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

For new mothers, feeling low in social status poses risk to health

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to the link between socioeconomic status and health, perception can be as important as reality. A study publish

Updated on: February 21,2024

For new mothers, feeling low in social status poses risk to health

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen it comes to the link between socioeconomic status and health, perception can be as important as reality. A study publish

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

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

Problem-solving skills training may improve parental psychosocial outcomes

by Elana GotkineFor parents of children with chronic health conditions (CHCs), problem-solving skills training (PSST) is associated with improvement in parental, pediatric, and family psychosocial out

Updated on: February 29,2024

Problem-solving skills training may improve parental psychosocial outcomes

by Elana GotkineFor parents of children with chronic health conditions (CHCs), problem-solving skills training (PSST) is associated with improvement in parental, pediatric, and family psychosocial out

Updated on:February 29,2024

Pandemic lockdowns led to food insecurity and other evidence of risk for adolescents

by George Washington UniversityAuthors’ analysis of data from the Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence (GAGE) program. NOTES The difference-in-differences regression specification is in equati

Updated on: April 17,2024

Pandemic lockdowns led to food insecurity and other evidence of risk for adolescents

by George Washington UniversityAuthors’ analysis of data from the Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence (GAGE) program. NOTES The difference-in-differences regression specification is in equati

Updated on:April 17,2024

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

International study identifies predictors of severe outcomes in children with COVID-19

by University of CalgaryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new international study offers a clearer picture of the impact of COVID-19 infection and the risk of severe outcomes on young people aro

Updated on: February 21,2024

International study identifies predictors of severe outcomes in children with COVID-19

by University of CalgaryCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new international study offers a clearer picture of the impact of COVID-19 infection and the risk of severe outcomes on young people aro

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

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

Links between parental exposure to pesticides, childhood cancer explored

Maternal or paternal exposure to pesticides does not appear to be associated with increased risks for childhood cancer, according to a study published online July 6 inEnvironmental Research.Mari

Updated on: May 07,2024

Links between parental exposure to pesticides, childhood cancer explored

Maternal or paternal exposure to pesticides does not appear to be associated with increased risks for childhood cancer, according to a study published online July 6 inEnvironmental Research.Mari

Updated on:May 07,2024

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

Emergency department see more infants of mothers with depressive symptoms

by Elana GotkineInfants with mothers with depressive symptoms have higher overall and nonemergent emergency department use, according to a studypublishedin the April issue ofHealth A

Updated on: April 06,2024

Emergency department see more infants of mothers with depressive symptoms

by Elana GotkineInfants with mothers with depressive symptoms have higher overall and nonemergent emergency department use, according to a studypublishedin the April issue ofHealth A

Updated on:April 06,2024