Sinusitis test could shield kids from unneeded antibiotics

Using a nasal swab to test kids with suspected sinusitis could slash the use of unneeded antibiotics, a new study shows.

Asher Jones-U. Pittsburgh • futurity
July 26, 2023 ~6 min

Aging out of WIC cuts quality of kids’ diets

Between aging out of WIC and entering kindergarten, a child's diet can lose quality, according to new research on food assistance.

Erica Techo-U. Georgia • futurity
July 25, 2023 ~6 min


Largest ever DNA and health research programme for children and young people launches

Cambridge researchers are helping launch a nationwide study for children and young to unlock the power of our DNA.

Cambridge University News • cambridge
July 25, 2023 ~6 min

Can a chatbot ‘superhero’ teach kids supportive self-talk?

"Superhero Zip," an audio chatbot app, helps kids develop skills like supportive self-talk, emotional management, and self-awareness.

U. Washington • futurity
July 21, 2023 ~6 min

Less than half of parents have a patient portal for kids

Only 43% of parents have set up a patient portal for their child others may not be optimizing portal use, according to a new poll.

Beata Mostafavi-Michigan • futurity
July 18, 2023 ~7 min

A 1-minute gun safety video helped preteen children be more careful around real guns – new research

Kids were more likely to tell an adult and less likely to touch or hold a handgun that they discovered if they’d recently watched a short video about gun safety.

Sophie Kjaervik, Ph.D. Candidate in Communication, The Ohio State University • conversation
July 17, 2023 ~5 min

Children have a skewed view of the natural world – but it doesn't have to be that way

Their drawings did not reflect the make up of the natural world.

Kate Howlett, PhD candidate in Zoology, University of Cambridge • conversation
July 13, 2023 ~6 min

Memory challenges for kids with autism go beyond faces

Memory challenges for children with autism go beyond difficulty remembering faces, according to new research.

Erin Digitale-Stanford • futurity
July 12, 2023 ~8 min


Racial discrimination may boost kids’ obesity risk

Childhood obesity is a major public health issue in the US. A new study shows racial discrimination may be a factor.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
July 12, 2023 ~5 min

Are new weight-loss drugs the answer to America’s obesity problem?

Some doctors call them a godsend, particularly as part of wider treatment plan; others warn against halting research into root causes of obesity.

Alvin Powell • harvard
July 10, 2023 ~13 min

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