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Experts sound alarm over baby tongue surgery

Experts sound alarm over baby tongue surgery

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLea had no problems breastfeeding her newborn son when she took him to see an osteopath in Paris, who nonetheless recommended surgery to cut a "too thick" st

Experts sound alarm over baby tongue surgery

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLea had no problems breastfeeding her newborn son when she took him to see an osteopath in Paris, who nonetheless recommended surgery to cut a "too thick" st
Study shows many children missed routine pediatric visits during pandemic

Study shows many children missed routine pediatric visits during pandemic

by The City University of New YorkMedical care attended by US children ≤12years during the first 12months of the COVID-19 pandemic as reported by parents (as of March 2021). Credit:&n

Study shows many children missed routine pediatric visits during pandemic

by The City University of New YorkMedical care attended by US children ≤12years during the first 12months of the COVID-19 pandemic as reported by parents (as of March 2021). Credit:&n
Study validates new scale for measuring pandemic-related traumatic stress in children and adults

Study validates new scale for measuring pandemic-related traumatic stress in children and adults

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesBoxplots of ECHO COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Traumatic Stress Scale Score Distribution, by Subgroup SampleNote. Pregnant/postpartum (n = 1,656) and ad

Study validates new scale for measuring pandemic-related traumatic stress in children and adults

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesBoxplots of ECHO COVID-19 Pandemic-Related Traumatic Stress Scale Score Distribution, by Subgroup SampleNote. Pregnant/postpartum (n = 1,656) and ad
Asthma, allergy risk may be higher for children conceived with infertility treatment

Asthma, allergy risk may be higher for children conceived with infertility treatment

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren conceived with infertility treatment may have a higher risk for asthma and allergies, suggests a study by researchers at the Nati

Asthma, allergy risk may be higher for children conceived with infertility treatment

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren conceived with infertility treatment may have a higher risk for asthma and allergies, suggests a study by researchers at the Nati
Nicotine exposure during pregnancy may increase risk of sudden infant death

Nicotine exposure during pregnancy may increase risk of sudden infant death

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants whose mothers have used snus (a moist oral tobacco product) during pregnancy run three times the risk of sudden infant death, acc

Nicotine exposure during pregnancy may increase risk of sudden infant death

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants whose mothers have used snus (a moist oral tobacco product) during pregnancy run three times the risk of sudden infant death, acc
Childhood lead exposure tied to worse cognitive function in late life

Childhood lead exposure tied to worse cognitive function in late life

Exposure to lead in childhood is associated with worse cognitive functioning in late life, according to a study published in the Nov. 11 issue ofScience Advances.Haena Lee, Ph.D., from Sungkyunk

Childhood lead exposure tied to worse cognitive function in late life

Exposure to lead in childhood is associated with worse cognitive functioning in late life, according to a study published in the Nov. 11 issue ofScience Advances.Haena Lee, Ph.D., from Sungkyunk
Infants pay the price when parents battle food insecurity and benefits red tape

Infants pay the price when parents battle food insecurity and benefits red tape

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaking on the parenting duties to support a newborn child is stressful enough when everything goes well.But w

Infants pay the price when parents battle food insecurity and benefits red tape

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTaking on the parenting duties to support a newborn child is stressful enough when everything goes well.But w
Swedish population-based study investigates risk factors for severe COVID-19 complication in children

Swedish population-based study investigates risk factors for severe COVID-19 complication in children

by Karolinska InstitutetFlowchart of study cohorts. Credit:The Lancet Regional Health - Europe(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2022.100443Severe acute COVID-19 is very rare in children,

Swedish population-based study investigates risk factors for severe COVID-19 complication in children

by Karolinska InstitutetFlowchart of study cohorts. Credit:The Lancet Regional Health - Europe(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2022.100443Severe acute COVID-19 is very rare in children,
Study reveals reluctance among New York City parents to vaccinate young children for COVID-19

Study reveals reluctance among New York City parents to vaccinate young children for COVID-19

by CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health PolicyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlmost 40% of New York City parents are hesitant to vaccinate their young children for COVID-19, according to

Study reveals reluctance among New York City parents to vaccinate young children for COVID-19

by CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health PolicyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlmost 40% of New York City parents are hesitant to vaccinate their young children for COVID-19, according to
New study shows increase in Welsh breastfeeding rates during pandemic

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

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
Developmental disorders tied to more allergic disease

Developmental disorders tied to more allergic disease

by Lori SolomonElementary school-age children with developmental disorders are more likely to have allergic diseases, according to a study published in the January issue ofPediatrics Internation

Developmental disorders tied to more allergic disease

by Lori SolomonElementary school-age children with developmental disorders are more likely to have allergic diseases, according to a study published in the January issue ofPediatrics Internation