Cardiology
Born with 6 heart defects, he's now a college junior and competitive swimmer
Zayne McCall was blue when he was born. Before his mother could hold him, doctors rushed him away to run tests.
Nov 14, 2022
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Health
Poor professional development may explain failure of push to promote physical health in schools
International efforts to promote children's physical health in schools are failing because of ineffective teacher professional development, new research suggests.
Oct 24, 2022
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Addiction
Teachers sound the alarm on school vaping
A new study published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health shows teachers and other school staff are worried about the impact of rising e-cigarette use on student mental health and performance, with ...
Jul 20, 2022
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Pediatrics
Support for a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in schools modest among NYC parents
School-based vaccine mandates are the most effective way to improve vaccination coverage in children, but a new study by CUNY SPH researchers shows only modest support among New York City parents for a COVID-19 vaccine mandate ...
Jun 22, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Free School Meals criteria needs to be widened to reduce hunger and anxiety, according to study
A significant number of children who do not meet the eligibility criteria for Free School Meals are going hungry, a new study has shown.
Jun 20, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Muscle-building linked to weapon carrying and physical fighting
Gun violence and school violence have been on the rise since the pandemic, as have eating disorders and body image issues among adolescents—which includes an emphasis on muscularity as today's body ideal for many boys. ...
May 16, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Beijing on alert after COVID-19 cases discovered in school
Beijing is on alert after 10 middle school students tested positive for COVID-19, in what city officials said was an initial round of testing.
Apr 23, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Abortion training under threat for med students, residents
Browse any medical dictionary, and before hitting appendectomy and anesthesia, you'll find abortion.
Apr 18, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Weight dissatisfaction associated with discomfort toward school-based weight measurements
Student weight dissatisfaction, higher perceived weight status, and being female were associated with discomfort with school-based weight measurements according to a new study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior.
Mar 9, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
England's plan B COVID restrictions are lifting, but are some measures here to stay?
Roughly a month and a half after their introduction, England's plan B winter COVID measures are being rolled back. From January 27, people will no longer be advised to work from home or required to wear face masks in indoor ...
Jan 26, 2022
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