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Study finds strong performance of autism screener when used as intended

Study finds strong performance of autism screener when used as intended

by Drexel UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith one in 44 children in the United States having autism, early detection and intervention are integral to improving outcomes. Because auti

Study finds strong performance of autism screener when used as intended

by Drexel UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith one in 44 children in the United States having autism, early detection and intervention are integral to improving outcomes. Because auti
Detecting anemia earlier in children using a smartphone

Detecting anemia earlier in children using a smartphone

by University College LondonCredit: Dr Christabel Enweronu-Laryea, University of Ghana.Researchers at UCL and University of Ghana have successfully predicted whether children have anemia using on

Detecting anemia earlier in children using a smartphone

by University College LondonCredit: Dr Christabel Enweronu-Laryea, University of Ghana.Researchers at UCL and University of Ghana have successfully predicted whether children have anemia using on
Tracing how the infant brain responds to touch with near-infrared spectroscopy

Tracing how the infant brain responds to touch with near-infrared spectroscopy

by Tokyo Metropolitan UniversityThe team found the same peaked response in oxygenated hemoglobin levels in infants of different ages over their first year. Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan UniversityRe

Tracing how the infant brain responds to touch with near-infrared spectroscopy

by Tokyo Metropolitan UniversityThe team found the same peaked response in oxygenated hemoglobin levels in infants of different ages over their first year. Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan UniversityRe
Why it's important to help kids who identify as LGBTQ and may be struggling

Why it's important to help kids who identify as LGBTQ and may be struggling

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's not uncommon for teens to experience mental health issues like anxiety. It's believed 1 in 5 young people experien

Why it's important to help kids who identify as LGBTQ and may be struggling

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's not uncommon for teens to experience mental health issues like anxiety. It's believed 1 in 5 young people experien
Study finds hidden physical health costs for minority youth overcoming adversity

Study finds hidden physical health costs for minority youth overcoming adversity

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen youth thrive despite difficult circumstances, they are usually lauded for their accomplishments

Study finds hidden physical health costs for minority youth overcoming adversity

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen youth thrive despite difficult circumstances, they are usually lauded for their accomplishments
Global recommendations released to reduce sedentary time at school

Global recommendations released to reduce sedentary time at school

by University of OttawaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international report with recommendations designed to counteract school-related sedentary behavior in children and youth, exacerbated b

Global recommendations released to reduce sedentary time at school

by University of OttawaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international report with recommendations designed to counteract school-related sedentary behavior in children and youth, exacerbated b
The dire shortage of mental health providers is preventing young people from getting the help they need

The dire shortage of mental health providers is preventing young people from getting the help they need

by Steven Berkowitz,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe hospital where I practice recently admitted a 14-year-old girl withpost-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, to our

The dire shortage of mental health providers is preventing young people from getting the help they need

by Steven Berkowitz,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe hospital where I practice recently admitted a 14-year-old girl withpost-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, to our
The poorest UK children have worse health and educational outcomes in adolescence, new study finds

The poorest UK children have worse health and educational outcomes in adolescence, new study finds

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeneration Z children born into the poorest fifth of families in the UK are 12 times more likely to experience a raft of poor health and educa

The poorest UK children have worse health and educational outcomes in adolescence, new study finds

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeneration Z children born into the poorest fifth of families in the UK are 12 times more likely to experience a raft of poor health and educa
Impact of COVID-19 on breastfeeding

Impact of COVID-19 on breastfeeding

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe percentage of infants fully breastfed at 1,3, and six months significantly decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic among participants o

Impact of COVID-19 on breastfeeding

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe percentage of infants fully breastfed at 1,3, and six months significantly decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic among participants o
Improving children's access to care could mitigate the health consequences of exposure to neighborhood violence

Improving children's access to care could mitigate the health consequences of exposure to neighborhood violence

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new collaborative study between Boston Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, Hennepin Healt

Improving children's access to care could mitigate the health consequences of exposure to neighborhood violence

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new collaborative study between Boston Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Children's Hospital, Hennepin Healt
Report: Misinformation, vaccine concerns contribute to low COVID-19 vaccination rate among children

Report: Misinformation, vaccine concerns contribute to low COVID-19 vaccination rate among children

by Indiana UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new report from Indiana University sociologist Jessica Calarco and Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Anderson sheds light on why the rate of COVID-

Report: Misinformation, vaccine concerns contribute to low COVID-19 vaccination rate among children

by Indiana UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new report from Indiana University sociologist Jessica Calarco and Ph.D. candidate Elizabeth Anderson sheds light on why the rate of COVID-