Electric scooter injuries increased more than 70% in youth age 18 and younger from 2020–2021, says new analysis

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs standing electric scooters (e-scooters) have become an increasingly popular mode of transportation, new research finds a 71% i

Updated on: April 20,2024

Electric scooter injuries increased more than 70% in youth age 18 and younger from 2020–2021, says new analysis

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs standing electric scooters (e-scooters) have become an increasingly popular mode of transportation, new research finds a 71% i

Updated on:April 20,2024

Research finds infants and toddlers can engage in imaginary play

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study from Monash University has found that infants and toddlers are capable of engaging in imaginary play, correcting previously held acad

Updated on: May 10,2024

Research finds infants and toddlers can engage in imaginary play

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study from Monash University has found that infants and toddlers are capable of engaging in imaginary play, correcting previously held acad

Updated on:May 10,2024

New research refines definition and hones treatment of hyperdiploid leukemia

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCancer cells in patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) are often hyperdiploid: they have extra chromosomes, which impact patient out

Updated on: May 27,2024

New research refines definition and hones treatment of hyperdiploid leukemia

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalCancer cells in patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) are often hyperdiploid: they have extra chromosomes, which impact patient out

Updated on:May 27,2024

Babies cry less with to skin-to-skin contact, says behavioral psychologist

by Radboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt appears beneficial for mothers and babies to have one hour of skin-to-skin contact per day in the first five weeks after birth. Mothers who do so

Updated on: May 25,2024

Babies cry less with to skin-to-skin contact, says behavioral psychologist

by Radboud UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt appears beneficial for mothers and babies to have one hour of skin-to-skin contact per day in the first five weeks after birth. Mothers who do so

Updated on:May 25,2024

More than 10,000 children's robes sold on Amazon, plus thousands of pajamas recalled for fire risk

by Mike SniderOne of the recalled robes. Credit: Consumer Product Safety CommissionThe Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of more than 10,000 children's robes, as well as

Updated on: May 22,2024

More than 10,000 children's robes sold on Amazon, plus thousands of pajamas recalled for fire risk

by Mike SniderOne of the recalled robes. Credit: Consumer Product Safety CommissionThe Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of more than 10,000 children's robes, as well as

Updated on:May 22,2024

Study finds breastfeeding increased by 2 weeks when mothers stayed home during pandemic

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainU.S. women breastfed their infants for two weeks longer when shelter-in-place directives were in effect f

Updated on: May 13,2024

Study finds breastfeeding increased by 2 weeks when mothers stayed home during pandemic

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainU.S. women breastfed their infants for two weeks longer when shelter-in-place directives were in effect f

Updated on:May 13,2024

Parents underestimate teens' social media use during pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents' and adolescents' estimates of adolescent screen use during the first year of the pandemic differed significantly, accord

Updated on: February 20,2024

Parents underestimate teens' social media use during pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents' and adolescents' estimates of adolescent screen use during the first year of the pandemic differed significantly, accord

Updated on:February 20,2024

Screen time tied to mental health problems in kindergarten children

by Lori SolomonScreen time is associated with mental health problems in children aged 3–6 years, according to a study published online Dec. 4 inJAMA Pediatrics.Haiwa Wang, from Shanghai Jiao Ton

Updated on: March 05,2024

Screen time tied to mental health problems in kindergarten children

by Lori SolomonScreen time is associated with mental health problems in children aged 3–6 years, according to a study published online Dec. 4 inJAMA Pediatrics.Haiwa Wang, from Shanghai Jiao Ton

Updated on:March 05,2024

Drug combination found to keep chronic lymphocytic leukemia in young patients in remission for several years

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can enjoy long remissions on the drug ibrutinib, but must stay on it indefi

Updated on: February 20,2024

Drug combination found to keep chronic lymphocytic leukemia in young patients in remission for several years

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can enjoy long remissions on the drug ibrutinib, but must stay on it indefi

Updated on:February 20,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents get kids to try healthier foods?

by Dr. Natalie D. MuthCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My kids are such picky eaters. How can I get them to try healthier options?A: Picky eating in childhood, especially between 2 and 4 years old, is very

Updated on: February 20,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents get kids to try healthier foods?

by Dr. Natalie D. MuthCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My kids are such picky eaters. How can I get them to try healthier options?A: Picky eating in childhood, especially between 2 and 4 years old, is very

Updated on:February 20,2024

How much screen time is too much in early childhood?

by University of CanterburyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Canterbury (UC) researchers Dr. Megan Gath and Professor Gail Gillon of UC's Child Well-being Research Institute, Ed

Updated on: April 07,2024

How much screen time is too much in early childhood?

by University of CanterburyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUniversity of Canterbury (UC) researchers Dr. Megan Gath and Professor Gail Gillon of UC's Child Well-being Research Institute, Ed

Updated on:April 07,2024

Study finds childhood trauma and genetics linked to increased obesity risk

by Desert Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Healthy Nevada Project has found associations between genetics, obesity, and childhood trauma, linking social h

Updated on: February 24,2024

Study finds childhood trauma and genetics linked to increased obesity risk

by Desert Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Healthy Nevada Project has found associations between genetics, obesity, and childhood trauma, linking social h

Updated on:February 24,2024