Overweight children are developing heart complications

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you put on some weight over the last two years, you're not alone. But adults weren't the only ones who packed on

Updated on: February 20,2024 15

Overweight children are developing heart complications

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you put on some weight over the last two years, you're not alone. But adults weren't the only ones who packed on

Updated on:February 20,2024 15

Misleading food labels contribute to babies and toddlers eating too much sugar—3 things parents can do

by Jennifer McCann and Miaobing (Jazzmin) Zheng,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAustralian infants and toddlers are eating unhealthy amounts of sugar. This is mostly because the produc

Updated on: June 04,2024 6

Misleading food labels contribute to babies and toddlers eating too much sugar—3 things parents can do

by Jennifer McCann and Miaobing (Jazzmin) Zheng,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAustralian infants and toddlers are eating unhealthy amounts of sugar. This is mostly because the produc

Updated on:June 04,2024 6

Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes

by Macquarie UniversityMultilevel model of characteristics associated with a below national minimum standard NAPLAN assessment for young people hospitalized after a burn compared with a matched c

Updated on: March 10,2024 19

Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes

by Macquarie UniversityMultilevel model of characteristics associated with a below national minimum standard NAPLAN assessment for young people hospitalized after a burn compared with a matched c

Updated on:March 10,2024 19

Is my child too skinny? Advice on when to be concerned

by Cara MurezWhile childhood obesity gets a lot of attention, some kids struggle with the opposite issue—they have trouble gaining weight.So, how can parents know if theirchildis "too

Updated on: June 04,2024 5

Is my child too skinny? Advice on when to be concerned

by Cara MurezWhile childhood obesity gets a lot of attention, some kids struggle with the opposite issue—they have trouble gaining weight.So, how can parents know if theirchildis "too

Updated on:June 04,2024 5

Declutter that crib: 'Bare is best' for baby's safe sleep

When putting baby to bed, skip the cozy comforters, stuffed animals and pillows.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says bare is best—just a sheet. And, it urges, always put baby down f

Updated on: March 23,2024 13

Declutter that crib: 'Bare is best' for baby's safe sleep

When putting baby to bed, skip the cozy comforters, stuffed animals and pillows.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says bare is best—just a sheet. And, it urges, always put baby down f

Updated on:March 23,2024 13

2007 to 2021 saw increase in suicide rates for those aged 10 to 24

by Elana GotkineFor youth aged 10 to 24 years, suicide rates increased from 2007 through 2021, while homicide rates decreased from 2006 through 2014 and then increased, according to a June data brief

Updated on: March 19,2024 16

2007 to 2021 saw increase in suicide rates for those aged 10 to 24

by Elana GotkineFor youth aged 10 to 24 years, suicide rates increased from 2007 through 2021, while homicide rates decreased from 2006 through 2014 and then increased, according to a June data brief

Updated on:March 19,2024 16

4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness

by Elana GotkineOverall, 4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness across seven states and Washington D.C., according to a study published online March 28 inPediatrics.Em

Updated on: March 14,2024 18

4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness

by Elana GotkineOverall, 4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness across seven states and Washington D.C., according to a study published online March 28 inPediatrics.Em

Updated on:March 14,2024 18

There is an urgent need to prevent the lifelong damage caused by adverse childhood experiences

by Wolfgang Linden and Joelle LeMoult,The ConversationCredit: Julia Volk from PexelsMore than one-third of the population experiences adversity in childhood—including abuse, neglect or family vi

Updated on: July 01,2024 5

There is an urgent need to prevent the lifelong damage caused by adverse childhood experiences

by Wolfgang Linden and Joelle LeMoult,The ConversationCredit: Julia Volk from PexelsMore than one-third of the population experiences adversity in childhood—including abuse, neglect or family vi

Updated on:July 01,2024 5

U.S. kids still dying from toppling TVs, furniture

(HealthDay)—Before your eyes become glued to the Super Bowl or the Winter Olympics, make sure your TV and furniture are anchored to the wall to protect little ones from potentially deadly tip-overs.Be

Updated on: February 22,2024 15

U.S. kids still dying from toppling TVs, furniture

(HealthDay)—Before your eyes become glued to the Super Bowl or the Winter Olympics, make sure your TV and furniture are anchored to the wall to protect little ones from potentially deadly tip-overs.Be

Updated on:February 22,2024 15

U.S. children aged 9 to 13 sleep average of 7.45 hours/Night

Children aged 9 to 13 years in the United States sleep an average of 7.45 hours/day, according to a study published online July 18 in theProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Natasha T

Updated on: March 14,2024 13

U.S. children aged 9 to 13 sleep average of 7.45 hours/Night

Children aged 9 to 13 years in the United States sleep an average of 7.45 hours/day, according to a study published online July 18 in theProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Natasha T

Updated on:March 14,2024 13

Highlighting the struggle that breastfeeding women experience around the globe

by Yale UniversityPrelacteal feeding and early initiation of breastfeeding in LMICs. Weighted by the number of children younger than 2 years in each country. (A) Early initiation of breastfeeding

Updated on: July 01,2024 5

Highlighting the struggle that breastfeeding women experience around the globe

by Yale UniversityPrelacteal feeding and early initiation of breastfeeding in LMICs. Weighted by the number of children younger than 2 years in each country. (A) Early initiation of breastfeeding

Updated on:July 01,2024 5

Is it finally time to ban junk food advertising? A new Australian bill could improve kids' health

by Peter Breadon,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday independent MP and former GP Sophie Scamps willintroduce a billinto federal parliament that would restrict junk food a

Updated on: June 17,2024 3

Is it finally time to ban junk food advertising? A new Australian bill could improve kids' health

by Peter Breadon,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday independent MP and former GP Sophie Scamps willintroduce a billinto federal parliament that would restrict junk food a

Updated on:June 17,2024 3