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What families need to know about inherited high cholesterol in children
Many parents think of high cholesterol as a health concern that only affects adults. But did you know that around one in 250 children have elevated cholesterol levels that aren't related to diet, exercise or lifestyle?
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Students behind Denver high school walkout five years ago still pushing to improve culture around mental health
Students who walked out of Cherry Creek High School five years ago to protest what they saw as glossing over a classmate's suicide are still working to share their message that youth can remake the culture around mental health.
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High ambient temperature in pregnancy associated with childhood leukemia
As climate change warms the planet, high ambient temperatures are expected to be more common and intense over the coming decades in the U.S. and worldwide.
Jul 4, 2024
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Disinterest in pediatric care leads to concern for the future of child health
The road leading to a career in pediatrics is becoming more deserted these days, and the decline in subspecialty interest has led to significant concerns regarding the ability of health care professionals to meet the growing ...
Jul 4, 2024
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What can you do if you think your teen already has unhealthy social media habits?
Many parents are worried about how much their children use social media and what content they might encounter while using it.
Jul 4, 2024
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Study shows parents' knowledge of button battery safety falls flat
Two-thirds of Australian parents don't know the symptoms of button battery ingestion, according to an Australian-first study by University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) researchers.
Jul 4, 2024
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An innovative test to diagnose Chagas disease in newborns
An innovative test that combines a DNA extraction system inspired by a modified 3D printer (PrintrLab) with loop-mediated isothermal molecular amplification (LAMP) could be used to detect T. cruzi infection—responsible ...
Jul 3, 2024
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States with highest COVID-19 vaccination rates showed steepest decline in pediatric asthma prevalence: Study
States with high rates of COVID-19 vaccination saw more pediatric asthma patients get a break from their symptoms, according to new research published in JAMA Network Open by leaders from Nemours Children's Health and Endeavor ...
Jul 3, 2024
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New study on children and food: Fruit chunks in yogurt are a turn off for one age group in particular
If you feel like your six-year-old has suddenly gotten extra fussy about the texture of their dinner, don't worry. It will pass. A new study from the University of Copenhagen's Department of Food Science demonstrates that ...
Jul 3, 2024
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Many teen girls seeking care in the ED at high risk for pregnancy
Sexually active adolescents seeking care in the emergency department have a high risk for pregnancy, and the emergency department may provide a feasible environment to offer contraception counseling, according to a study ...
Jul 3, 2024
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When should a kid start riding a bike? If it's a balance bike, you might be surprised how young
When Michael Natividad learned to ride a bike at 7 or 8 years old, he knew his training wheels were ready to come off when he leaned on them while zipping around corners.
Jul 3, 2024
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Childhood obesity tied to double the risk of dengue hospitalization
Obesity in children is associated with double the risk of hospitalization for dengue virus infection, according to a study published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Jul 2, 2024
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Eating more soy foods could improve thinking and attention in kids
A new study has found that school-aged children who consumed more isoflavones from soy foods exhibited better thinking abilities and attention. These findings pave the way for future research aimed at unraveling how soy foods ...
Jul 2, 2024
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New insights in the treatment of patellar sleeve fractures in youth
Researchers in the Division of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine and Performance Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced results from a large retrospective study of patients surgically treated for patellar ...
Jul 2, 2024
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The science of baby babbling—and why it can take on accents
A video of 19-month-old Orla from Liverpool has gone viral, reaching more than 19 million views on TikTok. In the clip, babysitter Olayka is trying to coax Orla into having a nap. Orla, however, wants to stay up and protests ...
Jul 2, 2024
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Kids spend a lot of time outside in the summer. Here's how to deal with their common injuries
For kids, summer can revolve around playgrounds, pools, bikes and just being outside. For parents, it can mean a litany of ouchies to take care of—including scrapes, sunburns and dehydration, pediatricians say.
Jul 2, 2024
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Housing insecurity linked to poorer teen health outcomes
There is an association for housing insecurity starting in infancy and poorer adolescent outcomes, according to a study published online July 1 in Pediatrics.
Jul 2, 2024
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Common respiratory infections may have protected children from COVID-19, study suggests
Analyzing nasal swabs taken during the pandemic, researchers at Yale School of Medicine suggest that the frequent presence of other viruses and bacteria may have helped to protect children from the worst effects of COVID-19 ...
Jul 1, 2024
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Hormones associated with body composition during pregnancy linked to infants' mental health
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's Center for Mental Health Innovation have identified why increased adiposity, or the amount of fat in the body, during pregnancy is associated with a higher risk for mental ...
Jul 1, 2024
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Umbilical cord milking does not appear to increase risk of neurodevelopmental delay in non-vigorous infants
A treatment to move blood from the umbilical cord into the body of newborns who are limp, pale and with minimal breathing, known as non-vigorous, does not appear to increase the risk of neurodevelopmental impairment, according ...
Jul 1, 2024
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