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Why children should not ride e-scooters

Why children should not ride e-scooters

by Ashley Ebersole, MD, MS, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShared or personal use electric scooters (e-scooters) are common in cities and on college campuses acro

Why children should not ride e-scooters

by Ashley Ebersole, MD, MS, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShared or personal use electric scooters (e-scooters) are common in cities and on college campuses acro
Is it okay if my child eats a lot of fruit but no vegetables?

Is it okay if my child eats a lot of fruit but no vegetables?

by Yasmine Probst, Olivia Wills and Shoroog Allogmanny,The ConversationFruit and vegetable serving sizes by age. Credit: The Conversation.National Health and Medical Research Council,&nbsp

Is it okay if my child eats a lot of fruit but no vegetables?

by Yasmine Probst, Olivia Wills and Shoroog Allogmanny,The ConversationFruit and vegetable serving sizes by age. Credit: The Conversation.National Health and Medical Research Council,&nbsp
More than 3 million 'Calico Critters' toys recalled after choking deaths to 2 kids

More than 3 million 'Calico Critters' toys recalled after choking deaths to 2 kids

by Cara MurezCalico Critters animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled due to a choking hazard.Epoch Everlasting Play has recalled more than 3.2 mi

More than 3 million 'Calico Critters' toys recalled after choking deaths to 2 kids

by Cara MurezCalico Critters animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled due to a choking hazard.Epoch Everlasting Play has recalled more than 3.2 mi
Why the immune systems of prematurely born babies are susceptible to deadly infections

Why the immune systems of prematurely born babies are susceptible to deadly infections

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.155968Every year, thousands of babies in Germany are born many weeks to

Why the immune systems of prematurely born babies are susceptible to deadly infections

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.155968Every year, thousands of babies in Germany are born many weeks to
Fiber: It's important to your child's diet, too

Fiber: It's important to your child's diet, too

by Steven ReinbergJust like adults, children need lots of fiber in their diets.Fiber is part of what fuels a child's normal growth and development. It helps them feel full longer, controls blood s

Fiber: It's important to your child's diet, too

by Steven ReinbergJust like adults, children need lots of fiber in their diets.Fiber is part of what fuels a child's normal growth and development. It helps them feel full longer, controls blood s
Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily prevented

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily prevented

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily preventedby Skye McGregor, Belinda Hengel and Robert Monaghan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainData&n

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily prevented

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily preventedby Skye McGregor, Belinda Hengel and Robert Monaghan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainData&n
Adoption of probiotics in NICU for very low-birth-weight neonates has limited benefit: Study

Adoption of probiotics in NICU for very low-birth-weight neonates has limited benefit: Study

by Elana GotkineFor very low-birth-weight (VLBW) neonates, adoption of routine use of probiotics is associated with a reduction in the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), but not in sepsis o

Adoption of probiotics in NICU for very low-birth-weight neonates has limited benefit: Study

by Elana GotkineFor very low-birth-weight (VLBW) neonates, adoption of routine use of probiotics is associated with a reduction in the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), but not in sepsis o
New tool makes it easier to diagnose tuberculosis in children

New tool makes it easier to diagnose tuberculosis in children

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichLaboratory technician Deepa from Christian Medical College (Vellore, India) presents the test cartridge examined in the study. Credit: Dr. Med. Laura Olbr

New tool makes it easier to diagnose tuberculosis in children

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichLaboratory technician Deepa from Christian Medical College (Vellore, India) presents the test cartridge examined in the study. Credit: Dr. Med. Laura Olbr
How to help children and the family dog stay safe when they play together

How to help children and the family dog stay safe when they play together

by Anna Baatz,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's no wonder owning a family dogis popularin the UK—research shows thatour well-beingcan increase wit

How to help children and the family dog stay safe when they play together

by Anna Baatz,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's no wonder owning a family dogis popularin the UK—research shows thatour well-beingcan increase wit
Front-of-package claims and images persuade parents that sugar-sweetened drinks are healthy choices for their children

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

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
Dyslexia and ADHD share genetic links, study shows

Dyslexia and ADHD share genetic links, study shows

byUniversity of EdinburghGenetic relationships between ten neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02649-8Scientists

Dyslexia and ADHD share genetic links, study shows

byUniversity of EdinburghGenetic relationships between ten neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders. Credit:Molecular Psychiatry(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41380-024-02649-8Scientists
What are puberty blockers? What are the benefits and risks for transgender children?

What are puberty blockers? What are the benefits and risks for transgender children?

by Sasha Bailey, Cristyn Davies, Ken Pang and Rachel Skinner,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPuberty blockers are medications that stop the body from producing estrogen and test

What are puberty blockers? What are the benefits and risks for transgender children?

by Sasha Bailey, Cristyn Davies, Ken Pang and Rachel Skinner,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPuberty blockers are medications that stop the body from producing estrogen and test