National poll: Some parents skip steps to minimize firework risks to kids

by University of MichiganTwo in in three parents say their child always follows the rules when using sparklers and the majority of parents say they enforce safety rules. Credit: University of Mic

Updated on: June 29,2024

National poll: Some parents skip steps to minimize firework risks to kids

by University of MichiganTwo in in three parents say their child always follows the rules when using sparklers and the majority of parents say they enforce safety rules. Credit: University of Mic

Updated on:June 29,2024

A simple intervention could help promote understanding of autistic children

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA short and simple intervention that needs no specialized training to deliver could help encourage understanding and

Updated on: April 22,2024

A simple intervention could help promote understanding of autistic children

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA short and simple intervention that needs no specialized training to deliver could help encourage understanding and

Updated on:April 22,2024

Effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA vaccination for children and adolescents confirmed by multi-state study

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA multi-state study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) VISION Network confirms that the Pfizer-BioNTech

Updated on: March 05,2024

Effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA vaccination for children and adolescents confirmed by multi-state study

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA multi-state study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) VISION Network confirms that the Pfizer-BioNTech

Updated on:March 05,2024

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

Updated on: April 02,2024

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

Updated on:April 02,2024

Amid pressing mental health needs in children, primary care practices struggle to get help

by Children's Hospital BostonThe need for mental health care in children and adolescents has been surging; rates of suicide and self-harm are increasing, and, like hospitals, primary care pra

Updated on: February 21,2024

Amid pressing mental health needs in children, primary care practices struggle to get help

by Children's Hospital BostonThe need for mental health care in children and adolescents has been surging; rates of suicide and self-harm are increasing, and, like hospitals, primary care pra

Updated on:February 21,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Is it normal to feel overwhelmed after having a baby?

by Dr. Gerri L. MattsonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm a new mom and I'm really struggling. Is it normal to feel so overwhelmed after having a baby?A: If you are feeling swamped and t

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Is it normal to feel overwhelmed after having a baby?

by Dr. Gerri L. MattsonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm a new mom and I'm really struggling. Is it normal to feel so overwhelmed after having a baby?A: If you are feeling swamped and t

Updated on:June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What changes can families make to mitigate the effects of climate change?

by Rebecca PhilipsbornCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: The news about climate change is overwhelming. Are there steps average people can take that actually make a difference?A: Climate change can b

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What changes can families make to mitigate the effects of climate change?

by Rebecca PhilipsbornCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: The news about climate change is overwhelming. Are there steps average people can take that actually make a difference?A: Climate change can b

Updated on:June 05,2024

Identification of tunnels connecting neurons in the developing brain

by Pasteur InstituteExample of 3D imaging of segmented granule cells shown in green and orange, with nuclei in blue and purple respectively, and mitochondria in yellow. A thin connection can be s

Updated on: April 01,2024

Identification of tunnels connecting neurons in the developing brain

by Pasteur InstituteExample of 3D imaging of segmented granule cells shown in green and orange, with nuclei in blue and purple respectively, and mitochondria in yellow. A thin connection can be s

Updated on:April 01,2024

Shared parental leave doesn't make financial or emotional sense, says researcher

by Patricia Hamilton,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWhenshared parental leavewas introduced in 2015 in the UK, the then Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government

Updated on: May 05,2024

Shared parental leave doesn't make financial or emotional sense, says researcher

by Patricia Hamilton,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageWhenshared parental leavewas introduced in 2015 in the UK, the then Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition government

Updated on:May 05,2024

Green environments in residential areas may impact the composition of sugar molecules in breastmilk

by University of TurkuPotential pathways from residential green environment to infant health via variations in HMO composition. The investigated associations in this study are shown with bold arr

Updated on: March 21,2024

Green environments in residential areas may impact the composition of sugar molecules in breastmilk

by University of TurkuPotential pathways from residential green environment to infant health via variations in HMO composition. The investigated associations in this study are shown with bold arr

Updated on:March 21,2024

Diet, stress programs might cut 'small for gestational age' risk in high-risk pregnancy

(HealthDay)—The odds of giving birth to a newborn that is small for gestational age (SGA) are reduced among pregnant women at high risk who receive a structured Mediterranean diet or mindfulness-based

Updated on: February 20,2024

Diet, stress programs might cut 'small for gestational age' risk in high-risk pregnancy

(HealthDay)—The odds of giving birth to a newborn that is small for gestational age (SGA) are reduced among pregnant women at high risk who receive a structured Mediterranean diet or mindfulness-based

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