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Primary language of mothers linked to continued breastfeeding opportunities during NICU hospitalization

Primary language of mothers linked to continued breastfeeding opportunities during NICU hospitalization

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVery-low-birthweight (VLBW) infants are at substantially higher risk for chronic health problems and neurodevelopmental dis

Primary language of mothers linked to continued breastfeeding opportunities during NICU hospitalization

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVery-low-birthweight (VLBW) infants are at substantially higher risk for chronic health problems and neurodevelopmental dis
Adolescent and young adult sex workers more likely to experience muscle dysmorphia, find study

Adolescent and young adult sex workers more likely to experience muscle dysmorphia, find study

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUsing data from over 900 participants in a large, diverse, and national sample of Canadian adolescents and young adults from the Canadian

Adolescent and young adult sex workers more likely to experience muscle dysmorphia, find study

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUsing data from over 900 participants in a large, diverse, and national sample of Canadian adolescents and young adults from the Canadian
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
Inhaled corticosteroids not linked to pneumonia in children

Inhaled corticosteroids not linked to pneumonia in children

(HealthDay)—Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) do not appear to be associated with the risk of pneumonia in children with asthma, according to a review published online Feb. 24 inPediatrics.Cristine

Inhaled corticosteroids not linked to pneumonia in children

(HealthDay)—Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) do not appear to be associated with the risk of pneumonia in children with asthma, according to a review published online Feb. 24 inPediatrics.Cristine
UK study suggests adolescents' diet quality is neither healthy nor sustainable

UK study suggests adolescents' diet quality is neither healthy nor sustainable

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, Netherlands (4-7 May), sugges

UK study suggests adolescents' diet quality is neither healthy nor sustainable

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, Netherlands (4-7 May), sugges
Local alcohol availability related to child maltreatment, new study suggests

Local alcohol availability related to child maltreatment, new study suggests

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of stores selling alcohol in a neighborhood is linked to cases of child abuse and neglect in the same area

Local alcohol availability related to child maltreatment, new study suggests

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of stores selling alcohol in a neighborhood is linked to cases of child abuse and neglect in the same area
Neonatal hospitalization leaves parents feeling isolated, separated during pandemic

Neonatal hospitalization leaves parents feeling isolated, separated during pandemic

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmotional exhaustion, isolation and "nonsensical" visitor and other hospital policies contributed to parents of

Neonatal hospitalization leaves parents feeling isolated, separated during pandemic

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmotional exhaustion, isolation and "nonsensical" visitor and other hospital policies contributed to parents of
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
Child deaths during pandemic lowest on record for England

Child deaths during pandemic lowest on record for England

by University of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of children in England who died fell to 3,067 between April 2020–March 2021. This is 356 fewer deaths than were recorded in th

Child deaths during pandemic lowest on record for England

by University of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of children in England who died fell to 3,067 between April 2020–March 2021. This is 356 fewer deaths than were recorded in th
Study: College prep program leads to lower substance use, better health behaviors among high school students

Study: College prep program leads to lower substance use, better health behaviors among high school students

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: UCLA HealthNew UCLA-led research finds that a college preparatory program for youth experiencing educational inequities that operates in about 13%

Study: College prep program leads to lower substance use, better health behaviors among high school students

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: UCLA HealthNew UCLA-led research finds that a college preparatory program for youth experiencing educational inequities that operates in about 13%
New study shows an increased prevalence of headaches in adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic

New study shows an increased prevalence of headaches in adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic

by The European Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver one third of schoolchildren who received online lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic reported a worsening of headache symptom

New study shows an increased prevalence of headaches in adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic

by The European Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver one third of schoolchildren who received online lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic reported a worsening of headache symptom
School start times and late screen time exacerbate sleep deprivation in US teenagers

School start times and late screen time exacerbate sleep deprivation in US teenagers

by Horacio de la Iglesia,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith the school year underway around the U.S., parents and caregivers are once again faced with the age-old struggle of

School start times and late screen time exacerbate sleep deprivation in US teenagers

by Horacio de la Iglesia,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith the school year underway around the U.S., parents and caregivers are once again faced with the age-old struggle of