CDC estimates 3 in 4 kids have had coronavirus infections

by Mike StobbeBoxes of KN95 protective masks are stacked together before being distributed to students at Camden High School in Camden, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. According to a study by the Cente

Updated on: February 29,2024

CDC estimates 3 in 4 kids have had coronavirus infections

by Mike StobbeBoxes of KN95 protective masks are stacked together before being distributed to students at Camden High School in Camden, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. According to a study by the Cente

Updated on:February 29,2024

Youth of color turn to TikTok for diet, fitness information

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 1 in 4 adolescents in the United States experienced obesity from 2017 to 2020, and youths of color experienced disproportionately high

Updated on: March 08,2024

Youth of color turn to TikTok for diet, fitness information

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNearly 1 in 4 adolescents in the United States experienced obesity from 2017 to 2020, and youths of color experienced disproportionately high

Updated on:March 08,2024

Researchers assess effectiveness of telemedicine for pediatric patients with genetic conditions

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that using telemedicine to evaluate

Updated on: April 25,2024

Researchers assess effectiveness of telemedicine for pediatric patients with genetic conditions

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that using telemedicine to evaluate

Updated on:April 25,2024

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

Should I loosen up on the kids' bedtime these holidays—or stick to the schedule? Tips from a child sleep expert

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSummer holidays often mean sunshine, beach trips, mountain hikes, relaxation, catching up with family and friends, and the chance to sle

Updated on: March 05,2024

Should I loosen up on the kids' bedtime these holidays—or stick to the schedule? Tips from a child sleep expert

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainSummer holidays often mean sunshine, beach trips, mountain hikes, relaxation, catching up with family and friends, and the chance to sle

Updated on:March 05,2024

Affordable stroke-risk screening could save the lives of many children with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa

by Paul (Seung Yup) Lee,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost of the estimated 300,000 babies born every year with sickle cell disease, aninherited red blood cell disorder,

Updated on: April 06,2024

Affordable stroke-risk screening could save the lives of many children with sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa

by Paul (Seung Yup) Lee,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMost of the estimated 300,000 babies born every year with sickle cell disease, aninherited red blood cell disorder,

Updated on:April 06,2024

Suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among US children rose 26.7% from 2015 to 2020, study finds

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSuspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children ages 6-19 reported to U.S. poison centers increased 26.7% between 2015 and 2020, w

Updated on: May 13,2024

Suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among US children rose 26.7% from 2015 to 2020, study finds

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSuspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children ages 6-19 reported to U.S. poison centers increased 26.7% between 2015 and 2020, w

Updated on:May 13,2024

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

Adverse childhood experiences linked to migraine in adolescence

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with migraine onset in adolescence, according to a study published online Feb. 5 inHeadache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.Using data from

Updated on: February 24,2024

Adverse childhood experiences linked to migraine in adolescence

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with migraine onset in adolescence, according to a study published online Feb. 5 inHeadache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain.Using data from

Updated on:February 24,2024

Omicron wave did not spur parents to get their kids vaccinated

by Peter Ramjug,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents may have become skeptical of COVID-19 vaccines after seeing breakthrough omicron infections over the winter, causi

Updated on: February 22,2024

Omicron wave did not spur parents to get their kids vaccinated

by Peter Ramjug,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents may have become skeptical of COVID-19 vaccines after seeing breakthrough omicron infections over the winter, causi

Updated on:February 22,2024

Prolonged intimate partner violence can put children at risk

by University of QueenslandMean externalizing (a) and internalizing (b) scores for boys and girls, by timing of IPV exposure across the early life course (N = 3,697). Note. IPV = intimate partner

Updated on: March 23,2024

Prolonged intimate partner violence can put children at risk

by University of QueenslandMean externalizing (a) and internalizing (b) scores for boys and girls, by timing of IPV exposure across the early life course (N = 3,697). Note. IPV = intimate partner

Updated on:March 23,2024

Risks discussed for alternative peripartum, neonatal practices

(HealthDay)—The risks associated with emerging alternative peripartum and neonatal practices are discussed in a report published online Jan. 24 inPediatrics.Dawn Nolt, M.D., M.P.H., from the Ore

Updated on: February 21,2024

Risks discussed for alternative peripartum, neonatal practices

(HealthDay)—The risks associated with emerging alternative peripartum and neonatal practices are discussed in a report published online Jan. 24 inPediatrics.Dawn Nolt, M.D., M.P.H., from the Ore

Updated on:February 21,2024