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Study says nighttime routines impact teen sleep duration

Study says nighttime routines impact teen sleep duration

by Shelby Clark,Brigham Young UniversityPassive leisure activities like screen time or snacking in the late evening were associated with later sleep times and less sleep overall. Credit: Nate Ed

Study says nighttime routines impact teen sleep duration

by Shelby Clark,Brigham Young UniversityPassive leisure activities like screen time or snacking in the late evening were associated with later sleep times and less sleep overall. Credit: Nate Ed
Children whose parents smoke have lower test scores and more behavioral issues than kids of non-smokers

Children whose parents smoke have lower test scores and more behavioral issues than kids of non-smokers

by Preety Pratima Srivastava,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose parents smoke have lower academic test scores and more behavioral issues than children of non-smokers.These a

Children whose parents smoke have lower test scores and more behavioral issues than kids of non-smokers

by Preety Pratima Srivastava,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose parents smoke have lower academic test scores and more behavioral issues than children of non-smokers.These a
International study supports dupilumab for treatment of moderate-to-severe asthma in children

International study supports dupilumab for treatment of moderate-to-severe asthma in children

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new medication has been added to the treatment options for children with moderate-to-severe asthma. In a late-stage clinical tria

International study supports dupilumab for treatment of moderate-to-severe asthma in children

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new medication has been added to the treatment options for children with moderate-to-severe asthma. In a late-stage clinical tria
American Academy of Pediatrics issues guidance for children's emotional needs during COVID-19

American Academy of Pediatrics issues guidance for children's emotional needs during COVID-19

(HealthDay)—In guidance issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommendations are presented to help pediatricians support the emotional and behavioral needs of children, teenagers, and familie

American Academy of Pediatrics issues guidance for children's emotional needs during COVID-19

(HealthDay)—In guidance issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommendations are presented to help pediatricians support the emotional and behavioral needs of children, teenagers, and familie
Irregular sleep and late bedtimes associated with worse grades for high school students

Irregular sleep and late bedtimes associated with worse grades for high school students

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIrregular sleep and late bedtimes are linked to worse grades and more school-related behavioral problems among teens, suggests a

Irregular sleep and late bedtimes associated with worse grades for high school students

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIrregular sleep and late bedtimes are linked to worse grades and more school-related behavioral problems among teens, suggests a
'No space': German hospitals overwhelmed by sick kids

'No space': German hospitals overwhelmed by sick kids

Credit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Debora Zilz rushed her baby son Andreas to a Berlin hospital because of a serious respiratory illness, she got a shock."There was no space," she recalled. Medic

'No space': German hospitals overwhelmed by sick kids

Credit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Debora Zilz rushed her baby son Andreas to a Berlin hospital because of a serious respiratory illness, she got a shock."There was no space," she recalled. Medic
A third of US kids lack good and consistent health insurance

A third of US kids lack good and consistent health insurance

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a concerning trend for the health of U.S. children, the rate of underinsured youngsters rose from 30.6% to 34%—an additional 2.4 million kid

A third of US kids lack good and consistent health insurance

by University of PittsburghCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a concerning trend for the health of U.S. children, the rate of underinsured youngsters rose from 30.6% to 34%—an additional 2.4 million kid
Getting a good night's rest is vital for neurodiverse children—pediatric sleep experts explain why

Getting a good night's rest is vital for neurodiverse children—pediatric sleep experts explain why

by Beth Ann Malow, Susan Nehiley Brasher and Terry Katz, The ConversationCredit: Yaroslav Shuraev from PexelsMost of us are all too familiar with the consequences of a poor night's sleep—be it int

Getting a good night's rest is vital for neurodiverse children—pediatric sleep experts explain why

by Beth Ann Malow, Susan Nehiley Brasher and Terry Katz, The ConversationCredit: Yaroslav Shuraev from PexelsMost of us are all too familiar with the consequences of a poor night's sleep—be it int
Being a Couch Potato is Risky Business: Causes and remedies of sedentary behavior in children

Being a Couch Potato is Risky Business: Causes and remedies of sedentary behavior in children

by Japan Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic changed the lifestyles of people, especially those of children, significantly. As lockdowns

Being a Couch Potato is Risky Business: Causes and remedies of sedentary behavior in children

by Japan Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic changed the lifestyles of people, especially those of children, significantly. As lockdowns
What should I do if my child has COVID-19 symptoms?

What should I do if my child has COVID-19 symptoms?

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmid news that COVID-19 cases are rising among children, it's normal to be concerned when your kid starts cough

What should I do if my child has COVID-19 symptoms?

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAmid news that COVID-19 cases are rising among children, it's normal to be concerned when your kid starts cough
Early results of gene therapy trial for 'childhood dementia' show promise

Early results of gene therapy trial for 'childhood dementia' show promise

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers will tell an international conference today (Feb. 24) that an investigational gene therapy for Sanfilippo

Early results of gene therapy trial for 'childhood dementia' show promise

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers will tell an international conference today (Feb. 24) that an investigational gene therapy for Sanfilippo
Play in early childhood helps build a better brain, says leading expert

Play in early childhood helps build a better brain, says leading expert

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDr. Jacqueline Harding, director of Tomorrow's Child and an early childhood expert at Middlesex University, argues that the young child

Play in early childhood helps build a better brain, says leading expert

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDr. Jacqueline Harding, director of Tomorrow's Child and an early childhood expert at Middlesex University, argues that the young child