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

Scientists discover new genetic disease that delays brain development in children

by University of PortsmouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a new genetic disease, which causes some children's brains to develop abnormally, resulting in delayed

Updated on: March 11,2024

Scientists discover new genetic disease that delays brain development in children

by University of PortsmouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a new genetic disease, which causes some children's brains to develop abnormally, resulting in delayed

Updated on:March 11,2024

Researchers show early developmental delays predict poor long-term outcomes in Leigh syndrome patients

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Frontier Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have fou

Updated on: February 24,2024

Researchers show early developmental delays predict poor long-term outcomes in Leigh syndrome patients

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Frontier Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have fou

Updated on:February 24,2024

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

Consumer health: Kids and swimming safety

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many people, the hot summer days are often spent swimming at a lake or pool.But before you help your child suit up, it's important to consider s

Updated on: March 02,2024

Consumer health: Kids and swimming safety

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many people, the hot summer days are often spent swimming at a lake or pool.But before you help your child suit up, it's important to consider s

Updated on:March 02,2024

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

First public health survey of new dads to help improve outcomes for entire family

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile federal legislation requires tracking and reporting data on maternal health behaviors around

Updated on: February 21,2024

First public health survey of new dads to help improve outcomes for entire family

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile federal legislation requires tracking and reporting data on maternal health behaviors around

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

New research on intensive nurse home visiting program shows no impact on birth outcomes; study is ongoing

by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA paper in theJournal of the American Medical Associationfound thatNurse-Family Partnership(NFP), a pr

Updated on: May 29,2024

New research on intensive nurse home visiting program shows no impact on birth outcomes; study is ongoing

by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA paper in theJournal of the American Medical Associationfound thatNurse-Family Partnership(NFP), a pr

Updated on:May 29,2024

Study analyzes the mental health cost of school closures

by University of KonstanzVariation in school closure and reopening strategies.Data are compiled on the basis of a comprehensive screening of the state-specific corona protection ordinances (22).

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study analyzes the mental health cost of school closures

by University of KonstanzVariation in school closure and reopening strategies.Data are compiled on the basis of a comprehensive screening of the state-specific corona protection ordinances (22).

Updated on:May 08,2024

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