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

Many US children have inadequate, inconsistent health insurance coverage: Study

by Lori SolomonPublicly insured children have higher rates of inconsistent coverage but lower rates of inadequate coverage compared with commercially insured children, according to a study published o

Updated on: February 29,2024

Many US children have inadequate, inconsistent health insurance coverage: Study

by Lori SolomonPublicly insured children have higher rates of inconsistent coverage but lower rates of inadequate coverage compared with commercially insured children, according to a study published o

Updated on:February 29,2024

Black children less likely to be prescribed antibiotics

Black children are less likely to be prescribed antibiotics and to be diagnosed with conditions that require antibiotics, even when treated by the same doctor, according to research published online M

Updated on: March 02,2024

Black children less likely to be prescribed antibiotics

Black children are less likely to be prescribed antibiotics and to be diagnosed with conditions that require antibiotics, even when treated by the same doctor, according to research published online M

Updated on:March 02,2024

Hair analysis shows child drug use could be twice as high as previously thought

by Taylor & FrancisPie chart depicting substance use by detection method and grouping. Percentage represents number of cases in each category of the total (n=249). “High-Risk Hair” indicates

Updated on: March 05,2024

Hair analysis shows child drug use could be twice as high as previously thought

by Taylor & FrancisPie chart depicting substance use by detection method and grouping. Percentage represents number of cases in each category of the total (n=249). “High-Risk Hair” indicates

Updated on:March 05,2024

Countering misinformation about COVID-19 shots for young children

by Jaime Sidani, Beth Hoffman and Maya Ragavan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna

Updated on: June 01,2024

Countering misinformation about COVID-19 shots for young children

by Jaime Sidani, Beth Hoffman and Maya Ragavan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna

Updated on:June 01,2024

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

Solving childhood obesity requires strong connections within coalitions, new study suggests

by Tufts UniversityConceptual model of one community participating in the stakeholder-driven community diffusion theory-informed intervention. Note: This conceptual model is based on real data fr

Updated on: April 20,2024

Solving childhood obesity requires strong connections within coalitions, new study suggests

by Tufts UniversityConceptual model of one community participating in the stakeholder-driven community diffusion theory-informed intervention. Note: This conceptual model is based on real data fr

Updated on:April 20,2024

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

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

Study tracks Texas youths being treated for depression

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly half of Texas youths being treated for depression or suicidal thoughts reported at least one suicide attempt, and 90% had

Updated on: April 18,2024

Study tracks Texas youths being treated for depression

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly half of Texas youths being treated for depression or suicidal thoughts reported at least one suicide attempt, and 90% had

Updated on:April 18,2024

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