Study shows racial inequities in newborn drug testing

by University of MichiganNewborn drug testing incidence over time, by birthing parent race and ethnicity. Newborn drug testing incidence was significantly higher for Black newborns compared with

Updated on: May 13,2024

Study shows racial inequities in newborn drug testing

by University of MichiganNewborn drug testing incidence over time, by birthing parent race and ethnicity. Newborn drug testing incidence was significantly higher for Black newborns compared with

Updated on:May 13,2024

Antibiotics given shortly before cesarean birth not linked to asthma and eczema in young children

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntibiotics given to women before a cesarean birth have no effect on the risk of early childhood conditions, such as asthma or eczema,

Updated on: July 01,2024

Antibiotics given shortly before cesarean birth not linked to asthma and eczema in young children

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntibiotics given to women before a cesarean birth have no effect on the risk of early childhood conditions, such as asthma or eczema,

Updated on:July 01,2024

Update on acute liver inflammation of unknown origin in children

by Sabina Bernhardt, ERN RARE-LIVERCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnexplained cases of acute liver inflammation in children, especially in the United Kingdom (U.K.), were reported earlier this year.

Updated on: March 05,2024

Update on acute liver inflammation of unknown origin in children

by Sabina Bernhardt, ERN RARE-LIVERCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnexplained cases of acute liver inflammation in children, especially in the United Kingdom (U.K.), were reported earlier this year.

Updated on:March 05,2024

Evaluating the benefits of and barriers to pediatric obesity programs

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity now affects more than one in five children in the United States, and while there are effective, recommended intervent

Updated on: September 04,2024

Evaluating the benefits of and barriers to pediatric obesity programs

by Mallory Locklear,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity now affects more than one in five children in the United States, and while there are effective, recommended intervent

Updated on:September 04,2024

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

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

Updated on: June 01,2024

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

Updated on:June 01,2024

Ten hospitals reduce opioid prescriptions for children with appendicitis through a quality improvement initiative

by American College of SurgeonsOpioid prescribing declines for children who undergo appendectomy infographic. Credit: American College of SurgeonsAs public awareness of opioid abuse in the U.S. h

Updated on: February 22,2024

Ten hospitals reduce opioid prescriptions for children with appendicitis through a quality improvement initiative

by American College of SurgeonsOpioid prescribing declines for children who undergo appendectomy infographic. Credit: American College of SurgeonsAs public awareness of opioid abuse in the U.S. h

Updated on:February 22,2024

Children's diet quality linked to distance from protected conservation areas

Updated on: October 17,2025

Children's diet quality linked to distance from protected conservation areas

Updated on:October 17,2025

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge among children

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a tough time to be a parent. And it has been for nearly two years. Schools are threatening to close again (or alread

Updated on: February 21,2024

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge among children

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a tough time to be a parent. And it has been for nearly two years. Schools are threatening to close again (or alread

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

Updated on: February 20,2024

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

Updated on:February 20,2024

Guidelines may promote over-diagnosis of cow's milk allergy in infants

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInternational guidelines developed to help doctors diagnose cow's milk allergy may lead to over-diagnosis, according to University of

Updated on: February 20,2024

Guidelines may promote over-diagnosis of cow's milk allergy in infants

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInternational guidelines developed to help doctors diagnose cow's milk allergy may lead to over-diagnosis, according to University of

Updated on:February 20,2024

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

Updated on: March 05,2024

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

Updated on:March 05,2024