Researchers chart large rise in eating disorders and self-harm among teenage girls

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeneral practices have recorded a large rise in eating disorder diagnoses and self-harm episodes among teenage girls in the UK i

Updated on: May 05,2024

Researchers chart large rise in eating disorders and self-harm among teenage girls

by Mike Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeneral practices have recorded a large rise in eating disorder diagnoses and self-harm episodes among teenage girls in the UK i

Updated on:May 05,2024

Serious allergic reactions to food among children stabilize since guideline changes

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteThe rate of increase in serious allergic reactions to food among children has flattened since changes to Australian infant feeding guidelines. Credit:

Updated on: February 24,2024

Serious allergic reactions to food among children stabilize since guideline changes

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteThe rate of increase in serious allergic reactions to food among children has flattened since changes to Australian infant feeding guidelines. Credit:

Updated on:February 24,2024

Being an only child doesn't affect your development—family background matters more, says researcher

by Alice Goisis,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainBeing an only child is a "disease in itself," according to 19th century psychologistStanley G. Hall. Even though Hall&#39

Updated on: May 05,2024

Being an only child doesn't affect your development—family background matters more, says researcher

by Alice Goisis,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainBeing an only child is a "disease in itself," according to 19th century psychologistStanley G. Hall. Even though Hall&#39

Updated on:May 05,2024

Tanzanian children test the effectiveness of clinical decision support algorithms to lower antibiotic use

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDescription of ePOCT+ and supportive mentorship intervention. The intervention included the provision of the ePOCT+ Clinical Decision Support Algorithm (CDSA), C-Reac

Updated on: December 28,2023

Tanzanian children test the effectiveness of clinical decision support algorithms to lower antibiotic use

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressDescription of ePOCT+ and supportive mentorship intervention. The intervention included the provision of the ePOCT+ Clinical Decision Support Algorithm (CDSA), C-Reac

Updated on:December 28,2023

Study underscores need for food literacy, Canadian school food program

by Keri Ferguson,University of Western OntarioCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren have been told, "Eat your fruits and vegetables" throughout generations. But a new study out of

Updated on: May 05,2024

Study underscores need for food literacy, Canadian school food program

by Keri Ferguson,University of Western OntarioCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren have been told, "Eat your fruits and vegetables" throughout generations. But a new study out of

Updated on:May 05,2024

Increasing access to breastfeeding services for incarcerated women

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf the more than 200,000 women in U.S. federal and state prisons and jails, it is estimated that up to 10% are preg

Updated on: February 24,2024

Increasing access to breastfeeding services for incarcerated women

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf the more than 200,000 women in U.S. federal and state prisons and jails, it is estimated that up to 10% are preg

Updated on:February 24,2024

Tonsillectomy found effective for nocturnal enuresis in children with sleep apnea

by Elana GotkineFor children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with nocturnal enuresis (NE), the remission rate of NE is more than half for those undergoing adenoidectomy and/or tonsillectomy, accord

Updated on: February 17,2025

Tonsillectomy found effective for nocturnal enuresis in children with sleep apnea

by Elana GotkineFor children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) with nocturnal enuresis (NE), the remission rate of NE is more than half for those undergoing adenoidectomy and/or tonsillectomy, accord

Updated on:February 17,2025

Case study: Successful targeted treatment of a boy with neuroblastoma

by Karolinska InstitutetFIG 1. Presentation at diagnosis: (A) T2-weighted MR image showing primary tumor in the left retroperitoneal space and abundant metastases in liver and lungs; (B and C) MI

Updated on: February 22,2024

Case study: Successful targeted treatment of a boy with neuroblastoma

by Karolinska InstitutetFIG 1. Presentation at diagnosis: (A) T2-weighted MR image showing primary tumor in the left retroperitoneal space and abundant metastases in liver and lungs; (B and C) MI

Updated on:February 22,2024

Hospitalizations up among infants younger than 6 months during Omicron

by Elana GotkineDuring the omicron-predominant period, there was an increase in weekly hospitalizations among infants aged younger than 6 months, but the prevalence of indicators of severe disease did

Updated on: March 29,2024

Hospitalizations up among infants younger than 6 months during Omicron

by Elana GotkineDuring the omicron-predominant period, there was an increase in weekly hospitalizations among infants aged younger than 6 months, but the prevalence of indicators of severe disease did

Updated on:March 29,2024

Research highlights upward trajectory of digital self-harm among US teens from 2016 to 2021

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers explored gender, race and sexual orientation, and also examined whether teens who experienced cyberbullying were more likely to engage in digital self-ha

Updated on: July 10,2024

Research highlights upward trajectory of digital self-harm among US teens from 2016 to 2021

byFlorida Atlantic UniversityResearchers explored gender, race and sexual orientation, and also examined whether teens who experienced cyberbullying were more likely to engage in digital self-ha

Updated on:July 10,2024

The science of baby babbling—and why it can take on accents

by Andrew Jessop,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainA video of 19-month-old Orla from Liverpoolhas gone viral, reaching more than 19 million views on TikTok. In the clip, babysitter

Updated on: July 05,2024

The science of baby babbling—and why it can take on accents

by Andrew Jessop,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainA video of 19-month-old Orla from Liverpoolhas gone viral, reaching more than 19 million views on TikTok. In the clip, babysitter

Updated on:July 05,2024

Using cutting-edge technology to perform first ever non-invasive brain tumor surgery

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren's National Hospital successfully performed the first-ever high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) surgery on a p

Updated on: February 22,2024

Using cutting-edge technology to perform first ever non-invasive brain tumor surgery

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren's National Hospital successfully performed the first-ever high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) surgery on a p

Updated on:February 22,2024