Research finds benefits, risks in state-mandated school-based BMI assessments

by University of Massachusetts AmherstSpatial and temporal variation in state-mandated school-based BMI assessments. Notes: Shaded states required school-based BMI assessments. Panel A plots the

Updated on: May 10,2024

Research finds benefits, risks in state-mandated school-based BMI assessments

by University of Massachusetts AmherstSpatial and temporal variation in state-mandated school-based BMI assessments. Notes: Shaded states required school-based BMI assessments. Panel A plots the

Updated on:May 10,2024

National poll: 2 in 3 parents say their child is self-conscious about their appearance

by University of MichiganWeight, skin conditions like acne and hair were the most common causes of insecurities in kids and teens. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Child

Updated on: June 29,2024

National poll: 2 in 3 parents say their child is self-conscious about their appearance

by University of MichiganWeight, skin conditions like acne and hair were the most common causes of insecurities in kids and teens. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Child

Updated on:June 29,2024

Profit strategy: Psychiatric facilities prioritize out-of-state kids

by Lauren SausserCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSouth Carolina children who need immediate, around-the-clock psychiatric care risk being stranded for days—even weeks—waiting for help, only to be se

Updated on: February 27,2024

Profit strategy: Psychiatric facilities prioritize out-of-state kids

by Lauren SausserCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSouth Carolina children who need immediate, around-the-clock psychiatric care risk being stranded for days—even weeks—waiting for help, only to be se

Updated on:February 27,2024

Children under 12 need not repeat HIV, hep B/C tests before transplant surgery

Children aged <12 years who received postnatal infectious disease testing are exempt from repeat HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing prior to transplant surgery, accor

Updated on: March 14,2024

Children under 12 need not repeat HIV, hep B/C tests before transplant surgery

Children aged <12 years who received postnatal infectious disease testing are exempt from repeat HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing prior to transplant surgery, accor

Updated on:March 14,2024

Getting kids outdoors can reduce the negative effects of screen time

by Osaka UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you have young children, you're likely worried about how much time they spend staring at a screen, be it a tablet, phone, computer, or t

Updated on: June 26,2024

Getting kids outdoors can reduce the negative effects of screen time

by Osaka UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf you have young children, you're likely worried about how much time they spend staring at a screen, be it a tablet, phone, computer, or t

Updated on:June 26,2024

Survey says youth need more education on adequate protection and enhanced safety when engaging in oral sex

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have assessed more than 900 youths' knowledge of the risks of oral sex and barriers to using protection th

Updated on: February 21,2024

Survey says youth need more education on adequate protection and enhanced safety when engaging in oral sex

by American Academy of Family PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have assessed more than 900 youths' knowledge of the risks of oral sex and barriers to using protection th

Updated on:February 21,2024

Childhood obesity linked with mother's unhealthy diet before pregnancy

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by the University of Southampton shows supporting women to eat a healthy diet pre-pregnancy could reduce risk of obe

Updated on: February 20,2024

Childhood obesity linked with mother's unhealthy diet before pregnancy

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by the University of Southampton shows supporting women to eat a healthy diet pre-pregnancy could reduce risk of obe

Updated on:February 20,2024

New clinical trial to improve recovery of children undergoing heart surgery

by University of Birmingham3D Human Heart and Circulatory System Illustration. Credit:Bryan Brandenburg/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0A new clinical trial being led by the University of Bi

Updated on: February 20,2024

New clinical trial to improve recovery of children undergoing heart surgery

by University of Birmingham3D Human Heart and Circulatory System Illustration. Credit:Bryan Brandenburg/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0A new clinical trial being led by the University of Bi

Updated on:February 20,2024

Baby formula shortages and COVID-19 led to risky feeding practices, study suggests

by Juan Flores,University of California, IrvineThe new collaborative report details the impact of baby formula shortages on infant-feeding practices. Credit: Pixabay/UC MercedAmid the coronaviru

Updated on: May 17,2024

Baby formula shortages and COVID-19 led to risky feeding practices, study suggests

by Juan Flores,University of California, IrvineThe new collaborative report details the impact of baby formula shortages on infant-feeding practices. Credit: Pixabay/UC MercedAmid the coronaviru

Updated on:May 17,2024

Hospital emergency departments lack policy and strategies for spotting child neglect or abuse

by European Society for Emergency MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a survey of emergency department staff from across Europe, only around half said their hospital has a policy in place to h

Updated on: April 18,2024

Hospital emergency departments lack policy and strategies for spotting child neglect or abuse

by European Society for Emergency MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a survey of emergency department staff from across Europe, only around half said their hospital has a policy in place to h

Updated on:April 18,2024

India, Pakistan fight child vaccination backslide

by SciDev.NetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIndia and other South Asian countries must deal with a dangerous backslide in routine infant vaccinations during 2019–2021 brought on by the COVID-19 pand

Updated on: March 11,2024

India, Pakistan fight child vaccination backslide

by SciDev.NetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIndia and other South Asian countries must deal with a dangerous backslide in routine infant vaccinations during 2019–2021 brought on by the COVID-19 pand

Updated on:March 11,2024

How do we make the best use of blood banks in sub-Saharan Africa?

by Emily Head,Imperial College LondonCredit: Lennart Wittstock from PexelsBlood transfusions are life-saving, but blood banks often face shortages.This issue is particularly grave in sub-Saharan

Updated on: February 22,2024

How do we make the best use of blood banks in sub-Saharan Africa?

by Emily Head,Imperial College LondonCredit: Lennart Wittstock from PexelsBlood transfusions are life-saving, but blood banks often face shortages.This issue is particularly grave in sub-Saharan

Updated on:February 22,2024