Peanut allergy in infants unchanged after new guideline introduced in Australia

Guideline-recommended early peanut introduction in Australia has not been associated with a statistically significantly lower or higher prevalence of peanut allergy, according to a study published in

Updated on: April 02,2024

Peanut allergy in infants unchanged after new guideline introduced in Australia

Guideline-recommended early peanut introduction in Australia has not been associated with a statistically significantly lower or higher prevalence of peanut allergy, according to a study published in

Updated on:April 02,2024

One-third of childhood sexual abuse is perpetrated by another child. A writer tells his story

by Daryl Higgins,The ConversationShannon Molloy was, for a long time, a man with a secret: he was sexually abused from the age of five. Credit: HarperCollinsJournalist Shannon Molloy is used to

Updated on: June 25,2024

One-third of childhood sexual abuse is perpetrated by another child. A writer tells his story

by Daryl Higgins,The ConversationShannon Molloy was, for a long time, a man with a secret: he was sexually abused from the age of five. Credit: HarperCollinsJournalist Shannon Molloy is used to

Updated on:June 25,2024

Shorter antibiotics treatment is better for young children with outpatient pneumonia

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainFive days of antibiotics is superior to 10 days for children with community-acquired pneumonia who are not hospitalized, according

Updated on: February 21,2024

Shorter antibiotics treatment is better for young children with outpatient pneumonia

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainFive days of antibiotics is superior to 10 days for children with community-acquired pneumonia who are not hospitalized, according

Updated on:February 21,2024

Why is toddler milk so popular? Follow the money

by Jennifer McCann, Karleen Gribble and Naomi Hull,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainToddler milk is popular and becoming more so. Just over athird of Australian toddlers&nb

Updated on: March 27,2024

Why is toddler milk so popular? Follow the money

by Jennifer McCann, Karleen Gribble and Naomi Hull,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainToddler milk is popular and becoming more so. Just over athird of Australian toddlers&nb

Updated on:March 27,2024

Infants as young as 15 months can learn new words for unseen objects

Updated on: May 10,2025

Infants as young as 15 months can learn new words for unseen objects

Updated on:May 10,2025

Nanoparticles can cross the placenta during pregnancy, potentially exposing fetus

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInhaled nanoparticles—human-made specks so minuscule they can't be seen in conventional microscopes, found in thousands of common products—can cr

Updated on: February 28,2024

Nanoparticles can cross the placenta during pregnancy, potentially exposing fetus

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInhaled nanoparticles—human-made specks so minuscule they can't be seen in conventional microscopes, found in thousands of common products—can cr

Updated on:February 28,2024

Weighted blankets found to increase melatonin

by Elin Bäckström,Uppsala UniversityOverview of the randomized, counterbalanced within-subjects design. Boxes highlighted in gray illustrate the two at-home adaptation phases (i.e., day 1 to 3 a

Updated on: March 05,2024

Weighted blankets found to increase melatonin

by Elin Bäckström,Uppsala UniversityOverview of the randomized, counterbalanced within-subjects design. Boxes highlighted in gray illustrate the two at-home adaptation phases (i.e., day 1 to 3 a

Updated on:March 05,2024

New research shows adults changing attitudes towards children

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults' attitudes towards children have changed to 'fortunate,' 'tech savvy' and 'honest' and less 'self

Updated on: May 29,2024

New research shows adults changing attitudes towards children

by University of Western AustraliaCredit: CC0 Public DomainAdults' attitudes towards children have changed to 'fortunate,' 'tech savvy' and 'honest' and less 'self

Updated on:May 29,2024

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

Updated on: 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

Updated on:May 11,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to children about positive COVID-19 tests?

by Dr. Amanda Suplee and Dr. Hailey NelsonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is upset about testing positive for COVID-19. How do I talk to her about this?A: News of a positive COVID-19 t

Updated on: February 27,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to children about positive COVID-19 tests?

by Dr. Amanda Suplee and Dr. Hailey NelsonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is upset about testing positive for COVID-19. How do I talk to her about this?A: News of a positive COVID-19 t

Updated on:February 27,2024

More than 10,000 children's robes sold on Amazon, plus thousands of pajamas recalled for fire risk

by Mike SniderOne of the recalled robes. Credit: Consumer Product Safety CommissionThe Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of more than 10,000 children's robes, as well as

Updated on: May 22,2024

More than 10,000 children's robes sold on Amazon, plus thousands of pajamas recalled for fire risk

by Mike SniderOne of the recalled robes. Credit: Consumer Product Safety CommissionThe Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of more than 10,000 children's robes, as well as

Updated on:May 22,2024

Child malnutrition in Kenya: AI model can forecast rates six months before they become critical

Updated on: October 17,2025

Child malnutrition in Kenya: AI model can forecast rates six months before they become critical

Updated on:October 17,2025