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Adolescents in war region experienced high war trauma and daily stress during 2014 Russian invasion of Ukraine

Adolescents in war region experienced high war trauma and daily stress during 2014 Russian invasion of Ukraine

by University of TurkuCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety were more likely in adolescents exposed to war than those living outside the

Adolescents in war region experienced high war trauma and daily stress during 2014 Russian invasion of Ukraine

by University of TurkuCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety were more likely in adolescents exposed to war than those living outside the
Primary school children influence their peers' snack purchases, study reveals

Primary school children influence their peers' snack purchases, study reveals

by University of BonnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDo primary school children influence the snack purchases of their peers? A study by the University of Bonn reveals that they do indeed. In th

Primary school children influence their peers' snack purchases, study reveals

by University of BonnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDo primary school children influence the snack purchases of their peers? A study by the University of Bonn reveals that they do indeed. In th
Weight loss surgery effective regardless of age of teens

Weight loss surgery effective regardless of age of teens

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an effective approach to surgical weight loss in adolescents, according to a study published online April 11 inSurgical Endoscopy.Jun Tashiro, M.D., from

Weight loss surgery effective regardless of age of teens

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is an effective approach to surgical weight loss in adolescents, according to a study published online April 11 inSurgical Endoscopy.Jun Tashiro, M.D., from
National poll: Less than half of parents utilize patient portal benefits for their children

National poll: Less than half of parents utilize patient portal benefits for their children

by University of MichiganParents who received instructions from their provider or medical staff on how to use and access the portal reported more benefits, such as it saving them time and hassle.

National poll: Less than half of parents utilize patient portal benefits for their children

by University of MichiganParents who received instructions from their provider or medical staff on how to use and access the portal reported more benefits, such as it saving them time and hassle.
Intellectual disability found to be more common in families with substance use disorder

Intellectual disability found to be more common in families with substance use disorder

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren of a parent with alcohol or drug use disorder have a greater risk of intellectual disability, even if the problem only lies with

Intellectual disability found to be more common in families with substance use disorder

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren of a parent with alcohol or drug use disorder have a greater risk of intellectual disability, even if the problem only lies with
Community-based prevention system linked to reduced handgun carrying among youth growing up in rural areas

Community-based prevention system linked to reduced handgun carrying among youth growing up in rural areas

by University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainFirearm injury is now the leading cause of death among U.S. children and adolescents. As its toll grows, researchers have focused on stopping v

Community-based prevention system linked to reduced handgun carrying among youth growing up in rural areas

by University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainFirearm injury is now the leading cause of death among U.S. children and adolescents. As its toll grows, researchers have focused on stopping v
Social connectedness, sleep, and physical activity associated with better mental health among youth during pandemic

Social connectedness, sleep, and physical activity associated with better mental health among youth during pandemic

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLongitudinal survey data of more than 3,000 adolescents ages 11-14 recorded before and during the early months of the COVID-19 pa

Social connectedness, sleep, and physical activity associated with better mental health among youth during pandemic

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLongitudinal survey data of more than 3,000 adolescents ages 11-14 recorded before and during the early months of the COVID-19 pa
Study finds early signs that may help predict ADHD risk

Study finds early signs that may help predict ADHD risk

by RCSICredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInformation available at birth may help to identify children with higher likelihood of developing ADHD, according to new research from RCSI University of Medici

Study finds early signs that may help predict ADHD risk

by RCSICredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInformation available at birth may help to identify children with higher likelihood of developing ADHD, according to new research from RCSI University of Medici
Previous COVID-19 or MIS-C does not protect kids from omicron, study finds

Previous COVID-19 or MIS-C does not protect kids from omicron, study finds

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch drawing on the national Overcoming COVID-19 study, led by Boston Children's Hospital, and the hospital's own Tak

Previous COVID-19 or MIS-C does not protect kids from omicron, study finds

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch drawing on the national Overcoming COVID-19 study, led by Boston Children's Hospital, and the hospital's own Tak
Child body weight has limited effects on mood and behavioral disorders, study suggests

Child body weight has limited effects on mood and behavioral disorders, study suggests

by University of BristolBMI and child’s depressive, anxiety, and ADHD symptoms, using a polygenic score for childhood body size (N=40,949 trios). Coefficients represent standard-deviation change

Child body weight has limited effects on mood and behavioral disorders, study suggests

by University of BristolBMI and child’s depressive, anxiety, and ADHD symptoms, using a polygenic score for childhood body size (N=40,949 trios). Coefficients represent standard-deviation change
Does air pollution during pregnancy affect a child's neurodevelopment?

Does air pollution during pregnancy affect a child's neurodevelopment?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study inDevelopmental Medicine & Child Neurologyhas linked exposure to tiny particles of air pollution—called fine particulate ma

Does air pollution during pregnancy affect a child's neurodevelopment?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study inDevelopmental Medicine & Child Neurologyhas linked exposure to tiny particles of air pollution—called fine particulate ma
Hospital financial decisions play a role in the critical shortage of pediatric beds for RSV patients

Hospital financial decisions play a role in the critical shortage of pediatric beds for RSV patients

by Liz SzaboCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe dire shortage of pediatric hospital beds plaguing the nation this fall is a byproduct of financial decisions made by hospitals over the past decade, a

Hospital financial decisions play a role in the critical shortage of pediatric beds for RSV patients

by Liz SzaboCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe dire shortage of pediatric hospital beds plaguing the nation this fall is a byproduct of financial decisions made by hospitals over the past decade, a