Study finds most day care programs don't give kids enough exercise

by Denise MannRates of childhood obesity in the United States are soaring, and new research suggests child care programs may be part of the problem.Most tots in these programs aren't getting nearl

Updated on: May 13,2024 8

Study finds most day care programs don't give kids enough exercise

by Denise MannRates of childhood obesity in the United States are soaring, and new research suggests child care programs may be part of the problem.Most tots in these programs aren't getting nearl

Updated on:May 13,2024 8

Online sexual abuse of kids is common: Perps are usually friends, partners

by Denise Mann HealthDay ReporterSubstantial numbers of kids and teens are being tracked, lured and sexually abused online, and adult strangers aren't always the perps.In many cases, it's frie

Updated on: June 11,2024 3

Online sexual abuse of kids is common: Perps are usually friends, partners

by Denise Mann HealthDay ReporterSubstantial numbers of kids and teens are being tracked, lured and sexually abused online, and adult strangers aren't always the perps.In many cases, it's frie

Updated on:June 11,2024 3

Preexisting cardiovascular conditions tied to severe COVID-19 in children

Some previous or preexisting cardiovascular conditions are associated with increased severity of COVID-19 among children, according to a study published online May 17 inJAMA Network Open.Louis E

Updated on: April 07,2024 12

Preexisting cardiovascular conditions tied to severe COVID-19 in children

Some previous or preexisting cardiovascular conditions are associated with increased severity of COVID-19 among children, according to a study published online May 17 inJAMA Network Open.Louis E

Updated on:April 07,2024 12

Steady rise in children's firearm injuries over past five years

by British Medical JournalTotal pediatric firearm-related injuries by year broken down by reported situational cause of the shooting: intentional interpersonal/bystander violence, negligent disch

Updated on: March 11,2024 11

Steady rise in children's firearm injuries over past five years

by British Medical JournalTotal pediatric firearm-related injuries by year broken down by reported situational cause of the shooting: intentional interpersonal/bystander violence, negligent disch

Updated on:March 11,2024 11

What to do if your child is struggling: Steps caregivers can take to help kids and teens with their mental health

by Sheri Madigan and Tracy Vaillancourt,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainEmerging research suggests that child and adolescent mental health problems are on the rise. For example,on

Updated on: June 26,2024 7

What to do if your child is struggling: Steps caregivers can take to help kids and teens with their mental health

by Sheri Madigan and Tracy Vaillancourt,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainEmerging research suggests that child and adolescent mental health problems are on the rise. For example,on

Updated on:June 26,2024 7

Mould, pesticides, toxic chemical exposures reported in survey of Canadian child care professionals

by Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment / Canadian Child Care FederationThe findings suggest that while child care professionals believe it is important for program settings

Updated on: February 29,2024 17

Mould, pesticides, toxic chemical exposures reported in survey of Canadian child care professionals

by Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment / Canadian Child Care FederationThe findings suggest that while child care professionals believe it is important for program settings

Updated on:February 29,2024 17

Child abuse reports by medical staff linked to children's race, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlack children are over-reported as suspected victims of child abuse when they have traumatic injuries, even after acc

Updated on: May 10,2024 3

Child abuse reports by medical staff linked to children's race, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlack children are over-reported as suspected victims of child abuse when they have traumatic injuries, even after acc

Updated on:May 10,2024 3

Study finds home screening test can help control type 1 diabetes

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown that a blood test for early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can stave off serious illnes

Updated on: May 08,2024 11

Study finds home screening test can help control type 1 diabetes

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown that a blood test for early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can stave off serious illnes

Updated on:May 08,2024 11

Racial and socioeconomic differences still determine survival rates of premature babies in the US, study finds

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. continues to face stark inequalities in preterm birth and mortality rates between mothers of differing socioeconomic status

Updated on: May 08,2024 6

Racial and socioeconomic differences still determine survival rates of premature babies in the US, study finds

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe U.S. continues to face stark inequalities in preterm birth and mortality rates between mothers of differing socioeconomic status

Updated on:May 08,2024 6

A step closer to a treatment for fatal lung disease in babies

by University of EdinburghAMPK-α1/α2 deletion precipitates premature death. a Exemplar image of asection of pulmonary arterial media excised by laser microdissection. b Exemplar gels for qu

Updated on: April 10,2024 16

A step closer to a treatment for fatal lung disease in babies

by University of EdinburghAMPK-α1/α2 deletion precipitates premature death. a Exemplar image of asection of pulmonary arterial media excised by laser microdissection. b Exemplar gels for qu

Updated on:April 10,2024 16

Teenage cyberbullying: A toxic side effect of online socialization

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTeenagers fall prey to bullying while using the internet—a platform that provides relative anonymity to bullies—according to a questionnai

Updated on: June 29,2024 6

Teenage cyberbullying: A toxic side effect of online socialization

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTeenagers fall prey to bullying while using the internet—a platform that provides relative anonymity to bullies—according to a questionnai

Updated on:June 29,2024 6

Arts activities may improve self-control and reduce antisocial behavior among teenagers

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainTeenagers who take part in arts and cultural activities, such as dance, drama, reading and going to concerts, are less likely to engage in ant

Updated on: February 27,2024 14

Arts activities may improve self-control and reduce antisocial behavior among teenagers

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainTeenagers who take part in arts and cultural activities, such as dance, drama, reading and going to concerts, are less likely to engage in ant

Updated on:February 27,2024 14