Scientists find racial and ethnic disparities in use of pediatric acute asthma care

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlack children with asthma accessed community health centers (CHCs) less than white children, while Latino children (who prefer to speak e

Updated on: February 27,2024 16

Scientists find racial and ethnic disparities in use of pediatric acute asthma care

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlack children with asthma accessed community health centers (CHCs) less than white children, while Latino children (who prefer to speak e

Updated on:February 27,2024 16

COVID vaccines will soon be available for kids under 5: Experts worry many parents won't see the need

by Meredith CohnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTerry Golaner is counting the days until her two youngest children can be vaccinated against the coronavirus, continuing with masks and careful conside

Updated on: February 27,2024 17

COVID vaccines will soon be available for kids under 5: Experts worry many parents won't see the need

by Meredith CohnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTerry Golaner is counting the days until her two youngest children can be vaccinated against the coronavirus, continuing with masks and careful conside

Updated on:February 27,2024 17

1 in 5 children in care were self-harming and at risk of mental ill health during the COVID-19 pandemic

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA report published today sheds new light on the plight of children and young people in care in England during the COVID-19 pandemic, with

Updated on: February 27,2024 20

1 in 5 children in care were self-harming and at risk of mental ill health during the COVID-19 pandemic

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA report published today sheds new light on the plight of children and young people in care in England during the COVID-19 pandemic, with

Updated on:February 27,2024 20

Pediatric pulmonologist discusses how to know when asthma becomes life-threatening

by Patti Verbanas,Rutgers UniversityChildren with asthma use inhalers to relieve some of their symptoms, which include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Credit: Tradim

Updated on: February 27,2024 15

Pediatric pulmonologist discusses how to know when asthma becomes life-threatening

by Patti Verbanas,Rutgers UniversityChildren with asthma use inhalers to relieve some of their symptoms, which include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Credit: Tradim

Updated on:February 27,2024 15

Disinfectant use during pregnancy linked to childhood asthma and eczema

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of disinfectants by pregnant women may be a risk factor for asthma and eczema in their children, finds a population study, published

Updated on: February 27,2024 16

Disinfectant use during pregnancy linked to childhood asthma and eczema

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of disinfectants by pregnant women may be a risk factor for asthma and eczema in their children, finds a population study, published

Updated on:February 27,2024 16

New global guidelines to manage childhood tuberculosis

by Burnet InstituteBurnet Institute Senior Principal Research Fellow Professor Steve Graham. Credit: Burnet InstituteBurnet Institute Senior Research Fellow, Professor Steve Graham, has played a

Updated on: February 27,2024 16

New global guidelines to manage childhood tuberculosis

by Burnet InstituteBurnet Institute Senior Principal Research Fellow Professor Steve Graham. Credit: Burnet InstituteBurnet Institute Senior Research Fellow, Professor Steve Graham, has played a

Updated on:February 27,2024 16

Why the births of millions of African children are not registered

by Radboud University NijmegenIn large parts of Africa, only half of all children are registered at birth. As a result, these unregistered children cannot, or only with difficultly, make claim to

Updated on: February 27,2024 10

Why the births of millions of African children are not registered

by Radboud University NijmegenIn large parts of Africa, only half of all children are registered at birth. As a result, these unregistered children cannot, or only with difficultly, make claim to

Updated on:February 27,2024 10

Combining Black racial groups hides health disparities in breastfeeding

by George Mason UniversityA new study from Amira Roess in the Department of Global and Community Health highlights the differences in breastfeeding initiation between African Americans and Black

Updated on: February 27,2024 15

Combining Black racial groups hides health disparities in breastfeeding

by George Mason UniversityA new study from Amira Roess in the Department of Global and Community Health highlights the differences in breastfeeding initiation between African Americans and Black

Updated on:February 27,2024 15

Brazilian babies born with Zika virus syndrome at greater risk of death in first three years of life

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineTransmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Zika virus. Credit: Cynthia Goldsmith/Centers for Disease Control and PreventionBabies born with conge

Updated on: February 24,2024 16

Brazilian babies born with Zika virus syndrome at greater risk of death in first three years of life

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineTransmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Zika virus. Credit: Cynthia Goldsmith/Centers for Disease Control and PreventionBabies born with conge

Updated on:February 24,2024 16

We need to pay attention to the experiences of children in Ukraine during the Russian invasion

by Aparna Mishra Tarc,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAll war is always war on children. As a vulnerable population, children's lives are at the mercy of the adult communit

Updated on: February 24,2024 13

We need to pay attention to the experiences of children in Ukraine during the Russian invasion

by Aparna Mishra Tarc,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAll war is always war on children. As a vulnerable population, children's lives are at the mercy of the adult communit

Updated on:February 24,2024 13

Childhood obesity: A leading health economist discusses latest research

by Laura Singleton,Imperial College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo mark World Obesity Day 2022, Professor Franco Sassi of the Business School, reflects on a new report on childhood o

Updated on: February 24,2024 18

Childhood obesity: A leading health economist discusses latest research

by Laura Singleton,Imperial College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo mark World Obesity Day 2022, Professor Franco Sassi of the Business School, reflects on a new report on childhood o

Updated on:February 24,2024 18

Front-of-package claims and images persuade parents that sugar-sweetened drinks are healthy choices for their children

by UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFront-of-package claims and marketing messages used to promote fruit-flavored drinks and toddler milks with added sugar

Updated on: February 24,2024 13

Front-of-package claims and images persuade parents that sugar-sweetened drinks are healthy choices for their children

by UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFront-of-package claims and marketing messages used to promote fruit-flavored drinks and toddler milks with added sugar

Updated on:February 24,2024 13