Rates of handgun carriage rise among US adolescents, particularly White, rural, and higher income teens, new study finds

by Boston CollegeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHandgun carrying increased significantly among rural, White and higher-income adolescents from 2002 to 2019, ominously escalating the risk of fir

Updated on: February 29,2024

Rates of handgun carriage rise among US adolescents, particularly White, rural, and higher income teens, new study finds

by Boston CollegeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHandgun carrying increased significantly among rural, White and higher-income adolescents from 2002 to 2019, ominously escalating the risk of fir

Updated on:February 29,2024

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

Researchers find NICU antibiotic use has decreased substantially in past decade

by Amanda DiPaolo Bradley,Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAntibiotic use in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) has decreased substantially over the past decade

Updated on: March 05,2024

Researchers find NICU antibiotic use has decreased substantially in past decade

by Amanda DiPaolo Bradley,Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAntibiotic use in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) has decreased substantially over the past decade

Updated on:March 05,2024

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

Updated on: April 07,2024

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

Updated on:April 07,2024

Shielding children from food insecurity provides almost no protection from psychological problems

by McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's easy to imagine the emotional distress of both parents and children in families where there isn't enough to eat. Especially if i

Updated on: February 29,2024

Shielding children from food insecurity provides almost no protection from psychological problems

by McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's easy to imagine the emotional distress of both parents and children in families where there isn't enough to eat. Especially if i

Updated on:February 29,2024

3 in 10 adolescent caregivers in UK consider self-harming; 1 in 10 consider harming others

by University of CambridgePercentage of adolescent young caregivers reporting various issues and difficulties as a result of their caring responsibilities. Credit: Clare Mackenzie / Faculty of Ed

Updated on: February 27,2024

3 in 10 adolescent caregivers in UK consider self-harming; 1 in 10 consider harming others

by University of CambridgePercentage of adolescent young caregivers reporting various issues and difficulties as a result of their caring responsibilities. Credit: Clare Mackenzie / Faculty of Ed

Updated on:February 27,2024

Improvements in social, educational and economic-related characteristics of communities may reduce asthma

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsthma is one of the most common, chronic pediatric diseases in the United States, complicated by persistent disparities in car

Updated on: March 10,2024

Improvements in social, educational and economic-related characteristics of communities may reduce asthma

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsthma is one of the most common, chronic pediatric diseases in the United States, complicated by persistent disparities in car

Updated on:March 10,2024

Latino/a adolescents who took on childcare duties during the pandemic at risk of depression, anxiety and school failure

by George Washington UniversityCredit: PexelsLatino/a adolescents who took on greater childcare responsibilities due to COVID-19 experienced a significant increase in symptoms of depression, anxi

Updated on: February 27,2024

Latino/a adolescents who took on childcare duties during the pandemic at risk of depression, anxiety and school failure

by George Washington UniversityCredit: PexelsLatino/a adolescents who took on greater childcare responsibilities due to COVID-19 experienced a significant increase in symptoms of depression, anxi

Updated on:February 27,2024

Pfizer seeks FDA approval of COVID-19 boosters for children ages 5 to 11

Pfizer Inc. announced Tuesday that it has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve emergency use of its booster shot for children ages 5 to 11 years.The application hinges on a study of

Updated on: February 29,2024

Pfizer seeks FDA approval of COVID-19 boosters for children ages 5 to 11

Pfizer Inc. announced Tuesday that it has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve emergency use of its booster shot for children ages 5 to 11 years.The application hinges on a study of

Updated on:February 29,2024

Ask the pediatrician: How can parents talk to teens about sexting?

by Yolanda (Linda) Reid ChassiakosCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is on her cellphone a lot. How do I talk to her about sexting and other privacy concerns?A: Sexting is the sending or

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the pediatrician: How can parents talk to teens about sexting?

by Yolanda (Linda) Reid ChassiakosCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is on her cellphone a lot. How do I talk to her about sexting and other privacy concerns?A: Sexting is the sending or

Updated on:June 05,2024

Risk for diabetes increased for pediatric patients with COVID-19

(HealthDay)—Patients aged younger than 18 years with diagnosed COVID-19 have an increased risk for newly diagnosed diabetes >30 days after acute infection, according to research published in the Ja

Updated on: February 21,2024

Risk for diabetes increased for pediatric patients with COVID-19

(HealthDay)—Patients aged younger than 18 years with diagnosed COVID-19 have an increased risk for newly diagnosed diabetes >30 days after acute infection, according to research published in the Ja

Updated on:February 21,2024

Researchers examine impact of pandemic on children's mental health

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Jacqueline Bolt, M.D., a UTSW Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow, examined how the patterns and outcomes of pedia

Updated on: April 24,2024

Researchers examine impact of pandemic on children's mental health

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Jacqueline Bolt, M.D., a UTSW Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellow, examined how the patterns and outcomes of pedia

Updated on:April 24,2024