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Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainData show that Generation Z youth are coming out at earlier ages than previous generations of sexual- and gender-diverse in

Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainData show that Generation Z youth are coming out at earlier ages than previous generations of sexual- and gender-diverse in
Study says nighttime routines impact teen sleep duration

Study says nighttime routines impact teen sleep duration

by Shelby Clark,Brigham Young UniversityPassive leisure activities like screen time or snacking in the late evening were associated with later sleep times and less sleep overall. Credit: Nate Ed

Study says nighttime routines impact teen sleep duration

by Shelby Clark,Brigham Young UniversityPassive leisure activities like screen time or snacking in the late evening were associated with later sleep times and less sleep overall. Credit: Nate Ed
Pre-school play with friends lowers risk of mental health problems later

Pre-school play with friends lowers risk of mental health problems later

byUniversity of CambridgeSuccessful peer play builds underlying cognitive skills in social and self-regulatory domains, which in turn help children to form high-quality peer relational net

Pre-school play with friends lowers risk of mental health problems later

byUniversity of CambridgeSuccessful peer play builds underlying cognitive skills in social and self-regulatory domains, which in turn help children to form high-quality peer relational net
Pioneering trial offers hope for late treatment of 'lazy eye'

Pioneering trial offers hope for late treatment of 'lazy eye'

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn children with amblyopia or "lazy eye," one eye is weaker than the other for any of a number of reas

Pioneering trial offers hope for late treatment of 'lazy eye'

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn children with amblyopia or "lazy eye," one eye is weaker than the other for any of a number of reas
Adolescent well-being improved by online contact with close friends, say researchers

Adolescent well-being improved by online contact with close friends, say researchers

by Cardiff UniversityFitted values of online communication with virtual friends by gender predicting mental well-being, 2019 Student Health And Well-being Survey. Credit:Child and Adolescen

Adolescent well-being improved by online contact with close friends, say researchers

by Cardiff UniversityFitted values of online communication with virtual friends by gender predicting mental well-being, 2019 Student Health And Well-being Survey. Credit:Child and Adolescen
Comprehensive strategy results in nearly 20% boost in adolescent HPV vaccination rates

Comprehensive strategy results in nearly 20% boost in adolescent HPV vaccination rates

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers demonstrated a nearly 20% increase in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among adolescents through

Comprehensive strategy results in nearly 20% boost in adolescent HPV vaccination rates

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers demonstrated a nearly 20% increase in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among adolescents through
Nocturnal enuresis more common in children with sleep apnea

Nocturnal enuresis more common in children with sleep apnea

by Lori SolomonNocturnal enuresis is more common in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 23 inChildren.María Andreu-Codina, from Uni

Nocturnal enuresis more common in children with sleep apnea

by Lori SolomonNocturnal enuresis is more common in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 23 inChildren.María Andreu-Codina, from Uni
Parents of toddlers getting facts about popular nut milks and dairy substitutes from nonmedical influencers and bloggers

Parents of toddlers getting facts about popular nut milks and dairy substitutes from nonmedical influencers and bloggers

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents of young children under age 5, interested in alternatives to dairy milk, like nut and rice milks, are finding information

Parents of toddlers getting facts about popular nut milks and dairy substitutes from nonmedical influencers and bloggers

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents of young children under age 5, interested in alternatives to dairy milk, like nut and rice milks, are finding information
No link between IVF-assisted conception and school-age childhood development outcomes, study says

No link between IVF-assisted conception and school-age childhood development outcomes, study says

by University of MelbourneIVF, in vitro fertilization; IVF cases, pregnancies and children identified with conception assisted by IVF; Controls, pregnancies and children not identified as IVF ass

No link between IVF-assisted conception and school-age childhood development outcomes, study says

by University of MelbourneIVF, in vitro fertilization; IVF cases, pregnancies and children identified with conception assisted by IVF; Controls, pregnancies and children not identified as IVF ass
Common pregnancy complications may slow development of infant in the womb, study finds

Common pregnancy complications may slow development of infant in the womb, study finds

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainGestational diabetes and preeclampsia may be linked to slower biological development in infants, according to a new study led by USC.T

Common pregnancy complications may slow development of infant in the womb, study finds

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainGestational diabetes and preeclampsia may be linked to slower biological development in infants, according to a new study led by USC.T
Blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg can cause heart damage in adolescents

Blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg can cause heart damage in adolescents

by University of Eastern FinlandElevated blood pressure and hypertension may cause premature cardiac damage in youth. Blood pressure screening and prevention are urgently needed in the young popu

Blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg can cause heart damage in adolescents

by University of Eastern FinlandElevated blood pressure and hypertension may cause premature cardiac damage in youth. Blood pressure screening and prevention are urgently needed in the young popu
Ask the Pediatrician: How can I help my child feel better with a fever?

Ask the Pediatrician: How can I help my child feel better with a fever?

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf your infant or child is older than 6 months and has a fever, they probably do not need to be treated for the fever unless they are

Ask the Pediatrician: How can I help my child feel better with a fever?

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf your infant or child is older than 6 months and has a fever, they probably do not need to be treated for the fever unless they are