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Evaluating the benefits of and barriers to pediatric obesity programs

Evaluating the benefits of and barriers to pediatric obesity programs

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity now affects more than one in five children in the United States, and while there are effective, recommended intervent

Evaluating the benefits of and barriers to pediatric obesity programs

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity now affects more than one in five children in the United States, and while there are effective, recommended intervent
New study shows daily, consistent parental reading in the first year of life improves infants' language scores

New study shows daily, consistent parental reading in the first year of life improves infants' language scores

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainDaily reading improved language development in infants 12 months and younger, according to a recent study by researche

New study shows daily, consistent parental reading in the first year of life improves infants' language scores

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainDaily reading improved language development in infants 12 months and younger, according to a recent study by researche
Link between preterm birth and educational attainment explored in UK primary and secondary schoolchildren

Link between preterm birth and educational attainment explored in UK primary and secondary schoolchildren

by Public Library of ScienceThree pupils studying with calculators. Credit: Karolina Grabowska, Pexels, CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)All children born before full term

Link between preterm birth and educational attainment explored in UK primary and secondary schoolchildren

by Public Library of ScienceThree pupils studying with calculators. Credit: Karolina Grabowska, Pexels, CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)All children born before full term
COVID-19's devastating toll: A rise in adolescent mental health crises and suicidality

COVID-19's devastating toll: A rise in adolescent mental health crises and suicidality

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe past decade has seen a worrisome increase in mental health crises among adolescents. A new study led by Patricia Ibeziako, M

COVID-19's devastating toll: A rise in adolescent mental health crises and suicidality

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe past decade has seen a worrisome increase in mental health crises among adolescents. A new study led by Patricia Ibeziako, M
Viruses in the gut may warn of a deadly disease in preterm infants

Viruses in the gut may warn of a deadly disease in preterm infants

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthImmediately after

Viruses in the gut may warn of a deadly disease in preterm infants

by Richard Harth,Arizona State UniversityIllustration of bacteria in the human gut. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute, National Institutes of HealthImmediately after
Strengthened school lunch standards improved obesity outlook for low-income children

Strengthened school lunch standards improved obesity outlook for low-income children

by RAND CorporationCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegulations that strengthened the nutritional requirements for school lunches were associated with a decline in signs of obesity among free or reduced-

Strengthened school lunch standards improved obesity outlook for low-income children

by RAND CorporationCredit: CC0 Public DomainRegulations that strengthened the nutritional requirements for school lunches were associated with a decline in signs of obesity among free or reduced-
Study provides clearer view of newborns with opioid withdrawal

Study provides clearer view of newborns with opioid withdrawal

by Laura Otto,University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeKeith Dookeran, associate visiting professor of public health, led a study of the characteristics that may explain the racial disparity in newbor

Study provides clearer view of newborns with opioid withdrawal

by Laura Otto,University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeKeith Dookeran, associate visiting professor of public health, led a study of the characteristics that may explain the racial disparity in newbor
Research discoveries more likely to be used in pediatricians' offices if patients and their caregivers get involved

Research discoveries more likely to be used in pediatricians' offices if patients and their caregivers get involved

by Nicole MacKenzie,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThousands of health research articles are published every year. With new evidence constantly being made available, you might assume

Research discoveries more likely to be used in pediatricians' offices if patients and their caregivers get involved

by Nicole MacKenzie,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThousands of health research articles are published every year. With new evidence constantly being made available, you might assume
Get your kids involved in preparing a safe and healthy school lunch box

Get your kids involved in preparing a safe and healthy school lunch box

by Food Safety Information CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs school starts to go back, the Food Safety Information Council is encouraging parents to get their children involved in preparing

Get your kids involved in preparing a safe and healthy school lunch box

by Food Safety Information CouncilCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs school starts to go back, the Food Safety Information Council is encouraging parents to get their children involved in preparing
Child, caregiver mortality up in low-opportunity neighborhoods

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

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
Protecting children from eye allergies may be as simple as encouraging physical fitness

Protecting children from eye allergies may be as simple as encouraging physical fitness

by American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAllergies are one of the most common conditions in children, with eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis, affecting up to

Protecting children from eye allergies may be as simple as encouraging physical fitness

by American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAllergies are one of the most common conditions in children, with eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis, affecting up to
What makes young people accept help to stay well: A review of interventions in Africa

What makes young people accept help to stay well: A review of interventions in Africa

by Marisa Casale,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnyone who has ever tried to convince an adolescent to behave a certain way is likely to be familiar with resistance. So, when offering

What makes young people accept help to stay well: A review of interventions in Africa

by Marisa Casale,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAnyone who has ever tried to convince an adolescent to behave a certain way is likely to be familiar with resistance. So, when offering