Fewer children are dying before their fifth birthday, but African countries lag behind

by Dr. Dickson Amugsi,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe world has experienced a59% declinein the deaths of children younger than five years since 1990. New mortality&nbsp

Updated on: February 20,2024

Fewer children are dying before their fifth birthday, but African countries lag behind

by Dr. Dickson Amugsi,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe world has experienced a59% declinein the deaths of children younger than five years since 1990. New mortality&nbsp

Updated on:February 20,2024

Researchers examine relationship between imprisoned mothers and their adolescent children's risk behaviors

by Baylor UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen represent the fastest-growing population in U.S. institutional corrections facilities. In the past four decades, the number of women in

Updated on: May 05,2024

Researchers examine relationship between imprisoned mothers and their adolescent children's risk behaviors

by Baylor UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWomen represent the fastest-growing population in U.S. institutional corrections facilities. In the past four decades, the number of women in

Updated on:May 05,2024

Deep learning predicts risk for childhood obesity over three years

by Lori SolomonA deep learning model can predict the risk for obesity for young children using only routinely collected electronic health record (EHR) data, according to a studypublishedin

Updated on: November 24,2024

Deep learning predicts risk for childhood obesity over three years

by Lori SolomonA deep learning model can predict the risk for obesity for young children using only routinely collected electronic health record (EHR) data, according to a studypublishedin

Updated on:November 24,2024

Children with fine motor skills succeed at the beginning of the school path

by University of JyväskyläCredit: University of JyväskyläReading and mathematical skills form the basis for learning and academic success. According to a recent study conducted at the University

Updated on: April 10,2024

Children with fine motor skills succeed at the beginning of the school path

by University of JyväskyläCredit: University of JyväskyläReading and mathematical skills form the basis for learning and academic success. According to a recent study conducted at the University

Updated on:April 10,2024

Study finds COVID-19 pandemic has long-lasting effects on adolescent mental health and substance use

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a long-lasting impact on adolescent mental health and substance use, ac

Updated on: May 13,2024

Study finds COVID-19 pandemic has long-lasting effects on adolescent mental health and substance use

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a long-lasting impact on adolescent mental health and substance use, ac

Updated on:May 13,2024

Reducing noise in operating room improves children's behavior after surgery, study finds

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: CC0 Public DomainReducing the level of noise in the operating room (OR) may positively affect a child's behavior, including fewer temper tantrums an

Updated on: May 11,2024

Reducing noise in operating room improves children's behavior after surgery, study finds

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: CC0 Public DomainReducing the level of noise in the operating room (OR) may positively affect a child's behavior, including fewer temper tantrums an

Updated on:May 11,2024

Chronic childhood ear infections can delay language development, study finds

byUniversity of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEar infections are a common childhood experience, but a new study suggests parents should take these infections seriously to preserve thei

Updated on: March 02,2024

Chronic childhood ear infections can delay language development, study finds

byUniversity of FloridaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEar infections are a common childhood experience, but a new study suggests parents should take these infections seriously to preserve thei

Updated on:March 02,2024

Study reveals shyness could impact young children's performance on language tests

by Southern Methodist UniversityAccuracy across tasks according to shyness, age, and vocabulary percentile; original planned analysis. Note. Relation of task accuracy according to (a) shyness, (b

Updated on: May 19,2024

Study reveals shyness could impact young children's performance on language tests

by Southern Methodist UniversityAccuracy across tasks according to shyness, age, and vocabulary percentile; original planned analysis. Note. Relation of task accuracy according to (a) shyness, (b

Updated on:May 19,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Is it OK to need a break from my children?

by Dr. AmandaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParenting is hard. You give all you've got to love your children and make sure they're safe and thriving. You may not be sleeping well. You haven&

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Is it OK to need a break from my children?

by Dr. AmandaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParenting is hard. You give all you've got to love your children and make sure they're safe and thriving. You may not be sleeping well. You haven&

Updated on:June 05,2024

Among adolescents, major depressive disorder prevalence varies by race, ethnicity

by Elana GotkineThe rates of major depressive disorder (MDD) vary from 14.5 to 26.5 percent among adolescents by race and ethnicity, according to a study published online Oct. 9 inJAMA Pediatric

Updated on: March 29,2024

Among adolescents, major depressive disorder prevalence varies by race, ethnicity

by Elana GotkineThe rates of major depressive disorder (MDD) vary from 14.5 to 26.5 percent among adolescents by race and ethnicity, according to a study published online Oct. 9 inJAMA Pediatric

Updated on:March 29,2024

Infantile botulism: Look for these signs and symptoms

by Sean Michael McTigue,University of KentuckyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYou have probably heard of food-borne botulism illness in adults, but there is a very rare version of botulism tha

Updated on: April 13,2024

Infantile botulism: Look for these signs and symptoms

by Sean Michael McTigue,University of KentuckyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYou have probably heard of food-borne botulism illness in adults, but there is a very rare version of botulism tha

Updated on:April 13,2024

Study finds high mortality rates of youths previously incarcerated in the juvenile legal system

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital finds that youth aged 11 to 21

Updated on: February 20,2024

Study finds high mortality rates of youths previously incarcerated in the juvenile legal system

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital finds that youth aged 11 to 21

Updated on:February 20,2024