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Research indicates exercise is effective for improving mood and preventing the development of depression in young people. 
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A child’s chance of survival greatly depends on the type of cancer they have and how early it is picked up, according to new statistics published today.
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Doctors should prescribe playtime for young children, the American Academy of Pediatrics says.
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The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has released a new official statement regarding energy drinks, published today in the college’s clinical review journal, Current Sports Medicine Reports. “Energy Drinks: A Contemporary Issues Paper” provides helpful guidance and warnings regarding these beverages because of the dangers they present to at-risk populations, primarily children who are the most vulnerable and the target of marketing efforts.
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University of Melbourne and Royal Children’s Hospital paediatric oncologist Professor Michael Sullivan was international vice chair of the study, results of which are published in today’s New England Journal of Medicine.
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From 2008 to 2015, the proportion of emergency room and hospital encounters for suicide-related diagnoses almost tripled.
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Which child needs psychotherapy or medication: the parent-clinger, the dog-fearer or the school-avoider?
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Hi-tech gadgets are helping sick children express their feelings and soothe their fears.
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The number of children being sedated for an MRI could be reduced thanks to a pair of glasses donated to Taranaki Base Hospital.
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Garrett Matthias, who died after about 10 months fighting a rare form of cancer, thought funerals were sad. He wanted one with bouncy houses, Batman and snow cones.
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The number of children and adolescents seeking support for gender dysphoria—the distress caused by incongruence between gender identity and sex assigned at birth—has soared in recent years. On June 18, the first guidelines focusing solely on the care of transgender and gender-diverse children and adolescents were published by the Royal Children's Hospital Gender Service, Melbourne, Australia. Initiated to advocate for legal reform in Australia, where until recently anyone younger than 18 years needed to obtain legal permission to access hormone treatment, the guidelines outline a framework for provision of respectful, gender-affirming care of transgender and gender diverse children and adolescents.
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Injuries, such as motor vehicle crash, youth violence, and suicide, are the leading cause of child and adolescent death. However, almost all of these injuries can be prevented through the widespread application of evidence-based practices and policies.
Peter Mellow's insight:
4-6 hours a week for 5 weeks.
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Dr Alastair McAlpine asked some of young patients what gave them joy and meaning – their answers surprised him
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According to a CDC flu update, hospitalization rates are the highest they’ve been since 2010, and the number of pediatric flu deaths is 53.
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