Young people make up greater proportion of COVID-19 deaths in 2021 compared to 2020

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSince March 2020, COVID-19-related deaths claimed over a million lives in the U.S. alone. In the pandemic's early phases, m

Updated on: April 07,2024

Young people make up greater proportion of COVID-19 deaths in 2021 compared to 2020

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSince March 2020, COVID-19-related deaths claimed over a million lives in the U.S. alone. In the pandemic's early phases, m

Updated on:April 07,2024

A light touch and a caring approach ease childhood needle experiences

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVaccinations, blood tests, or IVs—it's fair to say that no child likes a needle. So, when it comes to the jab, a light touch

Updated on: April 22,2024

A light touch and a caring approach ease childhood needle experiences

by University of South AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVaccinations, blood tests, or IVs—it's fair to say that no child likes a needle. So, when it comes to the jab, a light touch

Updated on:April 22,2024

National youth COVID study could speed care for sickest children

by Debra Melani,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Blake Martin, MD, packs up his two tots for preschool and outings, he knows their chances of ending up in the hos

Updated on: February 24,2024

National youth COVID study could speed care for sickest children

by Debra Melani,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen Blake Martin, MD, packs up his two tots for preschool and outings, he knows their chances of ending up in the hos

Updated on:February 24,2024

UK sugary drink taxes may have prevented over 5,000 cases of obesity a year in year six girls alone

by University of CambridgeResearchers find that the UK soft drink taxes is associated with decreased obesity in girls. Credit: Cottonbro Studio, Pexels (CC0, creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero

Updated on: April 17,2024

UK sugary drink taxes may have prevented over 5,000 cases of obesity a year in year six girls alone

by University of CambridgeResearchers find that the UK soft drink taxes is associated with decreased obesity in girls. Credit: Cottonbro Studio, Pexels (CC0, creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero

Updated on:April 17,2024

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

Incidence of COVID-19 was eight times higher in unvaccinated vs. vaccinated students

by Elizabeth McCamic,Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnvaccinated students had eight times the incidence of COVID-19 infection compared to vaccinated students in a North Carolina

Updated on: February 22,2024

Incidence of COVID-19 was eight times higher in unvaccinated vs. vaccinated students

by Elizabeth McCamic,Duke UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUnvaccinated students had eight times the incidence of COVID-19 infection compared to vaccinated students in a North Carolina

Updated on:February 22,2024

Are health professionals in India adequately supporting breastfeeding?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA review inClinical & Experimental Allergyhighlights a problematic relationship between the infant formula industry and allergy health pro

Updated on: April 17,2024

Are health professionals in India adequately supporting breastfeeding?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA review inClinical & Experimental Allergyhighlights a problematic relationship between the infant formula industry and allergy health pro

Updated on:April 17,2024

Weighted blankets found to increase melatonin

by Elin Bäckström,Uppsala UniversityOverview of the randomized, counterbalanced within-subjects design. Boxes highlighted in gray illustrate the two at-home adaptation phases (i.e., day 1 to 3 a

Updated on: March 05,2024

Weighted blankets found to increase melatonin

by Elin Bäckström,Uppsala UniversityOverview of the randomized, counterbalanced within-subjects design. Boxes highlighted in gray illustrate the two at-home adaptation phases (i.e., day 1 to 3 a

Updated on:March 05,2024

Whether born naturally or via cesarean section, babies receive essential microbes from their mothers, says study

by Cell PressThis is an illustration of a mother and infant and the microbes that are transmitted from mother to infant. Credit: Mari-Lee OdendaalDo cesarean-born babies miss out on essential mic

Updated on: May 17,2024

Whether born naturally or via cesarean section, babies receive essential microbes from their mothers, says study

by Cell PressThis is an illustration of a mother and infant and the microbes that are transmitted from mother to infant. Credit: Mari-Lee OdendaalDo cesarean-born babies miss out on essential mic

Updated on:May 17,2024

IQ lower for survivors of PICU respiratory failure hospitalization

Survival of pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) hospitalization for respiratory failure is associated with a reduction in IQ scores relative to matched biological siblings, according to a study publi

Updated on: February 24,2024

IQ lower for survivors of PICU respiratory failure hospitalization

Survival of pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) hospitalization for respiratory failure is associated with a reduction in IQ scores relative to matched biological siblings, according to a study publi

Updated on:February 24,2024

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

Updated on: May 25,2024

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

Updated on:May 25,2024

Child abuse investigations may not prevent poor sexual health outcomes in girls

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Child Protective Services (CPS) system aims to investigate and intervene in cases of child abuse and neglect, but a new study suggests

Updated on: February 27,2024

Child abuse investigations may not prevent poor sexual health outcomes in girls

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Child Protective Services (CPS) system aims to investigate and intervene in cases of child abuse and neglect, but a new study suggests

Updated on:February 27,2024