Study finds that Connecticut directs more than half of identified substance-exposed infants to community supports

by University of ConnecticutCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUtilizing a notification system that's fast becoming a nationwide model, the state of Connecticut is diverting more than half of s

Updated on: May 11,2024

Study finds that Connecticut directs more than half of identified substance-exposed infants to community supports

by University of ConnecticutCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUtilizing a notification system that's fast becoming a nationwide model, the state of Connecticut is diverting more than half of s

Updated on:May 11,2024

Pandemic pushed half-million kids into grandparents' homes, finds study

by Washington State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGrandparents appeared to serve as an important private safety net when COVID-19 first hit the U.S., according to a study led by a W

Updated on: May 13,2024

Pandemic pushed half-million kids into grandparents' homes, finds study

by Washington State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGrandparents appeared to serve as an important private safety net when COVID-19 first hit the U.S., according to a study led by a W

Updated on:May 13,2024

Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a multi-site study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and across the United S

Updated on: May 10,2024

Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a multi-site study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and across the United S

Updated on:May 10,2024

Children found to perform cognitive tasks faster on their own than with supervision

Updated on: April 23,2025

Children found to perform cognitive tasks faster on their own than with supervision

Updated on:April 23,2025

Team sports linked to fewer mental health difficulties for kids

by Public Library of ScienceYoung athletes on a soccer field. Credit: Robo Michalec, Pexels, CC0 (creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)A large-scale study of U.S. children and adolescents h

Updated on: June 11,2024

Team sports linked to fewer mental health difficulties for kids

by Public Library of ScienceYoung athletes on a soccer field. Credit: Robo Michalec, Pexels, CC0 (creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)A large-scale study of U.S. children and adolescents h

Updated on:June 11,2024

Nationwide study suggests children's mental health during pandemic linked to family financial situation

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFinancial disruption as a result of pandemic containment policies in the United States adversely influenced children's mental

Updated on: June 29,2024

Nationwide study suggests children's mental health during pandemic linked to family financial situation

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFinancial disruption as a result of pandemic containment policies in the United States adversely influenced children's mental

Updated on:June 29,2024

Influential panel raises doubts on youth suicide screening

by Lindsey TannerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn influential U.S. group is raising doubts about routine suicide screening for children and teens even as others call for urgent attention to youth m

Updated on: February 27,2024

Influential panel raises doubts on youth suicide screening

by Lindsey TannerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn influential U.S. group is raising doubts about routine suicide screening for children and teens even as others call for urgent attention to youth m

Updated on:February 27,2024

National Poll: Two in three parents don't make kids use helmets when sledding

by University of Michigan2 in 3 parents don't make kids use helmets when sledding, and not all parents say their children consistently wear a helmet when downhill skiing or snowboarding. Cred

Updated on: February 21,2024

National Poll: Two in three parents don't make kids use helmets when sledding

by University of Michigan2 in 3 parents don't make kids use helmets when sledding, and not all parents say their children consistently wear a helmet when downhill skiing or snowboarding. Cred

Updated on:February 21,2024

The transition into adolescence can be brutal for kids' mental health—but parents can help reduce the risk

by Zara Mansoor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe transition from childhood to adolescence is avulnerable timefor the development of mental health difficulties and

Updated on: February 28,2024

The transition into adolescence can be brutal for kids' mental health—but parents can help reduce the risk

by Zara Mansoor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe transition from childhood to adolescence is avulnerable timefor the development of mental health difficulties and

Updated on:February 28,2024

Studying cells to improve treatment for an aggressive childhood cancer

by Tessa Roy,University of MichiganCredit:Molecular Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2023.12.003New research is shedding light and potentially expanding options for patients living

Updated on: February 29,2024

Studying cells to improve treatment for an aggressive childhood cancer

by Tessa Roy,University of MichiganCredit:Molecular Cell(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.molcel.2023.12.003New research is shedding light and potentially expanding options for patients living

Updated on:February 29,2024

More Indonesian children are living with diabetes—so what can we do to prevent it?

by Andini Pramono and Katelyn Barnes,The ConversationKintamani, Indonesia. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIndonesian children under 18 were 70 times more likely to be living with diabetes in

Updated on: April 02,2024

More Indonesian children are living with diabetes—so what can we do to prevent it?

by Andini Pramono and Katelyn Barnes,The ConversationKintamani, Indonesia. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIndonesian children under 18 were 70 times more likely to be living with diabetes in

Updated on:April 02,2024

Lengthy screen time associated with childhood development delays

by Tohoku UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe amount of screen time spent by one-year-olds is associated with developmental delays. This finding, by researchers at Tohoku University,

Updated on: March 23,2024

Lengthy screen time associated with childhood development delays

by Tohoku UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe amount of screen time spent by one-year-olds is associated with developmental delays. This finding, by researchers at Tohoku University,

Updated on:March 23,2024