Childhood vaccination rates are dropping. Here's why this matters

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAt the start of the 2019–2020 school year, vaccination rates for incoming kindergartners across the country were about 95%,ac

Updated on: April 03,2024

Childhood vaccination rates are dropping. Here's why this matters

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAt the start of the 2019–2020 school year, vaccination rates for incoming kindergartners across the country were about 95%,ac

Updated on:April 03,2024

Study offers hope for preventing cerebral palsy

by University of AucklandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSevere brain injury that develops slowly after preterm births, causing cerebral palsy, may be treatable, new research from the Universit

Updated on: April 24,2024

Study offers hope for preventing cerebral palsy

by University of AucklandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSevere brain injury that develops slowly after preterm births, causing cerebral palsy, may be treatable, new research from the Universit

Updated on:April 24,2024

Wind has caused 479 injuries, 28 deaths in bounce houses since 2000

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaMany, but not all, of the bounce house accidents the researchers logged occurred in states where there are no regulations governing bounce house use (shown h

Updated on: March 21,2024

Wind has caused 479 injuries, 28 deaths in bounce houses since 2000

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaMany, but not all, of the bounce house accidents the researchers logged occurred in states where there are no regulations governing bounce house use (shown h

Updated on:March 21,2024

Population-scaled, school-based physical activity intervention can help prevent childhood obesity

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Slovenian population-scaled, school-based study shows that by providing additional physical education lessons to young children is eff

Updated on: April 18,2024

Population-scaled, school-based physical activity intervention can help prevent childhood obesity

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new Slovenian population-scaled, school-based study shows that by providing additional physical education lessons to young children is eff

Updated on:April 18,2024

Most American parents plan to vaccinate their children against the 'tripledemic,' new study finds

by Texas A&M UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first nationalstudyof its kind suggests that most parents of infants and young children in the United States plan to have their

Updated on: March 05,2024

Most American parents plan to vaccinate their children against the 'tripledemic,' new study finds

by Texas A&M UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first nationalstudyof its kind suggests that most parents of infants and young children in the United States plan to have their

Updated on:March 05,2024

1 in 10 teens have sexted, many see porn by 6th grade: Study

by Cara MurezA high number of preteens and teens in the United States have viewed pornography and many have also sent or received nude or seminude photos—sexting—over their smartphones, a new study re

Updated on: June 04,2024

1 in 10 teens have sexted, many see porn by 6th grade: Study

by Cara MurezA high number of preteens and teens in the United States have viewed pornography and many have also sent or received nude or seminude photos—sexting—over their smartphones, a new study re

Updated on:June 04,2024

Pathway for 'difficult to vaccinate' children and adolescents empowers families and staff

Specialist Immunization Clinic pathway for "Difficult to vaccinate children." Credit:Paediatric and Neonatal Pain(2023). DOI: 10.1002/pne2.12103For almost 100 families, the &quot

Updated on: March 14,2024

Pathway for 'difficult to vaccinate' children and adolescents empowers families and staff

Specialist Immunization Clinic pathway for "Difficult to vaccinate children." Credit:Paediatric and Neonatal Pain(2023). DOI: 10.1002/pne2.12103For almost 100 families, the &quot

Updated on:March 14,2024

Influential panel raises doubts on youth suicide screening

by Lindsey TannerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn influential U.S. group is raising doubts about routine suicide screening for children and teens even as others call for urgent attention to youth m

Updated on: February 27,2024

Influential panel raises doubts on youth suicide screening

by Lindsey TannerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn influential U.S. group is raising doubts about routine suicide screening for children and teens even as others call for urgent attention to youth m

Updated on:February 27,2024

Studying cells to improve treatment for an aggressive childhood cancer

by Tessa Roy,University of MichiganCredit:Molecular Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2023.12.003New research is shedding light and potentially expanding options for patients living

Updated on: February 29,2024

Studying cells to improve treatment for an aggressive childhood cancer

by Tessa Roy,University of MichiganCredit:Molecular Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2023.12.003New research is shedding light and potentially expanding options for patients living

Updated on:February 29,2024

Lengthy screen time associated with childhood development delays

by Tohoku UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe amount of screen time spent by one-year-olds is associated with developmental delays. This finding, by researchers at Tohoku University,

Updated on: March 23,2024

Lengthy screen time associated with childhood development delays

by Tohoku UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe amount of screen time spent by one-year-olds is associated with developmental delays. This finding, by researchers at Tohoku University,

Updated on:March 23,2024

Study confirms maternal positive mental health correlated to children's brain development

byHong Kong Polytechnic UniversityFunctional connectivity in relation to maternal positive emotion. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00202-8Pregnancy brings

Updated on: July 30,2024

Study confirms maternal positive mental health correlated to children's brain development

byHong Kong Polytechnic UniversityFunctional connectivity in relation to maternal positive emotion. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00202-8Pregnancy brings

Updated on:July 30,2024

New study strengthens evidence that infections in pregnant mothers raise risk for leukemia in babies

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressStratified Association of Maternal Infection for Any Childhood Leukemia by Diagnosis Age. All models were adjusted for maternal age, educational level, parity, cohabitatio

Updated on: April 20,2024

New study strengthens evidence that infections in pregnant mothers raise risk for leukemia in babies

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressStratified Association of Maternal Infection for Any Childhood Leukemia by Diagnosis Age. All models were adjusted for maternal age, educational level, parity, cohabitatio

Updated on:April 20,2024