Australian Study Debunks Link Between COVID-19 and Early Type 1 Diabetes in Children
A comprehensive study of 1,277 Australian children found no connection between COVID-19 infection and early-stage type 1 diabetes development, challenging findings from the Northern Hemisphere. The UNSW-led research suggests other pandemic-related factors may explain global diabetes increases.
Screen Time in Early Years Linked to Teen Mental Health Crisis
An eight-year Finnish study reveals troubling connections between childhood screen time and adolescent psychological issues. Research shows children with higher device usage face increased rates of depression and stress as teenagers, highlighting the need for balanced digital environments.
America's Maternity Care Crisis Deepens as Over 500 Hospital Labor Units Vanish
A stark JAMA study reveals more than 500 hospital maternity units have closed since 2010, creating critical gaps in both rural and urban healthcare access. Financial pressures and staffing shortages are driving the crisis, forcing expectant mothers to travel long distances and potentially worsening America's maternal mortality rates.