More physical education policies in schools have not curbed childhood obesity, say researchers

by Victoria Yu,University of Texas at AustinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLaws that require physical education (PE) in elementary schools are not curbing the obesity epidemic, according to a

Updated on: May 05,2024

More physical education policies in schools have not curbed childhood obesity, say researchers

by Victoria Yu,University of Texas at AustinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLaws that require physical education (PE) in elementary schools are not curbing the obesity epidemic, according to a

Updated on:May 05,2024

Authoritative parenting: What it is, techniques, and discipline

by Kirstie GanobsikChildren's personalities and moods can be as diverse as the cosmos, so figuring out the best parenting style can be challenging.To help, experts here take a deep dive into

Updated on: June 29,2024

Authoritative parenting: What it is, techniques, and discipline

by Kirstie GanobsikChildren's personalities and moods can be as diverse as the cosmos, so figuring out the best parenting style can be challenging.To help, experts here take a deep dive into

Updated on:June 29,2024

New study reveals how screen time affects preteen sleep

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe US Surgeon General recently recommended a warning label for social media platforms due to concerns about their impact on youth mental

Updated on: August 07,2024

New study reveals how screen time affects preteen sleep

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe US Surgeon General recently recommended a warning label for social media platforms due to concerns about their impact on youth mental

Updated on:August 07,2024

New report spills the milk on toddler 'formulas,' questions marketing of drinks

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainToddler "formulas" that are promoted as nutritious drinks for the older infant or preschooler are generally unnecessary

Updated on: April 22,2024

New report spills the milk on toddler 'formulas,' questions marketing of drinks

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainToddler "formulas" that are promoted as nutritious drinks for the older infant or preschooler are generally unnecessary

Updated on:April 22,2024

Time in nature benefits children with mental health difficulties, researchers find

byMcGill UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from McGill and Université de Montréal's Observatoire pour l'éducation et la santé des enfants (OPES, or observa

Updated on: November 25,2024

Time in nature benefits children with mental health difficulties, researchers find

byMcGill UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from McGill and Université de Montréal's Observatoire pour l'éducation et la santé des enfants (OPES, or observa

Updated on:November 25,2024

Should I Worry About My Baby’s Fever?

Should I Worry About My Baby’s Fever?ByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on May 17, 2022Medically reviewed byLyndsey Garbi, MDThere are many reasons why your baby may have a fever—ev

Updated on: February 19,2024

Should I Worry About My Baby’s Fever?

Should I Worry About My Baby’s Fever?ByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on May 17, 2022Medically reviewed byLyndsey Garbi, MDThere are many reasons why your baby may have a fever—ev

Updated on:February 19,2024

Twins or triplets face higher risk of maltreatment than single children, Japan study suggests

Updated on: April 08,2025

Twins or triplets face higher risk of maltreatment than single children, Japan study suggests

Updated on:April 08,2025

Inside a children's hospital: Struggling to cope with a surge of respiratory illness

by Kate WellsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWaiting for their turn in the emergency room, dazed-looking parents in winter coats bounced crying children in their arms, trying to catch the eye of Dr.

Updated on: April 01,2024

Inside a children's hospital: Struggling to cope with a surge of respiratory illness

by Kate WellsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWaiting for their turn in the emergency room, dazed-looking parents in winter coats bounced crying children in their arms, trying to catch the eye of Dr.

Updated on:April 01,2024

Setting healthy boundaries with your teen

by University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAh, the teenage years. A time when your teen is looking to plant their flag of independence—and that's healthy. But there are tim

Updated on: April 07,2024

Setting healthy boundaries with your teen

by University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAh, the teenage years. A time when your teen is looking to plant their flag of independence—and that's healthy. But there are tim

Updated on:April 07,2024

Teens and young adults overdosing on drugs for common mental health issues

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA high number of teens and young adults with an overdose involving a benzodiazepine (BZD), like Xanax, or psychostimulant, like Adderall—medications

Updated on: February 24,2024

Teens and young adults overdosing on drugs for common mental health issues

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA high number of teens and young adults with an overdose involving a benzodiazepine (BZD), like Xanax, or psychostimulant, like Adderall—medications

Updated on:February 24,2024

Many young people recognize negative impact of social media and have considered deleting accounts

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYouth ages 14 to 24 often use strategies to regulate social media use, from time limits to changing settings.Bullying,

Updated on: May 22,2024

Many young people recognize negative impact of social media and have considered deleting accounts

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYouth ages 14 to 24 often use strategies to regulate social media use, from time limits to changing settings.Bullying,

Updated on:May 22,2024

Researchers discover new bacterial strain causing widespread newborn deaths and disease in Uganda

by Yale UniversityPaenibacillus spp associated with PIH using 16S metagenome sequencing (A) Proportions of 16S reads mapped to the ten most common genera by patient for the PIH (left) and NPIH (r

Updated on: May 05,2024

Researchers discover new bacterial strain causing widespread newborn deaths and disease in Uganda

by Yale UniversityPaenibacillus spp associated with PIH using 16S metagenome sequencing (A) Proportions of 16S reads mapped to the ten most common genera by patient for the PIH (left) and NPIH (r

Updated on:May 05,2024