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4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness

4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness

by Elana GotkineOverall, 4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness across seven states and Washington D.C., according to a study published online March 28 inPediatrics.Em

4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness

by Elana GotkineOverall, 4.7 percent of students with disabilities experience homelessness across seven states and Washington D.C., according to a study published online March 28 inPediatrics.Em
Live nasal spray flu vaccine is safe for kids with asthma, says study

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

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
Study shows multiple home moves during childhood can increase the risks of depression in later life

Study shows multiple home moves during childhood can increase the risks of depression in later life

byUniversity of PlymouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who experience a significant number of moves before the age of 15 are over 40% more likely to be diagnosed with depression in lat

Study shows multiple home moves during childhood can increase the risks of depression in later life

byUniversity of PlymouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who experience a significant number of moves before the age of 15 are over 40% more likely to be diagnosed with depression in lat
Want your child to eat more veggies? Talk to them about 'eating the rainbow'

Want your child to eat more veggies? Talk to them about 'eating the rainbow'

by Emma Beckett,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents of young children today were raised during some of the most damaging periods of diet culture. From diet and "lite" food

Want your child to eat more veggies? Talk to them about 'eating the rainbow'

by Emma Beckett,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainParents of young children today were raised during some of the most damaging periods of diet culture. From diet and "lite" food
Ask the Pediatrician: What should parents know about SIDS and how to prevent it?

Ask the Pediatrician: What should parents know about SIDS and how to prevent it?

by Dr. Michael GoodsteinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: I've been reading about SIDS and wonder if some babies are at greater risk for it? How do I prevent it?A: Thousands of U.S.babies&

Ask the Pediatrician: What should parents know about SIDS and how to prevent it?

by Dr. Michael GoodsteinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: I've been reading about SIDS and wonder if some babies are at greater risk for it? How do I prevent it?A: Thousands of U.S.babies&
Researchers: Our children are victims of road violence—we need to talk about the deadly norms of car use

Researchers: Our children are victims of road violence—we need to talk about the deadly norms of car use

by Hulya Gilbert and Marco te Brömmelstroet,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe deaths and injuries caused by car drivers are an everyday occurrence. This road violence has beco

Researchers: Our children are victims of road violence—we need to talk about the deadly norms of car use

by Hulya Gilbert and Marco te Brömmelstroet,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe deaths and injuries caused by car drivers are an everyday occurrence. This road violence has beco
Study: Safety concerns eased over umbilical cord milking

Study: Safety concerns eased over umbilical cord milking

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchSingle animal example of umbilical cord milking (UCM) and occlusions pre-ventilation and post-ventilation: Single animal example: (A) occlusions vs. umbilic

Study: Safety concerns eased over umbilical cord milking

by Hudson Institute of Medical ResearchSingle animal example of umbilical cord milking (UCM) and occlusions pre-ventilation and post-ventilation: Single animal example: (A) occlusions vs. umbilic
Physicians should be on alert for group A strep as cases experience historic rise, says study

Physicians should be on alert for group A strep as cases experience historic rise, says study

by Halle Jones,University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit:Clinical Infectious Diseases(2023). DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciad197The U.S. experienced an unprecedented number of

Physicians should be on alert for group A strep as cases experience historic rise, says study

by Halle Jones,University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonCredit:Clinical Infectious Diseases(2023). DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciad197The U.S. experienced an unprecedented number of
Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?

Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?

by Dr. W. Steen JamesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI always tell parents that for many reasons, swimming should be the first sport a child learns.Swimming is a fun, relaxing activity that fuels bra

Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?

by Dr. W. Steen JamesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI always tell parents that for many reasons, swimming should be the first sport a child learns.Swimming is a fun, relaxing activity that fuels bra
Study: Juggling multiple young children hinders vigorous physical activity for parents

Study: Juggling multiple young children hinders vigorous physical activity for parents

by Chris Stipes,University of HoustonAlgorithm used to define the study cohort. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph201

Study: Juggling multiple young children hinders vigorous physical activity for parents

by Chris Stipes,University of HoustonAlgorithm used to define the study cohort. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph201
Children with autism exhibit typical joint attention during toy play with a parent

Children with autism exhibit typical joint attention during toy play with a parent

by Cell PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor decades, autism research has relied on data collected during lab tasks or interviews with clinicians that are more constrained than the child&#3

Children with autism exhibit typical joint attention during toy play with a parent

by Cell PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor decades, autism research has relied on data collected during lab tasks or interviews with clinicians that are more constrained than the child&#3
Ask the Pediatrician: How can schools prepare for sudden cardiac arrest?

Ask the Pediatrician: How can schools prepare for sudden cardiac arrest?

by Dr. Alex B. Diamond and Dr. Stuart Berger, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDid you know sudden cardiac arrest is the main cause of death in young athletes? This fact

Ask the Pediatrician: How can schools prepare for sudden cardiac arrest?

by Dr. Alex B. Diamond and Dr. Stuart Berger, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDid you know sudden cardiac arrest is the main cause of death in young athletes? This fact