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Performance enhancing substances linked to eating disorder symptoms

Performance enhancing substances linked to eating disorder symptoms

by University of TorontoWith increasing value and emphasis being placed on muscularity and leanness as today's body ideal, the use of appearance- and performance- enhancing drugs and substanc

Performance enhancing substances linked to eating disorder symptoms

by University of TorontoWith increasing value and emphasis being placed on muscularity and leanness as today's body ideal, the use of appearance- and performance- enhancing drugs and substanc
COVID-19 associated with increase in new diagnoses of type 1 diabetes in youth, by as much as 72%

COVID-19 associated with increase in new diagnoses of type 1 diabetes in youth, by as much as 72%

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who were infected with COVID-19 show a substantially higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D), according to a ne

COVID-19 associated with increase in new diagnoses of type 1 diabetes in youth, by as much as 72%

by Case Western Reserve UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who were infected with COVID-19 show a substantially higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes (T1D), according to a ne
Diagnosing head injuries is key in child abuse cases

Diagnosing head injuries is key in child abuse cases

by Kristie Auman-Gooding,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeing able to accurately diagnose suspected child abuse is crucial, as an incorrect diagnosis can possibly

Diagnosing head injuries is key in child abuse cases

by Kristie Auman-Gooding,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeing able to accurately diagnose suspected child abuse is crucial, as an incorrect diagnosis can possibly
Vitamin deficiencies common in children with nocturnal enuresis

Vitamin deficiencies common in children with nocturnal enuresis

by Lori SolomonChildren with primary nocturnal enuresis may have vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency as well as vitamin B12deficiency, according to a studypublishedonline June 10

Vitamin deficiencies common in children with nocturnal enuresis

by Lori SolomonChildren with primary nocturnal enuresis may have vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency as well as vitamin B12deficiency, according to a studypublishedonline June 10
New study finds battery-related injuries in children more than doubled in recent decade

New study finds battery-related injuries in children more than doubled in recent decade

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPediatric battery-related emergency department (ED) visits have increased considerably in the last decade, particularly among

New study finds battery-related injuries in children more than doubled in recent decade

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPediatric battery-related emergency department (ED) visits have increased considerably in the last decade, particularly among
Co-occurring parental depression symptoms in infancy linked with child emotional difficulties in early adolescence

Co-occurring parental depression symptoms in infancy linked with child emotional difficulties in early adolescence

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found when one

Co-occurring parental depression symptoms in infancy linked with child emotional difficulties in early adolescence

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London has found when one
Childhood obesity linked with mother's unhealthy diet before pregnancy

Childhood obesity linked with mother's unhealthy diet before pregnancy

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by the University of Southampton shows supporting women to eat a healthy diet pre-pregnancy could reduce risk of obe

Childhood obesity linked with mother's unhealthy diet before pregnancy

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by the University of Southampton shows supporting women to eat a healthy diet pre-pregnancy could reduce risk of obe
Expert discusses how social media harms youth mental health

Expert discusses how social media harms youth mental health

by Peter Dizikes,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT Professor Alexey Makarin, whose research was cited in a recent report by the U.S. surgeon general, discusses the relationship between so

Expert discusses how social media harms youth mental health

by Peter Dizikes,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMIT Professor Alexey Makarin, whose research was cited in a recent report by the U.S. surgeon general, discusses the relationship between so
How can I tell if my child has RSV?

How can I tell if my child has RSV?

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith all the news about RSV surging in infants and toddlers, you may be wondering what to do if your kid gets a st

How can I tell if my child has RSV?

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith all the news about RSV surging in infants and toddlers, you may be wondering what to do if your kid gets a st
Should I post photos of my children online? Here's what new parents need to know about sharenting

Should I post photos of my children online? Here's what new parents need to know about sharenting

by Claire Bessant,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageOver 40% ofUK parentsput photos or videos of their children online. Showing just how prevalent online sharing now is, in J

Should I post photos of my children online? Here's what new parents need to know about sharenting

by Claire Bessant,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageOver 40% ofUK parentsput photos or videos of their children online. Showing just how prevalent online sharing now is, in J
Researchers show early developmental delays predict poor long-term outcomes in Leigh syndrome patients

Researchers show early developmental delays predict poor long-term outcomes in Leigh syndrome patients

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Frontier Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have fou

Researchers show early developmental delays predict poor long-term outcomes in Leigh syndrome patients

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Frontier Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have fou
Study says nighttime routines impact teen sleep duration

Study says nighttime routines impact teen sleep duration

by Shelby Clark,Brigham Young UniversityPassive leisure activities like screen time or snacking in the late evening were associated with later sleep times and less sleep overall. Credit: Nate Ed

Study says nighttime routines impact teen sleep duration

by Shelby Clark,Brigham Young UniversityPassive leisure activities like screen time or snacking in the late evening were associated with later sleep times and less sleep overall. Credit: Nate Ed