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Genetic causes of cerebral palsy uncovered through whole-genome sequencing

Genetic causes of cerebral palsy uncovered through whole-genome sequencing

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Canadian-led study has identified genes which may be partially responsible for the development of cerebral palsy.Cerebral pals

Genetic causes of cerebral palsy uncovered through whole-genome sequencing

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Canadian-led study has identified genes which may be partially responsible for the development of cerebral palsy.Cerebral pals
Steady rise in children's firearm injuries over past five years

Steady rise in children's firearm injuries over past five years

by British Medical JournalTotal pediatric firearm-related injuries by year broken down by reported situational cause of the shooting: intentional interpersonal/bystander violence, negligent disch

Steady rise in children's firearm injuries over past five years

by British Medical JournalTotal pediatric firearm-related injuries by year broken down by reported situational cause of the shooting: intentional interpersonal/bystander violence, negligent disch
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
Amid a national mental health crisis for kids, here's how parents can help

Amid a national mental health crisis for kids, here's how parents can help

by Michael Merschel, American Heart Association NewsSchool closures. Family strains. Isolated and quarantined friends. Even when young people haven't directly experienced COVID-19, the pandemic ha

Amid a national mental health crisis for kids, here's how parents can help

by Michael Merschel, American Heart Association NewsSchool closures. Family strains. Isolated and quarantined friends. Even when young people haven't directly experienced COVID-19, the pandemic ha
Free fruit in schools did not have an effect on obesity among children and youth

Free fruit in schools did not have an effect on obesity among children and youth

by University of AgderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe scheme providing free fruit to schools lasted from 2007 to 2014 and was mainly introduced to improve learning in school through a better die

Free fruit in schools did not have an effect on obesity among children and youth

by University of AgderCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe scheme providing free fruit to schools lasted from 2007 to 2014 and was mainly introduced to improve learning in school through a better die
Sleep problems pervasive and persistent among children with epilepsy

Sleep problems pervasive and persistent among children with epilepsy

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor children with epilepsy, seizures and related health concerns can disrupt every part of childhood, including sleep.Now, a new study fi

Sleep problems pervasive and persistent among children with epilepsy

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor children with epilepsy, seizures and related health concerns can disrupt every part of childhood, including sleep.Now, a new study fi
Wireless kit might be cheap alternative to usual treatment of 'glue ear' in kids

Wireless kit might be cheap alternative to usual treatment of 'glue ear' in kids

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA wireless kit, comprising headphones, a microphone, and an app might be a cheap alternative to the usual treatment of the common temporary hear

Wireless kit might be cheap alternative to usual treatment of 'glue ear' in kids

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA wireless kit, comprising headphones, a microphone, and an app might be a cheap alternative to the usual treatment of the common temporary hear
Follow-up study reinforces concept of education as mental health therapy

Follow-up study reinforces concept of education as mental health therapy

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Christina Cruz, MD, EdM, assistant professor in the UNC Department of Psychiatry,

Follow-up study reinforces concept of education as mental health therapy

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Christina Cruz, MD, EdM, assistant professor in the UNC Department of Psychiatry,
COVID pandemic highlighted the need for more school nurses

COVID pandemic highlighted the need for more school nurses

by Oxford Brookes UniversityGeographical distribution of school nurse participants. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2022). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph

COVID pandemic highlighted the need for more school nurses

by Oxford Brookes UniversityGeographical distribution of school nurse participants. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2022). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph
Early transgender identity tends to endure, study suggests

Early transgender identity tends to endure, study suggests

by Lindsey TannerParents of transgender children and other supporters of transgender rights gather in the capitol outdoor rotunda to speak about transgender legislation being considered in the Texas H

Early transgender identity tends to endure, study suggests

by Lindsey TannerParents of transgender children and other supporters of transgender rights gather in the capitol outdoor rotunda to speak about transgender legislation being considered in the Texas H
What should I do if my child has COVID-19 symptoms?

What should I do if my child has COVID-19 symptoms?

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmid news that COVID-19 cases are rising among children, it's normal to be concerned when your kid starts cough

What should I do if my child has COVID-19 symptoms?

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmid news that COVID-19 cases are rising among children, it's normal to be concerned when your kid starts cough
Diet, stress programs might cut 'small for gestational age' risk in high-risk pregnancy

Diet, stress programs might cut 'small for gestational age' risk in high-risk pregnancy

(HealthDay)—The odds of giving birth to a newborn that is small for gestational age (SGA) are reduced among pregnant women at high risk who receive a structured Mediterranean diet or mindfulness-based

Diet, stress programs might cut 'small for gestational age' risk in high-risk pregnancy

(HealthDay)—The odds of giving birth to a newborn that is small for gestational age (SGA) are reduced among pregnant women at high risk who receive a structured Mediterranean diet or mindfulness-based