Affordable stroke-risk screening could save the lives of many children with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa

by Paul (Seung Yup) Lee,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost of the estimated 300,000 babies born every year with sickle cell disease, aninherited red blood cell disorder,

Updated on: April 06,2024

Affordable stroke-risk screening could save the lives of many children with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa

by Paul (Seung Yup) Lee,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost of the estimated 300,000 babies born every year with sickle cell disease, aninherited red blood cell disorder,

Updated on:April 06,2024

Study tracks Texas youths being treated for depression

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly half of Texas youths being treated for depression or suicidal thoughts reported at least one suicide attempt, and 90% had

Updated on: April 18,2024

Study tracks Texas youths being treated for depression

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly half of Texas youths being treated for depression or suicidal thoughts reported at least one suicide attempt, and 90% had

Updated on:April 18,2024

Prenatal exposure to phthalates may affect infants' health

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhthalates are endocrine disrupting chemicals that are used in plastics and as food additives. A recent study inEnvironmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Updated on: February 24,2024

Prenatal exposure to phthalates may affect infants' health

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhthalates are endocrine disrupting chemicals that are used in plastics and as food additives. A recent study inEnvironmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Updated on:February 24,2024

Effects of low household income detectable in babies four months before they are born

by University of AberdeenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by the University of Aberdeen has shown that poverty is already affecting the growth of unborn babies from as early as m

Updated on: February 27,2024

Effects of low household income detectable in babies four months before they are born

by University of AberdeenCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by the University of Aberdeen has shown that poverty is already affecting the growth of unborn babies from as early as m

Updated on:February 27,2024

Proportion of outpatient pediatric visits with anxiety up over time

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients, the proportion of outpatient visits with a diagnosis of anxiety increased over time from 2006 to 2018, but the proportion with any therapy decreased, according

Updated on: June 15,2024

Proportion of outpatient pediatric visits with anxiety up over time

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients, the proportion of outpatient visits with a diagnosis of anxiety increased over time from 2006 to 2018, but the proportion with any therapy decreased, according

Updated on:June 15,2024

Parental cancer tied to poorer health outcomes in children

Parental cancer is associated with school absenteeism, medical care unaffordability, increased health care use, and poor mental health among children, according to a study published online April 11 in

Updated on: February 27,2024

Parental cancer tied to poorer health outcomes in children

Parental cancer is associated with school absenteeism, medical care unaffordability, increased health care use, and poor mental health among children, according to a study published online April 11 in

Updated on:February 27,2024

Early breastfeeding linked to lower risk of childhood obesity, regardless of mother's weight, study finds

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: CC0 Public DomainConsistently breastfeeding infants in any amount during their first three months was associated with a lower risk of childh

Updated on: February 29,2024

Early breastfeeding linked to lower risk of childhood obesity, regardless of mother's weight, study finds

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesCredit: CC0 Public DomainConsistently breastfeeding infants in any amount during their first three months was associated with a lower risk of childh

Updated on:February 29,2024

Exercise intervention evaluated in young cancer patients

The Yo-Yo AD, an intermittent recovery test, can be used to assess the impact of a precision-based exercise intervention among children, adolescents, and young adults with hematologic malignancies, ac

Updated on: February 27,2024

Exercise intervention evaluated in young cancer patients

The Yo-Yo AD, an intermittent recovery test, can be used to assess the impact of a precision-based exercise intervention among children, adolescents, and young adults with hematologic malignancies, ac

Updated on:February 27,2024

Factors identified for hearing loss in newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus

by Elana GotkineIndependent risk factors for congenital hearing loss have been identified in newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection, according to a study published online Dec. 29 in

Updated on: June 01,2024

Factors identified for hearing loss in newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus

by Elana GotkineIndependent risk factors for congenital hearing loss have been identified in newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection, according to a study published online Dec. 29 in

Updated on:June 01,2024

Pfizer seeks FDA approval of COVID-19 boosters for children ages 5 to 11

Pfizer Inc. announced Tuesday that it has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve emergency use of its booster shot for children ages 5 to 11 years.The application hinges on a study of

Updated on: February 29,2024

Pfizer seeks FDA approval of COVID-19 boosters for children ages 5 to 11

Pfizer Inc. announced Tuesday that it has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve emergency use of its booster shot for children ages 5 to 11 years.The application hinges on a study of

Updated on:February 29,2024

Shielding children from food insecurity provides almost no protection from psychological problems

by McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's easy to imagine the emotional distress of both parents and children in families where there isn't enough to eat. Especially if i

Updated on: February 29,2024

Shielding children from food insecurity provides almost no protection from psychological problems

by McGill UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's easy to imagine the emotional distress of both parents and children in families where there isn't enough to eat. Especially if i

Updated on:February 29,2024

Study reveals reluctance among New York City parents to vaccinate young children for COVID-19

by CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health PolicyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlmost 40% of New York City parents are hesitant to vaccinate their young children for COVID-19, according to

Updated on: February 28,2024

Study reveals reluctance among New York City parents to vaccinate young children for COVID-19

by CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health PolicyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlmost 40% of New York City parents are hesitant to vaccinate their young children for COVID-19, according to

Updated on:February 28,2024