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Eye drops slow nearsightedness progression in kids, study finds

Eye drops slow nearsightedness progression in kids, study finds

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe results of a new clinical trial suggest that the first drug therapy to slow the progression of nearsightedness in

Eye drops slow nearsightedness progression in kids, study finds

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe results of a new clinical trial suggest that the first drug therapy to slow the progression of nearsightedness in
Teen alcohol use is decreasing, but more slowly among girls

Teen alcohol use is decreasing, but more slowly among girls

by Research Society on AlcoholismCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTeen use of alcohol and alcohol in combination with cannabis is decreasing, but use by girls is decreasing more slowly than it i

Teen alcohol use is decreasing, but more slowly among girls

by Research Society on AlcoholismCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTeen use of alcohol and alcohol in combination with cannabis is decreasing, but use by girls is decreasing more slowly than it i
Study suggests gene therapy could relieve post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus

Study suggests gene therapy could relieve post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.02.020Premature infants, especially very low birthweight babies, a

Study suggests gene therapy could relieve post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.02.020Premature infants, especially very low birthweight babies, a
ADHD and obesity are linked through genetics and pregnancy weight, study finds

ADHD and obesity are linked through genetics and pregnancy weight, study finds

by Laura Gallagher and Andrew Czyzewski,Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainCertain genetic variants are linked to an increased risk of developing both obesity and ADHD, according to

ADHD and obesity are linked through genetics and pregnancy weight, study finds

by Laura Gallagher and Andrew Czyzewski,Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainCertain genetic variants are linked to an increased risk of developing both obesity and ADHD, according to
New research finds the risk of psychotic-like experiences can start in childhood

New research finds the risk of psychotic-like experiences can start in childhood

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt has long been understood that environmental and socio-economic factors—including income disparity, family poverty, and air pol

New research finds the risk of psychotic-like experiences can start in childhood

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt has long been understood that environmental and socio-economic factors—including income disparity, family poverty, and air pol
Food insecurity during adolescence is a risk factor for disordered eating in young adulthood

Food insecurity during adolescence is a risk factor for disordered eating in young adulthood

by University of MinnesotaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic both raised public awareness about and contributed to the problem of household food insecurity. In 2020, 15% of U.S. house

Food insecurity during adolescence is a risk factor for disordered eating in young adulthood

by University of MinnesotaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic both raised public awareness about and contributed to the problem of household food insecurity. In 2020, 15% of U.S. house
Post-COVID-19 symptoms, conditions identified in U.S. children

Post-COVID-19 symptoms, conditions identified in U.S. children

Postinfection symptoms and conditions with elevated adjusted hazard ratios among children and adolescents with versus without COVID-19 are described in a report published in the Aug. 5 issue of the U.

Post-COVID-19 symptoms, conditions identified in U.S. children

Postinfection symptoms and conditions with elevated adjusted hazard ratios among children and adolescents with versus without COVID-19 are described in a report published in the Aug. 5 issue of the U.
Largest ever study of tobacco content on social media links exposure to tobacco use

Largest ever study of tobacco content on social media links exposure to tobacco use

by Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have viewed tobacco content on social media are more than twice as likely than non-viewers to report using tobacco an

Largest ever study of tobacco content on social media links exposure to tobacco use

by Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have viewed tobacco content on social media are more than twice as likely than non-viewers to report using tobacco an
Earlier intervention leads to greater improvements in young children on the autism spectrum

Earlier intervention leads to greater improvements in young children on the autism spectrum

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaMean scores for selected outcome variables at baseline, end of Condition 1, and end of Condition 2 by treatment timing group. Note. Panels (a)–(c) depict

Earlier intervention leads to greater improvements in young children on the autism spectrum

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaMean scores for selected outcome variables at baseline, end of Condition 1, and end of Condition 2 by treatment timing group. Note. Panels (a)–(c) depict
Reducing noise in operating room improves children's behavior after surgery, study finds

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

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
New study may help explain why infants are less affected by COVID than adults

New study may help explain why infants are less affected by COVID than adults

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs any parent knows, infants are prone to getting respiratory infections. But a new study shows that the infant immune

New study may help explain why infants are less affected by COVID than adults

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs any parent knows, infants are prone to getting respiratory infections. But a new study shows that the infant immune
American Academy of Pediatrics issues guidance for children's emotional needs during COVID-19

American Academy of Pediatrics issues guidance for children's emotional needs during COVID-19

(HealthDay)—In guidance issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommendations are presented to help pediatricians support the emotional and behavioral needs of children, teenagers, and familie

American Academy of Pediatrics issues guidance for children's emotional needs during COVID-19

(HealthDay)—In guidance issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommendations are presented to help pediatricians support the emotional and behavioral needs of children, teenagers, and familie