Social assistance programs found to be an effective strategy to mitigate the impact of economic crises on child health

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthScenarios of poverty, cash transfer coverages, and under-5 mortality predictions, 2020–2030. Note: The mortality rates are per 1000 livebirths. BF = Bolsa

Updated on: June 25,2024

Social assistance programs found to be an effective strategy to mitigate the impact of economic crises on child health

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthScenarios of poverty, cash transfer coverages, and under-5 mortality predictions, 2020–2030. Note: The mortality rates are per 1000 livebirths. BF = Bolsa

Updated on:June 25,2024

Early breastfeeding linked to lower risk of childhood obesity, regardless of mother's weight, study finds

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: CC0 Public DomainConsistently breastfeeding infants in any amount during their first three months was associated with a lower risk of childh

Updated on: February 29,2024

Early breastfeeding linked to lower risk of childhood obesity, regardless of mother's weight, study finds

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: CC0 Public DomainConsistently breastfeeding infants in any amount during their first three months was associated with a lower risk of childh

Updated on:February 29,2024

Design tricks commonly used to monetize young children's app use, study finds

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe majority of apps preschool-aged children use are designed to make money off their digital experiences, a new study suggests.And&nbsp

Updated on: May 11,2024

Design tricks commonly used to monetize young children's app use, study finds

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe majority of apps preschool-aged children use are designed to make money off their digital experiences, a new study suggests.And&nbsp

Updated on:May 11,2024

In-game purchases harm children, says new report

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Newcastle UniversityChildren and young people are at risk of financial and emotional harm from in-game purchases, new research shows.In the report "Between Gam

Updated on: March 05,2024

In-game purchases harm children, says new report

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Newcastle UniversityChildren and young people are at risk of financial and emotional harm from in-game purchases, new research shows.In the report "Between Gam

Updated on:March 05,2024

Children who experience discrimination may have up to five times greater odds of suicidality

by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who experience discrimination based on weight, race, or sexual orientation have significantly gre

Updated on: March 05,2024

Children who experience discrimination may have up to five times greater odds of suicidality

by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who experience discrimination based on weight, race, or sexual orientation have significantly gre

Updated on:March 05,2024

How the pandemic changed children's relationships with social media

by Greg Glasgow,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResponding to concerns over increased screen time for teenagers during the pandemic and the potential negative effects

Updated on: February 21,2024

How the pandemic changed children's relationships with social media

by Greg Glasgow,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResponding to concerns over increased screen time for teenagers during the pandemic and the potential negative effects

Updated on:February 21,2024

Mental health is intergenerational

by Deakin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe mental health impacts of trauma and emotional distress may extend from parents to their children. Yet a positive history of well-being co

Updated on: June 01,2024

Mental health is intergenerational

by Deakin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe mental health impacts of trauma and emotional distress may extend from parents to their children. Yet a positive history of well-being co

Updated on:June 01,2024

For new mothers, feeling low in social status poses risk to health

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to the link between socioeconomic status and health, perception can be as important as reality. A study publish

Updated on: February 21,2024

For new mothers, feeling low in social status poses risk to health

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to the link between socioeconomic status and health, perception can be as important as reality. A study publish

Updated on:February 21,2024

Pandemic created life-long risks for children in temporary accommodation in London, finds research

by University College LondonBarriers and facilitators to healthcare access and optimal health outcomes. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2023).

Updated on: May 13,2024

Pandemic created life-long risks for children in temporary accommodation in London, finds research

by University College LondonBarriers and facilitators to healthcare access and optimal health outcomes. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2023).

Updated on:May 13,2024

Race, ethnicity reporting in pediatric clinical trials has improved, finds study

by Elana GotkineRace and ethnicity reporting has improved significantly in pediatric clinical trials, but there is still underrepresentation of certain racial and ethnic groups, according to a study p

Updated on: May 13,2024

Race, ethnicity reporting in pediatric clinical trials has improved, finds study

by Elana GotkineRace and ethnicity reporting has improved significantly in pediatric clinical trials, but there is still underrepresentation of certain racial and ethnic groups, according to a study p

Updated on:May 13,2024

Re-examining antibodies' role in childhood allergies

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe presence of food-specific IgA antibodies in the gut does not prevent peanut or egg allergies from developing in child

Updated on: March 21,2024

Re-examining antibodies' role in childhood allergies

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe presence of food-specific IgA antibodies in the gut does not prevent peanut or egg allergies from developing in child

Updated on:March 21,2024

USPSTF: Evidence lacking for T2DM screening in children

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient for assessing the benefits and harms of type 2 diabetes screening in children and adole

Updated on: February 20,2024

USPSTF: Evidence lacking for T2DM screening in children

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient for assessing the benefits and harms of type 2 diabetes screening in children and adole

Updated on:February 20,2024