Socioeconomic Status Linked to Children’s White Matter Microstructure
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lower socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with children’s white matter microstructure, according to a study published online June 27 in JAMA Network Open.Zhaolong Adrian Li, from the Washington University…
Learn MoreIn Study, Almost Half of Obese Teens Were No Longer So After Taking Wegovy/Ozempic
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The drugs Wegovy and Ozempic are all the rage for weight loss these days, and now a new study shows these injections may be game-changers for obese teenagers, too.This trial, funded by drug maker Novo Nordisk,…
Learn MoreBoard Games Could Be a Win for Your Kid’s Math Skills
MONDAY, July 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Family game night can be more than just a fun time: New research suggests it may even help build some early math skills in young children. While past research has pointed to games as a way to enhance reading d…
Learn MoreLa FDA envía una advertencia a las compañías que venden productos de THC que parecen dulces y galletas
MIÉRCOLES, 5 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Varias compañías están vendiendo imitaciones de artículos alimenticios que tienen el potencial de engañar a las personas, incluso a los niños, y hacer que consuman unas cantidades peligrosas de cannabi…
Learn MoreTomar medicamentos para el TDAH no aumenta el riesgo de abuso de drogas en el futuro de un niño: estudio
JUEVES, 6 de julio de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los medicamentos estimulantes, como el Ritalin, se recetan con frecuencia para ayudar a tratar los síntomas del trastorno de déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH), pero ha habido preocupaciones resp…
Learn MoreOocyte Retrieval in Summer Linked to Increased Odds of Live Birth
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Oocytes retrieved in the summer and on days with high duration of sunshine hours have increased odds of live birth, according to a study published online July 5 in Human Reproduction.Sebastian J. Leathersich, M…
Learn MoreDo Short Kids Need Growth Hormone to Boost Self-Esteem? Maybe Not
FRIDAY July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Pediatric endocrinologist Dr. Erin Okawa works in a wealthy Los Angeles neighborhood and sees many parents worried about their kids’ height.“I have a clinic in Manhattan Beach, which was apparently settled by ex…
Learn MoreFewer Kids Are Being Prescribed Antipsychotic Meds
FRIDAY, July 7, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The use of antipsychotic medication in children is continuing to plummet, likely because of better policies and education, new research shows.The study found a 43% drop in antipsychotic prescriptions for Medica…
Learn MoreReport Estimates Costs of Birth Defect-Associated Hospitalizations
THURSDAY, July 6, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The total estimated cost of birth defect-associated hospitalizations was $22.2 billion in the United States in 2019, according to research published in the July 7 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Contro…
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