U.S. teens were already in mental health crisis before pandemic hit

by Dennis ThompsonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlaina Stanisci has grappled with an eating disorder since she was 10, and the disruptions of the pandemic only made things worse for the high schoo

Updated on: February 21,2024

U.S. teens were already in mental health crisis before pandemic hit

by Dennis ThompsonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlaina Stanisci has grappled with an eating disorder since she was 10, and the disruptions of the pandemic only made things worse for the high schoo

Updated on:February 21,2024

Vitamin D supplements do not reduce asthma exacerbations overall

Vitamin D supplementation does not reduce the risk for asthma exacerbation in children overall, but does reduce the risk in those with low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) concentrations, according

Updated on: March 21,2024

Vitamin D supplements do not reduce asthma exacerbations overall

Vitamin D supplementation does not reduce the risk for asthma exacerbation in children overall, but does reduce the risk in those with low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) concentrations, according

Updated on:March 21,2024

USPSTF: Evidence lacking for T2DM screening in children

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient for assessing the benefits and harms of type 2 diabetes screening in children and adole

Updated on: February 20,2024

USPSTF: Evidence lacking for T2DM screening in children

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the current evidence is insufficient for assessing the benefits and harms of type 2 diabetes screening in children and adole

Updated on:February 20,2024

Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations?

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 scho

Updated on: March 08,2024

Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations?

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 scho

Updated on:March 08,2024

Another school sports season: How to lower your child's odds for injury

by Cara MurezPlaying sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it's also important to help protect them from injuries.Parents and coaches can make a big difference in helpingkids&nbsp

Updated on: April 07,2024

Another school sports season: How to lower your child's odds for injury

by Cara MurezPlaying sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it's also important to help protect them from injuries.Parents and coaches can make a big difference in helpingkids&nbsp

Updated on:April 07,2024

Factors identified for hearing loss in newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus

by Elana GotkineIndependent risk factors for congenital hearing loss have been identified in newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection, according to a study published online Dec. 29 in

Updated on: June 01,2024

Factors identified for hearing loss in newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus

by Elana GotkineIndependent risk factors for congenital hearing loss have been identified in newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection, according to a study published online Dec. 29 in

Updated on:June 01,2024

Microbiome instability linked to poor growth in kids

Updated on: September 15,2025

Microbiome instability linked to poor growth in kids

Updated on:September 15,2025

Family support vital to prevent teen substance use in border regions, study says

by University of ArizonaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center found that high levels of family supp

Updated on: May 19,2024

Family support vital to prevent teen substance use in border regions, study says

by University of ArizonaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center found that high levels of family supp

Updated on:May 19,2024

Digital program gets school kids moving

by University of SydneyThe IEngage app and booklet. Credit: University of SydneyEvery parent worries about how much time their child spends on screens, but what if screens could also provide the

Updated on: June 17,2024

Digital program gets school kids moving

by University of SydneyThe IEngage app and booklet. Credit: University of SydneyEvery parent worries about how much time their child spends on screens, but what if screens could also provide the

Updated on:June 17,2024

Study reveals how to stop youngsters from eating unhealthy snacks

by Staffordshire UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPsychologists have successfully trialed a new intervention which makes schoolchildren cut down on unhealthy snacking.Researchers from Staffordshire

Updated on: May 07,2024

Study reveals how to stop youngsters from eating unhealthy snacks

by Staffordshire UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPsychologists have successfully trialed a new intervention which makes schoolchildren cut down on unhealthy snacking.Researchers from Staffordshire

Updated on:May 07,2024

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

Updated on: May 10,2024

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

Updated on:May 10,2024

Study finds link to unclean cooking fuels and developmental delays in children

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloCredit:Environmental Research(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116528Just about everyone knows that cigarette smoke is bad for babies. Should c

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study finds link to unclean cooking fuels and developmental delays in children

by David J. Hill,University at BuffaloCredit:Environmental Research(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116528Just about everyone knows that cigarette smoke is bad for babies. Should c

Updated on:May 08,2024