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Most American parents plan to vaccinate their children against the 'tripledemic,' new study finds

Most American parents plan to vaccinate their children against the 'tripledemic,' new study finds

by Texas A&M UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first nationalstudyof its kind suggests that most parents of infants and young children in the United States plan to have their

Most American parents plan to vaccinate their children against the 'tripledemic,' new study finds

by Texas A&M UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first nationalstudyof its kind suggests that most parents of infants and young children in the United States plan to have their
New research establishes enduring connection between racial segregation and childhood blood lead levels

New research establishes enduring connection between racial segregation and childhood blood lead levels

by University of Illinois at Chicago1990 and 2015 RI in North Carolina. Blue indicates low RI; yellow indicates high RI. Credit:Pediatrics(2023). DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-058661Living i

New research establishes enduring connection between racial segregation and childhood blood lead levels

by University of Illinois at Chicago1990 and 2015 RI in North Carolina. Blue indicates low RI; yellow indicates high RI. Credit:Pediatrics(2023). DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-058661Living i
Higher incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in under 5s during omicron

Higher incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in under 5s during omicron

For children aged under 5, the incidence rate of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was higher with the omicron variant versus the delta variant, according to a res

Higher incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in under 5s during omicron

For children aged under 5, the incidence rate of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was higher with the omicron variant versus the delta variant, according to a res
More Indonesian children are living with diabetes—so what can we do to prevent it?

More Indonesian children are living with diabetes—so what can we do to prevent it?

by Andini Pramono and Katelyn Barnes,The ConversationKintamani, Indonesia. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIndonesian children under 18 were 70 times more likely to be living with diabetes in

More Indonesian children are living with diabetes—so what can we do to prevent it?

by Andini Pramono and Katelyn Barnes,The ConversationKintamani, Indonesia. Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIndonesian children under 18 were 70 times more likely to be living with diabetes in
Drug use beliefs found to be strongest predictor of youth substance use

Drug use beliefs found to be strongest predictor of youth substance use

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhat are the most important factors to consider for developing effective drug use prevention program

Drug use beliefs found to be strongest predictor of youth substance use

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhat are the most important factors to consider for developing effective drug use prevention program
Children will confront their peers, but how they do so varies across cultures

Children will confront their peers, but how they do so varies across cultures

by University of PlymouthA visual representation of the study - one child sorted the blocks, and the other observed. Credit:PNASFrom how we say 'hello' to the side of the road we dr

Children will confront their peers, but how they do so varies across cultures

by University of PlymouthA visual representation of the study - one child sorted the blocks, and the other observed. Credit:PNASFrom how we say 'hello' to the side of the road we dr
Researchers study gene mutations in children with 'uncombable hair syndrome'

Researchers study gene mutations in children with 'uncombable hair syndrome'

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large international team of researchers has conducted a genotypic spectrum analysis for uncombable hair syndrome (UHS) and in so doing

Researchers study gene mutations in children with 'uncombable hair syndrome'

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large international team of researchers has conducted a genotypic spectrum analysis for uncombable hair syndrome (UHS) and in so doing
Study shows detrimental impact of long COVID on the education and lives of children and young people

Study shows detrimental impact of long COVID on the education and lives of children and young people

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford, and the universities of Stirling and

Study shows detrimental impact of long COVID on the education and lives of children and young people

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford, and the universities of Stirling and
My teen's vaping. What should I say? Three expert tips on how to approach 'the talk'

My teen's vaping. What should I say? Three expert tips on how to approach 'the talk'

by Joshua Trigg and Billie Bonevski,The ConversationCredit: Olena Bohovyk/PexelsYou've dropped your daughter off at her friend's house and while cleaning the car, you find what looks lik

My teen's vaping. What should I say? Three expert tips on how to approach 'the talk'

by Joshua Trigg and Billie Bonevski,The ConversationCredit: Olena Bohovyk/PexelsYou've dropped your daughter off at her friend's house and while cleaning the car, you find what looks lik
Disinfectant use during pregnancy linked to childhood asthma and eczema

Disinfectant use during pregnancy linked to childhood asthma and eczema

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of disinfectants by pregnant women may be a risk factor for asthma and eczema in their children, finds a population study, published

Disinfectant use during pregnancy linked to childhood asthma and eczema

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of disinfectants by pregnant women may be a risk factor for asthma and eczema in their children, finds a population study, published
1 in 5 kids had long COVID symptoms months after infection

1 in 5 kids had long COVID symptoms months after infection

by Amy NortonClose to one-fifth of kids with COVID-19 may still have lingering symptoms months after their initial infection, new research finds.The review, of 31 international studies, found that ove

1 in 5 kids had long COVID symptoms months after infection

by Amy NortonClose to one-fifth of kids with COVID-19 may still have lingering symptoms months after their initial infection, new research finds.The review, of 31 international studies, found that ove
New research finds way to reduce bias in children

New research finds way to reduce bias in children

by New York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren's views of inequality may be influenced by how its causes are explained to them, finds a new study by a team of psychology rese

New research finds way to reduce bias in children

by New York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren's views of inequality may be influenced by how its causes are explained to them, finds a new study by a team of psychology rese