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Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a multi-site study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and across the United S

Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a multi-site study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and across the United S
Is research adequately assessing mental health interventions for children in low- and middle-income countries?

Is research adequately assessing mental health interventions for children in low- and middle-income countries?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt is estimated that globally, mental disorders affect about one in seven children and adolescents aged 10–19 years. A recent analysis of published studies indica

Is research adequately assessing mental health interventions for children in low- and middle-income countries?

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt is estimated that globally, mental disorders affect about one in seven children and adolescents aged 10–19 years. A recent analysis of published studies indica
Research finds that poor quality school buildings are related to schoolchildren's anxiety

Research finds that poor quality school buildings are related to schoolchildren's anxiety

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that a student's perception of their school building conditions is related to their anxiety. The resea

Research finds that poor quality school buildings are related to schoolchildren's anxiety

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that a student's perception of their school building conditions is related to their anxiety. The resea
Children ages 5 to 11 are getting COVID-19 vaccinations: What this might mean for the holidays and the Omicron variant

Children ages 5 to 11 are getting COVID-19 vaccinations: What this might mean for the holidays and the Omicron variant

by Dasantila Golemi-Kotra,The ConversationYoung children are rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated, protecting themselves against COVID-19 and helping to curb the pandemic. Credit: Dasantil

Children ages 5 to 11 are getting COVID-19 vaccinations: What this might mean for the holidays and the Omicron variant

by Dasantila Golemi-Kotra,The ConversationYoung children are rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated, protecting themselves against COVID-19 and helping to curb the pandemic. Credit: Dasantil
Way to measure brain blood flow in pre-term babies at bedside

Way to measure brain blood flow in pre-term babies at bedside

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a novel, non-invasive way to measure blood flow to the brains of newborn children at the bedside—a method that has th

Way to measure brain blood flow in pre-term babies at bedside

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a novel, non-invasive way to measure blood flow to the brains of newborn children at the bedside—a method that has th
National poll: More than 1 in 4 parents say their adolescent has seen a mental health specialist

National poll: More than 1 in 4 parents say their adolescent has seen a mental health specialist

by University of MichiganAlmost all parents felt somewhat or very confident they would recognize a possible mental health issue in their adolescent. Credit: University of Michigan Health C.S. Mot

National poll: More than 1 in 4 parents say their adolescent has seen a mental health specialist

by University of MichiganAlmost all parents felt somewhat or very confident they would recognize a possible mental health issue in their adolescent. Credit: University of Michigan Health C.S. Mot
Study shows US infant mortality declined, but low birth weight, preterm births increased from 2014–2019

Study shows US infant mortality declined, but low birth weight, preterm births increased from 2014–2019

by Florida Atlantic UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 4 million infants are born in the United States each year. Despite improvements in obstetric and perinatal care, infant mort

Study shows US infant mortality declined, but low birth weight, preterm births increased from 2014–2019

by Florida Atlantic UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 4 million infants are born in the United States each year. Despite improvements in obstetric and perinatal care, infant mort
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
Injury prevention program found to reduce parent-reported injuries in children

Injury prevention program found to reduce parent-reported injuries in children

by Elana GotkineImplementation of The Injury Prevention Program (TIPP), designed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, results in a reduction in parent-reported injuries at well-child checks (WCCs),

Injury prevention program found to reduce parent-reported injuries in children

by Elana GotkineImplementation of The Injury Prevention Program (TIPP), designed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, results in a reduction in parent-reported injuries at well-child checks (WCCs),
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
7 tips to help your child cope with witnessing tragedy

7 tips to help your child cope with witnessing tragedy

by UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen children witness tragedies, from acts of violence to the sudden loss of a loved one, to images of a war zone like Ukraine, they often turn to thei

7 tips to help your child cope with witnessing tragedy

by UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen children witness tragedies, from acts of violence to the sudden loss of a loved one, to images of a war zone like Ukraine, they often turn to thei
Mouse models of adolescent binge drinking reveal key long-lasting brain changes

Mouse models of adolescent binge drinking reveal key long-lasting brain changes

by Brianna Lumpkin,Pennsylvania State UniversityAdolescent DID does not alter the density of SST cells in the PL cortex. (A) Top row, representative images of SST cells in the PL cortex of SST-A

Mouse models of adolescent binge drinking reveal key long-lasting brain changes

by Brianna Lumpkin,Pennsylvania State UniversityAdolescent DID does not alter the density of SST cells in the PL cortex. (A) Top row, representative images of SST cells in the PL cortex of SST-A