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A larger dose of vitamin D may decrease psychiatric symptoms at school age

A larger dose of vitamin D may decrease psychiatric symptoms at school age

by Tampere UniversityCredit: Nicolas Solerieu on UnsplashIt is estimated that every eighth child suffers from a mental health disorder. Several predictors of children's mental problems have been i

A larger dose of vitamin D may decrease psychiatric symptoms at school age

by Tampere UniversityCredit: Nicolas Solerieu on UnsplashIt is estimated that every eighth child suffers from a mental health disorder. Several predictors of children's mental problems have been i
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
Antipsychotics are increasingly being prescribed to children. Here's why we should be concerned

Antipsychotics are increasingly being prescribed to children. Here's why we should be concerned

by Matthias Pierce and Kathryn Abel,The ConversationPercentage of children prescribed antipsychotics, per year 2000 to 2019.Anincreasing numberof young people in the U.K. are being r

Antipsychotics are increasingly being prescribed to children. Here's why we should be concerned

by Matthias Pierce and Kathryn Abel,The ConversationPercentage of children prescribed antipsychotics, per year 2000 to 2019.Anincreasing numberof young people in the U.K. are being r
Parental cancer tied to poorer health outcomes in children

Parental cancer tied to poorer health outcomes in children

Parental cancer is associated with school absenteeism, medical care unaffordability, increased health care use, and poor mental health among children, according to a study published online April 11 in

Parental cancer tied to poorer health outcomes in children

Parental cancer is associated with school absenteeism, medical care unaffordability, increased health care use, and poor mental health among children, according to a study published online April 11 in
Swedish population-based study investigates risk factors for severe COVID-19 complication in children

Swedish population-based study investigates risk factors for severe COVID-19 complication in children

by Karolinska InstitutetFlowchart of study cohorts. Credit:The Lancet Regional Health - Europe(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2022.100443Severe acute COVID-19 is very rare in children,

Swedish population-based study investigates risk factors for severe COVID-19 complication in children

by Karolinska InstitutetFlowchart of study cohorts. Credit:The Lancet Regional Health - Europe(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2022.100443Severe acute COVID-19 is very rare in children,
COVID-19: Small study found no evidence of transmitting virus through breastfeeding

COVID-19: Small study found no evidence of transmitting virus through breastfeeding

by SpringerCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere is no evidence of recently infected mothers transmitting infectious SARS-CoV-2 through breastmilk to their baby, reports a study published in the journal

COVID-19: Small study found no evidence of transmitting virus through breastfeeding

by SpringerCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere is no evidence of recently infected mothers transmitting infectious SARS-CoV-2 through breastmilk to their baby, reports a study published in the journal
Wealthier kids in UK may have experienced steepest fall in mental health during pandemic

Wealthier kids in UK may have experienced steepest fall in mental health during pandemic

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has been published in theJournal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Its findings confound predictions in some qu

Wealthier kids in UK may have experienced steepest fall in mental health during pandemic

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has been published in theJournal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Its findings confound predictions in some qu
Infant seating devices may reduce language exposure

Infant seating devices may reduce language exposure

by Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen a parent needs to cook dinner or take a shower, often they will place their baby in a bouncy seat, swing, exersaucer, or similar sea

Infant seating devices may reduce language exposure

by Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen a parent needs to cook dinner or take a shower, often they will place their baby in a bouncy seat, swing, exersaucer, or similar sea
New method identifies children most at risk for severe RSV infection

New method identifies children most at risk for severe RSV infection

by Karolinska InstitutetFinal prediction model variables and their individual association with the probability of RSV hospital admission For continuous variables, the predicted probability and it

New method identifies children most at risk for severe RSV infection

by Karolinska InstitutetFinal prediction model variables and their individual association with the probability of RSV hospital admission For continuous variables, the predicted probability and it
My five-year-old is now eligible for a COVID vaccine. Should I get them immunized?

My five-year-old is now eligible for a COVID vaccine. Should I get them immunized?

by Stephen Griffin,The ConversationCredit: Polina Tankilevitch from PexelsSince 2020, we've heard that COVID is mainly a problem for the elderly orvulnerable. Vaccines have dramaticall

My five-year-old is now eligible for a COVID vaccine. Should I get them immunized?

by Stephen Griffin,The ConversationCredit: Polina Tankilevitch from PexelsSince 2020, we've heard that COVID is mainly a problem for the elderly orvulnerable. Vaccines have dramaticall
Large clinical study on extremely preterm infants provides important knowledge about milk-based enrichment options

Large clinical study on extremely preterm infants provides important knowledge about milk-based enrichment options

by Linköping UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants born extremely prematurely need to get enrichment as an addition to breast milk. But does it make any difference whether the enric

Large clinical study on extremely preterm infants provides important knowledge about milk-based enrichment options

by Linköping UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants born extremely prematurely need to get enrichment as an addition to breast milk. But does it make any difference whether the enric
Pre-term and low birthweight newborns found to have fewer fractures in childhood than others

Pre-term and low birthweight newborns found to have fewer fractures in childhood than others

by University of Eastern FinlandCumulative fracture incidence up to 5 years of age stratified by preterm subclasses. Follow-up ends to first fracture, death, fifth birthday, or the common study e

Pre-term and low birthweight newborns found to have fewer fractures in childhood than others

by University of Eastern FinlandCumulative fracture incidence up to 5 years of age stratified by preterm subclasses. Follow-up ends to first fracture, death, fifth birthday, or the common study e