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Study finds some mealtime strategies make fussy kids even fussier

Study finds some mealtime strategies make fussy kids even fussier

by Deakin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that mealtime strategies used by parents of fussy eaters might be inadvertently turning their children into even fussier eaters

Study finds some mealtime strategies make fussy kids even fussier

by Deakin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that mealtime strategies used by parents of fussy eaters might be inadvertently turning their children into even fussier eaters
Child care centers unlikely source for COVID-19 transmission, study finds

Child care centers unlikely source for COVID-19 transmission, study finds

by University of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren in child care centers are not spreading COVID-19 at significant rates to caregivers or other children at the center, nor to t

Child care centers unlikely source for COVID-19 transmission, study finds

by University of PittsburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren in child care centers are not spreading COVID-19 at significant rates to caregivers or other children at the center, nor to t
Newborns with higher hair cortisol levels take longer to fall asleep, finds study

Newborns with higher hair cortisol levels take longer to fall asleep, finds study

by American Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict the sleep of infants, according to a new study to be presented on Tuesday, Jun

Newborns with higher hair cortisol levels take longer to fall asleep, finds study

by American Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict the sleep of infants, according to a new study to be presented on Tuesday, Jun
Child abuse reports by medical staff linked to children's race, study finds

Child abuse reports by medical staff linked to children's race, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlack children are over-reported as suspected victims of child abuse when they have traumatic injuries, even after acc

Child abuse reports by medical staff linked to children's race, study finds

by Erin Digitale,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlack children are over-reported as suspected victims of child abuse when they have traumatic injuries, even after acc
School meals would be even healthier if compliant with US nutrition standards, study finds

School meals would be even healthier if compliant with US nutrition standards, study finds

by Joseph Caputo,Tufts UniversityEstimated deaths prevented and health care-related cost savings later in adulthood associated with implementation of the 2020 DGA-aligned school meal standards i

School meals would be even healthier if compliant with US nutrition standards, study finds

by Joseph Caputo,Tufts UniversityEstimated deaths prevented and health care-related cost savings later in adulthood associated with implementation of the 2020 DGA-aligned school meal standards i
Infants are vulnerable to chickenpox earlier than previously thought, study finds

Infants are vulnerable to chickenpox earlier than previously thought, study finds

by Ishani Nath,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainInfants are not protected against the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox, for several months before they are el

Infants are vulnerable to chickenpox earlier than previously thought, study finds

by Ishani Nath,University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainInfants are not protected against the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox, for several months before they are el
Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a multi-site study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and across the United S

Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a multi-site study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and across the United S
Study finds video game playing causes no harm to young children's cognitive abilities

Study finds video game playing causes no harm to young children's cognitive abilities

by Sally Strong,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents: It might be time to rethink your family's video-gaming rules.New research findings challenge the fears parents

Study finds video game playing causes no harm to young children's cognitive abilities

by Sally Strong,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents: It might be time to rethink your family's video-gaming rules.New research findings challenge the fears parents
Average privately insured family spends $1,300 out of pocket for child's hospitalization, finds study

Average privately insured family spends $1,300 out of pocket for child's hospitalization, finds study

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter a child's hospital stay, many families covered by private insurance may experience sticker shock—on average spending $1,300 out

Average privately insured family spends $1,300 out of pocket for child's hospitalization, finds study

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter a child's hospital stay, many families covered by private insurance may experience sticker shock—on average spending $1,300 out
Vitamin D supplements do not prevent bone fractures in children, finds study

Vitamin D supplements do not prevent bone fractures in children, finds study

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA major clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that vitamin

Vitamin D supplements do not prevent bone fractures in children, finds study

by Queen Mary, University of LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA major clinical trial led by Queen Mary University of London and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that vitamin
Study finds that infants are not startled by visual illusions

Study finds that infants are not startled by visual illusions

by Chuo University and Hokkaido UniversityIllusions begin to occur around six months of age. This is thought to be related to the development of feedback processing in the brain. Credit: Shuma Tsurumi

Study finds that infants are not startled by visual illusions

by Chuo University and Hokkaido UniversityIllusions begin to occur around six months of age. This is thought to be related to the development of feedback processing in the brain. Credit: Shuma Tsurumi
Research finds infants and toddlers can engage in imaginary play

Research finds infants and toddlers can engage in imaginary play

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study from Monash University has found that infants and toddlers are capable of engaging in imaginary play, correcting previously held acad

Research finds infants and toddlers can engage in imaginary play

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study from Monash University has found that infants and toddlers are capable of engaging in imaginary play, correcting previously held acad