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21-Oct-2024 10:00 AM EDT
U.S. Infant Mortality Increased 7% in Months Following Dobbs
Ohio State University

U.S. babies died at a higher rate in the months following the Supreme Court’s 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health decision, and infant mortality was highest among those born with chromosomal or genetic abnormalities, new research has found.

Released: 21-Oct-2024 10:40 AM EDT
How You Interact with Your Kid Could Shape How They Play with Their Peers
University of Georgia

The way parents and their children play together may be the framework for how kids will treat other children, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia. Figuring out how to approach new social situations is key for toddlers, and research suggests that caregivers play a big part in giving kids a script to draw from.

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Released: 21-Oct-2024 10:30 AM EDT
La Familia Que Se Vacuna Juntos, Se Mantienen Sanos Juntos
Cedars-Sinai

A medida que se acerca la temporada de gripe, los expertos en enfermedades infecciosas de Cedars-Sinai urgen a todos los miembros de la comunidad, desde los bebés en adelante, a vacunarse contra la gripe.

Newswise: National Poll: Many Teens Use Protein Supplements for Muscle Growth, Sports Performance
16-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
National Poll: Many Teens Use Protein Supplements for Muscle Growth, Sports Performance
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Protein bars, shakes and powders are increasingly popular among adults – but many teens may be jumping on the bandwagon too.

Newswise: 3D Printed Eyeglasses Help Save Children’s Sight in Remote, Underserved Communities
Released: 20-Oct-2024 3:10 PM EDT
3D Printed Eyeglasses Help Save Children’s Sight in Remote, Underserved Communities
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

New study shows customized eyeglasses successfully addressed children’s complex eye needs.

15-Oct-2024 1:50 PM EDT
Easy-to-Use Tool Helps Screen for Anxiety, Depression in Children Having Surgery
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)

A new, computerized, mental health assessment tool may allow doctors to quickly identify children experiencing anxiety or depression before surgery, suggests new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 annual meeting.

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Newswise: Raising Happy Eaters: Unlocking the Secrets of Childhood Appetite
Released: 17-Oct-2024 4:15 PM EDT
Raising Happy Eaters: Unlocking the Secrets of Childhood Appetite
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Young children learn to regulate their appetite through a combination of biological, psychological, and sociological factors. Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign propose a model that explores these factors and provide guidelines for better understanding childhood appetite self-regulation.

Newswise: New Study Highlights the Dangers of Handheld Cellphone Use Among Teen Drivers
Released: 17-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
New Study Highlights the Dangers of Handheld Cellphone Use Among Teen Drivers
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing

A new study, conducted by a group of researchers led by Penn Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine and funded by the Centers for Disease Control, found a strong association between handheld cellphone use and risky driving behaviors among newly licensed teen drivers. The study, published online first in JAMA Open, used a smartphone telematics application to track the driving habits of hundreds of teens and identify potential safety risks.

Released: 17-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
‘A Different Way of Perceiving the World’
Universite de Montreal

A new study reveals children with autism have a keen interest in letters and numbers – something their parents don’t always spot.

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Released: 16-Oct-2024 8:45 PM EDT
Breakthrough Clinical Trial Reveals Better Treatment for Advanced Classic Hodgkin Lymphoma
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Updated results from a phase 3 clinical trial are expected to change the way advanced stage classic Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL) is treated. Details appear in a study published today in The New England Journal of Medicine. Drs. Kara Kelly of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center and Sharon Castellino of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine/Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University served as pediatric leads of this important trial in children and adults with lymphoma.

Released: 16-Oct-2024 1:10 PM EDT
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Kicks Off Annual Halloween Greeting Card Drive
Children's Hospital Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (October 16, 2024)—Scary and spooky and a little bit silly and kooky? Sounds like it’s time for Halloween and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is getting ready for what is one of its favorite holidays of the year. Supporters and friends in the community, across the country and around the world are invited to take part in the hospital’s annual Halloween greeting card drive.


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