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Integrating behavioral health in community-based primary care improves access and treatment for diverse children

Integrating behavioral health in community-based primary care improves access and treatment for diverse children

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Public Health found that a model of integrating behavioral heal

Integrating behavioral health in community-based primary care improves access and treatment for diverse children

by Boston Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Public Health found that a model of integrating behavioral heal
UK sugary drink taxes may have prevented over 5,000 cases of obesity a year in year six girls alone

UK sugary drink taxes may have prevented over 5,000 cases of obesity a year in year six girls alone

by University of CambridgeResearchers find that the UK soft drink taxes is associated with decreased obesity in girls. Credit: Cottonbro Studio, Pexels (CC0, creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero

UK sugary drink taxes may have prevented over 5,000 cases of obesity a year in year six girls alone

by University of CambridgeResearchers find that the UK soft drink taxes is associated with decreased obesity in girls. Credit: Cottonbro Studio, Pexels (CC0, creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero
Child behavioral health in sub-Saharan Africa

Child behavioral health in sub-Saharan Africa

by Mary McKay, Fred Ssewamala, Ozge Sensoy Bahar,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: SpringerCountries in sub-Saharan Africa have experienced considerable political and

Child behavioral health in sub-Saharan Africa

by Mary McKay, Fred Ssewamala, Ozge Sensoy Bahar,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisCredit: SpringerCountries in sub-Saharan Africa have experienced considerable political and
Playing it safe: Why parents need to let children take risks when they play

Playing it safe: Why parents need to let children take risks when they play

by Deakin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research reveals that parents' tolerance of risk and injury is a determining factor in how physically active their children are.In a

Playing it safe: Why parents need to let children take risks when they play

by Deakin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research reveals that parents' tolerance of risk and injury is a determining factor in how physically active their children are.In a
Cluster analysis may identify abusive head trauma in children

Cluster analysis may identify abusive head trauma in children

(HealthDay)—Cluster analysis applied to data from children hospitalized with acute neurologic injury supports the current paradigm that physicians use to diagnose abusive head trauma, according to a s

Cluster analysis may identify abusive head trauma in children

(HealthDay)—Cluster analysis applied to data from children hospitalized with acute neurologic injury supports the current paradigm that physicians use to diagnose abusive head trauma, according to a s
Study finds white children more likely to be overdiagnosed for ADHD

Study finds white children more likely to be overdiagnosed for ADHD

by Stephanie Koons,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by Paul Morgan, Harry and Marion Eberly Faculty Fellow and professor of education (educational t

Study finds white children more likely to be overdiagnosed for ADHD

by Stephanie Koons,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by Paul Morgan, Harry and Marion Eberly Faculty Fellow and professor of education (educational t
Why mothers and babies will suffer more as Africa grows hotter

Why mothers and babies will suffer more as Africa grows hotter

by Matthew Cherisch,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs Africa gets hotter, mothers and babies are most at risk. Why is this and what can be done about it? Matthew Chersich, a sp

Why mothers and babies will suffer more as Africa grows hotter

by Matthew Cherisch,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs Africa gets hotter, mothers and babies are most at risk. Why is this and what can be done about it? Matthew Chersich, a sp
Elevated tween screen time linked to disruptive behavior disorders

Elevated tween screen time linked to disruptive behavior disorders

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTweens who spend more time on screens have a higher likelihood of developing disruptive behavior disorde

Elevated tween screen time linked to disruptive behavior disorders

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTweens who spend more time on screens have a higher likelihood of developing disruptive behavior disorde
New algorithm detects autism in infants. How might that change care?

New algorithm detects autism in infants. How might that change care?

by Karen WeintraubCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSigns of autism can be picked up as early as the first month of life, according to a new study from Duke University that used children's health

New algorithm detects autism in infants. How might that change care?

by Karen WeintraubCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSigns of autism can be picked up as early as the first month of life, according to a new study from Duke University that used children's health
Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy leads to more children being able to walk at two years post diagnosis

Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy leads to more children being able to walk at two years post diagnosis

by LancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewborn screening (NBS) for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), when combined with early treatment, results in better movement ability in affected children,

Newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy leads to more children being able to walk at two years post diagnosis

by LancetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNewborn screening (NBS) for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), when combined with early treatment, results in better movement ability in affected children,
Lungs have their own microbiome, and these microbes affect the success of bone marrow transplants in kids

Lungs have their own microbiome, and these microbes affect the success of bone marrow transplants in kids

by Matt Zinter,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe microorganisms deep in your lungs may play an important role in your overall lung health. And for children undergoing bone marrow tran

Lungs have their own microbiome, and these microbes affect the success of bone marrow transplants in kids

by Matt Zinter,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe microorganisms deep in your lungs may play an important role in your overall lung health. And for children undergoing bone marrow tran
Premature birth linked to poorer school grades in adolescence

Premature birth linked to poorer school grades in adolescence

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPremature birth, before 34 weeks of pregnancy, is linked to lower scores in math and language tests as a teenager compared with those b

Premature birth linked to poorer school grades in adolescence

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPremature birth, before 34 weeks of pregnancy, is linked to lower scores in math and language tests as a teenager compared with those b