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New guidelines recommend screening children 8 to 18 for anxiety disorders

New guidelines recommend screening children 8 to 18 for anxiety disorders

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiCredit: UnsplashAccording to the CDC, 9.4% of children and adolescents had an anxiety disorder in 2019. Up to one in five youth aged 18 or younger will ex

New guidelines recommend screening children 8 to 18 for anxiety disorders

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiCredit: UnsplashAccording to the CDC, 9.4% of children and adolescents had an anxiety disorder in 2019. Up to one in five youth aged 18 or younger will ex
As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more pl

As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more pl
Study suggests maternal inflammation risk factors associated with children's behavioral and emotional regulation

Study suggests maternal inflammation risk factors associated with children's behavioral and emotional regulation

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMaternal inflammation risk factors may be associated with dysregulation in children, according to a recent study.

Study suggests maternal inflammation risk factors associated with children's behavioral and emotional regulation

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMaternal inflammation risk factors may be associated with dysregulation in children, according to a recent study.
Bacteria at day care might raise kids' odds for asthma

Bacteria at day care might raise kids' odds for asthma

by Cara MurezCertain combinations of bacteria found in dust in children's day care settings may have an impact on their young lungs.Researchers are trying to understand whether attending day care

Bacteria at day care might raise kids' odds for asthma

by Cara MurezCertain combinations of bacteria found in dust in children's day care settings may have an impact on their young lungs.Researchers are trying to understand whether attending day care
Significant gaps and inequalities in the provision of specialist child weight management services in England

Significant gaps and inequalities in the provision of specialist child weight management services in England

by University of BristolService provision according to catchment area characteristics of acute NHS trust. Credit:BMJ Open(2022). DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061971Over three quarters of

Significant gaps and inequalities in the provision of specialist child weight management services in England

by University of BristolService provision according to catchment area characteristics of acute NHS trust. Credit:BMJ Open(2022). DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-061971Over three quarters of
Toxic metals in baby food: Researchers find 'concerning' gaps in US regulations

Toxic metals in baby food: Researchers find 'concerning' gaps in US regulations

by University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRice cereal, formula, purees and puffs. They're among the most popular products purchased from the baby food aisle. And they share one

Toxic metals in baby food: Researchers find 'concerning' gaps in US regulations

by University at BuffaloCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRice cereal, formula, purees and puffs. They're among the most popular products purchased from the baby food aisle. And they share one
Telemedicine and continuous glucose monitoring mitigated effects of pandemic on children with diabetes, finds study

Telemedicine and continuous glucose monitoring mitigated effects of pandemic on children with diabetes, finds study

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe rapid adoption of telemedicine and increased use of continuous glucose monitoring helped to attenuate the impacts of the COVI

Telemedicine and continuous glucose monitoring mitigated effects of pandemic on children with diabetes, finds study

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe rapid adoption of telemedicine and increased use of continuous glucose monitoring helped to attenuate the impacts of the COVI
Medicaid reinstated for nearly 500,000 children and families: CMS

Medicaid reinstated for nearly 500,000 children and families: CMS

by Cara MurezAbout 500,000 children and families have had their Medicaid reinstated after some states erroneously purged them because of a systems issue, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CM

Medicaid reinstated for nearly 500,000 children and families: CMS

by Cara MurezAbout 500,000 children and families have had their Medicaid reinstated after some states erroneously purged them because of a systems issue, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CM
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.
Emergency departments saw firearm injuries in children double during pandemic

Emergency departments saw firearm injuries in children double during pandemic

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainPediatric Emergency Department (ED) visits for firearm injuries doubled during the pandemic compared to ear

Emergency departments saw firearm injuries in children double during pandemic

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainPediatric Emergency Department (ED) visits for firearm injuries doubled during the pandemic compared to ear
One-third of school-aged children report worrying weekly

One-third of school-aged children report worrying weekly

by Lori SolomonMore than one in three children ages 9 to 13 years worry at least once a week, according to the results of a survey released by Nemours Children's Health System.TheWhat's

One-third of school-aged children report worrying weekly

by Lori SolomonMore than one in three children ages 9 to 13 years worry at least once a week, according to the results of a survey released by Nemours Children's Health System.TheWhat's
Today's adolescents' substances of choice may be harder for adults to detect

Today's adolescents' substances of choice may be harder for adults to detect

by University of Rhode IslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite advances in technology and availability, one of the best ways for parents and health care providers to prevent or help stop a

Today's adolescents' substances of choice may be harder for adults to detect

by University of Rhode IslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite advances in technology and availability, one of the best ways for parents and health care providers to prevent or help stop a