Three ways app developers keep kids glued to the screen—and what to do about it

by Sumudu Mallawaarachchi and Sharon Horwood,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom learning numbers to learning how to brush your teeth, it seems there's a kids' app for everythi

Updated on: April 17,2024

Three ways app developers keep kids glued to the screen—and what to do about it

by Sumudu Mallawaarachchi and Sharon Horwood,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainFrom learning numbers to learning how to brush your teeth, it seems there's a kids' app for everythi

Updated on:April 17,2024

Why children in the UK should still be offered the COVID vaccine

by Christina Pagel,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAfterCOVID vaccinesfor children aged five to 11were approvedinlate 2021, the UK lagged behindthe

Updated on: June 08,2024

Why children in the UK should still be offered the COVID vaccine

by Christina Pagel,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAfterCOVID vaccinesfor children aged five to 11were approvedinlate 2021, the UK lagged behindthe

Updated on:June 08,2024

Are too many young children drinking specialized formula?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inClinical and Experimental Allergyreveals that prescriptions of specialized infant formula have increased in recent y

Updated on: June 17,2024

Are too many young children drinking specialized formula?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inClinical and Experimental Allergyreveals that prescriptions of specialized infant formula have increased in recent y

Updated on:June 17,2024

Study sheds new light on benefits of water fluoridation to children

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: National Institute for Health ResearchFluoridation of the water supply may confer a modest benefit to the dental health of children, a seven-y

Updated on: May 07,2024

Study sheds new light on benefits of water fluoridation to children

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: National Institute for Health ResearchFluoridation of the water supply may confer a modest benefit to the dental health of children, a seven-y

Updated on:May 07,2024

Research explores early predictors of children's language delays

by Deserae E. del Campo,University of MiamiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study led by Associate Professor Lynn Perry, researchers have found that the specific types of words childre

Updated on: April 24,2024

Research explores early predictors of children's language delays

by Deserae E. del Campo,University of MiamiCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study led by Associate Professor Lynn Perry, researchers have found that the specific types of words childre

Updated on:April 24,2024

Rest isn't best: Getting kids back to school sooner after a concussion can mean a faster recovery

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, rest from school may not always be the best after a concussion, a new study published inJAMA

Updated on: May 25,2024

Rest isn't best: Getting kids back to school sooner after a concussion can mean a faster recovery

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainContrary to popular belief, rest from school may not always be the best after a concussion, a new study published inJAMA

Updated on:May 25,2024

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

Screen time has effect on presentation, treatment of nocturnal enuresis

by Elana GotkineScreen time has an effect on the presentation and treatment of primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE), according to a study published online Feb. 17 inBMC Urology.Arif

Updated on: July 01,2024

Screen time has effect on presentation, treatment of nocturnal enuresis

by Elana GotkineScreen time has an effect on the presentation and treatment of primary monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (PMNE), according to a study published online Feb. 17 inBMC Urology.Arif

Updated on:July 01,2024

Unvaccinated kids face up to 20 times higher risk of long COVID, analysis finds

Updated on: May 02,2025

Unvaccinated kids face up to 20 times higher risk of long COVID, analysis finds

Updated on:May 02,2025

Global recommendations released to reduce sedentary time at school

by University of OttawaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international report with recommendations designed to counteract school-related sedentary behavior in children and youth, exacerbated b

Updated on: February 27,2024

Global recommendations released to reduce sedentary time at school

by University of OttawaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international report with recommendations designed to counteract school-related sedentary behavior in children and youth, exacerbated b

Updated on:February 27,2024

1990 to 2019 saw decrease in global burden of childhood cancer

The global burden of childhood cancer has been decreasing since 1990, according to a study published online June 11 in theJournal of Advanced Research.Ying Wu, from the College of Medicine at Zh

Updated on: March 19,2024

1990 to 2019 saw decrease in global burden of childhood cancer

The global burden of childhood cancer has been decreasing since 1990, according to a study published online June 11 in theJournal of Advanced Research.Ying Wu, from the College of Medicine at Zh

Updated on:March 19,2024

Study links childhood trauma to COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations

by University of PittsburghThis two-panel figure shows results for COVID-19 hospitalization. Panel (A) shows a receiver operating characteristic curve for two models (Model 01: age, sex and ethni

Updated on: May 07,2024

Study links childhood trauma to COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations

by University of PittsburghThis two-panel figure shows results for COVID-19 hospitalization. Panel (A) shows a receiver operating characteristic curve for two models (Model 01: age, sex and ethni

Updated on:May 07,2024