New study shines light on risk factors for suicidal thoughts in teens

by Olivia Trani,Virginia Commonwealth UniversitySéverine Lannoy, Ph.D., postdoctoral scholar at the VCU Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics. Credit: Virginia Commonwealth

Updated on: April 20,2024 18

New study shines light on risk factors for suicidal thoughts in teens

by Olivia Trani,Virginia Commonwealth UniversitySéverine Lannoy, Ph.D., postdoctoral scholar at the VCU Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics. Credit: Virginia Commonwealth

Updated on:April 20,2024 18

Study reveals diverse progression in mitochondrial DNA deletion syndromes

Updated on: March 18,2025 0

Study reveals diverse progression in mitochondrial DNA deletion syndromes

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Study finds jumping 'junk' DNA is a novel cause of childhood brain cancer

by St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have found a novel cause of aggressive pediatric brain cancer. The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital study

Updated on: February 28,2024 16

Study finds jumping 'junk' DNA is a novel cause of childhood brain cancer

by St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have found a novel cause of aggressive pediatric brain cancer. The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital study

Updated on:February 28,2024 16

Why do children need polio vaccine boosters?

by Dr Sabine L. van Elsland,Imperial College LondonCredit: AI-generated imageUnfortunately, in recent months, vaccine-derived poliovirus has been detected in sewage in north and east London. Fol

Updated on: June 11,2024 7

Why do children need polio vaccine boosters?

by Dr Sabine L. van Elsland,Imperial College LondonCredit: AI-generated imageUnfortunately, in recent months, vaccine-derived poliovirus has been detected in sewage in north and east London. Fol

Updated on:June 11,2024 7

Swedish study finds more obesity in three- and four-year-olds during pandemic

by University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe incidence of overweight and obesity in children aged three and four in Sweden increased during the pandemic, especially in more dep

Updated on: March 08,2024 11

Swedish study finds more obesity in three- and four-year-olds during pandemic

by University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe incidence of overweight and obesity in children aged three and four in Sweden increased during the pandemic, especially in more dep

Updated on:March 08,2024 11

'All work, no independent play' cause of children's declining mental health, says study

by Florida Atlantic UniversityBy 2014, the average time spent in recess (including any recess associated with the lunch period) for elementary schools was just 26.9 minutes a day, and some school

Updated on: May 17,2024 6

'All work, no independent play' cause of children's declining mental health, says study

by Florida Atlantic UniversityBy 2014, the average time spent in recess (including any recess associated with the lunch period) for elementary schools was just 26.9 minutes a day, and some school

Updated on:May 17,2024 6

Prediabetes treatment may reduce heart and kidney risks in childhood cancer survivors

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalFirst and corresponding author Stephanie Dixon, M.D., MPH, St. Jude Department of Oncology. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research HospitalA study fr

Updated on: June 12,2024 4

Prediabetes treatment may reduce heart and kidney risks in childhood cancer survivors

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalFirst and corresponding author Stephanie Dixon, M.D., MPH, St. Jude Department of Oncology. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research HospitalA study fr

Updated on:June 12,2024 4

The 'tripledemic' surge: Study examines impact of flu, RSV and COVID-19 hitting pediatric emergency departments

by Tessa Roy,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith cases of respiratory illness climbing quickly across the nation, new research from experts at Michigan Medicine offers i

Updated on: February 29,2024 19

The 'tripledemic' surge: Study examines impact of flu, RSV and COVID-19 hitting pediatric emergency departments

by Tessa Roy,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith cases of respiratory illness climbing quickly across the nation, new research from experts at Michigan Medicine offers i

Updated on:February 29,2024 19

Children with type 1 diabetes miss more school, study suggests

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren living with type 1 diabetes miss an average of nine more sessions of school a year than do children without the condition, a new st

Updated on: May 19,2024 3

Children with type 1 diabetes miss more school, study suggests

by Cardiff UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren living with type 1 diabetes miss an average of nine more sessions of school a year than do children without the condition, a new st

Updated on:May 19,2024 3

Updated infant sleep guidelines: No inclined products, bed-sharing

New infant sleep guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stress that parents make sure their infants sleep alone on their back ona flat surfaceand not in bed with mom or d

Updated on: March 21,2024 15

Updated infant sleep guidelines: No inclined products, bed-sharing

New infant sleep guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stress that parents make sure their infants sleep alone on their back ona flat surfaceand not in bed with mom or d

Updated on:March 21,2024 15

What drives children to choose compassion?

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland researchers have found children will help people in distress unless there is a personal cost.Dr. James Kirby

Updated on: June 17,2024 3

What drives children to choose compassion?

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland researchers have found children will help people in distress unless there is a personal cost.Dr. James Kirby

Updated on:June 17,2024 3

More structure, fewer screens makes for healthier kids on the school holidays

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVacation care, sports programs, or performing arts—whatever your child's interests, researchers say that adding structure to t

Updated on: March 08,2024 13

More structure, fewer screens makes for healthier kids on the school holidays

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVacation care, sports programs, or performing arts—whatever your child's interests, researchers say that adding structure to t

Updated on:March 08,2024 13