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Marketing for baby formula ignores UK government guidance, says study

Marketing for baby formula ignores UK government guidance, says study

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBaby formula manufacturers are marketing their products in ways that contravene guidance from the Department of Health and Social Car

Marketing for baby formula ignores UK government guidance, says study

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBaby formula manufacturers are marketing their products in ways that contravene guidance from the Department of Health and Social Car
Asthma Health Equity Index identifies social determinants of health, helps patients connect with services

Asthma Health Equity Index identifies social determinants of health, helps patients connect with services

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA program at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego using an asthma equity dashboard demonstrates that disparities exist among p

Asthma Health Equity Index identifies social determinants of health, helps patients connect with services

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA program at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego using an asthma equity dashboard demonstrates that disparities exist among p
Positive parenting buffers the effect of stress on the brain, study suggests

Positive parenting buffers the effect of stress on the brain, study suggests

by PNAS NexusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPositive parenting—as reported by children and teenagers— protects young people from the deleterious effects of stressors like financial hardship or serio

Positive parenting buffers the effect of stress on the brain, study suggests

by PNAS NexusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPositive parenting—as reported by children and teenagers— protects young people from the deleterious effects of stressors like financial hardship or serio
Only 1 in 5 parents plan to get COVID vaccine for kids under 5 when available

Only 1 in 5 parents plan to get COVID vaccine for kids under 5 when available

Only 18 percent of parents of children under 5 say they plan to get their child vaccinated against COVID as soon as they can, while nearly 4 in 10 say they will "wait and see" before getting

Only 1 in 5 parents plan to get COVID vaccine for kids under 5 when available

Only 18 percent of parents of children under 5 say they plan to get their child vaccinated against COVID as soon as they can, while nearly 4 in 10 say they will "wait and see" before getting
Children exhale significantly fewer potentially infectious particles than adults, finds study

Children exhale significantly fewer potentially infectious particles than adults, finds study

by Max Planck SocietyIn a clean room, the particle concentration of different individuals was measured during different vocalization activities. Credit: MPI-DS / LFPBChildren exhale significantly

Children exhale significantly fewer potentially infectious particles than adults, finds study

by Max Planck SocietyIn a clean room, the particle concentration of different individuals was measured during different vocalization activities. Credit: MPI-DS / LFPBChildren exhale significantly
Vitamin D supplements do not reduce asthma exacerbations overall

Vitamin D supplements do not reduce asthma exacerbations overall

Vitamin D supplementation does not reduce the risk for asthma exacerbation in children overall, but does reduce the risk in those with low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) concentrations, according

Vitamin D supplements do not reduce asthma exacerbations overall

Vitamin D supplementation does not reduce the risk for asthma exacerbation in children overall, but does reduce the risk in those with low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) concentrations, according
Audible smoke alarm more effective with increasing child age

Audible smoke alarm more effective with increasing child age

Child age has a significant impact on the effectiveness of audible smoke alarms, according to a study published online April 25 inPediatrics.Gary A. Smith, M.D., Dr.P.H., from The Abigail Wexner

Audible smoke alarm more effective with increasing child age

Child age has a significant impact on the effectiveness of audible smoke alarms, according to a study published online April 25 inPediatrics.Gary A. Smith, M.D., Dr.P.H., from The Abigail Wexner
Two out of three infants participating in WIC don't get recommended amount of vitamin D

Two out of three infants participating in WIC don't get recommended amount of vitamin D

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost infants enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, also known as WIC, are

Two out of three infants participating in WIC don't get recommended amount of vitamin D

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost infants enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, also known as WIC, are
National Poll: Some parents may not be making the most of well child visits

National Poll: Some parents may not be making the most of well child visits

by University of MichiganSteps parents take to prepare for well visits. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at University of Michigan Health.While mos

National Poll: Some parents may not be making the most of well child visits

by University of MichiganSteps parents take to prepare for well visits. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at University of Michigan Health.While mos
Occasional cannabis use during pregnancy may be enough to impact fetal growth significantly

Occasional cannabis use during pregnancy may be enough to impact fetal growth significantly

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs more people use cannabis for recreational purposes, attitudes towards the drug have changed. For example, research has shown that dispensaries often recomm

Occasional cannabis use during pregnancy may be enough to impact fetal growth significantly

by FrontiersCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs more people use cannabis for recreational purposes, attitudes towards the drug have changed. For example, research has shown that dispensaries often recomm
Mental health services spending for kids and adolescents has risen by more than 25% since beginning of pandemic: Study

Mental health services spending for kids and adolescents has risen by more than 25% since beginning of pandemic: Study

by RAND CorporationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSpending on mental health services for children and adolescents has risen by more than one-quarter since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemi

Mental health services spending for kids and adolescents has risen by more than 25% since beginning of pandemic: Study

by RAND CorporationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSpending on mental health services for children and adolescents has risen by more than one-quarter since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemi
New research could improve cardiac care for children

New research could improve cardiac care for children

by American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind study has established pediatric reference intervals for two common tests for cardiovascular d

New research could improve cardiac care for children

by American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind study has established pediatric reference intervals for two common tests for cardiovascular d