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Experts assess the pandemic's toll on mental health and classroom performance

Experts assess the pandemic's toll on mental health and classroom performance

by Janette Ballard,University of DenverCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFew adults have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic unscathed. The far-reaching and ever-resurfacing virus has tested our

Experts assess the pandemic's toll on mental health and classroom performance

by Janette Ballard,University of DenverCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFew adults have emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic unscathed. The far-reaching and ever-resurfacing virus has tested our
PFAS may increase risk of disease in unborn children, new study suggests

PFAS may increase risk of disease in unborn children, new study suggests

by University of AberdeenMetabolic pathways and genes associated with perfluoroalkyl exposure. Metabolites showing negative associations with perfluoroalkyl are in blue boxes, positively associat

PFAS may increase risk of disease in unborn children, new study suggests

by University of AberdeenMetabolic pathways and genes associated with perfluoroalkyl exposure. Metabolites showing negative associations with perfluoroalkyl are in blue boxes, positively associat
Earlier vaccinations could help tackle rotavirus in poorer countries

Earlier vaccinations could help tackle rotavirus in poorer countries

by University of LiverpoolAssociation between maternal antibodies and oral rotavirus vaccine response. A Geographic differences in maternal antibody concentrations. Groups were compared by ANOVA

Earlier vaccinations could help tackle rotavirus in poorer countries

by University of LiverpoolAssociation between maternal antibodies and oral rotavirus vaccine response. A Geographic differences in maternal antibody concentrations. Groups were compared by ANOVA
Study shows increasing firearm deaths among Texas school-age children

Study shows increasing firearm deaths among Texas school-age children

by Gisele Galoustian,Florida Atlantic UniversityFrom 1999 to 2020 there were 4,090 firearm fatalities among Texas school-age children. Following significant declines from 1999 to 2013, firearm f

Study shows increasing firearm deaths among Texas school-age children

by Gisele Galoustian,Florida Atlantic UniversityFrom 1999 to 2020 there were 4,090 firearm fatalities among Texas school-age children. Following significant declines from 1999 to 2013, firearm f
Military service has transgenerational impact, study shows

Military service has transgenerational impact, study shows

by University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study in theJournal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry(JAACAP) reports that while children of veterans&#

Military service has transgenerational impact, study shows

by University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study in theJournal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry(JAACAP) reports that while children of veterans&#
School segregation tied to problem drinking among Black youth

School segregation tied to problem drinking among Black youth

by Amy NortonSchool segregation may sound like a relic from the past, but it has actually been increasing in the United States for years. Now a new study shows that has come with health consequences f

School segregation tied to problem drinking among Black youth

by Amy NortonSchool segregation may sound like a relic from the past, but it has actually been increasing in the United States for years. Now a new study shows that has come with health consequences f
Addressing the links between intestinal pathogens, livestock, and children's gut health

Addressing the links between intestinal pathogens, livestock, and children's gut health

by Delene Beeland,University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEnvironmental enteric dysfunction, also called EED, is characterized by a chronic inflammation of the gut. It is a s

Addressing the links between intestinal pathogens, livestock, and children's gut health

by Delene Beeland,University of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEnvironmental enteric dysfunction, also called EED, is characterized by a chronic inflammation of the gut. It is a s
More children sustained injuries during pandemic while participating in activities where helmets were not worn

More children sustained injuries during pandemic while participating in activities where helmets were not worn

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers found a significant increase in pediatric injuries sustained while children were engaged in activities where helmets

More children sustained injuries during pandemic while participating in activities where helmets were not worn

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers found a significant increase in pediatric injuries sustained while children were engaged in activities where helmets
Study identifies kids with cancer at risk of developing lethal infections

Study identifies kids with cancer at risk of developing lethal infections

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchFebrile neutropeniaoccurs when patients contract a fever when their neutrophils are low. Credit: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Med

Study identifies kids with cancer at risk of developing lethal infections

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchFebrile neutropeniaoccurs when patients contract a fever when their neutrophils are low. Credit: Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Med
Metabolism of COVID-19 antibodies from convalescent plasma suggests possible safe treatment for high risk children

Metabolism of COVID-19 antibodies from convalescent plasma suggests possible safe treatment for high risk children

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineA prospective study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers demonstrates that convalescent plasma (shown here)—a blood product collected from patients

Metabolism of COVID-19 antibodies from convalescent plasma suggests possible safe treatment for high risk children

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineA prospective study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers demonstrates that convalescent plasma (shown here)—a blood product collected from patients
Ask the Pediatrician: What is obesity and when do children need medical treatment?

Ask the Pediatrician: What is obesity and when do children need medical treatment?

by Dr. Sandra Hassink and Dr. Sarah HamplCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a parent, you want the best possible health for your child. So does your pediatrician. When your child comes to see a pedi

Ask the Pediatrician: What is obesity and when do children need medical treatment?

by Dr. Sandra Hassink and Dr. Sarah HamplCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a parent, you want the best possible health for your child. So does your pediatrician. When your child comes to see a pedi
Global genomic collaboration provides diagnoses and informs care for infants with epilepsy

Global genomic collaboration provides diagnoses and informs care for infants with epilepsy

by The Hospital for Sick ChildrenAn illustration showing flashing neurons. Credit: The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).Epilepsy in infants ranges in severity and can leave caregivers with q

Global genomic collaboration provides diagnoses and informs care for infants with epilepsy

by The Hospital for Sick ChildrenAn illustration showing flashing neurons. Credit: The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).Epilepsy in infants ranges in severity and can leave caregivers with q