Cow colostrum can be used to supplement mother's own milk in premature infants, studies show

by University of CopenhagenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery year, 15 million infants are born prematurely. One million of them end up dying. In the early life of these small infants, prope

Updated on: March 10,2024 20

Cow colostrum can be used to supplement mother's own milk in premature infants, studies show

by University of CopenhagenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery year, 15 million infants are born prematurely. One million of them end up dying. In the early life of these small infants, prope

Updated on:March 10,2024 20

New algorithm detects autism in infants. How might that change care?

by Karen WeintraubCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSigns of autism can be picked up as early as the first month of life, according to a new study from Duke University that used children's health

Updated on: May 25,2024 6

New algorithm detects autism in infants. How might that change care?

by Karen WeintraubCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSigns of autism can be picked up as early as the first month of life, according to a new study from Duke University that used children's health

Updated on:May 25,2024 6

Exposure to phthalates, the 'everywhere chemical,' may increase children's cancer risk

by University of VermontA new study from the University of Vermont Cancer Center links medication-associated phthalates to a higher incidence of childhood cancer. Credit: Creative Commons: hittha

Updated on: February 24,2024 14

Exposure to phthalates, the 'everywhere chemical,' may increase children's cancer risk

by University of VermontA new study from the University of Vermont Cancer Center links medication-associated phthalates to a higher incidence of childhood cancer. Credit: Creative Commons: hittha

Updated on:February 24,2024 14

USPSTF recommends anxiety, depression screening for children

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, and recommends anxiety screening for children aged 8 to 18

Updated on: February 27,2024 16

USPSTF recommends anxiety, depression screening for children

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, and recommends anxiety screening for children aged 8 to 18

Updated on:February 27,2024 16

New research could help identify babies at risk of brain bleeds

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWEHI researchers have uncovered a new way to help identify babies and fetuses at high-risk of developing bra

Updated on: February 29,2024 20

New research could help identify babies at risk of brain bleeds

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWEHI researchers have uncovered a new way to help identify babies and fetuses at high-risk of developing bra

Updated on:February 29,2024 20

Study reveals sex differences in care and outcomes of children and teens with type 1 diabetes

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research being presented at this year's European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden (19-23 Sept), sug

Updated on: May 07,2024 11

Study reveals sex differences in care and outcomes of children and teens with type 1 diabetes

by DiabetologiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research being presented at this year's European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden (19-23 Sept), sug

Updated on:May 07,2024 11

World experts set agenda to improve care of acute kidney injury in kids

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAcute kidney injury occurs (AKI) in one out of four babies, children and young adults during an int

Updated on: June 17,2024 5

World experts set agenda to improve care of acute kidney injury in kids

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAcute kidney injury occurs (AKI) in one out of four babies, children and young adults during an int

Updated on:June 17,2024 5

Researchers: Our children are victims of road violence—we need to talk about the deadly norms of car use

by Hulya Gilbert and Marco te Brömmelstroet,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe deaths and injuries caused by car drivers are an everyday occurrence. This road violence has beco

Updated on: May 07,2024 16

Researchers: Our children are victims of road violence—we need to talk about the deadly norms of car use

by Hulya Gilbert and Marco te Brömmelstroet,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe deaths and injuries caused by car drivers are an everyday occurrence. This road violence has beco

Updated on:May 07,2024 16

Study finds school-based counseling program reduces PTSD symptoms among adolescent girls

by University of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe University of Chicago Education Lab released a new study June 7 that found school-based group counseling programs can significantly r

Updated on: May 10,2024 6

Study finds school-based counseling program reduces PTSD symptoms among adolescent girls

by University of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe University of Chicago Education Lab released a new study June 7 that found school-based group counseling programs can significantly r

Updated on:May 10,2024 6

A step closer to a treatment for fatal lung disease in babies

by University of EdinburghAMPK-α1/α2 deletion precipitates premature death. a Exemplar image of asection of pulmonary arterial media excised by laser microdissection. b Exemplar gels for qu

Updated on: April 10,2024 16

A step closer to a treatment for fatal lung disease in babies

by University of EdinburghAMPK-α1/α2 deletion precipitates premature death. a Exemplar image of asection of pulmonary arterial media excised by laser microdissection. b Exemplar gels for qu

Updated on:April 10,2024 16

Study: Drought linked to higher diarrhea risk in children

by Yale School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiarrhea is a leading killer of young children around the world, and cases often rise after heavy rains and flooding. But diarrhea

Updated on: May 08,2024 8

Study: Drought linked to higher diarrhea risk in children

by Yale School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiarrhea is a leading killer of young children around the world, and cases often rise after heavy rains and flooding. But diarrhea

Updated on:May 08,2024 8

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 19

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 19