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Reported drug use among adolescents continued to hold below pre-pandemic levels in 2023

Reported drug use among adolescents continued to hold below pre-pandemic levels in 2023

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe percentage of adolescents reporting they used any illicit substances in 2023 continued to hold steady below the pre-pandemic

Reported drug use among adolescents continued to hold below pre-pandemic levels in 2023

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe percentage of adolescents reporting they used any illicit substances in 2023 continued to hold steady below the pre-pandemic
'They yell and I yell back': Preschoolers' descriptions of conflict-laden interactions at home

'They yell and I yell back': Preschoolers' descriptions of conflict-laden interactions at home

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung children are able to talk in detail about their feelings and how things are at home. They are also good at reading their parents and t

'They yell and I yell back': Preschoolers' descriptions of conflict-laden interactions at home

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung children are able to talk in detail about their feelings and how things are at home. They are also good at reading their parents and t
What you need to know about the infant formula recall

What you need to know about the infant formula recall

If you're a parent using Similac, Alimentum or EleCare infant formulas, here's updated facts on the ongoing product recall.As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigates, Abbott Nutriti

What you need to know about the infant formula recall

If you're a parent using Similac, Alimentum or EleCare infant formulas, here's updated facts on the ongoing product recall.As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigates, Abbott Nutriti
Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainData show that Generation Z youth are coming out at earlier ages than previous generations of sexual- and gender-diverse in

Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainData show that Generation Z youth are coming out at earlier ages than previous generations of sexual- and gender-diverse in
How young children's immune systems respond to malaria vaccine

How young children's immune systems respond to malaria vaccine

by Burnet InstituteMalaria serum. Credit: Dr Paul GilsonResearch by Burnet scientists has provided new insights into how young children's immune systems respond to the RTS,S malaria vaccine,

How young children's immune systems respond to malaria vaccine

by Burnet InstituteMalaria serum. Credit: Dr Paul GilsonResearch by Burnet scientists has provided new insights into how young children's immune systems respond to the RTS,S malaria vaccine,
Protect your kids in blistering summer heat

Protect your kids in blistering summer heat

by Cara MurezEnjoy that summer sun, but keep some safety tips in mind, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises parents."It's great to seechildrenenjoying nature and reapi

Protect your kids in blistering summer heat

by Cara MurezEnjoy that summer sun, but keep some safety tips in mind, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises parents."It's great to seechildrenenjoying nature and reapi
Overweight children are developing heart complications

Overweight children are developing heart complications

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you put on some weight over the last two years, you're not alone. But adults weren't the only ones who packed on

Overweight children are developing heart complications

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you put on some weight over the last two years, you're not alone. But adults weren't the only ones who packed on
Cycle safe: Find the right bike helmet for your child

Cycle safe: Find the right bike helmet for your child

Wearing a bike helmet can save the life of your young child or teenager, but it needs to fit well to really do its job.A well-fitting bike helmet significantly reduces the odds of serioushead&nb

Cycle safe: Find the right bike helmet for your child

Wearing a bike helmet can save the life of your young child or teenager, but it needs to fit well to really do its job.A well-fitting bike helmet significantly reduces the odds of serioushead&nb
Vaccinating children for mpox would significantly reduce deaths in the DRC, say researchers

Vaccinating children for mpox would significantly reduce deaths in the DRC, say researchers

byYale UniversityThe number of vaccine doses needed in different vaccination scenarios. Credit:The Lancet Global Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00384-XVaccinating children

Vaccinating children for mpox would significantly reduce deaths in the DRC, say researchers

byYale UniversityThe number of vaccine doses needed in different vaccination scenarios. Credit:The Lancet Global Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00384-XVaccinating children
Skin injuries to babies in neonatal care could be avoided with new splint, trial shows

Skin injuries to babies in neonatal care could be avoided with new splint, trial shows

by Victoria University of WellingtonThe Pēpi Splint securing a peripheral intravenous catheter on a hand and foot. Credit:BMC Pediatrics(2022). DOI: 10.1186/s12887-022-03345-8A new de

Skin injuries to babies in neonatal care could be avoided with new splint, trial shows

by Victoria University of WellingtonThe Pēpi Splint securing a peripheral intravenous catheter on a hand and foot. Credit:BMC Pediatrics(2022). DOI: 10.1186/s12887-022-03345-8A new de
Sudden, unexplained child deaths often have a genetic cause

Sudden, unexplained child deaths often have a genetic cause

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonRare damaging de novo and maternally inherited X-linked variants among 73 trios. Analysis of 73 SUDP trios identified rare damaging de novo and ma

Sudden, unexplained child deaths often have a genetic cause

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonRare damaging de novo and maternally inherited X-linked variants among 73 trios. Analysis of 73 SUDP trios identified rare damaging de novo and ma
Novel newborn screening system uses rapid whole genome sequencing to screen and diagnose genetic diseases

Novel newborn screening system uses rapid whole genome sequencing to screen and diagnose genetic diseases

by Rady Children's Institute for Genomic MedicineBecause highly successful NBS has not kept pace with genome or therapeutic innovation, we adapted rWGS for comprehensive NBS. NBS-rWGS for 388 diso

Novel newborn screening system uses rapid whole genome sequencing to screen and diagnose genetic diseases

by Rady Children's Institute for Genomic MedicineBecause highly successful NBS has not kept pace with genome or therapeutic innovation, we adapted rWGS for comprehensive NBS. NBS-rWGS for 388 diso