The lasting consequences of school shootings on the students who survive them

Research shows that school shootings can lead to years of health, educational and economic detriment for students who survive the attack.

Molly Schnell, Assistant Professor of Economics, Northwestern University • conversation
May 31, 2022 ~7 min

What Causes Mystery Liver Illnesses in Children?

VOA Learning English • voa
May 30, 2022 ~4 min


How important is the COVID-19 booster shot for 5-to-11-year-olds? 5 questions answered

The COVID-19 vaccines continue to be effective against severe illness leading to hospitalization and death in all age groups, including children ages 5 to 11.

Debbie-Ann Shirley, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Virginia • conversation
May 26, 2022 ~7 min

Pfizer: 3 Shots Effective Against COVID-19 in Children under 5

VOA Learning English • voa
May 23, 2022 ~4 min

How to keep your kids safer at summer camp

New poll results and expert safety recommendations may make choosing a children's summer camp a bit easier.

U. Michigan • futurity
May 23, 2022 ~6 min

How children are helping to make their families more eco-friendly – new research

In a process called ‘reverse socialisation’, children can help their elders become more green - but eco education is key.

Shaheen Hosany, Lecturer in Marketing, Royal Holloway University of London • conversation
May 20, 2022 ~6 min

What should parents know about hepatitis in kids?

More than 100 cases of severe hepatitis in healthy children have been reported in the US. But don't panic. An expert offers tips on what to look for.

Carrie MacMillan-Yale • futurity
May 18, 2022 ~6 min

Suicide risk rises after vulnerable teens have miscarriages

Vulnerable teens who have a miscarriage are at increased risk for suicide, new shows.

U. Oregon • futurity
May 12, 2022 ~3 min


Video games: our study suggests they boost intelligence in children

A big study accounting for genes and socioeconomic background suggests that video games actually cause children’s intelligence to grow.

Bruno Sauce, Assistant Professor of Biological Psychology, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • conversation
May 12, 2022 ~7 min

Frozen testicular tissue can still make viable sperm 20 years later

Frozen testicular tissue is still viable after 20 years, according to a new study that holds implications for survivors of childhood cancer.

Katherine Unger Baillie-Penn • futurity
May 11, 2022 ~7 min

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