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Clinical intervention directed at social risks does not increase experiences of discrimination, finds study

Clinical intervention directed at social risks does not increase experiences of discrimination, finds study

by University of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA growing recognition of the health impact of social risks—such as food insecurity and homelessness—has prompted researcher

Clinical intervention directed at social risks does not increase experiences of discrimination, finds study

by University of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA growing recognition of the health impact of social risks—such as food insecurity and homelessness—has prompted researcher
Study finds fewer reports of child physical abuse during COVID-19 pandemic

Study finds fewer reports of child physical abuse during COVID-19 pandemic

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChild abuse evaluations in emergency departments dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by UC Davis Health. But

Study finds fewer reports of child physical abuse during COVID-19 pandemic

by Liam Connolly,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChild abuse evaluations in emergency departments dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study by UC Davis Health. But
'New and improved' supermarkets trim childhood obesity in NYC

'New and improved' supermarkets trim childhood obesity in NYC

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccess to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City's poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1% decline in obesity rates

'New and improved' supermarkets trim childhood obesity in NYC

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccess to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City's poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1% decline in obesity rates
New website helps improve eczema in children and young people

New website helps improve eczema in children and young people

by University of SouthamptonRecruitment of young people with eczema. Credit:BMJ(2022). DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2022-072007A website developed by the University of Southampton to help people

New website helps improve eczema in children and young people

by University of SouthamptonRecruitment of young people with eczema. Credit:BMJ(2022). DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2022-072007A website developed by the University of Southampton to help people
How to stop obese children from having heart disease in adulthood

How to stop obese children from having heart disease in adulthood

by European Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildhood is a window of opportunity to tackle obesity before the damage it causes is irreversible, according to a scientific statement b

How to stop obese children from having heart disease in adulthood

by European Society of CardiologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildhood is a window of opportunity to tackle obesity before the damage it causes is irreversible, according to a scientific statement b
As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more pl

As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more pl
Overall symptoms after BNT162b2, other vaccines comparable in children under five

Overall symptoms after BNT162b2, other vaccines comparable in children under five

Among children younger than 5 years, guardian-reported symptoms after BNT162b2 administration were generally comparable to those for on-label non-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-

Overall symptoms after BNT162b2, other vaccines comparable in children under five

Among children younger than 5 years, guardian-reported symptoms after BNT162b2 administration were generally comparable to those for on-label non-severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-
Racial discrimination increases risk for childhood obesity

Racial discrimination increases risk for childhood obesity

by New York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who experience racial discrimination are more likely to later have a higher body mass index (BMI) and larger waistline, according t

Racial discrimination increases risk for childhood obesity

by New York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who experience racial discrimination are more likely to later have a higher body mass index (BMI) and larger waistline, according t
A better way to reduce child maltreatment

A better way to reduce child maltreatment

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind national study has found that a special program adopted in many states to help some families at r

A better way to reduce child maltreatment

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind national study has found that a special program adopted in many states to help some families at r
Genetic biomarker may predict severity of food allergy

Genetic biomarker may predict severity of food allergy

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and colleagues reported for t

Genetic biomarker may predict severity of food allergy

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and colleagues reported for t
Study finds Trump's election was associated with decrease in well-child visits for children of immigrant mothers

Study finds Trump's election was associated with decrease in well-child visits for children of immigrant mothers

by Boston UniversityEffect of former President Trump's election on well-child visits (flexible adherence) among immigrant compared with US-born families in the post-period, 2015–2018. Source:

Study finds Trump's election was associated with decrease in well-child visits for children of immigrant mothers

by Boston UniversityEffect of former President Trump's election on well-child visits (flexible adherence) among immigrant compared with US-born families in the post-period, 2015–2018. Source:
Research shows the number of babies born with cytomegalovirus declined during the pandemic

Research shows the number of babies born with cytomegalovirus declined during the pandemic

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublished inJAMA, University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have discovered the number of babies born in Minnesota

Research shows the number of babies born with cytomegalovirus declined during the pandemic

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublished inJAMA, University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have discovered the number of babies born in Minnesota