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Vaccine hesitancy among parents is a key predictor of vaccination coverage and disease risk among children: Study

Vaccine hesitancy among parents is a key predictor of vaccination coverage and disease risk among children: Study

by Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicole Creanza, assistant professor of biological sciences and member of the Evolutionary Studies Initiative, and graduate student Kerri-A

Vaccine hesitancy among parents is a key predictor of vaccination coverage and disease risk among children: Study

by Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicole Creanza, assistant professor of biological sciences and member of the Evolutionary Studies Initiative, and graduate student Kerri-A
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
Small magnetic balls sold at Walmart recalled over swallowing dangers

Small magnetic balls sold at Walmart recalled over swallowing dangers

by Robin FosterTiny, powerful magnetic balls sold exclusively online at Walmart as building blocks and stress relievers have been recalled for swallowing dangers, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Com

Small magnetic balls sold at Walmart recalled over swallowing dangers

by Robin FosterTiny, powerful magnetic balls sold exclusively online at Walmart as building blocks and stress relievers have been recalled for swallowing dangers, the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Com
Study: How mother and infant sleep patterns interact during the first two years of life

Study: How mother and infant sleep patterns interact during the first two years of life

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew mothers can expect sleep deprivation in the first few years of baby's life. But too little sl

Study: How mother and infant sleep patterns interact during the first two years of life

by Marianne Stein,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew mothers can expect sleep deprivation in the first few years of baby's life. But too little sl
Sleep problems pervasive and persistent among children with epilepsy

Sleep problems pervasive and persistent among children with epilepsy

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor children with epilepsy, seizures and related health concerns can disrupt every part of childhood, including sleep.Now, a new study fi

Sleep problems pervasive and persistent among children with epilepsy

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor children with epilepsy, seizures and related health concerns can disrupt every part of childhood, including sleep.Now, a new study fi
The problem with seeing young sportspeople as athletes first, children second

The problem with seeing young sportspeople as athletes first, children second

by Ellie Gennings and Alice Hunter,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent reportcommissioned by Swim England, the national governing body for swimming in England, has found

The problem with seeing young sportspeople as athletes first, children second

by Ellie Gennings and Alice Hunter,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent reportcommissioned by Swim England, the national governing body for swimming in England, has found
Q and A: Strategies for stressed kids

Q and A: Strategies for stressed kids

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have two children, ages 12 and 15. They are both good students, participate in athletics and enjoy spending time with friends. While both k

Q and A: Strategies for stressed kids

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have two children, ages 12 and 15. They are both good students, participate in athletics and enjoy spending time with friends. While both k
Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents talk to their children about mental health issues?

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents talk to their children about mental health issues?

by Dr. Jeffrey D. Shahidullah and Dr. Rebecca A. BaumCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: What are the best ways to talk to my children about mental health concerns, and should I bring this up with their pedia

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents talk to their children about mental health issues?

by Dr. Jeffrey D. Shahidullah and Dr. Rebecca A. BaumCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: What are the best ways to talk to my children about mental health concerns, and should I bring this up with their pedia
It might be scary, but making phone calls can be good for young people's wellbeing

It might be scary, but making phone calls can be good for young people's wellbeing

by Andrea Wigfield, Antonia Ypsilanti, Caron Carter and Jan Gurung,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageSome people might remember the days of coming back from school eager to call a friend

It might be scary, but making phone calls can be good for young people's wellbeing

by Andrea Wigfield, Antonia Ypsilanti, Caron Carter and Jan Gurung,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageSome people might remember the days of coming back from school eager to call a friend
City-level taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages tied to lower youth BMI

City-level taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages tied to lower youth BMI

by Lori SolomonCity-level excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are associated with lower body mass index (BMI) among youths, according to a studypublishedonline July 31 in&nbsp

City-level taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages tied to lower youth BMI

by Lori SolomonCity-level excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are associated with lower body mass index (BMI) among youths, according to a studypublishedonline July 31 in&nbsp
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
Three-fold rise in babies born at 22 weeks given respiratory life support in England and Wales after guidelines change

Three-fold rise in babies born at 22 weeks given respiratory life support in England and Wales after guidelines change

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of very premature babies (22 weeks) given respiratory life support (survival-focused care) and/or admitted to neonatal units in Engla

Three-fold rise in babies born at 22 weeks given respiratory life support in England and Wales after guidelines change

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of very premature babies (22 weeks) given respiratory life support (survival-focused care) and/or admitted to neonatal units in Engla