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Extra pounds put kids at higher risk for hypertension, shows study

Extra pounds put kids at higher risk for hypertension, shows study

by Kaiser PermanenteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Kaiser Permanente study of more than 800,000 young people between the ages of 3 and 17 showed that youth at the upper range of average weigh

Extra pounds put kids at higher risk for hypertension, shows study

by Kaiser PermanenteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA Kaiser Permanente study of more than 800,000 young people between the ages of 3 and 17 showed that youth at the upper range of average weigh
Developmental disorders tied to more allergic disease

Developmental disorders tied to more allergic disease

by Lori SolomonElementary school-age children with developmental disorders are more likely to have allergic diseases, according to a study published in the January issue ofPediatrics Internation

Developmental disorders tied to more allergic disease

by Lori SolomonElementary school-age children with developmental disorders are more likely to have allergic diseases, according to a study published in the January issue ofPediatrics Internation
More than 3 in 5 children do not receive timely mental health services after firearm injury, study finds

More than 3 in 5 children do not receive timely mental health services after firearm injury, study finds

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than three in five children (63%) enrolled in Medicaid do not receive mental health services w

More than 3 in 5 children do not receive timely mental health services after firearm injury, study finds

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMore than three in five children (63%) enrolled in Medicaid do not receive mental health services w
In utero exposure to flame retardants increases anxiety symptoms, new research finds

In utero exposure to flame retardants increases anxiety symptoms, new research finds

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiMaternal serum polybrominated diphenyl etherconcentrations and Internalizing Symptoms at 12Years. Anxiety (a, b) and depressive (c) symptoms a

In utero exposure to flame retardants increases anxiety symptoms, new research finds

by Tim Tedeschi,University of CincinnatiMaternal serum polybrominated diphenyl etherconcentrations and Internalizing Symptoms at 12Years. Anxiety (a, b) and depressive (c) symptoms a
Older adolescents with physical and mental illnesses have lowest self-perceptions: Study

Older adolescents with physical and mental illnesses have lowest self-perceptions: Study

by University of WaterlooModerating Effect of Adolescent Age on the Association Between Physical-Mental Comorbidity and Self-Concept. Panel A (left) shows the moderating effect of age on the SDQ-

Older adolescents with physical and mental illnesses have lowest self-perceptions: Study

by University of WaterlooModerating Effect of Adolescent Age on the Association Between Physical-Mental Comorbidity and Self-Concept. Panel A (left) shows the moderating effect of age on the SDQ-
Researchers identify factors associated with lower breastfeeding duration for mothers with higher BMIs

Researchers identify factors associated with lower breastfeeding duration for mothers with higher BMIs

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA multi-nation cohort analysis found that inflammation and cesarean section delivery in mothers with higher body mass index are connect

Researchers identify factors associated with lower breastfeeding duration for mothers with higher BMIs

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA multi-nation cohort analysis found that inflammation and cesarean section delivery in mothers with higher body mass index are connect
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
New insight into protecting newborns with low blood sugars

New insight into protecting newborns with low blood sugars

by University of AucklandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewborns at risk of brain damage from low blood sugar levels are increasingly safe, as research at the University of Auckland's Ligg

New insight into protecting newborns with low blood sugars

by University of AucklandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewborns at risk of brain damage from low blood sugar levels are increasingly safe, as research at the University of Auckland's Ligg
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
New study identifies common physical features in babies born to mothers who used fentanyl

New study identifies common physical features in babies born to mothers who used fentanyl

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: CC0 Public DomainBabies born to mothers who used fentanyl during pregnancy displayed similar facial and musculoskeletal abnormalities that suggest t

New study identifies common physical features in babies born to mothers who used fentanyl

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: CC0 Public DomainBabies born to mothers who used fentanyl during pregnancy displayed similar facial and musculoskeletal abnormalities that suggest t
UK is 'international outlier' in its approach to COVID in children, argue experts

UK is 'international outlier' in its approach to COVID in children, argue experts

by British Medical JournalA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDThe UK is an 'international outlier' in its approach to protecting children from C

UK is 'international outlier' in its approach to COVID in children, argue experts

by British Medical JournalA colorized scanning electron micrograph of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Credit: NIAIDThe UK is an 'international outlier' in its approach to protecting children from C
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