Study links specific outdoor air pollutants to asthma attacks in urban children

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAir emissions at a manufacturing complex in Toronto, Canada. Credit: UN Photo/Kibae ParkModerate levels of two outdoor air pollutants,

Updated on: May 18,2024

Study links specific outdoor air pollutants to asthma attacks in urban children

by NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAir emissions at a manufacturing complex in Toronto, Canada. Credit: UN Photo/Kibae ParkModerate levels of two outdoor air pollutants,

Updated on:May 18,2024

Ask the pediatrician: How to talk with your child about the Israel-Gaza war

by David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Israel-Gaza war is distressing, and children and teens may be wondering why this violence is occurring

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the pediatrician: How to talk with your child about the Israel-Gaza war

by David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Israel-Gaza war is distressing, and children and teens may be wondering why this violence is occurring

Updated on:June 05,2024

People aren't getting their young kids vaccinated against COVID-19—and many aren't getting boosters either

by Abraham GutmanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID cases have increased in Philadelphia about 40% over the past month—and that's without counting the scores of people testing positive at hom

Updated on: June 26,2024

People aren't getting their young kids vaccinated against COVID-19—and many aren't getting boosters either

by Abraham GutmanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID cases have increased in Philadelphia about 40% over the past month—and that's without counting the scores of people testing positive at hom

Updated on:June 26,2024

Researchers discover pathways to severe COVID-19 in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteSARS-CoV-2 (shown here in an electron microscopy image). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHResearchers have discovered

Updated on: February 29,2024

Researchers discover pathways to severe COVID-19 in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteSARS-CoV-2 (shown here in an electron microscopy image). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHResearchers have discovered

Updated on:February 29,2024

A better way to reduce child maltreatment

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind national study has found that a special program adopted in many states to help some families at r

Updated on: February 28,2024

A better way to reduce child maltreatment

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind national study has found that a special program adopted in many states to help some families at r

Updated on:February 28,2024

More children sustained injuries during pandemic while participating in activities where helmets were not worn

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers found a significant increase in pediatric injuries sustained while children were engaged in activities where helmets

Updated on: April 02,2024

More children sustained injuries during pandemic while participating in activities where helmets were not worn

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers found a significant increase in pediatric injuries sustained while children were engaged in activities where helmets

Updated on:April 02,2024

Is insect porridge the answer to malnutrition in Africa?

by SciDev.NetFlow diagram showing the raw materials (grain amaranth, finger-millet, and cricket) and the formulated porridge products [CPF = commercial porridge flour; FFM–AC = fermented finger millet

Updated on: February 29,2024

Is insect porridge the answer to malnutrition in Africa?

by SciDev.NetFlow diagram showing the raw materials (grain amaranth, finger-millet, and cricket) and the formulated porridge products [CPF = commercial porridge flour; FFM–AC = fermented finger millet

Updated on:February 29,2024

Even small drops in vaccination rates for US children can lead to disease outbreaks

Updated on: October 17,2025

Even small drops in vaccination rates for US children can lead to disease outbreaks

Updated on:October 17,2025

Study hints parental mindset about potential for growth yields better outcomes starting from very early age

by Liz Mineo,Harvard UniversityMei Elansary (left) and Dana McCoy co-authored a study that better determines when the maternal growth or fixed mindset has the most impact on a child's develo

Updated on: February 21,2024

Study hints parental mindset about potential for growth yields better outcomes starting from very early age

by Liz Mineo,Harvard UniversityMei Elansary (left) and Dana McCoy co-authored a study that better determines when the maternal growth or fixed mindset has the most impact on a child's develo

Updated on:February 21,2024

Universal screening of infants for rare disease may be cost-effective, study finds

by Ritsumeikan UniversityBiliary atresia is a rare yet severe condition, requiring timely intervention to prevent hepatocellular damage. Universal screening of infants for biliary atresia can help, bu

Updated on: May 13,2024

Universal screening of infants for rare disease may be cost-effective, study finds

by Ritsumeikan UniversityBiliary atresia is a rare yet severe condition, requiring timely intervention to prevent hepatocellular damage. Universal screening of infants for biliary atresia can help, bu

Updated on:May 13,2024

Study: New psychiatric diagnoses among Finnish children, adolescents increased by nearly 20% after first pandemic phase

by University of TurkuObserved (solid line) and predicted (dashed line) monthly diagnoses by specialist services and psychiatric diagnoses for the different diagnostic groups between March 2020 a

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study: New psychiatric diagnoses among Finnish children, adolescents increased by nearly 20% after first pandemic phase

by University of TurkuObserved (solid line) and predicted (dashed line) monthly diagnoses by specialist services and psychiatric diagnoses for the different diagnostic groups between March 2020 a

Updated on:May 08,2024

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