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

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

Hospital collaboration reduces cardiac arrests among critically ill pediatric heart patients

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite great advances in care, some children with heart disease still experience a cardiac arrest during their hospital stay.Bu

Updated on: April 18,2024

Hospital collaboration reduces cardiac arrests among critically ill pediatric heart patients

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite great advances in care, some children with heart disease still experience a cardiac arrest during their hospital stay.Bu

Updated on:April 18,2024

Two thirds of childhood physical abuse survivors are psychologically flourishing in adulthood

by University of TorontoDirect Effects in Path Model of Complete Mental Health. Path coefficients are standardized. All paths coefficients are adjusted for sex, age, race, education and marital s

Updated on: June 25,2024

Two thirds of childhood physical abuse survivors are psychologically flourishing in adulthood

by University of TorontoDirect Effects in Path Model of Complete Mental Health. Path coefficients are standardized. All paths coefficients are adjusted for sex, age, race, education and marital s

Updated on:June 25,2024

The mental health of America's children is only getting worse

A fresh review of recent government surveys suggests the well-being of 73 million American kids is under strain and seems to be getting worse.The upshot: Anxiety, depression and behavioral problems ap

Updated on: February 24,2024

The mental health of America's children is only getting worse

A fresh review of recent government surveys suggests the well-being of 73 million American kids is under strain and seems to be getting worse.The upshot: Anxiety, depression and behavioral problems ap

Updated on:February 24,2024

One-third of childhood sexual abuse is perpetrated by another child. A writer tells his story

by Daryl Higgins,The ConversationShannon Molloy was, for a long time, a man with a secret: he was sexually abused from the age of five. Credit: HarperCollinsJournalist Shannon Molloy is used to

Updated on: June 25,2024

One-third of childhood sexual abuse is perpetrated by another child. A writer tells his story

by Daryl Higgins,The ConversationShannon Molloy was, for a long time, a man with a secret: he was sexually abused from the age of five. Credit: HarperCollinsJournalist Shannon Molloy is used to

Updated on:June 25,2024

Autism correlated with changing sensory preferences during early childhood

by Mike McNulty,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResults from a new study published today inChild Developmentprovide the first longitudinal evidence

Updated on: February 24,2024

Autism correlated with changing sensory preferences during early childhood

by Mike McNulty,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResults from a new study published today inChild Developmentprovide the first longitudinal evidence

Updated on:February 24,2024

Association between children conceived via infertility treatments and education and mental health outcomes

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren conceived through medically assisted reproduction (MAR) fare better at school but are slightly more likely to have mental hea

Updated on: June 12,2024

Association between children conceived via infertility treatments and education and mental health outcomes

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren conceived through medically assisted reproduction (MAR) fare better at school but are slightly more likely to have mental hea

Updated on:June 12,2024

Social media unlikely to cause mental health problems in adolescents

by University College LondonProposed mediation model for the relationship between social media use and poor mental health. OECD: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development; SDQ: Streng

Updated on: June 25,2024

Social media unlikely to cause mental health problems in adolescents

by University College LondonProposed mediation model for the relationship between social media use and poor mental health. OECD: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development; SDQ: Streng

Updated on:June 25,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Just how dangerous is underage drinking?

by Wendy HassonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith so many other issues affecting young people right now, teen alcohol use may not seem like that big of a deal. You might recall your own early expe

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Just how dangerous is underage drinking?

by Wendy HassonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith so many other issues affecting young people right now, teen alcohol use may not seem like that big of a deal. You might recall your own early expe

Updated on:June 05,2024

Electric scooter injuries increased more than 70% in youth age 18 and younger from 2020–2021, says new analysis

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs standing electric scooters (e-scooters) have become an increasingly popular mode of transportation, new research finds a 71% i

Updated on: April 20,2024

Electric scooter injuries increased more than 70% in youth age 18 and younger from 2020–2021, says new analysis

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs standing electric scooters (e-scooters) have become an increasingly popular mode of transportation, new research finds a 71% i

Updated on:April 20,2024

Study finds that infants are not startled by visual illusions

by Chuo University and Hokkaido UniversityIllusions begin to occur around six months of age. This is thought to be related to the development of feedback processing in the brain. Credit: Shuma Tsurumi

Updated on: May 10,2024

Study finds that infants are not startled by visual illusions

by Chuo University and Hokkaido UniversityIllusions begin to occur around six months of age. This is thought to be related to the development of feedback processing in the brain. Credit: Shuma Tsurumi

Updated on:May 10,2024

US pediatricians' group moves to abandon race-based guidance

by Lindsey TannerA pediatrician examines a newborn baby in her clinic in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. In a new policy statement released Monday, May 2, 2022, the American Academy of Pediatrics s

Updated on: February 29,2024

US pediatricians' group moves to abandon race-based guidance

by Lindsey TannerA pediatrician examines a newborn baby in her clinic in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. In a new policy statement released Monday, May 2, 2022, the American Academy of Pediatrics s

Updated on:February 29,2024