The mental health of America's children is only getting worse

A fresh review of recent government surveys suggests the well-being of 73 million American kids is under strain and seems to be getting worse.The upshot: Anxiety, depression and behavioral problems ap

Updated on: February 24,2024

The mental health of America's children is only getting worse

A fresh review of recent government surveys suggests the well-being of 73 million American kids is under strain and seems to be getting worse.The upshot: Anxiety, depression and behavioral problems ap

Updated on:February 24,2024

Autism correlated with changing sensory preferences during early childhood

by Mike McNulty,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResults from a new study published today inChild Developmentprovide the first longitudinal evidence

Updated on: February 24,2024

Autism correlated with changing sensory preferences during early childhood

by Mike McNulty,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResults from a new study published today inChild Developmentprovide the first longitudinal evidence

Updated on:February 24,2024

Association between children conceived via infertility treatments and education and mental health outcomes

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren conceived through medically assisted reproduction (MAR) fare better at school but are slightly more likely to have mental hea

Updated on: June 12,2024

Association between children conceived via infertility treatments and education and mental health outcomes

by University College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren conceived through medically assisted reproduction (MAR) fare better at school but are slightly more likely to have mental hea

Updated on:June 12,2024

US pediatricians' group moves to abandon race-based guidance

by Lindsey TannerA pediatrician examines a newborn baby in her clinic in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. In a new policy statement released Monday, May 2, 2022, the American Academy of Pediatrics s

Updated on: February 29,2024

US pediatricians' group moves to abandon race-based guidance

by Lindsey TannerA pediatrician examines a newborn baby in her clinic in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. In a new policy statement released Monday, May 2, 2022, the American Academy of Pediatrics s

Updated on:February 29,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Just how dangerous is underage drinking?

by Wendy HassonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith so many other issues affecting young people right now, teen alcohol use may not seem like that big of a deal. You might recall your own early expe

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Just how dangerous is underage drinking?

by Wendy HassonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith so many other issues affecting young people right now, teen alcohol use may not seem like that big of a deal. You might recall your own early expe

Updated on:June 05,2024

Study highlights the importance of earlier contact between mothers and premature babies

by University of Agder"The mothers felt that early skin-to-skin contact promoted bonding and a feeling of well-being," Føreland says. Credit: Anette Strømsbo Gjørv, Hospital of Southern Norw

Updated on: May 07,2024

Study highlights the importance of earlier contact between mothers and premature babies

by University of Agder"The mothers felt that early skin-to-skin contact promoted bonding and a feeling of well-being," Føreland says. Credit: Anette Strømsbo Gjørv, Hospital of Southern Norw

Updated on:May 07,2024

Study finds that infants are not startled by visual illusions

by Chuo University and Hokkaido UniversityIllusions begin to occur around six months of age. This is thought to be related to the development of feedback processing in the brain. Credit: Shuma Tsurumi

Updated on: May 10,2024

Study finds that infants are not startled by visual illusions

by Chuo University and Hokkaido UniversityIllusions begin to occur around six months of age. This is thought to be related to the development of feedback processing in the brain. Credit: Shuma Tsurumi

Updated on:May 10,2024

'Hard to get sober young': Inside one of the country's few recovery high schools

by Stephanie DanielCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery weekday at 5280 High School in Denver starts the same way.Students inrecoveryfrom drug and alcohol addiction gather on the steps

Updated on: March 14,2024

'Hard to get sober young': Inside one of the country's few recovery high schools

by Stephanie DanielCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery weekday at 5280 High School in Denver starts the same way.Students inrecoveryfrom drug and alcohol addiction gather on the steps

Updated on:March 14,2024

Social media unlikely to cause mental health problems in adolescents

by University College LondonProposed mediation model for the relationship between social media use and poor mental health. OECD: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development; SDQ: Streng

Updated on: June 25,2024

Social media unlikely to cause mental health problems in adolescents

by University College LondonProposed mediation model for the relationship between social media use and poor mental health. OECD: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development; SDQ: Streng

Updated on:June 25,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: When can children get the COVID-19 vaccine booster?

by Dr. James D. CampbellCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: When should my kids get their COVID-19 booster?A: Vaccines are our best hope to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Avaccinenow is availa

Updated on: February 21,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: When can children get the COVID-19 vaccine booster?

by Dr. James D. CampbellCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: When should my kids get their COVID-19 booster?A: Vaccines are our best hope to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Avaccinenow is availa

Updated on:February 21,2024

Drug limits dangerous reactions to allergy-triggering foods, pediatric study finds

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA drug can make life safer for children with food allergies by preventing dangerous allergic responses to small quantities o

Updated on: March 06,2024

Drug limits dangerous reactions to allergy-triggering foods, pediatric study finds

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA drug can make life safer for children with food allergies by preventing dangerous allergic responses to small quantities o

Updated on:March 06,2024

Electric scooter injuries increased more than 70% in youth age 18 and younger from 2020–2021, says new analysis

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs standing electric scooters (e-scooters) have become an increasingly popular mode of transportation, new research finds a 71% i

Updated on: April 20,2024

Electric scooter injuries increased more than 70% in youth age 18 and younger from 2020–2021, says new analysis

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs standing electric scooters (e-scooters) have become an increasingly popular mode of transportation, new research finds a 71% i

Updated on:April 20,2024