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Frequent homophobic behaviors in sports leave children unsafe, finds study

Frequent homophobic behaviors in sports leave children unsafe, finds study

by Monash UniversityCredit: Monash UniversityA world-first study has found an education approach used widely by sport organizations to stop harmful homophobic behavior and other forms of discrimi

Frequent homophobic behaviors in sports leave children unsafe, finds study

by Monash UniversityCredit: Monash UniversityA world-first study has found an education approach used widely by sport organizations to stop harmful homophobic behavior and other forms of discrimi
Cases of potentially deadly parechovirus in infants are surging

Cases of potentially deadly parechovirus in infants are surging

by Denise MannParechovirus, a virus that can cause severe illness in infants, is on the rise in parts of the United States.Twenty-nine infants were admitted to the Children's Hospital at Vanderbil

Cases of potentially deadly parechovirus in infants are surging

by Denise MannParechovirus, a virus that can cause severe illness in infants, is on the rise in parts of the United States.Twenty-nine infants were admitted to the Children's Hospital at Vanderbil
Irregular sleep and late bedtimes associated with worse grades for high school students

Irregular sleep and late bedtimes associated with worse grades for high school students

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIrregular sleep and late bedtimes are linked to worse grades and more school-related behavioral problems among teens, suggests a

Irregular sleep and late bedtimes associated with worse grades for high school students

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIrregular sleep and late bedtimes are linked to worse grades and more school-related behavioral problems among teens, suggests a
First-born children more likely to be up-to-date on vaccination

First-born children more likely to be up-to-date on vaccination

First-born children are more likely to be up-to-date (UTD) on vaccinations, according to a research brief published online Sept. 7 inPediatrics.Allison Lin, from the Steven and Alexandra Cohen C

First-born children more likely to be up-to-date on vaccination

First-born children are more likely to be up-to-date (UTD) on vaccinations, according to a research brief published online Sept. 7 inPediatrics.Allison Lin, from the Steven and Alexandra Cohen C
2007 to 2021 saw increase in suicide rates for those aged 10 to 24

2007 to 2021 saw increase in suicide rates for those aged 10 to 24

by Elana GotkineFor youth aged 10 to 24 years, suicide rates increased from 2007 through 2021, while homicide rates decreased from 2006 through 2014 and then increased, according to a June data brief

2007 to 2021 saw increase in suicide rates for those aged 10 to 24

by Elana GotkineFor youth aged 10 to 24 years, suicide rates increased from 2007 through 2021, while homicide rates decreased from 2006 through 2014 and then increased, according to a June data brief
What is food-protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome or FPIES? And are more babies getting it?

What is food-protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome or FPIES? And are more babies getting it?

by Jennifer Koplin, Dianne Campbell and Eric Lee,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageParents, caregivers and childcare settings are much more aware offood allergiesthan they on

What is food-protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome or FPIES? And are more babies getting it?

by Jennifer Koplin, Dianne Campbell and Eric Lee,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageParents, caregivers and childcare settings are much more aware offood allergiesthan they on
Flint water crisis affected timing of pediatric lead testing but not quantity, study finds

Flint water crisis affected timing of pediatric lead testing but not quantity, study finds

by University of KansasCredit: David SluskyThe word "plumber" comes from the Latin word for the metal "lead."But lead coupled with pipes that transport drinking water makes a

Flint water crisis affected timing of pediatric lead testing but not quantity, study finds

by University of KansasCredit: David SluskyThe word "plumber" comes from the Latin word for the metal "lead."But lead coupled with pipes that transport drinking water makes a
One in four adolescent girls experience low mood, twice as many as boys, finds study

One in four adolescent girls experience low mood, twice as many as boys, finds study

by Universitat Oberta de CatalunyaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLow mood is experienced by 18.6% of adolescents, according to a study carried out by the Epi4Health interuniversity research group, i

One in four adolescent girls experience low mood, twice as many as boys, finds study

by Universitat Oberta de CatalunyaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLow mood is experienced by 18.6% of adolescents, according to a study carried out by the Epi4Health interuniversity research group, i
Mothers need more 'exclusive breastfeeding' support, study says

Mothers need more 'exclusive breastfeeding' support, study says

by University of TokyoInfographic based on the WHO and UNICEF's Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. Credit: 2023, Nicola BurghallExclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is

Mothers need more 'exclusive breastfeeding' support, study says

by University of TokyoInfographic based on the WHO and UNICEF's Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. Credit: 2023, Nicola BurghallExclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is
Target recalls over 200,000 weighted blankets after 2 children suffocated

Target recalls over 200,000 weighted blankets after 2 children suffocated

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Target Corp. have issued arecallfor more than 200,000 Pillowfort weighted blankets for children because they can create an asph

Target recalls over 200,000 weighted blankets after 2 children suffocated

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Target Corp. have issued arecallfor more than 200,000 Pillowfort weighted blankets for children because they can create an asph
Lower birth weight, more weight gain seen with in utero COVID-19 exposure

Lower birth weight, more weight gain seen with in utero COVID-19 exposure

by Elana GotkineInfants with in utero exposure to COVID-19 have lower birth weight and increased weight gain in the first year of life, according to a study published online March 29 in theJourn

Lower birth weight, more weight gain seen with in utero COVID-19 exposure

by Elana GotkineInfants with in utero exposure to COVID-19 have lower birth weight and increased weight gain in the first year of life, according to a study published online March 29 in theJourn
1999 to 2018 saw rise in rates of breastfeeding initiation

1999 to 2018 saw rise in rates of breastfeeding initiation

by Lori SolomonFrom 1999 to 2018, there was an increase in the prevalence of breastfeeding initiation and breastfeeding duration at 12 months, according to a research letter published online Nov. 13 i

1999 to 2018 saw rise in rates of breastfeeding initiation

by Lori SolomonFrom 1999 to 2018, there was an increase in the prevalence of breastfeeding initiation and breastfeeding duration at 12 months, according to a research letter published online Nov. 13 i