Breastfeeding reduces mothers' cardiovascular disease risk, review found

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who breastfed were less likely to develop heart disease or a stroke, or die from cardiovascular disease than women who did not breastfe

Updated on: February 21,2024

Breastfeeding reduces mothers' cardiovascular disease risk, review found

by American Heart AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who breastfed were less likely to develop heart disease or a stroke, or die from cardiovascular disease than women who did not breastfe

Updated on:February 21,2024

Research shows why some children may be slower to learn words

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from University of East Anglia reveals why some children may be slower to learn words than others.A study published toda

Updated on: May 07,2024

Research shows why some children may be slower to learn words

by University of East AngliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from University of East Anglia reveals why some children may be slower to learn words than others.A study published toda

Updated on:May 07,2024

Comprehensive strategy results in nearly 20% boost in adolescent HPV vaccination rates

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers demonstrated a nearly 20% increase in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among adolescents through

Updated on: March 21,2024

Comprehensive strategy results in nearly 20% boost in adolescent HPV vaccination rates

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers demonstrated a nearly 20% increase in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among adolescents through

Updated on:March 21,2024

Consumer health: Why your child's weight matters

by Laurel KellyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHealthy Weight Week will be observed Jan. 15-21, so this is a good time for a reminder of the connection between weight and health during childhood.The

Updated on: March 08,2024

Consumer health: Why your child's weight matters

by Laurel KellyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHealthy Weight Week will be observed Jan. 15-21, so this is a good time for a reminder of the connection between weight and health during childhood.The

Updated on:March 08,2024

As younger children increasingly die by suicide, better tracking and prevention is sought

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJason Lance thought Jan. 21, 2010, was a day like any other until the call came.He had dropped off his 9-year-old son, Mon

Updated on: June 15,2024

As younger children increasingly die by suicide, better tracking and prevention is sought

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainJason Lance thought Jan. 21, 2010, was a day like any other until the call came.He had dropped off his 9-year-old son, Mon

Updated on:June 15,2024

Active or overscheduled kids? How parents can consider benefits and risks of extracurricular activities

by Marissa Nivison and Sheri Madigan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom hockey and dance to chess club, families can be pulled in many extracurricular directions.It's easy

Updated on: February 29,2024

Active or overscheduled kids? How parents can consider benefits and risks of extracurricular activities

by Marissa Nivison and Sheri Madigan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom hockey and dance to chess club, families can be pulled in many extracurricular directions.It's easy

Updated on:February 29,2024

Summer heat is especially dangerous for babies and toddlers. Here's how to protect them

by Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles TimesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs extreme summer heat continues to grip the region, young children are at a greater risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.It's impor

Updated on: June 01,2024

Summer heat is especially dangerous for babies and toddlers. Here's how to protect them

by Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles TimesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs extreme summer heat continues to grip the region, young children are at a greater risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.It's impor

Updated on:June 01,2024

'Childproof your weed': Protecting your kids from edibles

by Cara MurezWith cannabis poisoning soaring among U.S. children, an expert from Children's Hospital Los Angeles offers tips for keeping kids safe from so-called "edibles.""The best

Updated on: June 26,2024

'Childproof your weed': Protecting your kids from edibles

by Cara MurezWith cannabis poisoning soaring among U.S. children, an expert from Children's Hospital Los Angeles offers tips for keeping kids safe from so-called "edibles.""The best

Updated on:June 26,2024

Genetic cause of rare childhood immune disorders discovered

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have pinpointed genetic changes that can leave children born with little to no immune defense against infection.In a

Updated on: May 30,2024

Genetic cause of rare childhood immune disorders discovered

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have pinpointed genetic changes that can leave children born with little to no immune defense against infection.In a

Updated on:May 30,2024

Family structure associated with delinquency for adolescents

by Public Library of ScienceThree people standing on a beach. Credit: Kylo, Unsplash, CC0 (creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)Adolescents living in single-father, single-mother, father-st

Updated on: February 27,2024

Family structure associated with delinquency for adolescents

by Public Library of ScienceThree people standing on a beach. Credit: Kylo, Unsplash, CC0 (creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)Adolescents living in single-father, single-mother, father-st

Updated on:February 27,2024

Getting active soon after concussion may aid kids' recovery

(HealthDay)—A return to non-contact physical activity three days after a concussion is safe and possibly even beneficial for kids, a Canadian clinical trial finds."Gone are the days of resting in

Updated on: February 22,2024

Getting active soon after concussion may aid kids' recovery

(HealthDay)—A return to non-contact physical activity three days after a concussion is safe and possibly even beneficial for kids, a Canadian clinical trial finds."Gone are the days of resting in

Updated on:February 22,2024

Household foods get less healthy as babies age into toddlers

by Ernie MundellOver the first few years of a child's life, foods found in a family's fridge and cupboards tends to get less healthy, new research shows."We found significant changes in s

Updated on: March 27,2024

Household foods get less healthy as babies age into toddlers

by Ernie MundellOver the first few years of a child's life, foods found in a family's fridge and cupboards tends to get less healthy, new research shows."We found significant changes in s

Updated on:March 27,2024