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Soda tax reduces consumption among boys but not girls

Soda tax reduces consumption among boys but not girls

by Jim Hanchett,Cornell UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaxes on soda reduce consumption by boys but not girls, according to a new study of more than 11,000 adolescents.Taxes on&nbsp

Soda tax reduces consumption among boys but not girls

by Jim Hanchett,Cornell UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaxes on soda reduce consumption by boys but not girls, according to a new study of more than 11,000 adolescents.Taxes on&nbsp
As temperatures climb, preschoolers become less physically active

As temperatures climb, preschoolers become less physically active

by Esther Robards-Forbes,University of Texas at AustinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Go outside and play" is the time-tested strategy for generations of parents and caregivers read

As temperatures climb, preschoolers become less physically active

by Esther Robards-Forbes,University of Texas at AustinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Go outside and play" is the time-tested strategy for generations of parents and caregivers read
Exposure to flame retardants linked to premature birth, higher birth weight

Exposure to flame retardants linked to premature birth, higher birth weight

by UC DavisThe auditory environment of the intensive care unit can cause physiological stress in preterm infants. Researchers believe it can also affect children’s subsequent development. Credit:

Exposure to flame retardants linked to premature birth, higher birth weight

by UC DavisThe auditory environment of the intensive care unit can cause physiological stress in preterm infants. Researchers believe it can also affect children’s subsequent development. Credit:
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
Study illustrates vast influence that children's mental health concerns have on workforce challenges in America

Study illustrates vast influence that children's mental health concerns have on workforce challenges in America

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs the American economy has undergone rapid and dramatic change, so too has America's workforce. Trending terms, such as

Study illustrates vast influence that children's mental health concerns have on workforce challenges in America

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs the American economy has undergone rapid and dramatic change, so too has America's workforce. Trending terms, such as
1 in 5 children have levels of 'forever chemicals' above safety limits, finds study

1 in 5 children have levels of 'forever chemicals' above safety limits, finds study

by University of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals found in everyday consumer products, including clothes, cosm

1 in 5 children have levels of 'forever chemicals' above safety limits, finds study

by University of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPer- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals found in everyday consumer products, including clothes, cosm
COVID-19 hospital admission rare for children with arthritis

COVID-19 hospital admission rare for children with arthritis

by University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren and young people with underlying rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) are uncommonly hospitalized with COVID-19, a study of m

COVID-19 hospital admission rare for children with arthritis

by University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren and young people with underlying rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) are uncommonly hospitalized with COVID-19, a study of m
Researchers develop clinical tool to predict if a child in acute liver failure will need a transplant

Researchers develop clinical tool to predict if a child in acute liver failure will need a transplant

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout 50 children are waitlisted for transplants in the U.S. a year due to acute liver failure. Unlike children with chronic

Researchers develop clinical tool to predict if a child in acute liver failure will need a transplant

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout 50 children are waitlisted for transplants in the U.S. a year due to acute liver failure. Unlike children with chronic
Research suggests that children who doubt their gender identity may enter puberty earlier

Research suggests that children who doubt their gender identity may enter puberty earlier

by Aarhus UniversityFlowchart of the study population. Credit:Fertility and Sterility(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.07.018A new study from Aarhus University shows that childre

Research suggests that children who doubt their gender identity may enter puberty earlier

by Aarhus UniversityFlowchart of the study population. Credit:Fertility and Sterility(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.07.018A new study from Aarhus University shows that childre
Breastfeeding during birth hospitalization associated with decreased rates of childhood asthma

Breastfeeding during birth hospitalization associated with decreased rates of childhood asthma

by Lori SolomonEarly breastfeeding patterns during birth hospitalization are associated with decreased rates of childhood asthma, according to a study presented at theannual meeting of the Ameri

Breastfeeding during birth hospitalization associated with decreased rates of childhood asthma

by Lori SolomonEarly breastfeeding patterns during birth hospitalization are associated with decreased rates of childhood asthma, according to a study presented at theannual meeting of the Ameri
Pandemic babies behind on communication at age 2, but other developmental areas remain unaffected, finds study

Pandemic babies behind on communication at age 2, but other developmental areas remain unaffected, finds study

by Susan Byrne and Jonathan Hourihane,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe world changed for all of us when we were suddenly plunged into a pandemic in 2020. COVID sent us into a series

Pandemic babies behind on communication at age 2, but other developmental areas remain unaffected, finds study

by Susan Byrne and Jonathan Hourihane,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe world changed for all of us when we were suddenly plunged into a pandemic in 2020. COVID sent us into a series
Study: Good physical fitness does not protect children from obesity-related low-grade inflammation

Study: Good physical fitness does not protect children from obesity-related low-grade inflammation

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe increased prevalence of childhood obesity has resulted in an increased incidence of sustained low-grade inflammation since chi

Study: Good physical fitness does not protect children from obesity-related low-grade inflammation

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe increased prevalence of childhood obesity has resulted in an increased incidence of sustained low-grade inflammation since chi