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Teens with asthma face more bullying, says study

Teens with asthma face more bullying, says study

by Columbia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Columbia Nursing shows that rural teens with asthma are more likely to be bullied—and that having more severe symptoms als

Teens with asthma face more bullying, says study

by Columbia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Columbia Nursing shows that rural teens with asthma are more likely to be bullied—and that having more severe symptoms als
Nearly 2 million children worldwide develop asthma as a result of breathing in traffic-related pollution

Nearly 2 million children worldwide develop asthma as a result of breathing in traffic-related pollution

by George Washington UniversityNearly 2 million new cases of pediatric asthma every year may be caused by a traffic-related air pollutant, according to a new study published today. Credit: Chris

Nearly 2 million children worldwide develop asthma as a result of breathing in traffic-related pollution

by George Washington UniversityNearly 2 million new cases of pediatric asthma every year may be caused by a traffic-related air pollutant, according to a new study published today. Credit: Chris
Providing a potential treatment option to infants where there is none

Providing a potential treatment option to infants where there is none

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA little over 1% of babies born in the U.S. in 2020 fell under the category of very low birthweight, meaning they weighed less than

Providing a potential treatment option to infants where there is none

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA little over 1% of babies born in the U.S. in 2020 fell under the category of very low birthweight, meaning they weighed less than
Children are increasingly exposed to e-cigarettes on display in UK shops, study reports

Children are increasingly exposed to e-cigarettes on display in UK shops, study reports

by Laura Gallagher,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren are increasingly exposed to e-cigarettes on display in shops, and are more likely to buy from small shops, acc

Children are increasingly exposed to e-cigarettes on display in UK shops, study reports

by Laura Gallagher,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren are increasingly exposed to e-cigarettes on display in shops, and are more likely to buy from small shops, acc
Study examines COVID-19's impact on socioeconomic inequality in health behaviors among Japanese adolescents

Study examines COVID-19's impact on socioeconomic inequality in health behaviors among Japanese adolescents

by Akira kyan, Minoru Takakura,Kobe UniversitySlope and Relative Inequality Indices for Each Health Behavior Based on Income Level Indicators by Survey Year (author modified from the paper's

Study examines COVID-19's impact on socioeconomic inequality in health behaviors among Japanese adolescents

by Akira kyan, Minoru Takakura,Kobe UniversitySlope and Relative Inequality Indices for Each Health Behavior Based on Income Level Indicators by Survey Year (author modified from the paper's
Adolescent females found especially vulnerable to mental health impact of pandemic-related school closings

Adolescent females found especially vulnerable to mental health impact of pandemic-related school closings

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainData from 44 hospitals in 26 states show that suicide or self-injury and depressive disorders were the primary mental health reaso

Adolescent females found especially vulnerable to mental health impact of pandemic-related school closings

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainData from 44 hospitals in 26 states show that suicide or self-injury and depressive disorders were the primary mental health reaso
Study links infant RSV to childhood asthma

Study links infant RSV to childhood asthma

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainResearch led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center has sought a connection b

Study links infant RSV to childhood asthma

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainResearch led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center has sought a connection b
Spinal fluid sampling used to track treatment response in pediatric glioma

Spinal fluid sampling used to track treatment response in pediatric glioma

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganGlioma of the left parietal lobe. CT scan with contrast enhancement. Credit: Mikhail Kalinin/CC BY-SA 3.0Treatment for glioma has long relied on MRI imaging

Spinal fluid sampling used to track treatment response in pediatric glioma

by Anna Megdell,University of MichiganGlioma of the left parietal lobe. CT scan with contrast enhancement. Credit: Mikhail Kalinin/CC BY-SA 3.0Treatment for glioma has long relied on MRI imaging
Community-based prevention system linked to reduced handgun carrying among youth growing up in rural areas

Community-based prevention system linked to reduced handgun carrying among youth growing up in rural areas

by University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainFirearm injury is now the leading cause of death among U.S. children and adolescents. As its toll grows, researchers have focused on stopping v

Community-based prevention system linked to reduced handgun carrying among youth growing up in rural areas

by University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainFirearm injury is now the leading cause of death among U.S. children and adolescents. As its toll grows, researchers have focused on stopping v
Pediatric transplant patients may not be keeping their adult doctor appointments

Pediatric transplant patients may not be keeping their adult doctor appointments

by University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who received organ transplants as children may not be regularly attending their doctor appointments after leaving their pediatric pro

Pediatric transplant patients may not be keeping their adult doctor appointments

by University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung adults who received organ transplants as children may not be regularly attending their doctor appointments after leaving their pediatric pro
Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations?

Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations?

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 scho

Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations?

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 scho
As summer heats up, researchers study caregiver attitudes toward pediatric vehicular heatstroke

As summer heats up, researchers study caregiver attitudes toward pediatric vehicular heatstroke

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite prevention efforts, a child dies of heatstroke in a vehicle approximately once every 10 days. According to a new

As summer heats up, researchers study caregiver attitudes toward pediatric vehicular heatstroke

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite prevention efforts, a child dies of heatstroke in a vehicle approximately once every 10 days. According to a new