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Children with tics can be helped by new online treatment

Children with tics can be helped by new online treatment

by University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamNew research from the University of Nottingham demonstrates that online behavior therapy for children with tics, which is supported by t

Children with tics can be helped by new online treatment

by University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamNew research from the University of Nottingham demonstrates that online behavior therapy for children with tics, which is supported by t
10% of US kids don't get enough to eat, and it could get worse. Here's why, experts say

10% of US kids don't get enough to eat, and it could get worse. Here's why, experts say

by Madeleine ListCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout one in 10 children lived in a household where they didn't get enough to eat from 2019 to 2020, according to a new report from the Centers fo

10% of US kids don't get enough to eat, and it could get worse. Here's why, experts say

by Madeleine ListCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout one in 10 children lived in a household where they didn't get enough to eat from 2019 to 2020, according to a new report from the Centers fo
Personalized dosing of preparatory drug leads to safer stem cell transplants in children with leukemia

Personalized dosing of preparatory drug leads to safer stem cell transplants in children with leukemia

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA stem cell transplant can form an important part of treatment for some children with leukemia. Preventing the immune system fr

Personalized dosing of preparatory drug leads to safer stem cell transplants in children with leukemia

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainA stem cell transplant can form an important part of treatment for some children with leukemia. Preventing the immune system fr
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

by Lauran NeergaardIs the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children? Credit: AP Illustration/Peter HamlinIs the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?Yes, U.S. regulators authorized Pfizer's vaccine for&nbs

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

by Lauran NeergaardIs the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children? Credit: AP Illustration/Peter HamlinIs the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?Yes, U.S. regulators authorized Pfizer's vaccine for&nbs
What parents need to know about kids and COVID-19

What parents need to know about kids and COVID-19

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlready weary from two years of navigating parenthood during a pandemic, parents are facing a new stress: What to think about surg

What parents need to know about kids and COVID-19

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlready weary from two years of navigating parenthood during a pandemic, parents are facing a new stress: What to think about surg
New research recommends expansion of supervision techniques to prevent child drownings

New research recommends expansion of supervision techniques to prevent child drownings

by Brianna Hoge,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are an estimated 4,000 drownings every year

New research recommends expansion of supervision techniques to prevent child drownings

by Brianna Hoge,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are an estimated 4,000 drownings every year
Global study shows need for changes in cancer care for teens and young adults

Global study shows need for changes in cancer care for teens and young adults

by UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile cancer survival rates have improved for pediatric patients and adults over the age of 40, outcomes for certain types of cancer have lagged among

Global study shows need for changes in cancer care for teens and young adults

by UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile cancer survival rates have improved for pediatric patients and adults over the age of 40, outcomes for certain types of cancer have lagged among
Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

by Robin FosterAs millions of American teens continue to struggle with their mental health, a new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much support their pa

Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

by Robin FosterAs millions of American teens continue to struggle with their mental health, a new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much support their pa
What to know before giving your child melatonin

What to know before giving your child melatonin

by Amanda Turner,University of KentuckyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSleep plays a big role in your child's physical and mental well-being. If your kid is struggling with falling and staying asle

What to know before giving your child melatonin

by Amanda Turner,University of KentuckyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSleep plays a big role in your child's physical and mental well-being. If your kid is struggling with falling and staying asle
For kids with severe scoliosis, growth-friendly surgeries cause more complications than single spinal fusion

For kids with severe scoliosis, growth-friendly surgeries cause more complications than single spinal fusion

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Michigan Medicine study found that preadolescent children with severe neuromuscular scoliosis who are treated with growth-friendly surgery prio

For kids with severe scoliosis, growth-friendly surgeries cause more complications than single spinal fusion

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Michigan Medicine study found that preadolescent children with severe neuromuscular scoliosis who are treated with growth-friendly surgery prio
More than four hours of daily smartphone use associated with health risks for adolescents

More than four hours of daily smartphone use associated with health risks for adolescents

by Public Library of ScienceThis research explores the impact of using smart devices for more than 4 hours a day on adolescent health. Credit: Porapak Apichodilok, Pexels, CC0 (creativecommons.or

More than four hours of daily smartphone use associated with health risks for adolescents

by Public Library of ScienceThis research explores the impact of using smart devices for more than 4 hours a day on adolescent health. Credit: Porapak Apichodilok, Pexels, CC0 (creativecommons.or
No clear medical definition of 'growing pains'

No clear medical definition of 'growing pains'

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe often hear the phrase 'growing pains' used by the general public to describe muscle or joint pain in young people and the term

No clear medical definition of 'growing pains'

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe often hear the phrase 'growing pains' used by the general public to describe muscle or joint pain in young people and the term