The Conversation – Gemma Sharp, Jasmine Fardouly, Marilyn Bromberg, Tama Leaver, and Ysabel Gerrard
Last week Facebook’s internal research revealed Instagram’s toxic effects on some young people’s body image — particularly girls. One study by Facebook of teen Instagram users in the US and UK found more than 40% of those who reported feeling “unattractive” said the feelings started when using Instagram.
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Whether it’s an exclusive appetite for ‘white’ foods or an all-out refusal on veggies, when you have a fussy eater on your hands, mealtime can be more than a challenge.
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Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Yard size does not affect children’s physical activity levels, according to a new study, suggesting outdoor play mightn’t be impacted as cities densify and backyards shrink.
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The 74 Million – Kevin Mahnken
Since COVID-19 first shuttered schools last spring, American children have been subjected to a kind of natural experiment in inactivity. The last 18 months have seen three school years interrupted sporadically by closures, quarantines, and virtual instruction, during which time children have spent more time in front of screens than ever before. And the physical effects are now becoming clear.
The Conversation – Abigail Kumarl
Ear pain is one of the most common reasons that young children go to the doctor, and acute otitis media – which means “middle ear infection” – is the most frequent cause for the use of antibiotics in children under 5 years of age. Twenty-five percent of children will have an ear infection by their first birthday, and 60% by age 5.