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Can melatonin gummies solve family bedtime struggles? Experts advise caution

Can melatonin gummies solve family bedtime struggles? Experts advise caution

by Jenny GoldCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor three exhausting years, Lauren Lockwood tried to get her son Rex to sleep through the night. As an infant, he couldn't sleep without a blanket ove

Can melatonin gummies solve family bedtime struggles? Experts advise caution

by Jenny GoldCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor three exhausting years, Lauren Lockwood tried to get her son Rex to sleep through the night. As an infant, he couldn't sleep without a blanket ove
Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism

Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism

by Leiden UniversityIncreased subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (Silk et al, 2022) activity in response to criticism (i.e., negative v. intermediate parental feedback) in adolescents with depre

Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism

by Leiden UniversityIncreased subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (Silk et al, 2022) activity in response to criticism (i.e., negative v. intermediate parental feedback) in adolescents with depre
New national study finds adolescent vapers much likelier to use cannabis and binge drink

New national study finds adolescent vapers much likelier to use cannabis and binge drink

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study of more than 50,000 US adolescents across the country indicates that vaping nicotine is strongly linked with an increased like

New national study finds adolescent vapers much likelier to use cannabis and binge drink

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study of more than 50,000 US adolescents across the country indicates that vaping nicotine is strongly linked with an increased like
We've pinpointed blood proteins activated in the most severe cases of COVID in children

We've pinpointed blood proteins activated in the most severe cases of COVID in children

by Conor McCafferty,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn the majority of cases, children who catch COVID won't end up suffering serious illness. Kids havefewer symptoms, less s

We've pinpointed blood proteins activated in the most severe cases of COVID in children

by Conor McCafferty,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn the majority of cases, children who catch COVID won't end up suffering serious illness. Kids havefewer symptoms, less s
New study shines light on risk factors for suicidal thoughts in teens

New study shines light on risk factors for suicidal thoughts in teens

by Olivia Trani,Virginia Commonwealth UniversitySéverine Lannoy, Ph.D., postdoctoral scholar at the VCU Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics. Credit: Virginia Commonwealth

New study shines light on risk factors for suicidal thoughts in teens

by Olivia Trani,Virginia Commonwealth UniversitySéverine Lannoy, Ph.D., postdoctoral scholar at the VCU Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics. Credit: Virginia Commonwealth
End food and drink industry's infiltration of UK children's education, say experts

End food and drink industry's infiltration of UK children's education, say experts

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn investigationpublishedbyThe BMJreveals widespread influence of food and drink brands in schools and nurserie

End food and drink industry's infiltration of UK children's education, say experts

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn investigationpublishedbyThe BMJreveals widespread influence of food and drink brands in schools and nurserie
Child deaths during pandemic lowest on record for England

Child deaths during pandemic lowest on record for England

by University of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of children in England who died fell to 3,067 between April 2020–March 2021. This is 356 fewer deaths than were recorded in th

Child deaths during pandemic lowest on record for England

by University of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of children in England who died fell to 3,067 between April 2020–March 2021. This is 356 fewer deaths than were recorded in th
A duke-developed tool addresses preventable hearing loss in children

A duke-developed tool addresses preventable hearing loss in children

by Brittany Vekstein,Duke UniversityAn early generation prototype of the tympanometer device that can modulate pressure, generate sound, and measure the reflected sound from the tympanic membran

A duke-developed tool addresses preventable hearing loss in children

by Brittany Vekstein,Duke UniversityAn early generation prototype of the tympanometer device that can modulate pressure, generate sound, and measure the reflected sound from the tympanic membran
New research could improve cardiac care for children

New research could improve cardiac care for children

by American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind study has established pediatric reference intervals for two common tests for cardiovascular d

New research could improve cardiac care for children

by American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind study has established pediatric reference intervals for two common tests for cardiovascular d
Earlier detection of cardiometabolic risk factors for kids may be possible through next generation biomarkers

Earlier detection of cardiometabolic risk factors for kids may be possible through next generation biomarkers

by Jennifer Stinebiser,Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe next generation of cardiometabolic biomarkers should pave the way for earlier detection of risk facto

Earlier detection of cardiometabolic risk factors for kids may be possible through next generation biomarkers

by Jennifer Stinebiser,Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe next generation of cardiometabolic biomarkers should pave the way for earlier detection of risk facto
Machine learning predicts conduct disorder in kids

Machine learning predicts conduct disorder in kids

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainConduct disorder (CD) is a common yet complex psychiatric disorder featuring aggressive and destructive behavior. Factors contributing to the developm

Machine learning predicts conduct disorder in kids

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainConduct disorder (CD) is a common yet complex psychiatric disorder featuring aggressive and destructive behavior. Factors contributing to the developm
Incidence of pediatric UTI decreased in early pandemic period

Incidence of pediatric UTI decreased in early pandemic period

by Elana GotkineThe incidence of pediatric urinary tract infection (UTI) decreased during the early prepandemic period, with no increase in disease severity, according to a study published online Jan.

Incidence of pediatric UTI decreased in early pandemic period

by Elana GotkineThe incidence of pediatric urinary tract infection (UTI) decreased during the early prepandemic period, with no increase in disease severity, according to a study published online Jan.