Researchers study gene mutations in children with 'uncombable hair syndrome'

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large international team of researchers has conducted a genotypic spectrum analysis for uncombable hair syndrome (UHS) and in so doing

Updated on: April 24,2024

Researchers study gene mutations in children with 'uncombable hair syndrome'

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large international team of researchers has conducted a genotypic spectrum analysis for uncombable hair syndrome (UHS) and in so doing

Updated on:April 24,2024

Protecting kids online: A guide for parents on conversations about 'sextortion'

by Camille Mori and Sheri Madigan,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSadly, a 12-year old child in British Columbiadied by suicide following a case of online sextortion. The

Updated on: June 11,2024

Protecting kids online: A guide for parents on conversations about 'sextortion'

by Camille Mori and Sheri Madigan,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSadly, a 12-year old child in British Columbiadied by suicide following a case of online sextortion. The

Updated on:June 11,2024

My teen's vaping. What should I say? Three expert tips on how to approach 'the talk'

by Joshua Trigg and Billie Bonevski,The ConversationCredit: Olena Bohovyk/PexelsYou've dropped your daughter off at her friend's house and while cleaning the car, you find what looks lik

Updated on: June 04,2024

My teen's vaping. What should I say? Three expert tips on how to approach 'the talk'

by Joshua Trigg and Billie Bonevski,The ConversationCredit: Olena Bohovyk/PexelsYou've dropped your daughter off at her friend's house and while cleaning the car, you find what looks lik

Updated on:June 04,2024

Study finds that online learning during COVID-19 was detrimental to teen mental health, school satisfaction, performance

by Karen Nikos-Rose,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic changed the social and school world for teens as virtual learning or hybrid learning became the norm in 2020-21

Updated on: May 13,2024

Study finds that online learning during COVID-19 was detrimental to teen mental health, school satisfaction, performance

by Karen Nikos-Rose,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic changed the social and school world for teens as virtual learning or hybrid learning became the norm in 2020-21

Updated on:May 13,2024

New method predicts childhood hyperdiploid B-ALL relapse risk

by Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international research team coordinated by Dr. Oscar Molina and Dr. Pablo Menéndez, from the Josep Carreras Leuk

Updated on: May 27,2024

New method predicts childhood hyperdiploid B-ALL relapse risk

by Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international research team coordinated by Dr. Oscar Molina and Dr. Pablo Menéndez, from the Josep Carreras Leuk

Updated on:May 27,2024

Sweet snacks: Children have very different preferences, finds study

by University of BonnStefanie Landwehr from the Market Research in the Agricultural and Food Industry at the University of Bonn "juggles" snacks in front of a school. Credit: Assembly:

Updated on: June 12,2024

Sweet snacks: Children have very different preferences, finds study

by University of BonnStefanie Landwehr from the Market Research in the Agricultural and Food Industry at the University of Bonn "juggles" snacks in front of a school. Credit: Assembly:

Updated on:June 12,2024

Stop using 'Baby Loungers' due to suffocation risk, feds warn

by Carole Tanzer MillerA popular infant lounger violates U.S. safety standards because it poses a fall hazard and suffocation risk to babies, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns.T

Updated on: February 29,2024

Stop using 'Baby Loungers' due to suffocation risk, feds warn

by Carole Tanzer MillerA popular infant lounger violates U.S. safety standards because it poses a fall hazard and suffocation risk to babies, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns.T

Updated on:February 29,2024

New study identifies gaps in emergency care for youth in crisis

by Brenda Lange,Columbia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEven before the COVID pandemic, visits to the emergency department and hospitalizations for children and young adults who have

Updated on: February 27,2024

New study identifies gaps in emergency care for youth in crisis

by Brenda Lange,Columbia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEven before the COVID pandemic, visits to the emergency department and hospitalizations for children and young adults who have

Updated on:February 27,2024

Finding a way to help newborns who can't immediately have heart treatment

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonPA flow restrictors are placed in separate pulmonary arteries. Credit: Kai-ou TangNewborns with complex congenital heart defects (CHD) and pulmonar

Updated on: March 23,2024

Finding a way to help newborns who can't immediately have heart treatment

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonPA flow restrictors are placed in separate pulmonary arteries. Credit: Kai-ou TangNewborns with complex congenital heart defects (CHD) and pulmonar

Updated on:March 23,2024

Study highlights risks for self-harm events in children and adolescents

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe United States is in the midst of a mental health crisis with rising rates of hospitalization for suicide and self-harm

Updated on: May 07,2024

Study highlights risks for self-harm events in children and adolescents

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe United States is in the midst of a mental health crisis with rising rates of hospitalization for suicide and self-harm

Updated on:May 07,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What should new parents know about safe sleep?

by Dr. Rachel Y. Moon, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm concerned about SIDS. What can I do to keep my baby as safe as possible while she's sleeping?A: Ev

Updated on: March 10,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What should new parents know about safe sleep?

by Dr. Rachel Y. Moon, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm concerned about SIDS. What can I do to keep my baby as safe as possible while she's sleeping?A: Ev

Updated on:March 10,2024

Wireless kit might be cheap alternative to usual treatment of 'glue ear' in kids

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA wireless kit, comprising headphones, a microphone, and an app might be a cheap alternative to the usual treatment of the common temporary hear

Updated on: March 02,2024

Wireless kit might be cheap alternative to usual treatment of 'glue ear' in kids

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA wireless kit, comprising headphones, a microphone, and an app might be a cheap alternative to the usual treatment of the common temporary hear

Updated on:March 02,2024