Ask the Pediatrician: How to choose an insect repellent for your child

by Dr. Sophie J. Balk, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWarmer weather means more chances for kids to go outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and fr

Updated on: June 05,2024 3

Ask the Pediatrician: How to choose an insect repellent for your child

by Dr. Sophie J. Balk, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWarmer weather means more chances for kids to go outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and fr

Updated on:June 05,2024 3

Primary-age children had biggest daily increase in screen time during the pandemic

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that children aged between 6 and 10 had the biggest daily increase in screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic—b

Updated on: April 01,2024 15

Primary-age children had biggest daily increase in screen time during the pandemic

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that children aged between 6 and 10 had the biggest daily increase in screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic—b

Updated on:April 01,2024 15

Childhood obesity linked with mother's unhealthy diet before pregnancy

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by the University of Southampton shows supporting women to eat a healthy diet pre-pregnancy could reduce risk of obe

Updated on: February 20,2024 12

Childhood obesity linked with mother's unhealthy diet before pregnancy

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by the University of Southampton shows supporting women to eat a healthy diet pre-pregnancy could reduce risk of obe

Updated on:February 20,2024 12

Target recalls over 200,000 weighted blankets after 2 children suffocated

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Target Corp. have issued arecallfor more than 200,000 Pillowfort weighted blankets for children because they can create an asph

Updated on: June 15,2024 8

Target recalls over 200,000 weighted blankets after 2 children suffocated

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Target Corp. have issued arecallfor more than 200,000 Pillowfort weighted blankets for children because they can create an asph

Updated on:June 15,2024 8

Four reasons teens take part in social media challenges

by Kapil Chalil Madathil and Heidi Zinzow,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSocial media challenges are wide-ranging—both in thestunts they involveand thereasons

Updated on: July 01,2024 6

Four reasons teens take part in social media challenges

by Kapil Chalil Madathil and Heidi Zinzow,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSocial media challenges are wide-ranging—both in thestunts they involveand thereasons

Updated on:July 01,2024 6

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 15

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 15

Asian, Hispanic and Black children with ear infections less likely to see ENT doctors, receive ear tubes, finds research

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsian, Hispanic and Black children are much less likely to see ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctors (otolaryngologists), or to re

Updated on: March 02,2024 14

Asian, Hispanic and Black children with ear infections less likely to see ENT doctors, receive ear tubes, finds research

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsian, Hispanic and Black children are much less likely to see ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctors (otolaryngologists), or to re

Updated on:March 02,2024 14

Study suggests watching TV with your child can help their cognitive development

by University of PortsmouthCredit: CC0 Public DomainOver the past 30 years, the number of television programs targeting infants has been increasing. Between 1997 and 2014, screen time doubled amo

Updated on: May 18,2024 6

Study suggests watching TV with your child can help their cognitive development

by University of PortsmouthCredit: CC0 Public DomainOver the past 30 years, the number of television programs targeting infants has been increasing. Between 1997 and 2014, screen time doubled amo

Updated on:May 18,2024 6

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

Updated on: May 10,2024 5

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

Updated on:May 10,2024 5

COVID-19-linked hospitalization up for children during omicron

During the period of omicron predominance, COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children aged 5 to 11 years, including among those with no underlying health conditions, was increased, according t

Updated on: February 28,2024 13

COVID-19-linked hospitalization up for children during omicron

During the period of omicron predominance, COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children aged 5 to 11 years, including among those with no underlying health conditions, was increased, according t

Updated on:February 28,2024 13

U.S. infant mortality reached historic low in 2019

(HealthDay)—In 2019, infant mortality reached a historic low in the United States, with a rate of 5.58 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, according to the Dec. 8National Vital Statistics Repor

Updated on: February 20,2024 16

U.S. infant mortality reached historic low in 2019

(HealthDay)—In 2019, infant mortality reached a historic low in the United States, with a rate of 5.58 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, according to the Dec. 8National Vital Statistics Repor

Updated on:February 20,2024 16

Study finds childhood trauma and genetics linked to increased obesity risk

by Desert Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Healthy Nevada Project has found associations between genetics, obesity, and childhood trauma, linking social h

Updated on: February 24,2024 15

Study finds childhood trauma and genetics linked to increased obesity risk

by Desert Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Healthy Nevada Project has found associations between genetics, obesity, and childhood trauma, linking social h

Updated on:February 24,2024 15