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Online sexual abuse of kids is common: Perps are usually friends, partners

Online sexual abuse of kids is common: Perps are usually friends, partners

by Denise Mann HealthDay ReporterSubstantial numbers of kids and teens are being tracked, lured and sexually abused online, and adult strangers aren't always the perps.In many cases, it's frie

Online sexual abuse of kids is common: Perps are usually friends, partners

by Denise Mann HealthDay ReporterSubstantial numbers of kids and teens are being tracked, lured and sexually abused online, and adult strangers aren't always the perps.In many cases, it's frie
Why do children need polio vaccine boosters?

Why do children need polio vaccine boosters?

by Dr Sabine L. van Elsland,Imperial College LondonCredit: AI-generated imageUnfortunately, in recent months, vaccine-derived poliovirus has been detected in sewage in north and east London. Fol

Why do children need polio vaccine boosters?

by Dr Sabine L. van Elsland,Imperial College LondonCredit: AI-generated imageUnfortunately, in recent months, vaccine-derived poliovirus has been detected in sewage in north and east London. Fol
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
Did 'Helicopter' parents cause the mental health crisis in today's young?

Did 'Helicopter' parents cause the mental health crisis in today's young?

by Cara MurezKids and teens are struggling with their mental health in America, and one new report suggests the overinvolvement of parents may be partly to blame.Kids don't get to roam any more. T

Did 'Helicopter' parents cause the mental health crisis in today's young?

by Cara MurezKids and teens are struggling with their mental health in America, and one new report suggests the overinvolvement of parents may be partly to blame.Kids don't get to roam any more. T
Many US high school kids report sadness, stress, abuse during pandemic

Many US high school kids report sadness, stress, abuse during pandemic

by Robert Preidt and Dennis ThompsonIf there's any doubt that America's teens have suffered mightily during the pandemic, a new government survey offers fresh proof of the pain restrictions fr

Many US high school kids report sadness, stress, abuse during pandemic

by Robert Preidt and Dennis ThompsonIf there's any doubt that America's teens have suffered mightily during the pandemic, a new government survey offers fresh proof of the pain restrictions fr
Sleep routines set kids up for success at school

Sleep routines set kids up for success at school

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLate night movies, gaming marathons and impromptu sleepovers may have featured over the holidays, but as we near a new school term, UniSA

Sleep routines set kids up for success at school

by University of South AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLate night movies, gaming marathons and impromptu sleepovers may have featured over the holidays, but as we near a new school term, UniSA
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
Getting your child their vaccine?  Some tips on easing needle fears

Getting your child their vaccine? Some tips on easing needle fears

(HealthDay News)—If your child gets upset when it's time to get a shot, you know how challenging that experience is—for both of you.Yet, vaccines are an essential fact of life, especially in the a

Getting your child their vaccine? Some tips on easing needle fears

(HealthDay News)—If your child gets upset when it's time to get a shot, you know how challenging that experience is—for both of you.Yet, vaccines are an essential fact of life, especially in the a
Study reveals sex differences in care and outcomes of children and teens with type 1 diabetes

Study reveals sex differences in care and outcomes of children and teens with type 1 diabetes

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research being presented at this year's European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden (19-23 Sept), sug

Study reveals sex differences in care and outcomes of children and teens with type 1 diabetes

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research being presented at this year's European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden (19-23 Sept), sug
Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?

Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?

by Dr. W. Steen JamesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI always tell parents that for many reasons, swimming should be the first sport a child learns.Swimming is a fun, relaxing activity that fuels bra

Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?

by Dr. W. Steen JamesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI always tell parents that for many reasons, swimming should be the first sport a child learns.Swimming is a fun, relaxing activity that fuels bra
What drives children to choose compassion?

What drives children to choose compassion?

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland researchers have found children will help people in distress unless there is a personal cost.Dr. James Kirby

What drives children to choose compassion?

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Queensland researchers have found children will help people in distress unless there is a personal cost.Dr. James Kirby
Autism screenings in early intervention services can increase diagnoses by 60 percent

Autism screenings in early intervention services can increase diagnoses by 60 percent

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainImplementing a multi-stage screening process for autism spectrum disorder in early intervention settings may lead to a significant

Autism screenings in early intervention services can increase diagnoses by 60 percent

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainImplementing a multi-stage screening process for autism spectrum disorder in early intervention settings may lead to a significant