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Study links childhood maltreatment with multiple mental health problems

Study links childhood maltreatment with multiple mental health problems

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainExperiencing abuse or neglect as a child can cause multiple mental health problems, finds a new study led by University College London (UCL) r

Study links childhood maltreatment with multiple mental health problems

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainExperiencing abuse or neglect as a child can cause multiple mental health problems, finds a new study led by University College London (UCL) r
Baby formula shortages spell trouble for low-income families

Baby formula shortages spell trouble for low-income families

by Nardy Baeza,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSupply chain issues, recalls and inflation are making it nearly impossible for families to find infant formula on store shel

Baby formula shortages spell trouble for low-income families

by Nardy Baeza,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSupply chain issues, recalls and inflation are making it nearly impossible for families to find infant formula on store shel
High physical activity does not offset obesity risk among preteens with high screen time

High physical activity does not offset obesity risk among preteens with high screen time

by University of TorontoAssociations Between Screen Time and Step Count Category Combinations and Body Mass Index (BMI) Percentile. Results correspond to coefficients from a linear regression mod

High physical activity does not offset obesity risk among preteens with high screen time

by University of TorontoAssociations Between Screen Time and Step Count Category Combinations and Body Mass Index (BMI) Percentile. Results correspond to coefficients from a linear regression mod
National poll: More than 1 in 4 parents say their adolescent has seen a mental health specialist

National poll: More than 1 in 4 parents say their adolescent has seen a mental health specialist

by University of MichiganAlmost all parents felt somewhat or very confident they would recognize a possible mental health issue in their adolescent. Credit: University of Michigan Health C.S. Mot

National poll: More than 1 in 4 parents say their adolescent has seen a mental health specialist

by University of MichiganAlmost all parents felt somewhat or very confident they would recognize a possible mental health issue in their adolescent. Credit: University of Michigan Health C.S. Mot
Why it's essential to plan ahead for snack time

Why it's essential to plan ahead for snack time

by Alex Osiadacz, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhether in the classroom or on the playground, children need enough energy—and proper nutrition—to get them through the day.

Why it's essential to plan ahead for snack time

by Alex Osiadacz, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhether in the classroom or on the playground, children need enough energy—and proper nutrition—to get them through the day.
Prevalence of autism up to 3.14 percent in U.S. youth for 2019 to 2020

Prevalence of autism up to 3.14 percent in U.S. youth for 2019 to 2020

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in U.S. children and adolescents has increased to an estimated 3.14 percent in 2019 and 2020, according to a research letter published online July 5 in

Prevalence of autism up to 3.14 percent in U.S. youth for 2019 to 2020

The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in U.S. children and adolescents has increased to an estimated 3.14 percent in 2019 and 2020, according to a research letter published online July 5 in
New study identifies link between parental health literacy and COVID-19 test results in children

New study identifies link between parental health literacy and COVID-19 test results in children

by Swansea UniversityCohort flow diagram. HAPPEN, Health and Attainment of Pupils in a Primary Education Network; PATD, Pathology COVID-19 Daily; SAIL, Secure Anonymised Information Linkage. Cred

New study identifies link between parental health literacy and COVID-19 test results in children

by Swansea UniversityCohort flow diagram. HAPPEN, Health and Attainment of Pupils in a Primary Education Network; PATD, Pathology COVID-19 Daily; SAIL, Secure Anonymised Information Linkage. Cred
Follow-up study reinforces concept of education as mental health therapy

Follow-up study reinforces concept of education as mental health therapy

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Christina Cruz, MD, EdM, assistant professor in the UNC Department of Psychiatry,

Follow-up study reinforces concept of education as mental health therapy

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Christina Cruz, MD, EdM, assistant professor in the UNC Department of Psychiatry,
App helps promote better dietary habits and less screen time in young children

App helps promote better dietary habits and less screen time in young children

by Karolinska InstitutetScreenshots from the MINISTOP 2.0 app showing some of its key features. From the upper left corner: 1) the registration feature for daily intake of fruits, berries, and ve

App helps promote better dietary habits and less screen time in young children

by Karolinska InstitutetScreenshots from the MINISTOP 2.0 app showing some of its key features. From the upper left corner: 1) the registration feature for daily intake of fruits, berries, and ve
Best practices ID'd for management of pediatric inguinal hernias

Best practices ID'd for management of pediatric inguinal hernias

by Elana GotkineIssues related to the assessment and management of inguinal hernias in children are discussed in a clinical report published online June 26 inPediatrics.Faraz A. Khan, M.D., from

Best practices ID'd for management of pediatric inguinal hernias

by Elana GotkineIssues related to the assessment and management of inguinal hernias in children are discussed in a clinical report published online June 26 inPediatrics.Faraz A. Khan, M.D., from
Ask the Pediatrician: What exactly is Tourette syndrome?

Ask the Pediatrician: What exactly is Tourette syndrome?

by Dr. Alcy R. Torres, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I've been told my son may have Tourette syndrome. What exactly is this and how worried should I be?A: Tour

Ask the Pediatrician: What exactly is Tourette syndrome?

by Dr. Alcy R. Torres, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I've been told my son may have Tourette syndrome. What exactly is this and how worried should I be?A: Tour
Early interventions are best for kids with obesity. Expert discusses new clinical guidelines

Early interventions are best for kids with obesity. Expert discusses new clinical guidelines

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne-fifth of U.S. kids have obesity, and many have related conditions such as high blood pressure, type

Early interventions are best for kids with obesity. Expert discusses new clinical guidelines

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne-fifth of U.S. kids have obesity, and many have related conditions such as high blood pressure, type