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More than 1 million U.S. kids diagnosed with COVID in single week

More than 1 million U.S. kids diagnosed with COVID in single week

(HealthDay)—More than 1.1 million American kids were diagnosed with COVID-19 during the week ending Jan. 20, new data show.That's 17% higher than the 981,000 cases diagnosed the week before and do

More than 1 million U.S. kids diagnosed with COVID in single week

(HealthDay)—More than 1.1 million American kids were diagnosed with COVID-19 during the week ending Jan. 20, new data show.That's 17% higher than the 981,000 cases diagnosed the week before and do
Study finds that during lockdown, children played on, despite being stuck at home

Study finds that during lockdown, children played on, despite being stuck at home

by University of CambridgeOlivia, age 3, demonstrates how she is keeping her stuffed animals safe from ‘germs’ using a makeshift face-mask. Image taken during Zoom conversation with lead research

Study finds that during lockdown, children played on, despite being stuck at home

by University of CambridgeOlivia, age 3, demonstrates how she is keeping her stuffed animals safe from ‘germs’ using a makeshift face-mask. Image taken during Zoom conversation with lead research
Guidance provided for identifying, managing cerebral palsy in primary care

Guidance provided for identifying, managing cerebral palsy in primary care

by Elana GotkineIn a clinical report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, published online Nov. 21 inPediatrics, r

Guidance provided for identifying, managing cerebral palsy in primary care

by Elana GotkineIn a clinical report issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, published online Nov. 21 inPediatrics, r
Doctors answer your questions about RSV

Doctors answer your questions about RSV

by Cara MurezWhile a potential COVID winter surge and the impending flu season get a lot of attention, doctors are worried about another virus.This one is RSV—short forrespiratory syncytial viru

Doctors answer your questions about RSV

by Cara MurezWhile a potential COVID winter surge and the impending flu season get a lot of attention, doctors are worried about another virus.This one is RSV—short forrespiratory syncytial viru
Interpersonal and structural stigma toward sexual minority youth create mental health challenges, increased suicide risk

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

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
Researchers identify factors associated with lower breastfeeding duration for mothers with higher BMIs

Researchers identify factors associated with lower breastfeeding duration for mothers with higher BMIs

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA multi-nation cohort analysis found that inflammation and cesarean section delivery in mothers with higher body mass index are connect

Researchers identify factors associated with lower breastfeeding duration for mothers with higher BMIs

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainA multi-nation cohort analysis found that inflammation and cesarean section delivery in mothers with higher body mass index are connect
Today's adolescents' substances of choice may be harder for adults to detect

Today's adolescents' substances of choice may be harder for adults to detect

by University of Rhode IslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite advances in technology and availability, one of the best ways for parents and health care providers to prevent or help stop a

Today's adolescents' substances of choice may be harder for adults to detect

by University of Rhode IslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite advances in technology and availability, one of the best ways for parents and health care providers to prevent or help stop a
Research shows a healthy diet, reading and doing sports promote reasoning skills in children

Research shows a healthy diet, reading and doing sports promote reasoning skills in children

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReasoning skills are crucial skills in learning, academic performance, and everyday problem-solving. According to a recent study c

Research shows a healthy diet, reading and doing sports promote reasoning skills in children

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReasoning skills are crucial skills in learning, academic performance, and everyday problem-solving. According to a recent study c
Study finds some mealtime strategies make fussy kids even fussier

Study finds some mealtime strategies make fussy kids even fussier

by Deakin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that mealtime strategies used by parents of fussy eaters might be inadvertently turning their children into even fussier eaters

Study finds some mealtime strategies make fussy kids even fussier

by Deakin UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research has found that mealtime strategies used by parents of fussy eaters might be inadvertently turning their children into even fussier eaters
Sensitive parenting and preschool attendance may promote academic resilience in late preterm infants

Sensitive parenting and preschool attendance may promote academic resilience in late preterm infants

by University of MichiganDevelopmental trajectories of late preterm infants from infancy to kindergarten academic achievement. a) Late preterm reading trajectories. b) Late preterm math trajector

Sensitive parenting and preschool attendance may promote academic resilience in late preterm infants

by University of MichiganDevelopmental trajectories of late preterm infants from infancy to kindergarten academic achievement. a) Late preterm reading trajectories. b) Late preterm math trajector
Average of nine promotional claims on packaging of UK baby food products: study

Average of nine promotional claims on packaging of UK baby food products: study

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn average of 9 promotional claims can be found on the packaging of individual UK baby foods, finds research based on a selection of pro

Average of nine promotional claims on packaging of UK baby food products: study

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn average of 9 promotional claims can be found on the packaging of individual UK baby foods, finds research based on a selection of pro
2016 to 2020 saw anxiety, depression increase among children

2016 to 2020 saw anxiety, depression increase among children

(HealthDay)—From 2016 to 2020, increases were seen in anxiety and depression among children, while decreases were observed in parent or caregiver mental health and coping with parenting demands, accor

2016 to 2020 saw anxiety, depression increase among children

(HealthDay)—From 2016 to 2020, increases were seen in anxiety and depression among children, while decreases were observed in parent or caregiver mental health and coping with parenting demands, accor