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Positive parenting can reduce the risk that children develop obesity

Positive parenting can reduce the risk that children develop obesity

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Penn State found that children with positive, early interactions with their care givers—character

Positive parenting can reduce the risk that children develop obesity

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Penn State found that children with positive, early interactions with their care givers—character
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
Rebound weight gain in children with obesity linked to disconnect between brain and gut

Rebound weight gain in children with obesity linked to disconnect between brain and gut

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren with obesity, who have recently lost weight, are more likely to show hunger-related activity in their brains

Rebound weight gain in children with obesity linked to disconnect between brain and gut

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren with obesity, who have recently lost weight, are more likely to show hunger-related activity in their brains
'It's anxiety, it's fear, it's emotional stuff': Doctors confront poor youth mental health

'It's anxiety, it's fear, it's emotional stuff': Doctors confront poor youth mental health

by Marin WolfCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbigail McGowan went numb the day after the music stopped.The drum major and French horn player helped lead the Anna High School marching band to the sta

'It's anxiety, it's fear, it's emotional stuff': Doctors confront poor youth mental health

by Marin WolfCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbigail McGowan went numb the day after the music stopped.The drum major and French horn player helped lead the Anna High School marching band to the sta
Low birth weight among IVF children not linked to infertility treatments

Low birth weight among IVF children not linked to infertility treatments

by University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren conceived through medically assisted reproduction are more likely to be born premature and are at greater risk of being born

Low birth weight among IVF children not linked to infertility treatments

by University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren conceived through medically assisted reproduction are more likely to be born premature and are at greater risk of being born
Health officials warn again about concerning upticks in newborn syphilis

Health officials warn again about concerning upticks in newborn syphilis

by Hanna Webster, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRising rates of syphilis and newborn syphilis are not letting up in Pennsylvania, said state and local health officials at a

Health officials warn again about concerning upticks in newborn syphilis

by Hanna Webster, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRising rates of syphilis and newborn syphilis are not letting up in Pennsylvania, said state and local health officials at a
Study finds strong performance of autism screener when used as intended

Study finds strong performance of autism screener when used as intended

by Drexel UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith one in 44 children in the United States having autism, early detection and intervention are integral to improving outcomes. Because auti

Study finds strong performance of autism screener when used as intended

by Drexel UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith one in 44 children in the United States having autism, early detection and intervention are integral to improving outcomes. Because auti
New guidance: Use drugs, surgery early for obesity in kids

New guidance: Use drugs, surgery early for obesity in kids

by Jonel AlecciaThis image provided by Novo Nordisk in January 2023, shows packaging for the company's Wegovy drug. Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggre

New guidance: Use drugs, surgery early for obesity in kids

by Jonel AlecciaThis image provided by Novo Nordisk in January 2023, shows packaging for the company's Wegovy drug. Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggre
Medicaid enrollment among immigrant children higher in sanctuary states

Medicaid enrollment among immigrant children higher in sanctuary states

by American Pediatric SocietyLow-income immigrant children in sanctuary states were nearly 10% more likely to be enrolled in Medicaid in the years following the 2018 announcement of the revised &

Medicaid enrollment among immigrant children higher in sanctuary states

by American Pediatric SocietyLow-income immigrant children in sanctuary states were nearly 10% more likely to be enrolled in Medicaid in the years following the 2018 announcement of the revised &
Research suggests that children who doubt their gender identity may enter puberty earlier

Research suggests that children who doubt their gender identity may enter puberty earlier

by Aarhus UniversityFlowchart of the study population. Credit:Fertility and Sterility(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.07.018A new study from Aarhus University shows that childre

Research suggests that children who doubt their gender identity may enter puberty earlier

by Aarhus UniversityFlowchart of the study population. Credit:Fertility and Sterility(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.07.018A new study from Aarhus University shows that childre
Use of melatonin linked to decreased self-harm in young people

Use of melatonin linked to decreased self-harm in young people

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMedical sleep treatment may reduce self-harm in young people with anxiety and depression, an observational study from Karolinska Institut

Use of melatonin linked to decreased self-harm in young people

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMedical sleep treatment may reduce self-harm in young people with anxiety and depression, an observational study from Karolinska Institut
Study hints healthier school lunch can reduce obesity

Study hints healthier school lunch can reduce obesity

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA 2010 federal law that boosted nutrition standards for school meals may have begun to help slow the rise in obesity among America's children—even

Study hints healthier school lunch can reduce obesity

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA 2010 federal law that boosted nutrition standards for school meals may have begun to help slow the rise in obesity among America's children—even