Ebola may hit children harder and longer than adults, study suggests

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaObserved and modeled EBOV RNA blood levels (viral load) according to the time since admission, age category (children versus adults) and clinical outc

Updated on: May 20,2024

Ebola may hit children harder and longer than adults, study suggests

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaObserved and modeled EBOV RNA blood levels (viral load) according to the time since admission, age category (children versus adults) and clinical outc

Updated on:May 20,2024

The transition into adolescence can be brutal for kids' mental health—but parents can help reduce the risk

by Zara Mansoor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe transition from childhood to adolescence is avulnerable timefor the development of mental health difficulties and

Updated on: February 28,2024

The transition into adolescence can be brutal for kids' mental health—but parents can help reduce the risk

by Zara Mansoor,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe transition from childhood to adolescence is avulnerable timefor the development of mental health difficulties and

Updated on:February 28,2024

No more 'patch and go': Revolving emergency departments must deliver more for victims of child abuse and neglect

by University of South AustraliaTeenagers aged 13-17 with the most serious child protection concerns were g nearly 50 times more likely to visit an emergency department. Credit: Pixabay-Wokandapi

Updated on: February 20,2024

No more 'patch and go': Revolving emergency departments must deliver more for victims of child abuse and neglect

by University of South AustraliaTeenagers aged 13-17 with the most serious child protection concerns were g nearly 50 times more likely to visit an emergency department. Credit: Pixabay-Wokandapi

Updated on:February 20,2024

Research shows link between child emotional difficulties and family strain during coronavirus lockdowns

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUK families were more likely to report difficulties living together during the coronavirus lockdowns than those in Turkey, a new study show

Updated on: May 17,2024

Research shows link between child emotional difficulties and family strain during coronavirus lockdowns

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUK families were more likely to report difficulties living together during the coronavirus lockdowns than those in Turkey, a new study show

Updated on:May 17,2024

Babies cry less with to skin-to-skin contact, says behavioral psychologist

by Radboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt appears beneficial for mothers and babies to have one hour of skin-to-skin contact per day in the first five weeks after birth. Mothers who do so

Updated on: May 25,2024

Babies cry less with to skin-to-skin contact, says behavioral psychologist

by Radboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt appears beneficial for mothers and babies to have one hour of skin-to-skin contact per day in the first five weeks after birth. Mothers who do so

Updated on:May 25,2024

Sports help kids develop important trait linked to adult success

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHere's another good reason for kids to participate in organized sports: They can develop the "grit" that

Updated on: April 02,2024

Sports help kids develop important trait linked to adult success

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHere's another good reason for kids to participate in organized sports: They can develop the "grit" that

Updated on:April 02,2024

Positive parenting can reduce the risk that children develop obesity

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Penn State found that children with positive, early interactions with their care givers—character

Updated on: February 22,2024

Positive parenting can reduce the risk that children develop obesity

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Penn State found that children with positive, early interactions with their care givers—character

Updated on:February 22,2024

Risk for early-onset sepsis low for infants with low-risk delivery

(HealthDay)—Infants born at all gestational ages with low-risk delivery characteristics have a low risk for early-onset sepsis (EOS) and may not require initiation of empiric antibiotic therapy immedi

Updated on: February 21,2024

Risk for early-onset sepsis low for infants with low-risk delivery

(HealthDay)—Infants born at all gestational ages with low-risk delivery characteristics have a low risk for early-onset sepsis (EOS) and may not require initiation of empiric antibiotic therapy immedi

Updated on:February 21,2024

Bacteria are connected to how babies experience fear

by Michigan State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhy do some babies react to perceived danger more than others? According to new research from Michigan State University and the Unive

Updated on: May 09,2024

Bacteria are connected to how babies experience fear

by Michigan State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhy do some babies react to perceived danger more than others? According to new research from Michigan State University and the Unive

Updated on:May 09,2024

WHO says acute hepatitis cases in children now reported in 11 countries

The World Health Organization said it is investigating an outbreak of acute hepatitis among children that now involves 11 countries, including the United States.Among the 169 reported cases, at least

Updated on: February 29,2024

WHO says acute hepatitis cases in children now reported in 11 countries

The World Health Organization said it is investigating an outbreak of acute hepatitis among children that now involves 11 countries, including the United States.Among the 169 reported cases, at least

Updated on:February 29,2024

2011 to 2020 saw steady improvement in childhood vaccine adherence

by Lori SolomonAdherence to national guidelines for childhood vaccination had been steadily improving before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Pediatri

Updated on: March 19,2024

2011 to 2020 saw steady improvement in childhood vaccine adherence

by Lori SolomonAdherence to national guidelines for childhood vaccination had been steadily improving before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Pediatri

Updated on:March 19,2024

Prognostic model identifies cerebral palsy in infants

by Elana GotkineA prognostic model using 12 clinical variables improves prediction of cerebral palsy (CP) compared with clinical presentation with encephalopathy, according to a study published online

Updated on: April 13,2024

Prognostic model identifies cerebral palsy in infants

by Elana GotkineA prognostic model using 12 clinical variables improves prediction of cerebral palsy (CP) compared with clinical presentation with encephalopathy, according to a study published online

Updated on:April 13,2024