Five reasons why young non-smokers in NZ are taking up vaping more than ever before

by Lindsay Robertson and Janet Hoek,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young New Zealanders aged 15 to 17 who vape every day hastripled in two years, from 2% i

Updated on: May 25,2024

Five reasons why young non-smokers in NZ are taking up vaping more than ever before

by Lindsay Robertson and Janet Hoek,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young New Zealanders aged 15 to 17 who vape every day hastripled in two years, from 2% i

Updated on:May 25,2024

Sports help kids develop important trait linked to adult success

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHere's another good reason for kids to participate in organized sports: They can develop the "grit" that

Updated on: April 02,2024

Sports help kids develop important trait linked to adult success

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHere's another good reason for kids to participate in organized sports: They can develop the "grit" that

Updated on:April 02,2024

Amid pressing mental health needs in children, primary care practices struggle to get help

by Children's Hospital BostonThe need for mental health care in children and adolescents has been surging; rates of suicide and self-harm are increasing, and, like hospitals, primary care pra

Updated on: February 21,2024

Amid pressing mental health needs in children, primary care practices struggle to get help

by Children's Hospital BostonThe need for mental health care in children and adolescents has been surging; rates of suicide and self-harm are increasing, and, like hospitals, primary care pra

Updated on:February 21,2024

Positive parenting can reduce the risk that children develop obesity

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Penn State found that children with positive, early interactions with their care givers—character

Updated on: February 22,2024

Positive parenting can reduce the risk that children develop obesity

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Penn State found that children with positive, early interactions with their care givers—character

Updated on:February 22,2024

Successful intubations up with nasal high-flow therapy in neonates

For neonates undergoing endotracheal intubation, nasal high-flow therapy improves the likelihood of successful intubation on the first attempt, according to a study published in the April 28 issue of

Updated on: February 29,2024

Successful intubations up with nasal high-flow therapy in neonates

For neonates undergoing endotracheal intubation, nasal high-flow therapy improves the likelihood of successful intubation on the first attempt, according to a study published in the April 28 issue of

Updated on:February 29,2024

An app to help children overcome anxiety

by Leiden UniversityCredit: Leiden UniversityAnke Klein and her team have devised a fun and useful app to help anxious children. In the app, children can upload a video of themselves showing, for

Updated on: February 21,2024

An app to help children overcome anxiety

by Leiden UniversityCredit: Leiden UniversityAnke Klein and her team have devised a fun and useful app to help anxious children. In the app, children can upload a video of themselves showing, for

Updated on:February 21,2024

Vitamin D supplements do not prevent bone fractures in children, finds study

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA major clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that vitamin

Updated on: May 10,2024

Vitamin D supplements do not prevent bone fractures in children, finds study

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA major clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that vitamin

Updated on:May 10,2024

No more 'patch and go': Revolving emergency departments must deliver more for victims of child abuse and neglect

by University of South AustraliaTeenagers aged 13-17 with the most serious child protection concerns were g nearly 50 times more likely to visit an emergency department. Credit: Pixabay-Wokandapi

Updated on: February 20,2024

No more 'patch and go': Revolving emergency departments must deliver more for victims of child abuse and neglect

by University of South AustraliaTeenagers aged 13-17 with the most serious child protection concerns were g nearly 50 times more likely to visit an emergency department. Credit: Pixabay-Wokandapi

Updated on:February 20,2024

What's in a word? Identifying language disorders earlier can set children up for success

by Abbey Nickel,Purdue UniversityArielle Borovsky, associate professor in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences in Purdue’s College of Health and Human Sciences, works with Emily Newman and her

Updated on: April 22,2024

What's in a word? Identifying language disorders earlier can set children up for success

by Abbey Nickel,Purdue UniversityArielle Borovsky, associate professor in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences in Purdue’s College of Health and Human Sciences, works with Emily Newman and her

Updated on:April 22,2024

Babies cry less with to skin-to-skin contact, says behavioral psychologist

by Radboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt appears beneficial for mothers and babies to have one hour of skin-to-skin contact per day in the first five weeks after birth. Mothers who do so

Updated on: May 25,2024

Babies cry less with to skin-to-skin contact, says behavioral psychologist

by Radboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt appears beneficial for mothers and babies to have one hour of skin-to-skin contact per day in the first five weeks after birth. Mothers who do so

Updated on:May 25,2024

Muscle dysmorphia linked to suicidal ideation and planning in adolescents and young adults

by University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published in the journalSuicidal and Life-Threatening Behaviorfound that muscle dysmorphia are associated with suicidal th

Updated on: July 01,2024

Muscle dysmorphia linked to suicidal ideation and planning in adolescents and young adults

by University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published in the journalSuicidal and Life-Threatening Behaviorfound that muscle dysmorphia are associated with suicidal th

Updated on:July 01,2024

AI more accurately identifies child abuse, study finds

Updated on: May 03,2025

AI more accurately identifies child abuse, study finds

Updated on:May 03,2025