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New research could help identify babies at risk of brain bleeds

New research could help identify babies at risk of brain bleeds

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWEHI researchers have uncovered a new way to help identify babies and fetuses at high-risk of developing bra

New research could help identify babies at risk of brain bleeds

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWEHI researchers have uncovered a new way to help identify babies and fetuses at high-risk of developing bra
High levels of PFAS detected in school uniforms

High levels of PFAS detected in school uniforms

by Green Science Policy InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMillions of schoolchildren in the U.S. and Canada are exposed to potentially harmful levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (P

High levels of PFAS detected in school uniforms

by Green Science Policy InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMillions of schoolchildren in the U.S. and Canada are exposed to potentially harmful levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (P
Ask the Pediatrician: What steps should parents take to keep guns out of kids' hands?

Ask the Pediatrician: What steps should parents take to keep guns out of kids' hands?

by Judy SchaechterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm thinking about getting a handgun for protection. What are the best ways to keep my kids safe with a gun in the house?A: Roughly a third of

Ask the Pediatrician: What steps should parents take to keep guns out of kids' hands?

by Judy SchaechterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm thinking about getting a handgun for protection. What are the best ways to keep my kids safe with a gun in the house?A: Roughly a third of
'Time is not what it used to be': Children and adults shown to experience time differently

'Time is not what it used to be': Children and adults shown to experience time differently

by Eötvös Loránd UniversityResearchers at Eötvös Loránd University have investigated whether the perception of time changes with age, and if so, how, and why we perceive the passage of time diffe

'Time is not what it used to be': Children and adults shown to experience time differently

by Eötvös Loránd UniversityResearchers at Eötvös Loránd University have investigated whether the perception of time changes with age, and if so, how, and why we perceive the passage of time diffe
In rare cases, COVID-19 in pregnancy could harm the fetal brain

In rare cases, COVID-19 in pregnancy could harm the fetal brain

by Cara MurezIt's highly unlikely, but COVID-19 can be transmitted from mother to baby through the placenta, causing injury to the developing fetus' brain, a new study finds.Researchers shared

In rare cases, COVID-19 in pregnancy could harm the fetal brain

by Cara MurezIt's highly unlikely, but COVID-19 can be transmitted from mother to baby through the placenta, causing injury to the developing fetus' brain, a new study finds.Researchers shared
Temperature measurement occurs in over half of well-child visits

Temperature measurement occurs in over half of well-child visits

(HealthDay)—Temperature measurement occurs at more than half of well-child visits and may impact antibiotic prescribing and vaccine deferral, according to a study published online Dec. 13 inPedi

Temperature measurement occurs in over half of well-child visits

(HealthDay)—Temperature measurement occurs at more than half of well-child visits and may impact antibiotic prescribing and vaccine deferral, according to a study published online Dec. 13 inPedi
Study: Visually perceptive moms are more sensitive parents

Study: Visually perceptive moms are more sensitive parents

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new University of Virginia study has found that a new mother's ability to recognize positive emotions of the faces of

Study: Visually perceptive moms are more sensitive parents

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new University of Virginia study has found that a new mother's ability to recognize positive emotions of the faces of
Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a multi-site study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and across the United S

Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a multi-site study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and across the United S
COVID-19-linked hospitalization up for children during omicron

COVID-19-linked hospitalization up for children during omicron

During the period of omicron predominance, COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children aged 5 to 11 years, including among those with no underlying health conditions, was increased, according t

COVID-19-linked hospitalization up for children during omicron

During the period of omicron predominance, COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children aged 5 to 11 years, including among those with no underlying health conditions, was increased, according t
Physician warns that drowning doesn't usually look like what people expect

Physician warns that drowning doesn't usually look like what people expect

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust like last summer, there are reports this year of a lifeguard shortage around the nation, meaning many public swimming pools and be

Physician warns that drowning doesn't usually look like what people expect

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainJust like last summer, there are reports this year of a lifeguard shortage around the nation, meaning many public swimming pools and be
New algorithm detects autism in infants. How might that change care?

New algorithm detects autism in infants. How might that change care?

by Karen WeintraubCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSigns of autism can be picked up as early as the first month of life, according to a new study from Duke University that used children's health

New algorithm detects autism in infants. How might that change care?

by Karen WeintraubCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSigns of autism can be picked up as early as the first month of life, according to a new study from Duke University that used children's health
Prevention program shows promise educating young adolescents about avoiding child sexual abuse behaviors

Prevention program shows promise educating young adolescents about avoiding child sexual abuse behaviors

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA school-based prevention program designed to help adolescents interact appropriately with younger c

Prevention program shows promise educating young adolescents about avoiding child sexual abuse behaviors

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA school-based prevention program designed to help adolescents interact appropriately with younger c