Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Efforts to wipe–out childhood anaemia fall short
An international study has found that a global target to eradicate childhood anemia by 2030 will fail, presenting a major public health challenge.
Aug 13, 2021
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Pediatrics
Virtual avatar coaching with community context for adult-child dyads
Virtual reality avatar-based coaching shows promise to increase access to and extend the reach of nutrition education programs to children at risk for obesity, according to a new study in the Journal of Nutrition Education ...
Mar 8, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Socioeconomic status plays a major role in cognitive outcomes after childhood cancer
Childhood cancer and its treatment can result in cognitive struggles. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital are studying the risk factors. They looked at social and economic issues in children with brain tumors ...
Mar 1, 2021
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Pediatrics
Pandemic highlights urgent need to address America's child development woes
The COVID-19 pandemic may irreversibly change the life course of millions of children in the United States, but long-overdue measures can be taken to help them reach their development potential, according to an expert from ...
Jan 29, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Obesity is not only the individual's responsibility
Research based on 5425 citizens' responses to a questionnaire survey has illuminated that obesity causes are linked to various factors in addition to the individual's current socioeconomic circumstances, including childhood ...
Nov 25, 2020
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Pediatrics
Early education gives East Asian and the Pacific children a strong head start
Young children in East Asia and the Pacific who attend preschool show better cognitive, language and socio-emotional development than those who don't, according to a study published in Early Childhood Research Quarterly.
Oct 7, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Behind Victoria's decision to open primary schools to all students: report shows COVID transmission is rare
At the weekend, Victorian Premier Dan Andrews announced all the state's primary school kids would return to school for Term 4. This is an update from the previously planned staggered return to primary school, which would ...
Sep 28, 2020
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Pediatrics
How parents should talk to their children about sex
Parents and children need to be able to discuss sex—but often they avoid these conversations.
Sep 22, 2020
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Pediatrics
Finnish children get to participate in the evaluation of their early childhood education and care
Finnish children have a very positive attitude towards early childhood education and care (ECEC), according to new research from the University of Eastern Finland. Published in Early Child Development and Care this August, ...
Aug 25, 2020
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Pediatrics
Kids' physical activity before age 5 matters so much because of the developing brain
In the current pandemic many parents of young children are finding themselves spending more time in the role of caregiver than usual. Keeping young children physically active and miminizing screen time while parents manage ...
Jul 10, 2020
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