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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,
New study on children and food: Fruit chunks in yogurt are a turn off for one age group in particular

New study on children and food: Fruit chunks in yogurt are a turn off for one age group in particular

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit: Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen and the CASS Food Research Centre at Deakin University, Australia.If you feel like your six-year-old

New study on children and food: Fruit chunks in yogurt are a turn off for one age group in particular

byUniversity of CopenhagenCredit: Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen and the CASS Food Research Centre at Deakin University, Australia.If you feel like your six-year-old
Children with conduct disorder show widespread brain structural differences, finds new international study

Children with conduct disorder show widespread brain structural differences, finds new international study

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConduct disorder in young people is associated with differences in surface area across much of the brain, compared to the brains of typ

Children with conduct disorder show widespread brain structural differences, finds new international study

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConduct disorder in young people is associated with differences in surface area across much of the brain, compared to the brains of typ
Why do some kids take bigger risks than others?

Why do some kids take bigger risks than others?

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome kids are risk-takers. Others tend to play it safe. Are these differences simply based on personality, or do children's environments

Why do some kids take bigger risks than others?

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome kids are risk-takers. Others tend to play it safe. Are these differences simply based on personality, or do children's environments
Bullies have increased risk for violent offenses, shows comprehensive study

Bullies have increased risk for violent offenses, shows comprehensive study

by University of TurkuInverse survival function estimates of the first violent offense by age: A any violent offenses by women who bullied frequently, sometimes or did not bully, B any violent of

Bullies have increased risk for violent offenses, shows comprehensive study

by University of TurkuInverse survival function estimates of the first violent offense by age: A any violent offenses by women who bullied frequently, sometimes or did not bully, B any violent of
Timing of brain injury in pregnancy, birth may impact motor and language outcomes, study finds

Timing of brain injury in pregnancy, birth may impact motor and language outcomes, study finds

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UCSF study that mapped the neural connections of newborns with two different kinds of brain injuries found the ma

Timing of brain injury in pregnancy, birth may impact motor and language outcomes, study finds

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UCSF study that mapped the neural connections of newborns with two different kinds of brain injuries found the ma
Sweet snacks: Children have very different preferences, finds study

Sweet snacks: Children have very different preferences, finds study

by University of BonnStefanie Landwehr from the Market Research in the Agricultural and Food Industry at the University of Bonn "juggles" snacks in front of a school. Credit: Assembly:

Sweet snacks: Children have very different preferences, finds study

by University of BonnStefanie Landwehr from the Market Research in the Agricultural and Food Industry at the University of Bonn "juggles" snacks in front of a school. Credit: Assembly:
STDs may be more common than thought among US high school kids

STDs may be more common than thought among US high school kids

by Steven ReinbergToo few sexually active teens are getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to a new report by U.S. health officials.In all, just 20% of sexually active high

STDs may be more common than thought among US high school kids

by Steven ReinbergToo few sexually active teens are getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to a new report by U.S. health officials.In all, just 20% of sexually active high
Amid a school mental health crisis, a new training approach shows promise

Amid a school mental health crisis, a new training approach shows promise

by Laura Hoxworth,University of VirginiaCredit: Emily Faith Morgan, University CommuicationsFor several years, Julia Taylor had one of the nation's most underappreciated jobs: middle s

Amid a school mental health crisis, a new training approach shows promise

by Laura Hoxworth,University of VirginiaCredit: Emily Faith Morgan, University CommuicationsFor several years, Julia Taylor had one of the nation's most underappreciated jobs: middle s
Why babies with Down syndrome experience heart and lung problems

Why babies with Down syndrome experience heart and lung problems

by RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has gained new insights into changes in heart function

Why babies with Down syndrome experience heart and lung problems

by RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has gained new insights into changes in heart function
Light, flexible school shoes the best option for kids

Light, flexible school shoes the best option for kids

by University of SydneyCredit: Budgeron Bach from PexelsThey may not be the hardiest, but children's school shoes that allow more natural movement are the best choice, positively impacting ch

Light, flexible school shoes the best option for kids

by University of SydneyCredit: Budgeron Bach from PexelsThey may not be the hardiest, but children's school shoes that allow more natural movement are the best choice, positively impacting ch
Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child's risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear

Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child's risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear

by Angelica P. Ahrens, Eric W. Triplett and Johnny Ludvigsson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly screening for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism is important to en

Gut microbe imbalances could predict a child's risk for autism, ADHD and speech disorders years before symptoms appear

by Angelica P. Ahrens, Eric W. Triplett and Johnny Ludvigsson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly screening for neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism is important to en