?A: Childr

Updated on:February 27,2024 14

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

Updated on: April 27,2024 0

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

Updated on:April 27,2024 0

Bacteria are connected to how babies experience fear

by Michigan State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhy do some babies react to perceived danger more than others? According to new research from Michigan State University and the Unive

Updated on: May 09,2024 5

Bacteria are connected to how babies experience fear

by Michigan State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhy do some babies react to perceived danger more than others? According to new research from Michigan State University and the Unive

Updated on:May 09,2024 5

Research suggests that children who doubt their gender identity may enter puberty earlier

by Aarhus UniversityFlowchart of the study population. Credit:Fertility and Sterility(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.07.018A new study from Aarhus University shows that childre

Updated on: May 19,2024 7

Research suggests that children who doubt their gender identity may enter puberty earlier

by Aarhus UniversityFlowchart of the study population. Credit:Fertility and Sterility(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.07.018A new study from Aarhus University shows that childre

Updated on:May 19,2024 7

Research explores early predictors of children's language delays

by Deserae E. del Campo,University of MiamiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study led by Associate Professor Lynn Perry, researchers have found that the specific types of words childre

Updated on: April 24,2024 19

Research explores early predictors of children's language delays

by Deserae E. del Campo,University of MiamiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study led by Associate Professor Lynn Perry, researchers have found that the specific types of words childre

Updated on:April 24,2024 19

Mental imagery a helpful way to distract teens from negative thought patterns, study finds

by Molly Rosbach, Oregon State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor adolescents who may get stuck in negative thought spirals, refocusing on mental imagery is a more effective distraction th

Updated on: May 10,2024 8

Mental imagery a helpful way to distract teens from negative thought patterns, study finds

by Molly Rosbach, Oregon State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor adolescents who may get stuck in negative thought spirals, refocusing on mental imagery is a more effective distraction th

Updated on:May 10,2024 8

Infant brain study helps make case for a universal US paid leave policy

by Jade McClain,New York UniversityInfant wearing an electroencephalography (EEG) net. Credit: ISLAND LabIn the fall of 2021, Democrats pushed to establish a national paid leave program under th

Updated on: February 28,2024 18

Infant brain study helps make case for a universal US paid leave policy

by Jade McClain,New York UniversityInfant wearing an electroencephalography (EEG) net. Credit: ISLAND LabIn the fall of 2021, Democrats pushed to establish a national paid leave program under th

Updated on:February 28,2024 18

Preparing kids for a flu shot: Tips to help parents

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCold and flu season is approaching, and that means it's time for flu shots.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Acad

Updated on: June 11,2024 6

Preparing kids for a flu shot: Tips to help parents

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCold and flu season is approaching, and that means it's time for flu shots.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Acad

Updated on:June 11,2024 6

Hospital emergency departments lack policy and strategies for spotting child neglect or abuse

by European Society for Emergency MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a survey of emergency department staff from across Europe, only around half said their hospital has a policy in place to h

Updated on: April 18,2024 18

Hospital emergency departments lack policy and strategies for spotting child neglect or abuse

by European Society for Emergency MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a survey of emergency department staff from across Europe, only around half said their hospital has a policy in place to h

Updated on:April 18,2024 18

Hospitalization of infants, children aged 0 to 4 up during Omicron

(HealthDay)—U.S. infants and children aged 0 to 4 years were hospitalized at a much higher rate during Omicron variant predominance than during delta variant predominance, according to research publis

Updated on: February 24,2024 13

Hospitalization of infants, children aged 0 to 4 up during Omicron

(HealthDay)—U.S. infants and children aged 0 to 4 years were hospitalized at a much higher rate during Omicron variant predominance than during delta variant predominance, according to research publis

Updated on:February 24,2024 13