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UK study: Most young people's well-being falls sharply in first years of secondary school

UK study: Most young people's well-being falls sharply in first years of secondary school

by University of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost young people in the UK experience a sharp decline in their well-being during their first years at secondary school, regardless of t

UK study: Most young people's well-being falls sharply in first years of secondary school

by University of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost young people in the UK experience a sharp decline in their well-being during their first years at secondary school, regardless of t
Study illustrates vast influence that children's mental health concerns have on workforce challenges in America

Study illustrates vast influence that children's mental health concerns have on workforce challenges in America

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs the American economy has undergone rapid and dramatic change, so too has America's workforce. Trending terms, such as

Study illustrates vast influence that children's mental health concerns have on workforce challenges in America

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs the American economy has undergone rapid and dramatic change, so too has America's workforce. Trending terms, such as
Hospital consolidation linked to closure of inpatient pediatric services

Hospital consolidation linked to closure of inpatient pediatric services

by Elana GotkineHospital consolidation is associated with closure of inpatient pediatric services within five years, according to a research letter published online June 20 inJAMA Pediatrics.All

Hospital consolidation linked to closure of inpatient pediatric services

by Elana GotkineHospital consolidation is associated with closure of inpatient pediatric services within five years, according to a research letter published online June 20 inJAMA Pediatrics.All
A toddler's gut bacteria predict whether they will be overweight at 5 years old, finds new research

A toddler's gut bacteria predict whether they will be overweight at 5 years old, finds new research

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe make-up and volume of gut bacteria in toddlers at 3.5 years old is predictive of body mass index (BMI) at age 5, ir

A toddler's gut bacteria predict whether they will be overweight at 5 years old, finds new research

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe make-up and volume of gut bacteria in toddlers at 3.5 years old is predictive of body mass index (BMI) at age 5, ir
Studies pinpoint risk factors for complications of pediatric intestinal failure

Studies pinpoint risk factors for complications of pediatric intestinal failure

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPediatric intestinal failure occurs when patients lack the amount of intestine necessary for growth and develo

Studies pinpoint risk factors for complications of pediatric intestinal failure

by Jessica Cerretani,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPediatric intestinal failure occurs when patients lack the amount of intestine necessary for growth and develo
Immediate skin-to-skin contact beneficial in very preterm birth setting

Immediate skin-to-skin contact beneficial in very preterm birth setting

by Elana GotkineImmediate parent skin-to-skin contact (SSC) after very preterm birth is beneficial for the mother-infant relationship, according to a study published online Nov. 30 inJAMA Networ

Immediate skin-to-skin contact beneficial in very preterm birth setting

by Elana GotkineImmediate parent skin-to-skin contact (SSC) after very preterm birth is beneficial for the mother-infant relationship, according to a study published online Nov. 30 inJAMA Networ
Infant exposure to brief auditory cues can support language development

Infant exposure to brief auditory cues can support language development

by Carrie Stetler,Rutgers UniversitySource waveforms: first row: grand average source waveforms for the longitudinal PEx group followed across age. The first 2 source waveforms represent respons

Infant exposure to brief auditory cues can support language development

by Carrie Stetler,Rutgers UniversitySource waveforms: first row: grand average source waveforms for the longitudinal PEx group followed across age. The first 2 source waveforms represent respons
Researchers find possible increased tumor risk in some patients with Beckwith-Wiedemann spectrum

Researchers find possible increased tumor risk in some patients with Beckwith-Wiedemann spectrum

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has shown how the tumor risk varies among patients with the gen

Researchers find possible increased tumor risk in some patients with Beckwith-Wiedemann spectrum

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has shown how the tumor risk varies among patients with the gen
Most American parents plan to vaccinate their children against the 'tripledemic,' new study finds

Most American parents plan to vaccinate their children against the 'tripledemic,' new study finds

by Texas A&M UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first nationalstudyof its kind suggests that most parents of infants and young children in the United States plan to have their

Most American parents plan to vaccinate their children against the 'tripledemic,' new study finds

by Texas A&M UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first nationalstudyof its kind suggests that most parents of infants and young children in the United States plan to have their
IVF children shown to have a better quality of life as adults in new study

IVF children shown to have a better quality of life as adults in new study

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainBeing conceived via assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as IVF, may provide some advantages in quality of life in adulthood, according to

IVF children shown to have a better quality of life as adults in new study

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: CC0 Public DomainBeing conceived via assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as IVF, may provide some advantages in quality of life in adulthood, according to
For Black adolescents, feeling connected to school has long-lasting mental health benefits, researchers find

For Black adolescents, feeling connected to school has long-lasting mental health benefits, researchers find

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSchool connectedness—the degree to which students feel part of their school community—influences more than grades. For Black stu

For Black adolescents, feeling connected to school has long-lasting mental health benefits, researchers find

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSchool connectedness—the degree to which students feel part of their school community—influences more than grades. For Black stu
Limit screen use in children under six, says psychologist

Limit screen use in children under six, says psychologist

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Routledge"Children who are in regular contact with mobile phone screens, tablets or computers are more irritable and have worse attention, memory and concentra

Limit screen use in children under six, says psychologist

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Routledge"Children who are in regular contact with mobile phone screens, tablets or computers are more irritable and have worse attention, memory and concentra