National poll: 2 in 3 parents say their kids have experienced poor air quality

by University of MichiganWhile most parents are concerned about how air quality problems may affect their children, fewer feel confident about what steps they should take to protect them. Credit:

Updated on: June 29,2024

National poll: 2 in 3 parents say their kids have experienced poor air quality

by University of MichiganWhile most parents are concerned about how air quality problems may affect their children, fewer feel confident about what steps they should take to protect them. Credit:

Updated on:June 29,2024

New policy statement proposes bold reforms to improve children's access to health care

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainToday, the American Academy of Pediatrics calls for sweeping changes to Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program

Updated on: May 27,2024

New policy statement proposes bold reforms to improve children's access to health care

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainToday, the American Academy of Pediatrics calls for sweeping changes to Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program

Updated on:May 27,2024

Remote asthma link keeps kids on preventive health track during COVID-19 school closures

by Susan E. W. Spencer,University of Massachusetts Medical School"I really believe that this is a potential strategy that is accessible and practical for families, and that we could mitigat

Updated on: February 27,2024

Remote asthma link keeps kids on preventive health track during COVID-19 school closures

by Susan E. W. Spencer,University of Massachusetts Medical School"I really believe that this is a potential strategy that is accessible and practical for families, and that we could mitigat

Updated on:February 27,2024

Sleep disruption linked to lower HRQOL in children

by Elana GotkineSleep disruption is associated with reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for children, according to a study published online March 15 inJAMA Network Open.Rachael W. Tay

Updated on: June 15,2024

Sleep disruption linked to lower HRQOL in children

by Elana GotkineSleep disruption is associated with reduced health-related quality of life (HRQOL) for children, according to a study published online March 15 inJAMA Network Open.Rachael W. Tay

Updated on:June 15,2024

Chinese youth not engaging in heart healthy habits

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany children and adolescents in China have less than ideal cardiovascular health, including low rates of physical activity and u

Updated on: February 22,2024

Chinese youth not engaging in heart healthy habits

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany children and adolescents in China have less than ideal cardiovascular health, including low rates of physical activity and u

Updated on:February 22,2024

Non-invasive skin immune biomarker test helps predict development of eczema in babies, new study finds

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified an immune biomarker in newborns that can predict the subsequent onset and severity of pediatric a

Updated on: March 06,2024

Non-invasive skin immune biomarker test helps predict development of eczema in babies, new study finds

by European Academy of Dermatology and VenereologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers have identified an immune biomarker in newborns that can predict the subsequent onset and severity of pediatric a

Updated on:March 06,2024

Neonatal hospitalization leaves parents feeling isolated, separated during pandemic

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmotional exhaustion, isolation and "nonsensical" visitor and other hospital policies contributed to parents of

Updated on: February 21,2024

Neonatal hospitalization leaves parents feeling isolated, separated during pandemic

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmotional exhaustion, isolation and "nonsensical" visitor and other hospital policies contributed to parents of

Updated on:February 21,2024

What makes young people accept help to stay well: A review of interventions in Africa

by Marisa Casale,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnyone who has ever tried to convince an adolescent to behave a certain way is likely to be familiar with resistance. So, when offering

Updated on: February 21,2024

What makes young people accept help to stay well: A review of interventions in Africa

by Marisa Casale,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnyone who has ever tried to convince an adolescent to behave a certain way is likely to be familiar with resistance. So, when offering

Updated on:February 21,2024

Mindfulness programs help minoritized youth develop healthy coping skills, study shows

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEducational programs that promote mental and physical health can help young people—particularly in en

Updated on: April 24,2024

Mindfulness programs help minoritized youth develop healthy coping skills, study shows

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEducational programs that promote mental and physical health can help young people—particularly in en

Updated on:April 24,2024

COVID-19-linked hospitalization up for children during omicron

During the period of omicron predominance, COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children aged 5 to 11 years, including among those with no underlying health conditions, was increased, according t

Updated on: February 28,2024

COVID-19-linked hospitalization up for children during omicron

During the period of omicron predominance, COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children aged 5 to 11 years, including among those with no underlying health conditions, was increased, according t

Updated on:February 28,2024

Studies show city living raises the risk of respiratory infections in babies and young children

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung children growing up in towns and cities suffer from more respiratory infections than those who grow up in the countryside, according to re

Updated on: May 20,2024

Studies show city living raises the risk of respiratory infections in babies and young children

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung children growing up in towns and cities suffer from more respiratory infections than those who grow up in the countryside, according to re

Updated on:May 20,2024

Web-based resource provides precise classification of dual genome variants of primary mitochondrial disease

by Ben Leach,Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA multi-institutional team of researchers led by teams at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Children&#3

Updated on: April 22,2024

Web-based resource provides precise classification of dual genome variants of primary mitochondrial disease

by Ben Leach,Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA multi-institutional team of researchers led by teams at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Children&#3

Updated on:April 22,2024