Infant deaths from RSV are much higher than previously known: study

by Boston University School of MedicineTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainA new study found that nearly one in ten of all deceased infants und

Updated on: February 21,2024 11

Infant deaths from RSV are much higher than previously known: study

by Boston University School of MedicineTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainA new study found that nearly one in ten of all deceased infants und

Updated on:February 21,2024 11

'Baby-proofing' your house: A new parent's guide

by Mandi HarenbergThere are too many heartbreaking stories of babies and young children suffering serious injury or even death due to an accident in the home. You hope it doesn't happen to your fa

Updated on: April 13,2024 15

'Baby-proofing' your house: A new parent's guide

by Mandi HarenbergThere are too many heartbreaking stories of babies and young children suffering serious injury or even death due to an accident in the home. You hope it doesn't happen to your fa

Updated on:April 13,2024 15

Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US

by Mike StobbeDeleah Payne, 12, center, spends time with her mother Delisa, right, and 6-year-old sister Delynn, left, as they watch movie clips on their living room television in Evansville, Ind., Tu

Updated on: March 21,2024 16

Autism now more common among Black, Hispanic kids in US

by Mike StobbeDeleah Payne, 12, center, spends time with her mother Delisa, right, and 6-year-old sister Delynn, left, as they watch movie clips on their living room television in Evansville, Ind., Tu

Updated on:March 21,2024 16

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents prevent children from ingesting edibles?

by Dr. Kevin OsterhoudtCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: Marijuana is legal in our state, and I want to be sure my kids don't take any edibles. What are the best ways to prevent that?A: Marijuana (canna

Updated on: February 28,2024 16

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents prevent children from ingesting edibles?

by Dr. Kevin OsterhoudtCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: Marijuana is legal in our state, and I want to be sure my kids don't take any edibles. What are the best ways to prevent that?A: Marijuana (canna

Updated on:February 28,2024 16

U.S. children aged 9 to 13 sleep average of 7.45 hours/Night

Children aged 9 to 13 years in the United States sleep an average of 7.45 hours/day, according to a study published online July 18 in theProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Natasha T

Updated on: March 14,2024 13

U.S. children aged 9 to 13 sleep average of 7.45 hours/Night

Children aged 9 to 13 years in the United States sleep an average of 7.45 hours/day, according to a study published online July 18 in theProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Natasha T

Updated on:March 14,2024 13

Researchers reverse stunting in children, challenging WHO recommendations

by University of CopenhagenThe children where followed by health professionals at health centers set up in eastern Uganda. Credit: Jack I. Lewis, University of Copenhagen.At present the WHO does

Updated on: April 25,2024 16

Researchers reverse stunting in children, challenging WHO recommendations

by University of CopenhagenThe children where followed by health professionals at health centers set up in eastern Uganda. Credit: Jack I. Lewis, University of Copenhagen.At present the WHO does

Updated on:April 25,2024 16

Declutter that crib: 'Bare is best' for baby's safe sleep

When putting baby to bed, skip the cozy comforters, stuffed animals and pillows.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says bare is best—just a sheet. And, it urges, always put baby down f

Updated on: March 23,2024 13

Declutter that crib: 'Bare is best' for baby's safe sleep

When putting baby to bed, skip the cozy comforters, stuffed animals and pillows.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says bare is best—just a sheet. And, it urges, always put baby down f

Updated on:March 23,2024 13

Incidence, prevalence of pediatric IBD increasing globally

(HealthDay)—The incidence and prevalence of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing worldwide, with the highest incidence and prevalence seen in Northern Europe and North America, acc

Updated on: February 21,2024 19

Incidence, prevalence of pediatric IBD increasing globally

(HealthDay)—The incidence and prevalence of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing worldwide, with the highest incidence and prevalence seen in Northern Europe and North America, acc

Updated on:February 21,2024 19

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Restless legs syndrome in children

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My child moves around a lot at bedtime and has trouble falling asleep. She describes "bugs" on her legs. As someone who was diagnos

Updated on: February 21,2024 12

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Restless legs syndrome in children

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: My child moves around a lot at bedtime and has trouble falling asleep. She describes "bugs" on her legs. As someone who was diagnos

Updated on:February 21,2024 12

Child maltreatment increases risk factors related to suicidal behavior in adolescents

by University of BarcelonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn article published in theJournal of Clinical Medicinereveals child maltreatment increases some determining risk factors in

Updated on: February 20,2024 15

Child maltreatment increases risk factors related to suicidal behavior in adolescents

by University of BarcelonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn article published in theJournal of Clinical Medicinereveals child maltreatment increases some determining risk factors in

Updated on:February 20,2024 15

Sharing memories with toddlers helps their well-being into adulthood

by University of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHow mothers share memories with their children during toddlerhood impacts mental health and well-being in early adulthood, a University of O

Updated on: April 07,2024 17

Sharing memories with toddlers helps their well-being into adulthood

by University of OtagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHow mothers share memories with their children during toddlerhood impacts mental health and well-being in early adulthood, a University of O

Updated on:April 07,2024 17

Guideline updated for managing hyperbilirubinemia in newborns

In a clinical practice guideline revision issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online Aug. 5 inPediatrics,updated recommendations are presented for the management of

Updated on: May 27,2024 6

Guideline updated for managing hyperbilirubinemia in newborns

In a clinical practice guideline revision issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online Aug. 5 inPediatrics,updated recommendations are presented for the management of

Updated on:May 27,2024 6