1 in 10 teens have sexted, many see porn by 6th grade: Study

by Cara MurezA high number of preteens and teens in the United States have viewed pornography and many have also sent or received nude or seminude photos—sexting—over their smartphones, a new study re

Updated on: June 04,2024 5

1 in 10 teens have sexted, many see porn by 6th grade: Study

by Cara MurezA high number of preteens and teens in the United States have viewed pornography and many have also sent or received nude or seminude photos—sexting—over their smartphones, a new study re

Updated on:June 04,2024 5

More Indonesian children are living with diabetes—so what can we do to prevent it?

by Andini Pramono and Katelyn Barnes,The ConversationKintamani, Indonesia. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIndonesian children under 18 were 70 times more likely to be living with diabetes in

Updated on: April 02,2024 16

More Indonesian children are living with diabetes—so what can we do to prevent it?

by Andini Pramono and Katelyn Barnes,The ConversationKintamani, Indonesia. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIndonesian children under 18 were 70 times more likely to be living with diabetes in

Updated on:April 02,2024 16

Effects of lead poisoning may be reversible with early-childhood enrichment

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLead exposure in early childhood can lead to severe cognitive and behavioral impairments in children that last well into adolescence

Updated on: July 01,2024 7

Effects of lead poisoning may be reversible with early-childhood enrichment

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLead exposure in early childhood can lead to severe cognitive and behavioral impairments in children that last well into adolescence

Updated on:July 01,2024 7

Global research collaboration maps brain development in infancy and early childhood

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressA child in an MRI scanner. Credit: Rebecca C. Knickmeyer.The brains of infants and young children are in continuous and rapid development. These changes are known to

Updated on: June 26,2024 6

Global research collaboration maps brain development in infancy and early childhood

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressA child in an MRI scanner. Credit: Rebecca C. Knickmeyer.The brains of infants and young children are in continuous and rapid development. These changes are known to

Updated on:June 26,2024 6

Research suggests that children who doubt their gender identity may enter puberty earlier

by Aarhus UniversityFlowchart of the study population. Credit:Fertility and Sterility(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.07.018A new study from Aarhus University shows that childre

Updated on: May 19,2024 7

Research suggests that children who doubt their gender identity may enter puberty earlier

by Aarhus UniversityFlowchart of the study population. Credit:Fertility and Sterility(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.07.018A new study from Aarhus University shows that childre

Updated on:May 19,2024 7

COVID pandemic highlighted the need for more school nurses

by Oxford Brookes UniversityGeographical distribution of school nurse participants. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2022). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph

Updated on: March 19,2024 18

COVID pandemic highlighted the need for more school nurses

by Oxford Brookes UniversityGeographical distribution of school nurse participants. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2022). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph

Updated on:March 19,2024 18

Ask the Pediatrician: Just how dangerous is underage drinking?

by Wendy HassonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith so many other issues affecting young people right now, teen alcohol use may not seem like that big of a deal. You might recall your own early expe

Updated on: June 05,2024 5

Ask the Pediatrician: Just how dangerous is underage drinking?

by Wendy HassonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith so many other issues affecting young people right now, teen alcohol use may not seem like that big of a deal. You might recall your own early expe

Updated on:June 05,2024 5

Pandemic pushed half-million kids into grandparents' homes, finds study

by Washington State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGrandparents appeared to serve as an important private safety net when COVID-19 first hit the U.S., according to a study led by a W

Updated on: May 13,2024 3

Pandemic pushed half-million kids into grandparents' homes, finds study

by Washington State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGrandparents appeared to serve as an important private safety net when COVID-19 first hit the U.S., according to a study led by a W

Updated on:May 13,2024 3

'Good job brushing your teeth!' Study shows parent praise might encourage children's persistence

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo become healthy and successful adults, children need to persist on tasks that they might not necessarily consider easy or fu

Updated on: February 20,2024 17

'Good job brushing your teeth!' Study shows parent praise might encourage children's persistence

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo become healthy and successful adults, children need to persist on tasks that they might not necessarily consider easy or fu

Updated on:February 20,2024 17

Normal 6-month outcomes in babies of women with COVID-19 during pregnancy

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBabies born to women who had COVID-19 during pregnancy showed reassuring patterns of growth and dev

Updated on: February 20,2024 13

Normal 6-month outcomes in babies of women with COVID-19 during pregnancy

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBabies born to women who had COVID-19 during pregnancy showed reassuring patterns of growth and dev

Updated on:February 20,2024 13

Gearing up for kids' sports season? Put safety first

by Cara MurezPlaying sports can be good for kids of all abilities.A leading medical organization offers some tips for getting children involved, while helping keep them safe and injury-free."We e

Updated on: March 21,2024 13

Gearing up for kids' sports season? Put safety first

by Cara MurezPlaying sports can be good for kids of all abilities.A leading medical organization offers some tips for getting children involved, while helping keep them safe and injury-free."We e

Updated on:March 21,2024 13

Pandemic brought big rise in new cases of anorexia

by Amy Norton(HealthDay)—A new study confirms yet another consequence of the pandemic for children and teenagers: Eating disorders, and hospitalizations for them, rose sharply in 2020.The study of six

Updated on: February 20,2024 16

Pandemic brought big rise in new cases of anorexia

by Amy Norton(HealthDay)—A new study confirms yet another consequence of the pandemic for children and teenagers: Eating disorders, and hospitalizations for them, rose sharply in 2020.The study of six

Updated on:February 20,2024 16