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Gay and bisexual adolescents found to have twice the risk of binge-eating disorder

Gay and bisexual adolescents found to have twice the risk of binge-eating disorder

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new national study, published in theJournal of Eating Disorders, finds that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adolescents in the U

Gay and bisexual adolescents found to have twice the risk of binge-eating disorder

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new national study, published in theJournal of Eating Disorders, finds that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adolescents in the U
Disinterest in pediatric care leads to concern for the future of child health

Disinterest in pediatric care leads to concern for the future of child health

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe road leading to a career in pediatrics is becoming more deserted these days, and the dec

Disinterest in pediatric care leads to concern for the future of child health

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe road leading to a career in pediatrics is becoming more deserted these days, and the dec
Study finds reduced sensitivity in low-dose CT scans for pediatric lung nodules

Study finds reduced sensitivity in low-dose CT scans for pediatric lung nodules

by Elana GotkineTwo lung-nodule computer-aided detection (CAD) systems have demonstrated reduced sensitivity on low- versus standard-dose computed tomography (CT) scans for small nodules in pediatric

Study finds reduced sensitivity in low-dose CT scans for pediatric lung nodules

by Elana GotkineTwo lung-nodule computer-aided detection (CAD) systems have demonstrated reduced sensitivity on low- versus standard-dose computed tomography (CT) scans for small nodules in pediatric
What Is Baby Eczema?

What Is Baby Eczema?

What Is Baby Eczema?ByHeidi Moawad, MDUpdated on July 08, 2022Medically reviewed byJennifer Pollard Ruiz, MDBaby eczema is a fairly common type of skin rash, and most babies ou

What Is Baby Eczema?

What Is Baby Eczema?ByHeidi Moawad, MDUpdated on July 08, 2022Medically reviewed byJennifer Pollard Ruiz, MDBaby eczema is a fairly common type of skin rash, and most babies ou
Risks to children's eyesight and general health linked to increased screen time

Risks to children's eyesight and general health linked to increased screen time

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that children's digital screen time has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in poten

Risks to children's eyesight and general health linked to increased screen time

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that children's digital screen time has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in poten
Racial disparities in childhood adversity linked to brain structural differences in US children

Racial disparities in childhood adversity linked to brain structural differences in US children

by McLean HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack children in the United States are more likely to experience childhood adversity than white children, and these disparities are reflected i

Racial disparities in childhood adversity linked to brain structural differences in US children

by McLean HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack children in the United States are more likely to experience childhood adversity than white children, and these disparities are reflected i
Study shows link between child poverty and mental health disorders in adulthood

Study shows link between child poverty and mental health disorders in adulthood

by Luciana Constantino,FAPESPCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA studyreportedin December in an article inEuropean Child & Adolescent Psychiatryshows an association be

Study shows link between child poverty and mental health disorders in adulthood

by Luciana Constantino,FAPESPCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA studyreportedin December in an article inEuropean Child & Adolescent Psychiatryshows an association be
Boys twice as likely to attend hospital for self-harm during strictest lockdowns

Boys twice as likely to attend hospital for self-harm during strictest lockdowns

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStricter COVID-19 lockdown measures coincided with an increase in serious self-harm triggered by social isolation in children and youn

Boys twice as likely to attend hospital for self-harm during strictest lockdowns

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStricter COVID-19 lockdown measures coincided with an increase in serious self-harm triggered by social isolation in children and youn
Does my child need ear tubes?

Does my child need ear tubes?

by Pao Vang,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicMiddle ear infections are caused by bacteria or a virus that infects fluid that has builds up in the middle ear. These infections often happen when a ch

Does my child need ear tubes?

by Pao Vang,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicMiddle ear infections are caused by bacteria or a virus that infects fluid that has builds up in the middle ear. These infections often happen when a ch
Study reveals new insights on impact of disciplining children

Study reveals new insights on impact of disciplining children

by Sharon Aschaiek,University of Toronto MississaugaCredit: Monstera via PexelsI once dated a man with two daughters, ages five and 8, and when they "misbehaved," he sentenced them to

Study reveals new insights on impact of disciplining children

by Sharon Aschaiek,University of Toronto MississaugaCredit: Monstera via PexelsI once dated a man with two daughters, ages five and 8, and when they "misbehaved," he sentenced them to
2017 to 2020 saw 1,067 homicides of infants in U.S.

2017 to 2020 saw 1,067 homicides of infants in U.S.

by Elana GotkineFrom 2017 through 2020, 1,067 homicides occurred among infants in the United States, averaging 267 per year, according to the July 26National Vital Statistics Reports, a publicat

2017 to 2020 saw 1,067 homicides of infants in U.S.

by Elana GotkineFrom 2017 through 2020, 1,067 homicides occurred among infants in the United States, averaging 267 per year, according to the July 26National Vital Statistics Reports, a publicat