Global incidence of neonatal preterm birth decreasing overall

Although the incidence of preterm birth decreased globally from 1990 to 2019, increases have been observed in high sociodemographic index (SDI) regions, according to a study published online May 31 in

Updated on: June 26,2024

Global incidence of neonatal preterm birth decreasing overall

Although the incidence of preterm birth decreased globally from 1990 to 2019, increases have been observed in high sociodemographic index (SDI) regions, according to a study published online May 31 in

Updated on:June 26,2024

Kids' neighborhoods can affect their developing brains, a new study finds

by Gabriela Suarez,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren growing up in more disadvantaged neighborhoods—meaning those with poor housing quality, more poverty and lower levels

Updated on: April 20,2024

Kids' neighborhoods can affect their developing brains, a new study finds

by Gabriela Suarez,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren growing up in more disadvantaged neighborhoods—meaning those with poor housing quality, more poverty and lower levels

Updated on:April 20,2024

Brief admissions by self-referral can help adolescents with self-harming or suicidal behavior

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGaining access to brief admission by self-referral reduced the need for emergency care in adolescents with severe self-harm. The method has prev

Updated on: March 21,2024

Brief admissions by self-referral can help adolescents with self-harming or suicidal behavior

by Lund UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGaining access to brief admission by self-referral reduced the need for emergency care in adolescents with severe self-harm. The method has prev

Updated on:March 21,2024

Mental health and the holidays: Stress for kids

by Joel StreedCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: We tend to believe that the holidays are a magical time for children and that the stress of it all is only felt by the adults. However, given the heightened e

Updated on: February 20,2024

Mental health and the holidays: Stress for kids

by Joel StreedCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: We tend to believe that the holidays are a magical time for children and that the stress of it all is only felt by the adults. However, given the heightened e

Updated on:February 20,2024

Infant gut microbes have their own circadian rhythm: Study finds diet has little impact on how the microbiome assembles

by Cell PressDiurnal rhythmicity of infant fecal microbiota and metabolites. Credit: Cell Host & Microbe/Heppner et al.Infant gut microbiomes oscillate with a circadian rhythm, even when they

Updated on: April 06,2024

Infant gut microbes have their own circadian rhythm: Study finds diet has little impact on how the microbiome assembles

by Cell PressDiurnal rhythmicity of infant fecal microbiota and metabolites. Credit: Cell Host & Microbe/Heppner et al.Infant gut microbiomes oscillate with a circadian rhythm, even when they

Updated on:April 06,2024

Mothers often engage in nonrecommended practices for infant sleep

by Elana GotkineMothers often engage in nonrecommended practices to improve their infant's sleep, according to a studypublishedinPediatrics.Rachel Y. Moon, M.D., from the Univers

Updated on: March 27,2024

Mothers often engage in nonrecommended practices for infant sleep

by Elana GotkineMothers often engage in nonrecommended practices to improve their infant's sleep, according to a studypublishedinPediatrics.Rachel Y. Moon, M.D., from the Univers

Updated on:March 27,2024

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

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

COVID-19 hasn't caused kids to become mentally ill, but it has unmasked symptoms, psychiatrist says

by Win Reynolds,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe coronavirus pandemic has caused feelings of anxiety and unhappiness for youth across the country, but it hasn't ca

Updated on: February 27,2024

COVID-19 hasn't caused kids to become mentally ill, but it has unmasked symptoms, psychiatrist says

by Win Reynolds,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe coronavirus pandemic has caused feelings of anxiety and unhappiness for youth across the country, but it hasn't ca

Updated on:February 27,2024

Ongoing study seeks to identify household triggers for chronic lung disease in children

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHome is where the heart is, but it's also where air pollutants, allergens, and other irritants can make breat

Updated on: March 23,2024

Ongoing study seeks to identify household triggers for chronic lung disease in children

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHome is where the heart is, but it's also where air pollutants, allergens, and other irritants can make breat

Updated on:March 23,2024

Child, caregiver mortality up in low-opportunity neighborhoods

by Elana GotkineChildren living in neighborhoods with low opportunities for health have an increased risk for child and caregiver mortality, according to a study published online March 22 inPedi

Updated on: April 01,2024

Child, caregiver mortality up in low-opportunity neighborhoods

by Elana GotkineChildren living in neighborhoods with low opportunities for health have an increased risk for child and caregiver mortality, according to a study published online March 22 inPedi

Updated on:April 01,2024

Science doesn't yet support broad restrictions on teens' access to social media, experts say

by Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles TimesCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo understand the path forward in regulating social media, it's helpful to look to a transformative technology from the previous centu

Updated on: March 21,2024

Science doesn't yet support broad restrictions on teens' access to social media, experts say

by Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles TimesCredit: CC0 Public DomainTo understand the path forward in regulating social media, it's helpful to look to a transformative technology from the previous centu

Updated on:March 21,2024

Children and good hand-washing habits

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it's that frequent hand-washing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and

Updated on: February 20,2024

Children and good hand-washing habits

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it's that frequent hand-washing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and

Updated on:February 20,2024