Feeling poorer than your friends in early adolescence is associated with worse mental health, study finds

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung people who believe they come from poorer backgrounds than their friends are more likely to have lower self-esteem and be victims of bullyi

Updated on: May 08,2024 7

Feeling poorer than your friends in early adolescence is associated with worse mental health, study finds

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung people who believe they come from poorer backgrounds than their friends are more likely to have lower self-esteem and be victims of bullyi

Updated on:May 08,2024 7

Young people make up greater proportion of COVID-19 deaths in 2021 compared to 2020

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSince March 2020, COVID-19-related deaths claimed over a million lives in the U.S. alone. In the pandemic's early phases, m

Updated on: April 07,2024 17

Young people make up greater proportion of COVID-19 deaths in 2021 compared to 2020

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSince March 2020, COVID-19-related deaths claimed over a million lives in the U.S. alone. In the pandemic's early phases, m

Updated on:April 07,2024 17

Study finds lower oxidative stress in children who live and study near green spaces

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAstudyled by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "laCa

Updated on: February 24,2024 13

Study finds lower oxidative stress in children who live and study near green spaces

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAstudyled by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "laCa

Updated on:February 24,2024 13

What is selective mutism? And is it a lifelong condition?

by Gino Hipolito,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBelle is six years old. Like many children, she is a playful and often boisterous child at home with her family. Unlike many chi

Updated on: February 29,2024 13

What is selective mutism? And is it a lifelong condition?

by Gino Hipolito,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBelle is six years old. Like many children, she is a playful and often boisterous child at home with her family. Unlike many chi

Updated on:February 29,2024 13

Summer heat is especially dangerous for babies and toddlers. Here's how to protect them

by Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles TimesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs extreme summer heat continues to grip the region, young children are at a greater risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.It's impor

Updated on: June 01,2024 8

Summer heat is especially dangerous for babies and toddlers. Here's how to protect them

by Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles TimesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs extreme summer heat continues to grip the region, young children are at a greater risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.It's impor

Updated on:June 01,2024 8

Deep learning predicts risk for childhood obesity over three years

by Lori SolomonA deep learning model can predict the risk for obesity for young children using only routinely collected electronic health record (EHR) data, according to a studypublishedin

Updated on: November 24,2024 0

Deep learning predicts risk for childhood obesity over three years

by Lori SolomonA deep learning model can predict the risk for obesity for young children using only routinely collected electronic health record (EHR) data, according to a studypublishedin

Updated on:November 24,2024 0

New research shows an uptick in weight loss surgery among youth in US

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonNumber of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Procedures Completed in US From 2015 to 2021. Number of MBS procedures among youth (A) and a

Updated on: May 29,2024 8

New research shows an uptick in weight loss surgery among youth in US

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonNumber of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Procedures Completed in US From 2015 to 2021. Number of MBS procedures among youth (A) and a

Updated on:May 29,2024 8

Lifesaving device providing breath of hope

by Jerry Grillo,Georgia Institute of TechnologyScott Hollister and his team developed a 3D-printed airway support device to save the life of Ramiah Martin. Credit: Georgia TechRamiah Martin isn&

Updated on: February 20,2024 15

Lifesaving device providing breath of hope

by Jerry Grillo,Georgia Institute of TechnologyScott Hollister and his team developed a 3D-printed airway support device to save the life of Ramiah Martin. Credit: Georgia TechRamiah Martin isn&

Updated on:February 20,2024 15

What do we know about long COVID in kids? And what do I do if I think my child has it?

by Shidan Tosif,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID in children has generally been milder than in adults, there are concerns long COVID may be a major consequence for ch

Updated on: June 04,2024 5

What do we know about long COVID in kids? And what do I do if I think my child has it?

by Shidan Tosif,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID in children has generally been milder than in adults, there are concerns long COVID may be a major consequence for ch

Updated on:June 04,2024 5

Swimming lessons often discourage kids from just having fun in the pool, says study

by FrontiersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLearning to swim is not just potentially life-saving: it also provides a full-body workout that promotes cardiovascular and lung health. While in high

Updated on: May 17,2024 4

Swimming lessons often discourage kids from just having fun in the pool, says study

by FrontiersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLearning to swim is not just potentially life-saving: it also provides a full-body workout that promotes cardiovascular and lung health. While in high

Updated on:May 17,2024 4

Study supports potential of genome-to-treatment to guide physicians in the management of 500 genetic diseases

by Rady Children's Institute for Genomic MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine (RCIGM) today announced the publication of a study inNatu

Updated on: April 22,2024 20

Study supports potential of genome-to-treatment to guide physicians in the management of 500 genetic diseases

by Rady Children's Institute for Genomic MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine (RCIGM) today announced the publication of a study inNatu

Updated on:April 22,2024 20

COVID-stricken mom reunites with baby 2 months after birth

by Kathy McCormackIn this image provided by Kata Sasvari, Macenzee Keller, 20, of Manchester, N.H., clutches her two-month-old son Zachery for the first time since she giving birth, at the Dartmouth-H

Updated on: February 24,2024 18

COVID-stricken mom reunites with baby 2 months after birth

by Kathy McCormackIn this image provided by Kata Sasvari, Macenzee Keller, 20, of Manchester, N.H., clutches her two-month-old son Zachery for the first time since she giving birth, at the Dartmouth-H

Updated on:February 24,2024 18