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Mothers' mental load linked to their children's digital use

Parents are spending considerable amounts of energy thinking about and mitigating the risks associated with their kids using mobile phones and the internet.

25 Aug 2023

Children’s wellbeing affected by the lingering effects of COVID-19 pandemic

While COVID-19 lockdowns are no longer mandated, the stress and anxiety of the pandemic still lingers, especially among young South Australians, say health experts at the University of South Australia.

25 Aug 2023

Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow adopts Paediatric SCRAM after successful trial

A study looking into advanced airway management for critically unwell children has resulted in innovative, specially designed pediatric equipment being adopted at a Glasgow hospital.

25 Aug 2023

Maternal emulsifier consumption associated with mild health risks for offspring

A new study in mice shows that consuming emulsifiers, a common ingredient in ultra-processed human foods during pregnancy or breast-feeding is associated with mild health risks for offspring.

24 Aug 2023

Study looks at the impact of social media on young people’s mental health

Many children and young adults spend a lot of time on social media, much to the concern of their parents and guardians.

24 Aug 2023

Fatty acid combination supplement improves visual function in preterm babies

Preterm babies given a supplement with a combination of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids have better visual function by the age of two and a half. This has been shown by a study at the University of Gothenburg.

24 Aug 2023

Caregiver education level and child age affect stress levels during COVID-19

A caregiver's education level and their child's age played large roles in determining their primary sources of stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers found in a recent study by NIH's Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program.

24 Aug 2023

Is soil mineral content impacting human growth and nutrition?

Researchers examined the relationship between soil mineral content and health status among the pediatric and adult female populations of India.

24 Aug 2023

Sedentary lifestyle in young people may harm heart health

Hours of inactivity during childhood could be setting the stage for heart attacks and strokes later in life, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2023.

23 Aug 2023

Research provides a clear picture of interventions to improve child and adolescent mental health in low-resource settings

It is estimated that, globally, mental disorders affect about one in seven children and adolescents aged 10–19 years.

23 Aug 2023

Pediatric trauma admissions increased during COVID-19 pandemic

In the weeks following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health directives called for masking, social distancing, social isolation, and stay-at-home orders.

23 Aug 2023

School closures largely explain the deterioration of youth mental health over the first pandemic wave

The contribution of school closures to youth mental health.

23 Aug 2023

Review explores relationship between sleep disorders and pregnancy

A recent review summarizes what is known about these conditions and suggests future research directions and opportunities.

23 Aug 2023

NCCN publishes new resource on options, benefits of care approaches for pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network today announced the publication of NCCN Guidelines for Patients®: Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children.

22 Aug 2023

Exposure to outdoor cold air reduces the severity of croup symptoms in children, study shows

For the first time, a scientific study shows that exposure to outdoor cold air is beneficial in reducing the severity of croup symptoms in children, particularly when symptoms are moderate.

22 Aug 2023

Is paternal depression associated with subsequent offspring depression?

Researchers conducted a large-scale systematic review of published observational studies investigating depression in fathers and children.

22 Aug 2023

The relationship between breast milk feeding and infants’ neurodevelopment via epigenetics

Researchers collated studies on the epigenetic advantages of breast milk feeding and neurodevelopment in infants.

22 Aug 2023

Can air pollution shape adolescent brain development? New study reveals sex-specific effects of PM2.5, NO2, and O3 on white matter microstructure

Researchers investigated the sex-stratified effects of childhood exposure to ambient air pollutants.

22 Aug 2023

A pilot cohort study on infants with new-onset epilepsy examines the clinical utility of rapid genome sequencing

The clinical impact of rapid genome sequencing of infants with new-onset epilepsy.

22 Aug 2023

Social media and the internet: Top concerns for parents of school-age children

As children head back to school, two issues have climbed higher on their parents' list of concerns: the role of social media and the internet in kids' lives.

21 Aug 2023

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Mothers' mental load linked to their children's digital use

Children’s wellbeing affected by the lingering effects of COVID-19 pandemic

Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow adopts Paediatric SCRAM after successful trial

Maternal emulsifier consumption associated with mild health risks for offspring

Study looks at the impact of social media on young people’s mental health

Fatty acid combination supplement improves visual function in preterm babies

Caregiver education level and child age affect stress levels during COVID-19

Is soil mineral content impacting human growth and nutrition?

Sedentary lifestyle in young people may harm heart health

Research provides a clear picture of interventions to improve child and adolescent mental health in low-resource settings

Pediatric trauma admissions increased during COVID-19 pandemic

School closures largely explain the deterioration of youth mental health over the first pandemic wave

Review explores relationship between sleep disorders and pregnancy

NCCN publishes new resource on options, benefits of care approaches for pediatric Hodgkin lymphoma

Exposure to outdoor cold air reduces the severity of croup symptoms in children, study shows

Is paternal depression associated with subsequent offspring depression?

The relationship between breast milk feeding and infants’ neurodevelopment via epigenetics

Can air pollution shape adolescent brain development? New study reveals sex-specific effects of PM2.5, NO2, and O3 on white matter microstructure

A pilot cohort study on infants with new-onset epilepsy examines the clinical utility of rapid genome sequencing

Social media and the internet: Top concerns for parents of school-age children

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