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'Green Whistle' pain relief inhaler given green light in ambulance study of pregnancy emergencies

'Green Whistle' pain relief inhaler given green light in ambulance study of pregnancy emergencies

by Cecile O'Connor,University of Western AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch into the "green whistle" pain relief inhaler has found no obvious harm for pregnant wom

'Green Whistle' pain relief inhaler given green light in ambulance study of pregnancy emergencies

by Cecile O'Connor,University of Western AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch into the "green whistle" pain relief inhaler has found no obvious harm for pregnant wom
How to help teen girls' mental health struggles—6 research-based strategies for parents, teachers and friends

How to help teen girls' mental health struggles—6 research-based strategies for parents, teachers and friends

by Elizabeth Englander and Meghan K. McCoy,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a well-established fact that children's and teens' mental healthtook a hit dur

How to help teen girls' mental health struggles—6 research-based strategies for parents, teachers and friends

by Elizabeth Englander and Meghan K. McCoy,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a well-established fact that children's and teens' mental healthtook a hit dur
Prenatal ozone: A silent culprit in the battle against childhood obesity

Prenatal ozone: A silent culprit in the battle against childhood obesity

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.04.008Childhood obesity is a growing global public health concern, significantly increasing the risk of var

Prenatal ozone: A silent culprit in the battle against childhood obesity

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.04.008Childhood obesity is a growing global public health concern, significantly increasing the risk of var
Surgical options to repair pectus excavatum

Surgical options to repair pectus excavatum

by Jennifer O'hara,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicPectus excavatum is a condition where a person's breastbone is sunken into the chest. While the sunken breastbone is often noticeable sho

Surgical options to repair pectus excavatum

by Jennifer O'hara,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicPectus excavatum is a condition where a person's breastbone is sunken into the chest. While the sunken breastbone is often noticeable sho
Researchers find current evidence for puberty blockers and hormone treatment for gender transition is inadequate

Researchers find current evidence for puberty blockers and hormone treatment for gender transition is inadequate

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe evidence on the use of puberty blockers and hormones for children and young people experiencing gender related distress is wholly i

Researchers find current evidence for puberty blockers and hormone treatment for gender transition is inadequate

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe evidence on the use of puberty blockers and hormones for children and young people experiencing gender related distress is wholly i
Many American teens are in mental health crisis: Report

Many American teens are in mental health crisis: Report

by Steven ReinbergAmerica's teens are still not alright.Instead, many continue to engage in risky behaviors, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.Top among these is an increase in suicidal thou

Many American teens are in mental health crisis: Report

by Steven ReinbergAmerica's teens are still not alright.Instead, many continue to engage in risky behaviors, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.Top among these is an increase in suicidal thou
COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5: What you should know

COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5: What you should know

By Jeffrey Norris,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents of children under the age of five-years-old now have the option to vaccinate their infants and

COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5: What you should know

By Jeffrey Norris,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents of children under the age of five-years-old now have the option to vaccinate their infants and
Why children love to play-fight and why it is good for them

Why children love to play-fight and why it is good for them

by Emily Freeman,The ConversationCredit: Cottonbro Studio/Pexels"That's getting a bit wild, kids! Why don't you play something quieter?"How often have you found yourself saying

Why children love to play-fight and why it is good for them

by Emily Freeman,The ConversationCredit: Cottonbro Studio/Pexels"That's getting a bit wild, kids! Why don't you play something quieter?"How often have you found yourself saying
Fetal brain imaging predicts neurodevelopment of babies with congenital heart disease

Fetal brain imaging predicts neurodevelopment of babies with congenital heart disease

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with congenital heart disease (CHD) often have neurodevelopmental impairment. Until fairly recently, thi

Fetal brain imaging predicts neurodevelopment of babies with congenital heart disease

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with congenital heart disease (CHD) often have neurodevelopmental impairment. Until fairly recently, thi
Kids' poisonings rise as more parents bring pot edibles home

Kids' poisonings rise as more parents bring pot edibles home

(HealthDay)—Edibles. In adults, they can be used recreationally or to help manage pain, nausea and anxiety. But these THC-loaded products, often sold as gummies, cookies and brownies, have fueled a fo

Kids' poisonings rise as more parents bring pot edibles home

(HealthDay)—Edibles. In adults, they can be used recreationally or to help manage pain, nausea and anxiety. But these THC-loaded products, often sold as gummies, cookies and brownies, have fueled a fo
Weight loss drug liraglutide is safe and effective in children under 12, study finds

Weight loss drug liraglutide is safe and effective in children under 12, study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Lukas from PexelsThe obesity medication liraglutide is safe and effective in children aged 6 to <12 years, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the Euro

Weight loss drug liraglutide is safe and effective in children under 12, study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Lukas from PexelsThe obesity medication liraglutide is safe and effective in children aged 6 to <12 years, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the Euro
As family dynamics evolve, study reveals health care limitations for children not raised by two parents

As family dynamics evolve, study reveals health care limitations for children not raised by two parents

by West Virginia UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch from a West Virginia University family systems expert shows children who don't live with both married biological or adoptive paren

As family dynamics evolve, study reveals health care limitations for children not raised by two parents

by West Virginia UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch from a West Virginia University family systems expert shows children who don't live with both married biological or adoptive paren