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Muscle dysmorphia linked to suicidal ideation and planning in adolescents and young adults

Muscle dysmorphia linked to suicidal ideation and planning in adolescents and young adults

by University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published in the journalSuicidal and Life-Threatening Behaviorfound that muscle dysmorphia are associated with suicidal th

Muscle dysmorphia linked to suicidal ideation and planning in adolescents and young adults

by University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published in the journalSuicidal and Life-Threatening Behaviorfound that muscle dysmorphia are associated with suicidal th
Consumer health: Back to school—and bullying

Consumer health: Back to school—and bullying

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor many families, the start of school is a busy, exciting time of year. For some students, though, returning to school also means bul

Consumer health: Back to school—and bullying

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor many families, the start of school is a busy, exciting time of year. For some students, though, returning to school also means bul
What is 'early intervention' for infants with signs of autism? And how valuable could it be?

What is 'early intervention' for infants with signs of autism? And how valuable could it be?

by Cathy Bent, Alexandra Aulich, Christos Constantine and Kristelle Hudry,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost early support programs for autistic children (also called "early int

What is 'early intervention' for infants with signs of autism? And how valuable could it be?

by Cathy Bent, Alexandra Aulich, Christos Constantine and Kristelle Hudry,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost early support programs for autistic children (also called "early int
Infant screen use linked to alterations in cortical EEG before age 2

Infant screen use linked to alterations in cortical EEG before age 2

by Elana GotkineInfant screen use is associated with alterations in cortical electroencephalography (EEG) activity before age 2 years, according to a study published online Jan. 30 inJAMA Pediat

Infant screen use linked to alterations in cortical EEG before age 2

by Elana GotkineInfant screen use is associated with alterations in cortical electroencephalography (EEG) activity before age 2 years, according to a study published online Jan. 30 inJAMA Pediat
Children and good hand-washing habits

Children and good hand-washing habits

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it's that frequent hand-washing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and

Children and good hand-washing habits

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it's that frequent hand-washing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and
Chinese youth not engaging in heart healthy habits

Chinese youth not engaging in heart healthy habits

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany children and adolescents in China have less than ideal cardiovascular health, including low rates of physical activity and u

Chinese youth not engaging in heart healthy habits

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany children and adolescents in China have less than ideal cardiovascular health, including low rates of physical activity and u
Evaluating the benefits of and barriers to pediatric obesity programs

Evaluating the benefits of and barriers to pediatric obesity programs

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity now affects more than one in five children in the United States, and while there are effective, recommended intervent

Evaluating the benefits of and barriers to pediatric obesity programs

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity now affects more than one in five children in the United States, and while there are effective, recommended intervent
Clinicians help train pediatricians to screen toddlers for mental health risk, with equity and ethics in mind

Clinicians help train pediatricians to screen toddlers for mental health risk, with equity and ethics in mind

byAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne in five children has an identified mental health problem as early as age 3. Early detection is

Clinicians help train pediatricians to screen toddlers for mental health risk, with equity and ethics in mind

byAnn & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne in five children has an identified mental health problem as early as age 3. Early detection is
Study examines scale of impact of maternal Zika virus infection on offspring in early life

Study examines scale of impact of maternal Zika virus infection on offspring in early life

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineTransmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Zika virus. Credit: Cynthia Goldsmith/Centers for Disease Control and PreventionApproximately one thir

Study examines scale of impact of maternal Zika virus infection on offspring in early life

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineTransmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Zika virus. Credit: Cynthia Goldsmith/Centers for Disease Control and PreventionApproximately one thir
Child deaths in England reach pre-pandemic levels: Study

Child deaths in England reach pre-pandemic levels: Study

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChild deaths in England increased during 2021 to 2022 and have returned close to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new study, led by res

Child deaths in England reach pre-pandemic levels: Study

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChild deaths in England increased during 2021 to 2022 and have returned close to pre-pandemic levels, according to a new study, led by res
A new RSV shot could help protect babies this winter—if they can get it in time

A new RSV shot could help protect babies this winter—if they can get it in time

by Amelia Templeton, Oregon Public Broadcasting, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainA RSV new therapy for infants, called nirsevimab, started shipping in September. By mid-October, demand for nir

A new RSV shot could help protect babies this winter—if they can get it in time

by Amelia Templeton, Oregon Public Broadcasting, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainA RSV new therapy for infants, called nirsevimab, started shipping in September. By mid-October, demand for nir
Digoxin shows promise in enhancing post-surgery survival for infants with certain heart defects

Digoxin shows promise in enhancing post-surgery survival for infants with certain heart defects

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA strong, rhythmic pulse is a lifelong companion for those with a healthy heart. But for about1% of babies born

Digoxin shows promise in enhancing post-surgery survival for infants with certain heart defects

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA strong, rhythmic pulse is a lifelong companion for those with a healthy heart. But for about1% of babies born