Fluoride exposure associated with hypothyroidism in pregnancy, study finds

by York UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.161149New research out of York University found that fluoride exposu

Updated on: May 10,2024

Fluoride exposure associated with hypothyroidism in pregnancy, study finds

by York UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.161149New research out of York University found that fluoride exposu

Updated on:May 10,2024

Scientists find racial and ethnic disparities in use of pediatric acute asthma care

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlack children with asthma accessed community health centers (CHCs) less than white children, while Latino children (who prefer to speak e

Updated on: February 27,2024

Scientists find racial and ethnic disparities in use of pediatric acute asthma care

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlack children with asthma accessed community health centers (CHCs) less than white children, while Latino children (who prefer to speak e

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

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

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

Plastics used for baby food packaging found to release large numbers of microparticles when microwaved

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit:Environmental Science & Technology(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c01942A team of food scientists, engineers and environmental specialists at the Univ

Updated on: March 05,2024

Plastics used for baby food packaging found to release large numbers of microparticles when microwaved

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit:Environmental Science & Technology(2023). DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.3c01942A team of food scientists, engineers and environmental specialists at the Univ

Updated on:March 05,2024

Paying family members for at-home care of their children found to be a viable answer to healthcare worker shortage

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study found that a Medicaid program in Colorado can help address the shortage of home healthcare w

Updated on: June 01,2024

Paying family members for at-home care of their children found to be a viable answer to healthcare worker shortage

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study found that a Medicaid program in Colorado can help address the shortage of home healthcare w

Updated on:June 01,2024

Study: Juggling multiple young children hinders vigorous physical activity for parents

by Chris Stipes,University of HoustonAlgorithm used to define the study cohort. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph201

Updated on: April 24,2024

Study: Juggling multiple young children hinders vigorous physical activity for parents

by Chris Stipes,University of HoustonAlgorithm used to define the study cohort. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph201

Updated on:April 24,2024

Ebola may hit children harder and longer than adults, study suggests

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaObserved and modeled EBOV RNA blood levels (viral load) according to the time since admission, age category (children versus adults) and clinical outc

Updated on: May 20,2024

Ebola may hit children harder and longer than adults, study suggests

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaObserved and modeled EBOV RNA blood levels (viral load) according to the time since admission, age category (children versus adults) and clinical outc

Updated on:May 20,2024

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

Adults judge children who tell blunt polite truths more harshly than they do liars, finds study

by Laure Brimbal,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite the common lesson that it's paramount to tell the truth, adultsjudged children who told blunt polite truths m

Updated on: April 18,2024

Adults judge children who tell blunt polite truths more harshly than they do liars, finds study

by Laure Brimbal,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite the common lesson that it's paramount to tell the truth, adultsjudged children who told blunt polite truths m

Updated on:April 18,2024

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

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