Children with autism far less likely to have vision screening despite high risk of serious eye disorders

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYoung children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are much less likely to receive vision screening than their peers, despi

Updated on: March 21,2024

Children with autism far less likely to have vision screening despite high risk of serious eye disorders

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYoung children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are much less likely to receive vision screening than their peers, despi

Updated on:March 21,2024

Gut microbiome: Meet Bifidobacterium breve, keeping babies healthy

by Rocío Sánchez Gallardo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBifidobacterium breve, or B breve for short, is a bacterial species that's found in the human intestine. It's e

Updated on: March 07,2024

Gut microbiome: Meet Bifidobacterium breve, keeping babies healthy

by Rocío Sánchez Gallardo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBifidobacterium breve, or B breve for short, is a bacterial species that's found in the human intestine. It's e

Updated on:March 07,2024

Child abuse investigations may not prevent poor sexual health outcomes in girls

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Child Protective Services (CPS) system aims to investigate and intervene in cases of child abuse and neglect, but a new study suggests

Updated on: February 27,2024

Child abuse investigations may not prevent poor sexual health outcomes in girls

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Child Protective Services (CPS) system aims to investigate and intervene in cases of child abuse and neglect, but a new study suggests

Updated on:February 27,2024

Live nasal spray flu vaccine is safe for kids with asthma, says study

by Denise MannCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYearly flu shots are especially important for kids with asthma, as any virus can trigger an asthma attack. But in the not-too-distant future, these kids

Updated on: February 27,2024

Live nasal spray flu vaccine is safe for kids with asthma, says study

by Denise MannCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYearly flu shots are especially important for kids with asthma, as any virus can trigger an asthma attack. But in the not-too-distant future, these kids

Updated on:February 27,2024

Cognitive scores lower for children with iron deficiency

by Elana GotkineChildren with chronic iron deficiency have lower cognitive scores even at four and 12 months after an intervention, according to a study published online Nov. 22 inPediatrics.Arg

Updated on: June 26,2024

Cognitive scores lower for children with iron deficiency

by Elana GotkineChildren with chronic iron deficiency have lower cognitive scores even at four and 12 months after an intervention, according to a study published online Nov. 22 inPediatrics.Arg

Updated on:June 26,2024

Babies found to have greater imagination than previously known

by Central European UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study published inPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, scientists from Vienna-based Central European Univer

Updated on: April 13,2024

Babies found to have greater imagination than previously known

by Central European UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a new study published inPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B, scientists from Vienna-based Central European Univer

Updated on:April 13,2024

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

Paying family members for at-home care of their children found to be a viable answer to healthcare worker shortage

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study found that a Medicaid program in Colorado can help address the shortage of home healthcare w

Updated on: June 01,2024

Paying family members for at-home care of their children found to be a viable answer to healthcare worker shortage

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study found that a Medicaid program in Colorado can help address the shortage of home healthcare w

Updated on:June 01,2024

Music therapy could help children with brain injuries

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new pilot study has highlighted the potential of a music therapy technique to help children with severe acquired brain injuries (ABI)

Updated on: April 17,2024

Music therapy could help children with brain injuries

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new pilot study has highlighted the potential of a music therapy technique to help children with severe acquired brain injuries (ABI)

Updated on:April 17,2024

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

Weighted blankets found to increase melatonin

by Elin Bäckström,Uppsala UniversityOverview of the randomized, counterbalanced within-subjects design. Boxes highlighted in gray illustrate the two at-home adaptation phases (i.e., day 1 to 3 a

Updated on: March 05,2024

Weighted blankets found to increase melatonin

by Elin Bäckström,Uppsala UniversityOverview of the randomized, counterbalanced within-subjects design. Boxes highlighted in gray illustrate the two at-home adaptation phases (i.e., day 1 to 3 a

Updated on:March 05,2024

I think my child has anxiety. What are the treatment options?

by Simon Byrne,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnxiety disorders are common among Australian children, affectingnearly 7%of those aged 4–11 years.Children's fear

Updated on: June 04,2024

I think my child has anxiety. What are the treatment options?

by Simon Byrne,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnxiety disorders are common among Australian children, affectingnearly 7%of those aged 4–11 years.Children's fear

Updated on:June 04,2024