Health
Late bedtimes in preschool years could bring weight gain
Little ones who stay up late may have a higher risk of becoming overweight by the time they are school-age, a new study suggests.
Feb 18, 2020
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Pediatrics
In one U.S. school district, nearly 10% of students identify as 'gender-diverse'
(HealthDay)—Teens may be much more diverse in their gender identities than widely thought, a new study suggests.
May 18, 2021
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Pediatrics
Study finds significant parental hesitancy about routine childhood and influenza vaccines
A national study measuring parental attitudes toward vaccinations found 6.1% were hesitant about routine childhood immunizations while nearly 26% were hesitant about the influenza vaccine.
Jun 15, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How we know that masks, even the cloth ones, reduce the spread of COVID-19
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the public debate on masks is as heated as ever—especially in Philadelphia, which earned national attention for once again requiring masks in indoor public spaces.
Apr 22, 2022
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20 minutes of vigorous physical activity daily advised for teens
Twenty minutes of daily vigorous physical activity (VPA) seems to be best for maximizing cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) in adolescents, according to a study published online June 13 in Pediatrics.
Jun 13, 2022
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Overweight & Obesity
New guidance: Use drugs, surgery early for obesity in kids
Children struggling with obesity should be evaluated and treated early and aggressively, including with medications for kids as young as 12 and surgery for those as young as 13, according to new guidelines released Monday.
Jan 9, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Neighborhood factors could raise your child's odds for asthma
Inner-city kids are known to be at greater risk for uncontrolled asthma. Now, new research suggests that violent crime and poor school achievement may be two reasons why.
Jul 25, 2022
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Pediatrics
8 things to know about the HPV vaccine
If you have sex now, had sex in the past or will have sex in the future, there's an excellent chance you've had, have or will someday get human papillomavirus (HPV), the sexually transmitted infection that is linked to several ...
Jan 19, 2021
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HIV & AIDS
Pediatricians can play key role in HIV testing, prophylaxis
(HealthDay)—In a clinical report published online Dec. 20 in Pediatrics, recommendations are presented for addressing HIV testing and preexposure and postexposure HIV prophylaxis in adolescents and young adults.
Dec 20, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Parental depression screening beyond the postpartum period has the potential to identify families needing support
Screening both mothers and fathers for depression beyond their child's first birthday in pediatric offices—the current standard practice—could identify families in need of mental health and other critical resources, according ...
Jun 28, 2022
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