New approach can help identify young children most at risk for obesity

by Gail McCormick,Pennsylvania State UniversityPenn State researchers used novel statistical methods to analyze growth curves of children from birth until three years of age. The curves, which a

Updated on: February 21,2024

New approach can help identify young children most at risk for obesity

by Gail McCormick,Pennsylvania State UniversityPenn State researchers used novel statistical methods to analyze growth curves of children from birth until three years of age. The curves, which a

Updated on:February 21,2024

AI can spot early signs of Alzheimer's in speech patterns, study shows

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterAssociation of baseline acoustic (panel A) and lexical-semantic (panel B) scores with the 2-year change of CDR-SOB (higher value indicates greater disease progres

Updated on: May 19,2024

AI can spot early signs of Alzheimer's in speech patterns, study shows

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterAssociation of baseline acoustic (panel A) and lexical-semantic (panel B) scores with the 2-year change of CDR-SOB (higher value indicates greater disease progres

Updated on:May 19,2024

Strengthened school lunch standards improved obesity outlook for low-income children

by RAND CorporationCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegulations that strengthened the nutritional requirements for school lunches were associated with a decline in signs of obesity among free or reduced-

Updated on: February 29,2024

Strengthened school lunch standards improved obesity outlook for low-income children

by RAND CorporationCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegulations that strengthened the nutritional requirements for school lunches were associated with a decline in signs of obesity among free or reduced-

Updated on:February 29,2024

Study explores anxiety, concerns of families with children with neurodevelopmental conditions during COVID-19 pandemic

by University of MiamiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study published in theJournal of Global Healthhas analyzed data from more than 6,600 families with a child with a neurodevelo

Updated on: April 24,2024

Study explores anxiety, concerns of families with children with neurodevelopmental conditions during COVID-19 pandemic

by University of MiamiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study published in theJournal of Global Healthhas analyzed data from more than 6,600 families with a child with a neurodevelo

Updated on:April 24,2024

Study suggests measurement bias in common child behavior assessment tool

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesModel fit distributions for factor analysis models across three latent constructs. SRMSR, Standardized Root Mean Squared Residual; RMSEA, Root Mean

Updated on: May 20,2024

Study suggests measurement bias in common child behavior assessment tool

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesModel fit distributions for factor analysis models across three latent constructs. SRMSR, Standardized Root Mean Squared Residual; RMSEA, Root Mean

Updated on:May 20,2024

75% of teens aren't getting recommended daily exercise

by University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThree out of every four teens aren't getting enough exercise, and this lack is even more pronounced among female students.But new research fro

Updated on: March 14,2024

75% of teens aren't getting recommended daily exercise

by University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThree out of every four teens aren't getting enough exercise, and this lack is even more pronounced among female students.But new research fro

Updated on:March 14,2024

Improving child development by monitoring noisy daycares

by Acoustical Society of AmericaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDuring some of their most formative years, many children go to day care centers outside their homes. While there, they require a

Updated on: June 12,2024

Improving child development by monitoring noisy daycares

by Acoustical Society of AmericaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDuring some of their most formative years, many children go to day care centers outside their homes. While there, they require a

Updated on:June 12,2024

Amid pressing mental health needs in children, primary care practices struggle to get help

by Children's Hospital BostonThe need for mental health care in children and adolescents has been surging; rates of suicide and self-harm are increasing, and, like hospitals, primary care pra

Updated on: February 21,2024

Amid pressing mental health needs in children, primary care practices struggle to get help

by Children's Hospital BostonThe need for mental health care in children and adolescents has been surging; rates of suicide and self-harm are increasing, and, like hospitals, primary care pra

Updated on:February 21,2024

For Black adolescents, feeling connected to school has long-lasting mental health benefits, researchers find

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSchool connectedness—the degree to which students feel part of their school community—influences more than grades. For Black stu

Updated on: February 29,2024

For Black adolescents, feeling connected to school has long-lasting mental health benefits, researchers find

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSchool connectedness—the degree to which students feel part of their school community—influences more than grades. For Black stu

Updated on:February 29,2024

Calls for an increase of trauma-informed care for child medical procedures

Updated on: July 24,2025

Calls for an increase of trauma-informed care for child medical procedures

Updated on:July 24,2025

Fatty acid composition of blood predicts bone density from childhood to adolescence

Updated on: September 15,2025

Fatty acid composition of blood predicts bone density from childhood to adolescence

Updated on:September 15,2025

Research shows parents are 'winging it' on their kids' mobile use

by Edith Cowan UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs many parents will attest, children and teens' mobile use is a significant source of family arguments.But new Edith Cowan Universit

Updated on: May 19,2024

Research shows parents are 'winging it' on their kids' mobile use

by Edith Cowan UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs many parents will attest, children and teens' mobile use is a significant source of family arguments.But new Edith Cowan Universit

Updated on:May 19,2024