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Study finds genetic link between childhood and adult anxiety and depression

Study finds genetic link between childhood and adult anxiety and depression

by University of QueenslandManhattan plot of the meta-analysis of overall childhood and adolescent internalizing symptoms (INToverall). Note: The solid line represents the significance threshold

Study finds genetic link between childhood and adult anxiety and depression

by University of QueenslandManhattan plot of the meta-analysis of overall childhood and adolescent internalizing symptoms (INToverall). Note: The solid line represents the significance threshold
More physical activity, less screen time linked to better executive function in toddlers, study finds

More physical activity, less screen time linked to better executive function in toddlers, study finds

by Diana Yates,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study explored whether adherence to American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for diet and physic

More physical activity, less screen time linked to better executive function in toddlers, study finds

by Diana Yates,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study explored whether adherence to American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for diet and physic
Pediatricians offer 8 goals to parents to 'start the year strong'

Pediatricians offer 8 goals to parents to 'start the year strong'

by Robin FosterNew Year's resolutions often center on weight loss and personal lifestyle changes, but setting good parenting goals is also well worth the effort, pediatricians say."This is a

Pediatricians offer 8 goals to parents to 'start the year strong'

by Robin FosterNew Year's resolutions often center on weight loss and personal lifestyle changes, but setting good parenting goals is also well worth the effort, pediatricians say."This is a
Limit screen use in children under six, says psychologist

Limit screen use in children under six, says psychologist

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Routledge"Children who are in regular contact with mobile phone screens, tablets or computers are more irritable and have worse attention, memory and concentra

Limit screen use in children under six, says psychologist

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Routledge"Children who are in regular contact with mobile phone screens, tablets or computers are more irritable and have worse attention, memory and concentra
How socioeconomics may impact COVID-19-associated stress in youth

How socioeconomics may impact COVID-19-associated stress in youth

by Ellin Kavanagh,Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Children's Hospital Los Angeles reports good news about socioeconomically disadv

How socioeconomics may impact COVID-19-associated stress in youth

by Ellin Kavanagh,Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Children's Hospital Los Angeles reports good news about socioeconomically disadv
Pediatric antibiotic prescribing dropped during pandemic

Pediatric antibiotic prescribing dropped during pandemic

(HealthDay)—In pediatric primary care practices, there was a substantial reduction in antibiotic prescribing, beginning in April 2020, which was mainly due to a reduction in prescriptions at visits fo

Pediatric antibiotic prescribing dropped during pandemic

(HealthDay)—In pediatric primary care practices, there was a substantial reduction in antibiotic prescribing, beginning in April 2020, which was mainly due to a reduction in prescriptions at visits fo
Eating walnuts could benefit adolescents' cognitive development, contribute to psychological maturation

Eating walnuts could benefit adolescents' cognitive development, contribute to psychological maturation

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEating walnuts on a regular basis could benefit the cognitive development of adolescents and contribute to their psycholog

Eating walnuts could benefit adolescents' cognitive development, contribute to psychological maturation

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEating walnuts on a regular basis could benefit the cognitive development of adolescents and contribute to their psycholog
Record 2022 cold and flu season highlights the urgency for vaccines and other preventive strategies

Record 2022 cold and flu season highlights the urgency for vaccines and other preventive strategies

by Annette Regan and Flor M. Munoz,The ConversationFor many parents, respiratory syncytial virus—or RSV—which has been causing record numbers of hospitalizations of children during the fall of 2

Record 2022 cold and flu season highlights the urgency for vaccines and other preventive strategies

by Annette Regan and Flor M. Munoz,The ConversationFor many parents, respiratory syncytial virus—or RSV—which has been causing record numbers of hospitalizations of children during the fall of 2
Vegan mothers' breastmilk contains two important nutrients, study finds

Vegan mothers' breastmilk contains two important nutrients, study finds

by Amsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA vegan diet does not affect maternal breastmilk concentrations of vitamin B2 and carnitine, nutrients essential for the d

Vegan mothers' breastmilk contains two important nutrients, study finds

by Amsterdam University Medical CentersCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA vegan diet does not affect maternal breastmilk concentrations of vitamin B2 and carnitine, nutrients essential for the d
New report finds stark impact of newborn illness on mortality throughout childhood

New report finds stark impact of newborn illness on mortality throughout childhood

by University of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew evidence has found a link between poor health as a newborn and mortality up to the age of ten. The new report from England's Nati

New report finds stark impact of newborn illness on mortality throughout childhood

by University of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew evidence has found a link between poor health as a newborn and mortality up to the age of ten. The new report from England's Nati
Most American parents plan to vaccinate their children against the 'tripledemic,' new study finds

Most American parents plan to vaccinate their children against the 'tripledemic,' new study finds

by Texas A&M UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first nationalstudyof its kind suggests that most parents of infants and young children in the United States plan to have their

Most American parents plan to vaccinate their children against the 'tripledemic,' new study finds

by Texas A&M UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first nationalstudyof its kind suggests that most parents of infants and young children in the United States plan to have their