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Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to their kids about abuse in sports?

Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to their kids about abuse in sports?

by Dr. Stacy W. Thomas and Dr. Michele LaBotzCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is on a gymnastics team. How do I talk to her about the risks of sexual abuse in sports?A: Getting involved in spor

Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to their kids about abuse in sports?

by Dr. Stacy W. Thomas and Dr. Michele LaBotzCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is on a gymnastics team. How do I talk to her about the risks of sexual abuse in sports?A: Getting involved in spor
Ask the Pediatrician: Why should children get the flu vaccine?

Ask the Pediatrician: Why should children get the flu vaccine?

by Flor M. Muñoz and Kristina A. BryantCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: Is the flu vaccine really necessary for healthy kids?A: Flu—short for influenza—is an illness caused by arespiratory v

Ask the Pediatrician: Why should children get the flu vaccine?

by Flor M. Muñoz and Kristina A. BryantCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: Is the flu vaccine really necessary for healthy kids?A: Flu—short for influenza—is an illness caused by arespiratory v
After a stroke in an infant's brain, the right side of the brain compensates for loss of language in the left side

After a stroke in an infant's brain, the right side of the brain compensates for loss of language in the left side

by Georgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA clinical study conducted by researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center has found that for children who had a maj

After a stroke in an infant's brain, the right side of the brain compensates for loss of language in the left side

by Georgetown University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA clinical study conducted by researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center has found that for children who had a maj
Why ventilators can be tough on premature babies' lungs

Why ventilators can be tough on premature babies' lungs

by Biophysical SocietyRat fetal lung cells like those used to measure sodium transport. Cell nuclei are shown in blue and in orange are the actin filaments in the cytoskeleton. Credit: Jonas Naum

Why ventilators can be tough on premature babies' lungs

by Biophysical SocietyRat fetal lung cells like those used to measure sodium transport. Cell nuclei are shown in blue and in orange are the actin filaments in the cytoskeleton. Credit: Jonas Naum
Mystery of children's 'chalky teeth' explained

Mystery of children's 'chalky teeth' explained

by Science in PublicSide of mouth: Early signs of chalky teeth include creamy-brown patches (pictured) or extra-white spots on the teeth. Credit: The D3 GroupOne in five children have chalky toot

Mystery of children's 'chalky teeth' explained

by Science in PublicSide of mouth: Early signs of chalky teeth include creamy-brown patches (pictured) or extra-white spots on the teeth. Credit: The D3 GroupOne in five children have chalky toot
Screen time tied to mental health problems in kindergarten children

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

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
Ask the Pediatrician: Can families with unvaccinated children gather safely for the holidays this year?

Ask the Pediatrician: Can families with unvaccinated children gather safely for the holidays this year?

by Dr. Jennifer Shu, American Academy Of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My children are too young to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Is it safe to get together with our extended family for C

Ask the Pediatrician: Can families with unvaccinated children gather safely for the holidays this year?

by Dr. Jennifer Shu, American Academy Of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My children are too young to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Is it safe to get together with our extended family for C
Toddlers' attention to 'motherese' speech may be used to diagnose autism

Toddlers' attention to 'motherese' speech may be used to diagnose autism

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe all do it: that high-pitched, sing-songy voice that spills out of your mouth whenever a baby is around. Caregivers have

Toddlers' attention to 'motherese' speech may be used to diagnose autism

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe all do it: that high-pitched, sing-songy voice that spills out of your mouth whenever a baby is around. Caregivers have
Elevated tween screen time linked to disruptive behavior disorders

Elevated tween screen time linked to disruptive behavior disorders

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTweens who spend more time on screens have a higher likelihood of developing disruptive behavior disorde

Elevated tween screen time linked to disruptive behavior disorders

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTweens who spend more time on screens have a higher likelihood of developing disruptive behavior disorde
Girls with mental health conditions have lower HPV vaccination coverage

Girls with mental health conditions have lower HPV vaccination coverage

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGirls with mental illness or neurodevelopmental conditions are less likely than their peers to be vaccinated with the HPV vaccine that pro

Girls with mental health conditions have lower HPV vaccination coverage

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainGirls with mental illness or neurodevelopmental conditions are less likely than their peers to be vaccinated with the HPV vaccine that pro
Looking out for kids: A case for better pediatric trauma interventions

Looking out for kids: A case for better pediatric trauma interventions

by Cactus CommunicationsResearchers investigated the characteristics of pediatric admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic at a trauma center in Omaha, USA. They identified higher blood alcohol levels

Looking out for kids: A case for better pediatric trauma interventions

by Cactus CommunicationsResearchers investigated the characteristics of pediatric admissions during the COVID-19 pandemic at a trauma center in Omaha, USA. They identified higher blood alcohol levels
Effects of lead poisoning may be reversible with early-childhood enrichment

Effects of lead poisoning may be reversible with early-childhood enrichment

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLead exposure in early childhood can lead to severe cognitive and behavioral impairments in children that last well into adolescence

Effects of lead poisoning may be reversible with early-childhood enrichment

by Thomas Jefferson UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLead exposure in early childhood can lead to severe cognitive and behavioral impairments in children that last well into adolescence