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

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

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
Early behavioral health problems need earlier interventions, says study

Early behavioral health problems need earlier interventions, says study

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA six-year study that analyzed data from a 25-question screening tool found alarming evidence of unhealthy behavioral

Early behavioral health problems need earlier interventions, says study

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA six-year study that analyzed data from a 25-question screening tool found alarming evidence of unhealthy behavioral
City-level taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages tied to lower youth BMI

City-level taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages tied to lower youth BMI

by Lori SolomonCity-level excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are associated with lower body mass index (BMI) among youths, according to a studypublishedonline July 31 in&nbsp

City-level taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages tied to lower youth BMI

by Lori SolomonCity-level excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are associated with lower body mass index (BMI) among youths, according to a studypublishedonline July 31 in&nbsp
Can I give my kid expired Tylenol? A pediatrician's tips for the cold medicine shortage

Can I give my kid expired Tylenol? A pediatrician's tips for the cold medicine shortage

by Abraham GutmanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA rush on Tylenol, Motrin, and their generic equivalents is making parents nervous. Pediatricians' offices and hospitals are overwhelmed with a su

Can I give my kid expired Tylenol? A pediatrician's tips for the cold medicine shortage

by Abraham GutmanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA rush on Tylenol, Motrin, and their generic equivalents is making parents nervous. Pediatricians' offices and hospitals are overwhelmed with a su
Cow colostrum can be used to supplement mother's own milk in premature infants, studies show

Cow colostrum can be used to supplement mother's own milk in premature infants, studies show

by University of CopenhagenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery year, 15 million infants are born prematurely. One million of them end up dying. In the early life of these small infants, prope

Cow colostrum can be used to supplement mother's own milk in premature infants, studies show

by University of CopenhagenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery year, 15 million infants are born prematurely. One million of them end up dying. In the early life of these small infants, prope
Exploring the deep connections between adolescent sleep and overall health

Exploring the deep connections between adolescent sleep and overall health

by SRI InternationalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs director of SRI's Human Sleep Research Program, Fiona Baker studies the complex interplay between sleep and overall health and well-be

Exploring the deep connections between adolescent sleep and overall health

by SRI InternationalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs director of SRI's Human Sleep Research Program, Fiona Baker studies the complex interplay between sleep and overall health and well-be
New way to prevent heart complications in children with Kawasaki disease

New way to prevent heart complications in children with Kawasaki disease

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchCoronary artery sections showing differences between no heart disease (left) and the effect of acute Kawasaki disease (right). Credit: WEHI&n

New way to prevent heart complications in children with Kawasaki disease

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchCoronary artery sections showing differences between no heart disease (left) and the effect of acute Kawasaki disease (right). Credit: WEHI&n
Challenges persist for pediatric clinical trial

Challenges persist for pediatric clinical trial

Early discontinuation and nonreporting/nonpublication of findings continue to be common issues for conducting pediatric clinical trials, according to a study published online March 22 inPediatri

Challenges persist for pediatric clinical trial

Early discontinuation and nonreporting/nonpublication of findings continue to be common issues for conducting pediatric clinical trials, according to a study published online March 22 inPediatri
Follow-up study reinforces concept of education as mental health therapy

Follow-up study reinforces concept of education as mental health therapy

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Christina Cruz, MD, EdM, assistant professor in the UNC Department of Psychiatry,

Follow-up study reinforces concept of education as mental health therapy

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Christina Cruz, MD, EdM, assistant professor in the UNC Department of Psychiatry,
Know your boundaries: Tips to teach kids about body safety

Know your boundaries: Tips to teach kids about body safety

by Cara MurezIt's important for children to learn about body safety and boundaries.Empowering them with information can help them recognize unsafe situations and may help protect them from abuse.&

Know your boundaries: Tips to teach kids about body safety

by Cara MurezIt's important for children to learn about body safety and boundaries.Empowering them with information can help them recognize unsafe situations and may help protect them from abuse.&
Link between preterm birth and educational attainment explored in UK primary and secondary schoolchildren

Link between preterm birth and educational attainment explored in UK primary and secondary schoolchildren

by Public Library of ScienceThree pupils studying with calculators. Credit: Karolina Grabowska, Pexels, CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)All children born before full term

Link between preterm birth and educational attainment explored in UK primary and secondary schoolchildren

by Public Library of ScienceThree pupils studying with calculators. Credit: Karolina Grabowska, Pexels, CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)All children born before full term
MRI identifies markers of atypical brain development in children born preterm

MRI identifies markers of atypical brain development in children born preterm

by Radiological Society of North AmericaExample triple turbo spin-echo brain MRI scans in (A) neurotypically developing and (B) atypically developing extremely preterm–born adolescents. Proton de

MRI identifies markers of atypical brain development in children born preterm

by Radiological Society of North AmericaExample triple turbo spin-echo brain MRI scans in (A) neurotypically developing and (B) atypically developing extremely preterm–born adolescents. Proton de