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Half of trans and nonbinary youth in the US 'seriously considered' suicide in the past year, according to survey

Half of trans and nonbinary youth in the US 'seriously considered' suicide in the past year, according to survey

by Muri AssunçãoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout half of young trans and nonbinary youth in the U.S. have seriously contemplated suicide in the past year, as a record-breaking number of bills re

Half of trans and nonbinary youth in the US 'seriously considered' suicide in the past year, according to survey

by Muri AssunçãoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAbout half of young trans and nonbinary youth in the U.S. have seriously contemplated suicide in the past year, as a record-breaking number of bills re
'Help, my kids keep getting head lice!' Here's how to break the cycle of nits

'Help, my kids keep getting head lice!' Here's how to break the cycle of nits

by Cameron Webb,The ConversationHead lice have perfectly designed claws to scuttle up shafts of hai. Credit: A/Prof Webb/NSW Health PathologyWrangling head lice, and the children they infest, mu

'Help, my kids keep getting head lice!' Here's how to break the cycle of nits

by Cameron Webb,The ConversationHead lice have perfectly designed claws to scuttle up shafts of hai. Credit: A/Prof Webb/NSW Health PathologyWrangling head lice, and the children they infest, mu
Autism correlated with changing sensory preferences during early childhood

Autism correlated with changing sensory preferences during early childhood

by Mike McNulty,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResults from a new study published today inChild Developmentprovide the first longitudinal evidence

Autism correlated with changing sensory preferences during early childhood

by Mike McNulty,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResults from a new study published today inChild Developmentprovide the first longitudinal evidence
The problem with seeing young sportspeople as athletes first, children second

The problem with seeing young sportspeople as athletes first, children second

by Ellie Gennings and Alice Hunter,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent reportcommissioned by Swim England, the national governing body for swimming in England, has found

The problem with seeing young sportspeople as athletes first, children second

by Ellie Gennings and Alice Hunter,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent reportcommissioned by Swim England, the national governing body for swimming in England, has found
Study estimates nearly 70% of children under six in Chicago may be exposed to lead-contaminated tap water

Study estimates nearly 70% of children under six in Chicago may be exposed to lead-contaminated tap water

byJohns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCensus Tract–Level Maps of Chicago, Illinois, With Indicators of Lead Exposure and Screening A, Raw prevalence of lead exposure based

Study estimates nearly 70% of children under six in Chicago may be exposed to lead-contaminated tap water

byJohns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCensus Tract–Level Maps of Chicago, Illinois, With Indicators of Lead Exposure and Screening A, Raw prevalence of lead exposure based
Adolescent well-being improved by online contact with close friends, say researchers

Adolescent well-being improved by online contact with close friends, say researchers

by Cardiff UniversityFitted values of online communication with virtual friends by gender predicting mental well-being, 2019 Student Health And Well-being Survey. Credit:Child and Adolescen

Adolescent well-being improved by online contact with close friends, say researchers

by Cardiff UniversityFitted values of online communication with virtual friends by gender predicting mental well-being, 2019 Student Health And Well-being Survey. Credit:Child and Adolescen
Voice-control smart devices might hinder kids' social and emotional development, says expert

Voice-control smart devices might hinder kids' social and emotional development, says expert

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVoice-control smart devices, such as Alexa, Siri, and Google Home might hinder children's social and emotional development, argues

Voice-control smart devices might hinder kids' social and emotional development, says expert

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVoice-control smart devices, such as Alexa, Siri, and Google Home might hinder children's social and emotional development, argues
Children without diapers sleep poorly, says study

Children without diapers sleep poorly, says study

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose parents cannot afford diapers do not get quality sleep, according to a study by the Rutgers School of Nursing.The study, published in

Children without diapers sleep poorly, says study

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose parents cannot afford diapers do not get quality sleep, according to a study by the Rutgers School of Nursing.The study, published in
Reducing oxygen levels for children in intensive care could save lives, finds UK study

Reducing oxygen levels for children in intensive care could save lives, finds UK study

by University College LondonDistribution of SpO2and FiO2according to oxygenation target groupBaseline and subsequently median and IQR SpO2(panels A, C) and FiO2(panels E,

Reducing oxygen levels for children in intensive care could save lives, finds UK study

by University College LondonDistribution of SpO2and FiO2according to oxygenation target groupBaseline and subsequently median and IQR SpO2(panels A, C) and FiO2(panels E,
Autism screenings in early intervention services can increase diagnoses by 60 percent

Autism screenings in early intervention services can increase diagnoses by 60 percent

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainImplementing a multi-stage screening process for autism spectrum disorder in early intervention settings may lead to a significant

Autism screenings in early intervention services can increase diagnoses by 60 percent

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainImplementing a multi-stage screening process for autism spectrum disorder in early intervention settings may lead to a significant
Adolescents who have a sense of purpose are happier and healthier. How can we help?

Adolescents who have a sense of purpose are happier and healthier. How can we help?

by Meghan Forder,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHelping young people develop a sense of purpose in life could build their resilience and prevent declines

Adolescents who have a sense of purpose are happier and healthier. How can we help?

by Meghan Forder,University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHelping young people develop a sense of purpose in life could build their resilience and prevent declines
In Israel, COVID vaccines have been offered to 5- to 11-year-olds for nearly a year, so why are so few vaccinated?

In Israel, COVID vaccines have been offered to 5- to 11-year-olds for nearly a year, so why are so few vaccinated?

by Bar-Ilan UniversitySocial media outreach results, including initial post impressions attrition, exclusion criteria, and conversion rate to clicks. Credit:Human Vaccines & Immunothera

In Israel, COVID vaccines have been offered to 5- to 11-year-olds for nearly a year, so why are so few vaccinated?

by Bar-Ilan UniversitySocial media outreach results, including initial post impressions attrition, exclusion criteria, and conversion rate to clicks. Credit:Human Vaccines & Immunothera