New study shows increase in Welsh breastfeeding rates during pandemic

by Swansea UniversityExclusive breastfeeding of babies born in Wales between 2018 and 2021. Credit:BMJ Paediatrics Open(2023). DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2023-001907A Swansea University-led s

Updated on: March 05,2024

New study shows increase in Welsh breastfeeding rates during pandemic

by Swansea UniversityExclusive breastfeeding of babies born in Wales between 2018 and 2021. Credit:BMJ Paediatrics Open(2023). DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2023-001907A Swansea University-led s

Updated on:March 05,2024

First pandemic young people's mental health review says service demand will rise

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe first comprehensive study to evaluate research on the mental health of children and young people using evidence that spanned before and

Updated on: June 29,2024

First pandemic young people's mental health review says service demand will rise

by University of ExeterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe first comprehensive study to evaluate research on the mental health of children and young people using evidence that spanned before and

Updated on:June 29,2024

Prenatal exposure to phthalates may affect infants' health

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhthalates are endocrine disrupting chemicals that are used in plastics and as food additives. A recent study inEnvironmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Updated on: February 24,2024

Prenatal exposure to phthalates may affect infants' health

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPhthalates are endocrine disrupting chemicals that are used in plastics and as food additives. A recent study inEnvironmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Updated on:February 24,2024

Ask the pediatrician: How can parents talk to teens about sexting?

by Yolanda (Linda) Reid ChassiakosCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is on her cellphone a lot. How do I talk to her about sexting and other privacy concerns?A: Sexting is the sending or

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the pediatrician: How can parents talk to teens about sexting?

by Yolanda (Linda) Reid ChassiakosCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is on her cellphone a lot. How do I talk to her about sexting and other privacy concerns?A: Sexting is the sending or

Updated on:June 05,2024

How stress, anxiety contribute to youth violence

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt only takes a quick Google search to find an up-to-the-minute list of school shootings in the United States. According to Educatio

Updated on: February 21,2024

How stress, anxiety contribute to youth violence

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt only takes a quick Google search to find an up-to-the-minute list of school shootings in the United States. According to Educatio

Updated on:February 21,2024

Study links prenatal phthalate exposure to reduced childhood lung function

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthGraphical abstract. Credit:Environmental Pollution(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119833A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global He

Updated on: May 20,2024

Study links prenatal phthalate exposure to reduced childhood lung function

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthGraphical abstract. Credit:Environmental Pollution(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119833A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global He

Updated on:May 20,2024

UN slams 'aggressive' formula milk marketing

by Christophe VogtIt is widely recognised that breastfeeding brings huge health benefits.The United Nations slammed baby formula makers Wednesday for "unethical" marketing strategies, accusi

Updated on: February 22,2024

UN slams 'aggressive' formula milk marketing

by Christophe VogtIt is widely recognised that breastfeeding brings huge health benefits.The United Nations slammed baby formula makers Wednesday for "unethical" marketing strategies, accusi

Updated on:February 22,2024

Exercise intervention evaluated in young cancer patients

The Yo-Yo AD, an intermittent recovery test, can be used to assess the impact of a precision-based exercise intervention among children, adolescents, and young adults with hematologic malignancies, ac

Updated on: February 27,2024

Exercise intervention evaluated in young cancer patients

The Yo-Yo AD, an intermittent recovery test, can be used to assess the impact of a precision-based exercise intervention among children, adolescents, and young adults with hematologic malignancies, ac

Updated on:February 27,2024

Symptoms of PTSD facilitate substance use as a coping method among children after a natural disaster, finds study

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a survey-based study of 3rd to 12th grade students in Puerto Rico after 2017's Hurricane Maria, certain symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

Updated on: February 29,2024

Symptoms of PTSD facilitate substance use as a coping method among children after a natural disaster, finds study

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a survey-based study of 3rd to 12th grade students in Puerto Rico after 2017's Hurricane Maria, certain symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder

Updated on:February 29,2024

Transient decrease in pediatric bronchiolitis hospitalizations seen during pandemic

by Elana GotkineDuring the COVID-19 pandemic era, pediatric bronchiolitis hospitalizations decreased transiently, then increased, according to a study published online Oct. 26 inJAMA Network Ope

Updated on: June 01,2024

Transient decrease in pediatric bronchiolitis hospitalizations seen during pandemic

by Elana GotkineDuring the COVID-19 pandemic era, pediatric bronchiolitis hospitalizations decreased transiently, then increased, according to a study published online Oct. 26 inJAMA Network Ope

Updated on:June 01,2024

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

Outreach messages up well-child visits, vaccination completion

by Lori SolomonOutreach messages delivered via electronic health record patient portals increase the rates of scheduling and completing well-child visits and receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, according

Updated on: June 11,2024

Outreach messages up well-child visits, vaccination completion

by Lori SolomonOutreach messages delivered via electronic health record patient portals increase the rates of scheduling and completing well-child visits and receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, according

Updated on:June 11,2024