More siblings mean poorer mental health for teens, says study

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTeens from larger families have poorer mental health than those with fewer siblings, according to a large analysis of

Updated on: February 29,2024

More siblings mean poorer mental health for teens, says study

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTeens from larger families have poorer mental health than those with fewer siblings, according to a large analysis of

Updated on:February 29,2024

Average privately insured family spends $1,300 out of pocket for child's hospitalization, finds study

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter a child's hospital stay, many families covered by private insurance may experience sticker shock—on average spending $1,300 out

Updated on: May 10,2024

Average privately insured family spends $1,300 out of pocket for child's hospitalization, finds study

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter a child's hospital stay, many families covered by private insurance may experience sticker shock—on average spending $1,300 out

Updated on:May 10,2024

Autistic children should be empowered to see their strengths, says autism specialist

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: RoutledgeAutistic children need encouragement to have positive conversations about who they are, to understand what they are good at and where they can excel, accor

Updated on: March 21,2024

Autistic children should be empowered to see their strengths, says autism specialist

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: RoutledgeAutistic children need encouragement to have positive conversations about who they are, to understand what they are good at and where they can excel, accor

Updated on:March 21,2024

When should you keep your child home from school?

by Alex OsiadaczCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome parents and caregivers are asked, "Can I stay home from school?" by children on a daily basis, but knowing what's best in each case

Updated on: June 22,2024

When should you keep your child home from school?

by Alex OsiadaczCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome parents and caregivers are asked, "Can I stay home from school?" by children on a daily basis, but knowing what's best in each case

Updated on:June 22,2024

Pre-school play with friends lowers risk of mental health problems later

byUniversity of CambridgeSuccessful peer play builds underlying cognitive skills in social and self-regulatory domains, which in turn help children to form high-quality peer relational net

Updated on: May 22,2024

Pre-school play with friends lowers risk of mental health problems later

byUniversity of CambridgeSuccessful peer play builds underlying cognitive skills in social and self-regulatory domains, which in turn help children to form high-quality peer relational net

Updated on:May 22,2024

Why whooping cough now? Resurgence of pertussis is relative, says expert

by Chris DeFrancesco,University of ConnecticutDr. Timothy Lishnak does a throat exam in 2019, when he regularly saw patients at UConn Health's family medicine practice in Canton. Credit: Tin

Updated on: September 11,2024

Why whooping cough now? Resurgence of pertussis is relative, says expert

by Chris DeFrancesco,University of ConnecticutDr. Timothy Lishnak does a throat exam in 2019, when he regularly saw patients at UConn Health's family medicine practice in Canton. Credit: Tin

Updated on:September 11,2024

Sleep disturbances tied to emotional, behavioral difficulties in young children

by Elana GotkineA natural history of sleep disturbances is associated with resolved and incident emotional and behavioral difficulties (EBDs) among preschool-aged children, according to a study publis

Updated on: June 15,2024

Sleep disturbances tied to emotional, behavioral difficulties in young children

by Elana GotkineA natural history of sleep disturbances is associated with resolved and incident emotional and behavioral difficulties (EBDs) among preschool-aged children, according to a study publis

Updated on:June 15,2024

Physical activity can promote learning and well-being at secondary school

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that adolescents who engage in active school transport and leisure-time

Updated on: June 12,2024

Physical activity can promote learning and well-being at secondary school

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that adolescents who engage in active school transport and leisure-time

Updated on:June 12,2024

Family members of children with life-threatening conditions 50% to 70% more likely to suffer mental, physical issues

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: George Hodan/public domainBeing the parent or sibling of a child with a life-threatening condition can take a mental and physical toll on other m

Updated on: February 20,2024

Family members of children with life-threatening conditions 50% to 70% more likely to suffer mental, physical issues

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: George Hodan/public domainBeing the parent or sibling of a child with a life-threatening condition can take a mental and physical toll on other m

Updated on:February 20,2024

Cracking the puzzle of lower respiratory tract infections in children

by Kimberly Hickok, Chan Zuckerberg BiohubAn overview of the study. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI165904Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), which in

Updated on: July 01,2024

Cracking the puzzle of lower respiratory tract infections in children

by Kimberly Hickok, Chan Zuckerberg BiohubAn overview of the study. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI165904Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), which in

Updated on:July 01,2024

2012 to 2021 saw increase in pediatric ingestions of melatonin

From 2012 to 2021, there was an increase in the annual number of pediatric ingestions of melatonin, with a total of 260,435 ingestions reported during the study period; these statistics were published

Updated on: March 19,2024

2012 to 2021 saw increase in pediatric ingestions of melatonin

From 2012 to 2021, there was an increase in the annual number of pediatric ingestions of melatonin, with a total of 260,435 ingestions reported during the study period; these statistics were published

Updated on:March 19,2024

Early body contact develops premature babies' social skills, new research shows

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSkin-to-skin contact between parent and infant during the first hours after a very premature birth helps develop the child's social sk

Updated on: May 29,2024

Early body contact develops premature babies' social skills, new research shows

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSkin-to-skin contact between parent and infant during the first hours after a very premature birth helps develop the child's social sk

Updated on:May 29,2024