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New study reveals how children misunderstand medical jargon

New study reveals how children misunderstand medical jargon

by Alex Smith,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new University of Minnesota Medical School studypublishedinPediatricshighlights how childre

New study reveals how children misunderstand medical jargon

by Alex Smith,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new University of Minnesota Medical School studypublishedinPediatricshighlights how childre
Study finds lower oxidative stress in children who live and study near green spaces

Study finds lower oxidative stress in children who live and study near green spaces

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAstudyled by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "laCa

Study finds lower oxidative stress in children who live and study near green spaces

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAstudyled by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "laCa
Four reasons teens take part in social media challenges

Four reasons teens take part in social media challenges

by Kapil Chalil Madathil and Heidi Zinzow,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSocial media challenges are wide-ranging—both in thestunts they involveand thereasons

Four reasons teens take part in social media challenges

by Kapil Chalil Madathil and Heidi Zinzow,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSocial media challenges are wide-ranging—both in thestunts they involveand thereasons
Highly accurate tool for the detection of autism as early as 12 months of age

Highly accurate tool for the detection of autism as early as 12 months of age

by La Trobe UniversityProfessor Josephine Barbara Undertaking Testing. Credit: La Trobe UniversityResearchers have found an early screening tool for autism developed by La Trobe University, Austr

Highly accurate tool for the detection of autism as early as 12 months of age

by La Trobe UniversityProfessor Josephine Barbara Undertaking Testing. Credit: La Trobe UniversityResearchers have found an early screening tool for autism developed by La Trobe University, Austr
Does strep throat lead to the development of tics?

Does strep throat lead to the development of tics?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found no link between a strep throat infection and the development of tics in children who have a parent or siblin

Does strep throat lead to the development of tics?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found no link between a strep throat infection and the development of tics in children who have a parent or siblin
RSV is everywhere right now. What parents need to know about respiratory syncytial virus

RSV is everywhere right now. What parents need to know about respiratory syncytial virus

by Jane Tuckerman, Ashleigh Rak, Danielle Wurzel and Margie Danchin,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThis winter, we're having to get our heads around another respiratory virus—RSV.

RSV is everywhere right now. What parents need to know about respiratory syncytial virus

by Jane Tuckerman, Ashleigh Rak, Danielle Wurzel and Margie Danchin,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThis winter, we're having to get our heads around another respiratory virus—RSV.
Finding a way to help newborns who can't immediately have heart treatment

Finding a way to help newborns who can't immediately have heart treatment

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonPA flow restrictors are placed in separate pulmonary arteries. Credit: Kai-ou TangNewborns with complex congenital heart defects (CHD) and pulmonar

Finding a way to help newborns who can't immediately have heart treatment

by Albert McKeon,Children's Hospital BostonPA flow restrictors are placed in separate pulmonary arteries. Credit: Kai-ou TangNewborns with complex congenital heart defects (CHD) and pulmonar
Proportion of pediatric fatalities from weather events increasing

Proportion of pediatric fatalities from weather events increasing

by Elana GotkineThe proportion of pediatric fatalities from weather events is increasing, according to a studypublishedonline Feb. 11 inPediatrics.Caroline Q. Stephens, M.D., M.P.H.,

Proportion of pediatric fatalities from weather events increasing

by Elana GotkineThe proportion of pediatric fatalities from weather events is increasing, according to a studypublishedonline Feb. 11 inPediatrics.Caroline Q. Stephens, M.D., M.P.H.,
Ask the Pediatrician: How to choose an insect repellent for your child

Ask the Pediatrician: How to choose an insect repellent for your child

by Dr. Sophie J. Balk, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWarmer weather means more chances for kids to go outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and fr

Ask the Pediatrician: How to choose an insect repellent for your child

by Dr. Sophie J. Balk, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWarmer weather means more chances for kids to go outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and fr
Research finds most Americans strongly support vaccination requirements for K-12 students

Research finds most Americans strongly support vaccination requirements for K-12 students

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Max Fischer from PexelsAnew study, published inVaccinesuggests that most Americans overwhelmingly support requirements for a numb

Research finds most Americans strongly support vaccination requirements for K-12 students

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Max Fischer from PexelsAnew study, published inVaccinesuggests that most Americans overwhelmingly support requirements for a numb
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
Utah becomes first state to ban transgender health care for minors

Utah becomes first state to ban transgender health care for minors

by Cara MurezTransgender youth in Utah are now blocked from receiving gender-affirming surgery and hormone therapy afterGov. Spencer Coxsigned a bill Saturday that largely bans such care f

Utah becomes first state to ban transgender health care for minors

by Cara MurezTransgender youth in Utah are now blocked from receiving gender-affirming surgery and hormone therapy afterGov. Spencer Coxsigned a bill Saturday that largely bans such care f