Pandemic Weight Gain in Kids Influenced by Family Income
August 14, 2023
CHLA researchers found low-income children and adolescents gained more weight during the pandemic than youth from more affluent families.
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How Socioeconomics May Impact COVID-19-Associated Stress in Youth
February 17, 2022
How financially disadvantaged families are helping their kids build resilience.
How Socioeconomics May Impact COVID-19-Associated Stress in Youth
February 16, 2022
A study led by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles shows parents in disadvantaged communities are talking to their kids more about disease-preventing behaviors.
Mental Health of Lower-Income Adolescents Fared Better Than That of Wealthier Teens During COVID-19 Lockdown
July 31, 2024
CHLA study finds that youth from lower-income families reported better mental health during the pandemic than adolescents from wealthier families
Can I Drink While Pregnant? A Brain Development Expert Shares the Latest Science
July 25, 2024
Citing the latest research, an authority on fetal development discusses the known effects of drinking alcohol during pregnancy.
Pandemic Weight Gain in Kids Influenced by Family Income
August 14, 2023
CHLA researchers found low-income children and adolescents gained more weight during the pandemic than youth from more affluent families.
5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT COVID-19 RESEARCH
October 13, 2021
The pandemic stopped the world in its tracks, forcing many industries to shut down. Research was affected, with labs closed and investigators asked to work remotely. But while many projects were
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Awarded $6.8 Million Five-Year Grant to Help Lead National Consortium on Healthy Brain Development
October 5, 2021
Groundbreaking 25-site study will follow thousands of children from multiple demographics before birth through early childhood.
Meet Some of our Research Trainees
August 30, 2021
Ellen Chang, MD, MS Ellen is the Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology/Survivorship fellow. She is passionate about improving long-term health outcomes in childhood cancer survivors. “In medical