Longer duration of exclusive breastfeeding has protective effect on childhood asthma, says new study

by American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women and new mothers are often presented with information on the benefits of breastfeeding their

Updated on: April 20,2024

Longer duration of exclusive breastfeeding has protective effect on childhood asthma, says new study

by American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPregnant women and new mothers are often presented with information on the benefits of breastfeeding their

Updated on:April 20,2024

Novel gene therapy may help treat a fatal developmental epilepsy syndrome that affects children

by Tel-Aviv UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI159316An innovative gene therapy may help treat a severe and fatal developmen

Updated on: May 29,2024

Novel gene therapy may help treat a fatal developmental epilepsy syndrome that affects children

by Tel-Aviv UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI159316An innovative gene therapy may help treat a severe and fatal developmen

Updated on:May 29,2024

Web-based version of researcher's CARD game helps improve kids' vaccination experience

by Kate Richards,University of TorontoThe CARD game addresses a fear of needles through pain management and coping strategies. Credit: Immunize CanadaWith COVID-19 vaccines now available in Cana

Updated on: February 20,2024

Web-based version of researcher's CARD game helps improve kids' vaccination experience

by Kate Richards,University of TorontoThe CARD game addresses a fear of needles through pain management and coping strategies. Credit: Immunize CanadaWith COVID-19 vaccines now available in Cana

Updated on:February 20,2024

Interpersonal and structural stigma toward sexual minority youth create mental health challenges, increased suicide risk

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania found that lesbian, g

Updated on: March 08,2024

Interpersonal and structural stigma toward sexual minority youth create mental health challenges, increased suicide risk

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania found that lesbian, g

Updated on:March 08,2024

New tool predicts risk of hospital readmission for children before discharge

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainReadily available electronic health record (EHR) data can be used to reliably identify readmission

Updated on: May 27,2024

New tool predicts risk of hospital readmission for children before discharge

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainReadily available electronic health record (EHR) data can be used to reliably identify readmission

Updated on:May 27,2024

Oral perampanel well tolerated in pediatric epilepsy

(HealthDay)—Daily oral perampanel is generally well tolerated, with favorable retention rates among patients with epilepsy aged 1 to younger than 18 years, according to a study recently published in t

Updated on: February 24,2024

Oral perampanel well tolerated in pediatric epilepsy

(HealthDay)—Daily oral perampanel is generally well tolerated, with favorable retention rates among patients with epilepsy aged 1 to younger than 18 years, according to a study recently published in t

Updated on:February 24,2024

Researchers document how surge of cheap, flavored cigars targets young consumers

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityScreenshot from the Backwoods website distinguishes products available in California compared to the rest of the country, due to California’s law prohibiting th

Updated on: April 25,2024

Researchers document how surge of cheap, flavored cigars targets young consumers

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityScreenshot from the Backwoods website distinguishes products available in California compared to the rest of the country, due to California’s law prohibiting th

Updated on:April 25,2024

Incidence of pediatric UTI decreased in early pandemic period

by Elana GotkineThe incidence of pediatric urinary tract infection (UTI) decreased during the early prepandemic period, with no increase in disease severity, according to a study published online Jan.

Updated on: February 29,2024

Incidence of pediatric UTI decreased in early pandemic period

by Elana GotkineThe incidence of pediatric urinary tract infection (UTI) decreased during the early prepandemic period, with no increase in disease severity, according to a study published online Jan.

Updated on:February 29,2024

Visual object categorization in infancy

by CNRSCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople give meaning to the world through the categorisation of objects. When and how does this process begin? By studying the gaze of 100 infants, scientis

Updated on: February 22,2024

Visual object categorization in infancy

by CNRSCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPeople give meaning to the world through the categorisation of objects. When and how does this process begin? By studying the gaze of 100 infants, scientis

Updated on:February 22,2024

Teen internet usage associated with stress and suicidal ideation

by Public Library of ScienceTwo girls using a laptop. Credit: Cottonbro, Pexels, CC0 (creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)A survey of nearly 30,000 high school students in Korea reveals an

Updated on: February 27,2024

Teen internet usage associated with stress and suicidal ideation

by Public Library of ScienceTwo girls using a laptop. Credit: Cottonbro, Pexels, CC0 (creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)A survey of nearly 30,000 high school students in Korea reveals an

Updated on:February 27,2024

Study reveals how young children's immune systems tame SARS-CoV-2

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research helps explain why young children have lower rates of severe COVID-19 than adults. A study of infants and young childr

Updated on: May 07,2024

Study reveals how young children's immune systems tame SARS-CoV-2

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research helps explain why young children have lower rates of severe COVID-19 than adults. A study of infants and young childr

Updated on:May 07,2024

Study finds a concerning association between BMI and the adolescent brain

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is a growing epidemic in children and adults. A large national study published in theInternational Journal of Obes

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study finds a concerning association between BMI and the adolescent brain

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity is a growing epidemic in children and adults. A large national study published in theInternational Journal of Obes

Updated on:May 08,2024