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New study identifies link between household air pollution and child pneumonia

New study identifies link between household air pollution and child pneumonia

by University of LiverpoolBox plot showing the distributions of average PM2.5exposure by nasopharyngeal Streptococcus pneumoniae carriage status in children aged 6 weeks and 6 months. Credi

New study identifies link between household air pollution and child pneumonia

by University of LiverpoolBox plot showing the distributions of average PM2.5exposure by nasopharyngeal Streptococcus pneumoniae carriage status in children aged 6 weeks and 6 months. Credi
Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to their kids about abuse in sports?

Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to their kids about abuse in sports?

by Dr. Stacy W. Thomas and Dr. Michele LaBotzCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is on a gymnastics team. How do I talk to her about the risks of sexual abuse in sports?A: Getting involved in spor

Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to their kids about abuse in sports?

by Dr. Stacy W. Thomas and Dr. Michele LaBotzCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is on a gymnastics team. How do I talk to her about the risks of sexual abuse in sports?A: Getting involved in spor
1990 to 2019 saw decrease in global burden of childhood cancer

1990 to 2019 saw decrease in global burden of childhood cancer

The global burden of childhood cancer has been decreasing since 1990, according to a study published online June 11 in theJournal of Advanced Research.Ying Wu, from the College of Medicine at Zh

1990 to 2019 saw decrease in global burden of childhood cancer

The global burden of childhood cancer has been decreasing since 1990, according to a study published online June 11 in theJournal of Advanced Research.Ying Wu, from the College of Medicine at Zh
Study reveals fourfold range in rates of mental health problems among US children based on relational and social risks

Study reveals fourfold range in rates of mental health problems among US children based on relational and social risks

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnalysis of 2019 data found that children facing relational and social risks are more likely to have

Study reveals fourfold range in rates of mental health problems among US children based on relational and social risks

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnalysis of 2019 data found that children facing relational and social risks are more likely to have
Study finds most unintentional firearm injuries among children occurred in homes of victims

Study finds most unintentional firearm injuries among children occurred in homes of victims

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of accidental firearm injuries in children found that the shootings most often occurred in the homes of the patient, frie

Study finds most unintentional firearm injuries among children occurred in homes of victims

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study of accidental firearm injuries in children found that the shootings most often occurred in the homes of the patient, frie
Is a government program to tackle childhood obesity in the UK doing more harm than good?

Is a government program to tackle childhood obesity in the UK doing more harm than good?

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch from Queen Mary University of London is the first to focus on the experiences of parents and their children who were c

Is a government program to tackle childhood obesity in the UK doing more harm than good?

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch from Queen Mary University of London is the first to focus on the experiences of parents and their children who were c
Experts assess the pandemic's toll on mental health and classroom performance

Experts assess the pandemic's toll on mental health and classroom performance

by Janette Ballard,University of DenverCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFew adults have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic unscathed. The far-reaching and ever-resurfacing virus has tested our

Experts assess the pandemic's toll on mental health and classroom performance

by Janette Ballard,University of DenverCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFew adults have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic unscathed. The far-reaching and ever-resurfacing virus has tested our
Study finds multiple disparities in completing care after concussions

Study finds multiple disparities in completing care after concussions

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found disparities in the completion of follow-up concus

Study finds multiple disparities in completing care after concussions

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found disparities in the completion of follow-up concus
How to maximize your child's school vacation while beating the summer slide

How to maximize your child's school vacation while beating the summer slide

by Alena Kuzub,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAh, summer. The wait for the warmer weather and longer days is over. Vacation is just around the corner. And traffic on the

How to maximize your child's school vacation while beating the summer slide

by Alena Kuzub,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAh, summer. The wait for the warmer weather and longer days is over. Vacation is just around the corner. And traffic on the
Virtual cooking class improves children's nutrition knowledge

Virtual cooking class improves children's nutrition knowledge

by ElsevierThrough 7.5 hours of live, virtual instruction over five consecutive weeks, children and families learn proper techniques for using knives, measuring, sautéing, roasting, and baking fr

Virtual cooking class improves children's nutrition knowledge

by ElsevierThrough 7.5 hours of live, virtual instruction over five consecutive weeks, children and families learn proper techniques for using knives, measuring, sautéing, roasting, and baking fr
Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainData show that Generation Z youth are coming out at earlier ages than previous generations of sexual- and gender-diverse in

Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainData show that Generation Z youth are coming out at earlier ages than previous generations of sexual- and gender-diverse in
Live nasal spray flu vaccine is safe for kids with asthma, says study

Live nasal spray flu vaccine is safe for kids with asthma, says study

by Denise MannCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYearly flu shots are especially important for kids with asthma, as any virus can trigger an asthma attack. But in the not-too-distant future, these kids

Live nasal spray flu vaccine is safe for kids with asthma, says study

by Denise MannCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYearly flu shots are especially important for kids with asthma, as any virus can trigger an asthma attack. But in the not-too-distant future, these kids