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

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

Updated on: February 24,2024

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

Updated on:February 24,2024

Researcher shines light on effectiveness of school sunscreen legislation

by Aaron Kupec,University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStates that enacted laws permitting children to carry and apply sunscreen at school experienced an increased in

Updated on: April 25,2024

Researcher shines light on effectiveness of school sunscreen legislation

by Aaron Kupec,University of Massachusetts AmherstCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStates that enacted laws permitting children to carry and apply sunscreen at school experienced an increased in

Updated on:April 25,2024

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

Prediabetes treatment may reduce heart and kidney risks in childhood cancer survivors

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalFirst and corresponding author Stephanie Dixon, M.D., MPH, St. Jude Department of Oncology. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research HospitalA study fr

Updated on: June 12,2024

Prediabetes treatment may reduce heart and kidney risks in childhood cancer survivors

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalFirst and corresponding author Stephanie Dixon, M.D., MPH, St. Jude Department of Oncology. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research HospitalA study fr

Updated on:June 12,2024

Research shows healthy communication after divorce should be all about the kids

by West Virginia UniversityResearch from the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences shows when it comes to divorced co-parenting, it's best to limit any communications to shared parenting issu

Updated on: May 19,2024

Research shows healthy communication after divorce should be all about the kids

by West Virginia UniversityResearch from the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences shows when it comes to divorced co-parenting, it's best to limit any communications to shared parenting issu

Updated on:May 19,2024

New research reveals that lockdowns had an impact on gut microbes and allergies in newborns

by Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLockdowns imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the gut microbiome development of babies born during these

Updated on: March 07,2024

New research reveals that lockdowns had an impact on gut microbes and allergies in newborns

by Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLockdowns imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the gut microbiome development of babies born during these

Updated on:March 07,2024

How does glucocorticoid therapy affect the developing cardiovascular system during pregnancy?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlucocorticoid therapy is widely used during pregnancies at risk of premature delivery to promote fetal lung maturation. While it is an effective treatmen

Updated on: March 05,2024

How does glucocorticoid therapy affect the developing cardiovascular system during pregnancy?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGlucocorticoid therapy is widely used during pregnancies at risk of premature delivery to promote fetal lung maturation. While it is an effective treatmen

Updated on:March 05,2024

At least one in 500 children estimated to have caught COVID-19 in pandemic's first year

by WileyNotifications of SARS-CoV-2 infections, Australia, 13 January 2020–31 March 2021* SARS-CoV-2=severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Source: National Interoperable No

Updated on: March 05,2024

At least one in 500 children estimated to have caught COVID-19 in pandemic's first year

by WileyNotifications of SARS-CoV-2 infections, Australia, 13 January 2020–31 March 2021* SARS-CoV-2=severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Source: National Interoperable No

Updated on:March 05,2024

Telehealth enabled eight Texas nurseries to reduce antibiotic use in newborns by 32%

by University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTelehealth consultations with a pediatric infectious disease specialist at The University of Texas Hea

Updated on: April 02,2024

Telehealth enabled eight Texas nurseries to reduce antibiotic use in newborns by 32%

by University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTelehealth consultations with a pediatric infectious disease specialist at The University of Texas Hea

Updated on:April 02,2024

New software delivers advanced sound quality in heart and lung monitoring for newborns

by Monash UniversityCredit: DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3144355Researchers at Monash University have developed new software which delivers advanced sound quality of heart and lung monitoring for pre

Updated on: February 22,2024

New software delivers advanced sound quality in heart and lung monitoring for newborns

by Monash UniversityCredit: DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3144355Researchers at Monash University have developed new software which delivers advanced sound quality of heart and lung monitoring for pre

Updated on:February 22,2024

Study: Household pesticide use harms infant motor development

by Cristine Hall,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIxel Hernandez-Castro grew up next to a dairy farm near Fresno, California, where she remembers a plane would f

Updated on: February 21,2024

Study: Household pesticide use harms infant motor development

by Cristine Hall,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIxel Hernandez-Castro grew up next to a dairy farm near Fresno, California, where she remembers a plane would f

Updated on:February 21,2024