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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
New method helps to determine which medications breastfeeding mothers can take

New method helps to determine which medications breastfeeding mothers can take

by University of WaterlooCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's the start of World Breastfeeding Week, and University of Waterloo Pharmacy researchers have developed a novel metric for an unde

New method helps to determine which medications breastfeeding mothers can take

by University of WaterlooCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's the start of World Breastfeeding Week, and University of Waterloo Pharmacy researchers have developed a novel metric for an unde
Study finds antibiotics before age 2 associated with childhood health issues

Study finds antibiotics before age 2 associated with childhood health issues

byMayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a retrospective case study, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that antibiotics administered to children younger than 2 are associated with several ongoi

Study finds antibiotics before age 2 associated with childhood health issues

byMayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn a retrospective case study, Mayo Clinic researchers have found that antibiotics administered to children younger than 2 are associated with several ongoi
New study finds common autism screening tool is effective but has limitations

New study finds common autism screening tool is effective but has limitations

by UC Davis MIND InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers and others finds that an autism screening tool used widely in the U.S. and around the worl

New study finds common autism screening tool is effective but has limitations

by UC Davis MIND InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers and others finds that an autism screening tool used widely in the U.S. and around the worl
Kraft cheese slices recalled due to plastic wrap choking hazard

Kraft cheese slices recalled due to plastic wrap choking hazard

by Cara MurezKraft Heinz said it is recalling over 83,000 packs of its Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices because of a packaging defect in the plastic that wraps the cheese slices.A tempor

Kraft cheese slices recalled due to plastic wrap choking hazard

by Cara MurezKraft Heinz said it is recalling over 83,000 packs of its Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices because of a packaging defect in the plastic that wraps the cheese slices.A tempor
New drug therapy for young children with severe eczema

New drug therapy for young children with severe eczema

by University of ManchesterEczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic condition that causes the skin to become extremely itchy. Persistent scratching can lead to redness, blisters that

New drug therapy for young children with severe eczema

by University of ManchesterEczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic condition that causes the skin to become extremely itchy. Persistent scratching can lead to redness, blisters that
Lower birth weight, more weight gain seen with in utero COVID-19 exposure

Lower birth weight, more weight gain seen with in utero COVID-19 exposure

by Elana GotkineInfants with in utero exposure to COVID-19 have lower birth weight and increased weight gain in the first year of life, according to a study published online March 29 in theJourn

Lower birth weight, more weight gain seen with in utero COVID-19 exposure

by Elana GotkineInfants with in utero exposure to COVID-19 have lower birth weight and increased weight gain in the first year of life, according to a study published online March 29 in theJourn
Weight-loss treatment for kids in pediatric primary care shown to work best when it's family-focused

Weight-loss treatment for kids in pediatric primary care shown to work best when it's family-focused

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit:JAMA(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jama.2023.8061Obesity runs in families. That fact is at the root of an intensive, behavioral, family-based trea

Weight-loss treatment for kids in pediatric primary care shown to work best when it's family-focused

by Ellen Goldbaum,University at BuffaloCredit:JAMA(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jama.2023.8061Obesity runs in families. That fact is at the root of an intensive, behavioral, family-based trea
Study demonstrates adding complex component of milk to infant formula confers long-term cognitive benefits

Study demonstrates adding complex component of milk to infant formula confers long-term cognitive benefits

by Jen Humphrey,University of KansasStudy allocation. MFGM + LF, milk fat globule membrane + lactoferrin. Credit:The Journal of Pediatrics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113483Brea

Study demonstrates adding complex component of milk to infant formula confers long-term cognitive benefits

by Jen Humphrey,University of KansasStudy allocation. MFGM + LF, milk fat globule membrane + lactoferrin. Credit:The Journal of Pediatrics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113483Brea
Ask the pediatrician: What do parents need to know about naloxone for opioid overdose?

Ask the pediatrician: What do parents need to know about naloxone for opioid overdose?

by Scott HadlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn overdose crisis is affecting children, adolescents and adults across the United States. Most drug overdoses in young people are caused by opioids,

Ask the pediatrician: What do parents need to know about naloxone for opioid overdose?

by Scott HadlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn overdose crisis is affecting children, adolescents and adults across the United States. Most drug overdoses in young people are caused by opioids,
School-based mental health services can improve the well-being of children and adolescents

School-based mental health services can improve the well-being of children and adolescents

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMental health in young people across the U.S. is suffering: rates of anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges remain high

School-based mental health services can improve the well-being of children and adolescents

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMental health in young people across the U.S. is suffering: rates of anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges remain high
Research shows in-school occupational therapy creates positive education experiences for kids with autism

Research shows in-school occupational therapy creates positive education experiences for kids with autism

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStrong parent-school relationships are central to a child's learning, development, and well-being, yet when it comes to childr

Research shows in-school occupational therapy creates positive education experiences for kids with autism

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStrong parent-school relationships are central to a child's learning, development, and well-being, yet when it comes to childr