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Children with type 1 diabetes miss more school, study suggests

Children with type 1 diabetes miss more school, study suggests

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren living with type 1 diabetes miss an average of nine more sessions of school a year than do children without the condition, a new st

Children with type 1 diabetes miss more school, study suggests

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren living with type 1 diabetes miss an average of nine more sessions of school a year than do children without the condition, a new st
Why taking your kids to the park is always a healthy idea

Why taking your kids to the park is always a healthy idea

by Cara MurezNeed an activity to do with your kids on spring and summer days? Go to the park.Outdoor play is good forphysical health, mental well-being and reduced stress in children, according

Why taking your kids to the park is always a healthy idea

by Cara MurezNeed an activity to do with your kids on spring and summer days? Go to the park.Outdoor play is good forphysical health, mental well-being and reduced stress in children, according
Urgent action needed to further improve child survival in Ethiopia, says study

Urgent action needed to further improve child survival in Ethiopia, says study

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew global research on child mortality rates in Ethiopia shows while there has been a significant decline in these rates in past three decades

Urgent action needed to further improve child survival in Ethiopia, says study

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew global research on child mortality rates in Ethiopia shows while there has been a significant decline in these rates in past three decades
New technique allows researchers to dig into molecular causes of pediatric bipolar disorder

New technique allows researchers to dig into molecular causes of pediatric bipolar disorder

by Caroline Seydel,University of Utah Health Sciences(Left) Brain cells from an unaffected individual have long processes called neurites. (Right) Cells from a child with pediatric bipolar disor

New technique allows researchers to dig into molecular causes of pediatric bipolar disorder

by Caroline Seydel,University of Utah Health Sciences(Left) Brain cells from an unaffected individual have long processes called neurites. (Right) Cells from a child with pediatric bipolar disor
Linking epigenetic biomarkers to gastrointestinal issues for kids with autism

Linking epigenetic biomarkers to gastrointestinal issues for kids with autism

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a clinician at the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, David Beversdorf helps patient

Linking epigenetic biomarkers to gastrointestinal issues for kids with autism

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs a clinician at the University of Missouri Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, David Beversdorf helps patient
Researchers identify bacterial strain that demonstrates a potentially protective role in celiac disease

Researchers identify bacterial strain that demonstrates a potentially protective role in celiac disease

by Susie Flaherty,Massachusetts General HospitalCytokine release analysis (N = 2 per treatment) with average bars in pg/ml from two bio replicates, each with technical duplicates. Credit:P

Researchers identify bacterial strain that demonstrates a potentially protective role in celiac disease

by Susie Flaherty,Massachusetts General HospitalCytokine release analysis (N = 2 per treatment) with average bars in pg/ml from two bio replicates, each with technical duplicates. Credit:P
Switching social identities happens seamlessly

Switching social identities happens seamlessly

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople can switch seamlessly between different social identities, new research shows.Each person has multiplesocial identities, such

Switching social identities happens seamlessly

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople can switch seamlessly between different social identities, new research shows.Each person has multiplesocial identities, such
Gender dysphoria diagnosis more likely for teens with autism, study finds

Gender dysphoria diagnosis more likely for teens with autism, study finds

by Elana GotkineAdolescents with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis have increased odds of a co-occurring gender dysphoria (GD) diagnosis, according to a study published online July 3 in&nbsp

Gender dysphoria diagnosis more likely for teens with autism, study finds

by Elana GotkineAdolescents with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis have increased odds of a co-occurring gender dysphoria (GD) diagnosis, according to a study published online July 3 in&nbsp
Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents help teens on autism spectrum transition to adulthood?

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents help teens on autism spectrum transition to adulthood?

by Dr. Kristin SohlCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My teenage son has autism and I want to help him navigate the transition to being an adult, including adult health care. How can I do this?A: We

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents help teens on autism spectrum transition to adulthood?

by Dr. Kristin SohlCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My teenage son has autism and I want to help him navigate the transition to being an adult, including adult health care. How can I do this?A: We
New study reveals that childhood adversity is linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes as young adults

New study reveals that childhood adversity is linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes as young adults

by DiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that individuals who experienced childhood adversity are at increased risk of developing type

New study reveals that childhood adversity is linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes as young adults

by DiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that individuals who experienced childhood adversity are at increased risk of developing type
Tumors on withdrawal: Amino acid deficiency shrinks childhood tumors

Tumors on withdrawal: Amino acid deficiency shrinks childhood tumors

by German Cancer Research CenterCystine addiction in MYCN-expressing neuroblastoma cells. a, Representative western blot of IMR5/75 neuroblastoma cells on MYCN knockdown using Dox (expression: −D

Tumors on withdrawal: Amino acid deficiency shrinks childhood tumors

by German Cancer Research CenterCystine addiction in MYCN-expressing neuroblastoma cells. a, Representative western blot of IMR5/75 neuroblastoma cells on MYCN knockdown using Dox (expression: −D
Some schools respond to child obesity by focusing on water

Some schools respond to child obesity by focusing on water

by Amy NortonIn the midst of a childhood obesity epidemic, a new study is pointing to a way to help school kids maintain a healthier weight: clean, accessible drinking water.The decidedly low-tech sol

Some schools respond to child obesity by focusing on water

by Amy NortonIn the midst of a childhood obesity epidemic, a new study is pointing to a way to help school kids maintain a healthier weight: clean, accessible drinking water.The decidedly low-tech sol