Mild COVID during pregnancy does not slow brain development in babies, study finds

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterUnadjusted Standard Scores for Each DAYC-2 Subdomain. Horizontal dashed lines represent the normative mean score for each subdomain. DAYC-2 indicates D

OB & GYN May 11,2024

Mild COVID during pregnancy does not slow brain development in babies, study finds

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterUnadjusted Standard Scores for Each DAYC-2 Subdomain. Horizontal dashed lines represent the normative mean score for each subdomain. DAYC-2 indicates D

OB & GYN May 11,2024

Gender dysphoria diagnosis more likely for teens with autism, study finds

by Elana GotkineAdolescents with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis have increased odds of a co-occurring gender dysphoria (GD) diagnosis, according to a study published online July 3 in&nbsp

Pediatrics May 11,2024

Gender dysphoria diagnosis more likely for teens with autism, study finds

by Elana GotkineAdolescents with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis have increased odds of a co-occurring gender dysphoria (GD) diagnosis, according to a study published online July 3 in&nbsp

Pediatrics May 11,2024

Study finds daycare linked to increased complications in preterm children with chronic lung disease

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAttending daycare in the first three years of life is linked with an increase in lung complications in children who wer

Pediatrics May 11,2024

Study finds daycare linked to increased complications in preterm children with chronic lung disease

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAttending daycare in the first three years of life is linked with an increase in lung complications in children who wer

Pediatrics May 11,2024

Study finds melatonin use soaring among youth

by University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly one in five school-aged children and preteens now take melatonin for sleep, and some parents routinely give the hormone

Psychiatry & Mental Health May 11,2024

Study finds melatonin use soaring among youth

by University of Colorado at BoulderCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly one in five school-aged children and preteens now take melatonin for sleep, and some parents routinely give the hormone

Psychiatry & Mental Health May 11,2024

Misinformation about vaccine safety drives reluctance to vaccinate children, study finds

by Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs of late September 2022, nearly 78% of U.S. adults but only 31% of children ages 5 to 11 had compl

Pediatrics May 11,2024

Misinformation about vaccine safety drives reluctance to vaccinate children, study finds

by Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs of late September 2022, nearly 78% of U.S. adults but only 31% of children ages 5 to 11 had compl

Pediatrics May 11,2024

Very few children with obesity transition to a healthy weight, finds study

by Lori SolomonMore children with overweight move to a healthier weight over two years than do children with obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 20 inPLOS ONE.Byron A. Foster, M

Pediatrics May 11,2024

Very few children with obesity transition to a healthy weight, finds study

by Lori SolomonMore children with overweight move to a healthier weight over two years than do children with obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 20 inPLOS ONE.Byron A. Foster, M

Pediatrics May 11,2024

Male babies 'talk' more in the first year than female babies do, finds study

by Cell PressInfant vocalizations. Credit:iScience/Oller et al.Young babies make many squeals, vowel-like sounds, growls and short, word-like sounds such as "ba" or "aga.&quo

Pediatrics May 11,2024

Male babies 'talk' more in the first year than female babies do, finds study

by Cell PressInfant vocalizations. Credit:iScience/Oller et al.Young babies make many squeals, vowel-like sounds, growls and short, word-like sounds such as "ba" or "aga.&quo

Pediatrics May 11,2024

Teen girls' texts reveal clues to mental health, study finds

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonCredit: AI-generated imageThe language that adolescent girls use in texts and on social media reflects day-to-day changes in their moods, new University of O

Psychiatry & Mental Health May 11,2024

Teen girls' texts reveal clues to mental health, study finds

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonCredit: AI-generated imageThe language that adolescent girls use in texts and on social media reflects day-to-day changes in their moods, new University of O

Psychiatry & Mental Health May 11,2024

Reducing air pollution can support healthy brain development, study finds

by Simon Fraser UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that having a portable air cleaner in the home can reduce the negative impacts of air pollution on brain development

Pediatrics May 11,2024

Reducing air pollution can support healthy brain development, study finds

by Simon Fraser UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study finds that having a portable air cleaner in the home can reduce the negative impacts of air pollution on brain development

Pediatrics May 11,2024

Public health insurance for parents improves children's reading skills, study finds

by Mac Murray,University of ConnecticutAnalytic Sample Construction. Notes: Sample sizes are approximate (varies across model specifications); and rounded to the nearest 10 based on dataset guid

Pediatrics May 11,2024

Public health insurance for parents improves children's reading skills, study finds

by Mac Murray,University of ConnecticutAnalytic Sample Construction. Notes: Sample sizes are approximate (varies across model specifications); and rounded to the nearest 10 based on dataset guid

Pediatrics May 11,2024