Study finds fewer reports of child physical abuse during COVID-19 pandemic

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChild abuse evaluations in emergency departments dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by UC Davis Health. But

Updated on: May 10,2024

Study finds fewer reports of child physical abuse during COVID-19 pandemic

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChild abuse evaluations in emergency departments dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by UC Davis Health. But

Updated on:May 10,2024

Algorithms study investigates effects of socioeconomic inequality in children's epigenetics

by Nicole Siller,Max Planck SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo study the effects of childhood environments on adult health and well-being, researchers examined epigenetic profiles of ch

Updated on: June 15,2024

Algorithms study investigates effects of socioeconomic inequality in children's epigenetics

by Nicole Siller,Max Planck SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo study the effects of childhood environments on adult health and well-being, researchers examined epigenetic profiles of ch

Updated on:June 15,2024

Free fruit in schools did not have an effect on obesity among children and youth

by University of AgderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe scheme providing free fruit to schools lasted from 2007 to 2014 and was mainly introduced to improve learning in school through a better die

Updated on: February 22,2024

Free fruit in schools did not have an effect on obesity among children and youth

by University of AgderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe scheme providing free fruit to schools lasted from 2007 to 2014 and was mainly introduced to improve learning in school through a better die

Updated on:February 22,2024

Prediabetes treatment may reduce heart and kidney risks in childhood cancer survivors

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalFirst and corresponding author Stephanie Dixon, M.D., MPH, St. Jude Department of Oncology. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research HospitalA study fr

Updated on: June 12,2024

Prediabetes treatment may reduce heart and kidney risks in childhood cancer survivors

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalFirst and corresponding author Stephanie Dixon, M.D., MPH, St. Jude Department of Oncology. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research HospitalA study fr

Updated on:June 12,2024

Audible smoke alarm more effective with increasing child age

Child age has a significant impact on the effectiveness of audible smoke alarms, according to a study published online April 25 inPediatrics.Gary A. Smith, M.D., Dr.P.H., from The Abigail Wexner

Updated on: February 28,2024

Audible smoke alarm more effective with increasing child age

Child age has a significant impact on the effectiveness of audible smoke alarms, according to a study published online April 25 inPediatrics.Gary A. Smith, M.D., Dr.P.H., from The Abigail Wexner

Updated on:February 28,2024

Study finds that during lockdown, children played on, despite being stuck at home

by University of CambridgeOlivia, age 3, demonstrates how she is keeping her stuffed animals safe from ‘germs’ using a makeshift face-mask. Image taken during Zoom conversation with lead research

Updated on: May 10,2024

Study finds that during lockdown, children played on, despite being stuck at home

by University of CambridgeOlivia, age 3, demonstrates how she is keeping her stuffed animals safe from ‘germs’ using a makeshift face-mask. Image taken during Zoom conversation with lead research

Updated on:May 10,2024

Sleep loss moderates link between youth impulsivity and mature-rated media usage

by American Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study to be presented at theSLEEP 2023annual meeting has found that objectively measured short sleep durat

Updated on: June 17,2024

Sleep loss moderates link between youth impulsivity and mature-rated media usage

by American Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study to be presented at theSLEEP 2023annual meeting has found that objectively measured short sleep durat

Updated on:June 17,2024

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

Updated on: April 24,2024

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

Updated on:April 24,2024

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.

Updated on: June 29,2024

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.

Updated on:June 29,2024

Eating disorders increased during pandemic in female adolescents and adults, says new research

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmergency department (ED) visits and hospital admissions for eating disorders increased during the COVID-19 pandemic in ad

Updated on: April 20,2024

Eating disorders increased during pandemic in female adolescents and adults, says new research

by Canadian Medical Association JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmergency department (ED) visits and hospital admissions for eating disorders increased during the COVID-19 pandemic in ad

Updated on:April 20,2024

International study examines consequences of uncontrolled hunger in teenagers living with obesity

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTeenagers living with obesity who say hunger is preventing them from losing weight (hunger-barrier ALwO) perceive their

Updated on: April 20,2024

International study examines consequences of uncontrolled hunger in teenagers living with obesity

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTeenagers living with obesity who say hunger is preventing them from losing weight (hunger-barrier ALwO) perceive their

Updated on:April 20,2024

Sleep problems in early teens associated with future self-harm

Updated on: August 24,2025

Sleep problems in early teens associated with future self-harm

Updated on:August 24,2025