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Infant brain activity predicts social flexibility, stress recovery in first year

Infant brain activity predicts social flexibility, stress recovery in first year

by Lauren Otolski,Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCaregivers celebrate many milestones between a baby's birth and their first birthday.

Infant brain activity predicts social flexibility, stress recovery in first year

by Lauren Otolski,Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCaregivers celebrate many milestones between a baby's birth and their first birthday.
Childhood obesity: A leading health economist discusses latest research

Childhood obesity: A leading health economist discusses latest research

by Laura Singleton,Imperial College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo mark World Obesity Day 2022, Professor Franco Sassi of the Business School, reflects on a new report on childhood o

Childhood obesity: A leading health economist discusses latest research

by Laura Singleton,Imperial College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo mark World Obesity Day 2022, Professor Franco Sassi of the Business School, reflects on a new report on childhood o
CDC advises updated COVID vaccine for everyone over 6 months of age

CDC advises updated COVID vaccine for everyone over 6 months of age

by Robin FosterAs a summer wave of COVID infections rolls across the country, U.S. health officials have recommended that all Americans over the age of 6 months get one of the updated COVID vaccines w

CDC advises updated COVID vaccine for everyone over 6 months of age

by Robin FosterAs a summer wave of COVID infections rolls across the country, U.S. health officials have recommended that all Americans over the age of 6 months get one of the updated COVID vaccines w
Study finds almost one-third of US pediatric inpatient units closed in last decade

Study finds almost one-third of US pediatric inpatient units closed in last decade

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom 2008 to 2022, U.S. hospitals closed nearly 30% of pediatric inpatient units but only 4.4% of adult inpatient units,

Study finds almost one-third of US pediatric inpatient units closed in last decade

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom 2008 to 2022, U.S. hospitals closed nearly 30% of pediatric inpatient units but only 4.4% of adult inpatient units,
Why is newborn baby skin-to-skin contact with dads and non-birthing parents important? What the science says

Why is newborn baby skin-to-skin contact with dads and non-birthing parents important? What the science says

by Mary Steen,The ConversationCredit: Craig Adderley/Pexels, CC BYSoon after a baby is born, it's getting more common these days for the father or non-birthing parent to be encouraged to put

Why is newborn baby skin-to-skin contact with dads and non-birthing parents important? What the science says

by Mary Steen,The ConversationCredit: Craig Adderley/Pexels, CC BYSoon after a baby is born, it's getting more common these days for the father or non-birthing parent to be encouraged to put
Genetic causes of cerebral palsy uncovered through whole-genome sequencing

Genetic causes of cerebral palsy uncovered through whole-genome sequencing

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Canadian-led study has identified genes which may be partially responsible for the development of cerebral palsy.Cerebral pals

Genetic causes of cerebral palsy uncovered through whole-genome sequencing

byThe Hospital for Sick ChildrenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Canadian-led study has identified genes which may be partially responsible for the development of cerebral palsy.Cerebral pals
Flu shots up for children in states with vaccine mandate

Flu shots up for children in states with vaccine mandate

by Elana GotkineChildren living in states with a vaccine mandate during the 2020 to 2021 influenza season had a higher predicted probability of receiving an influenza vaccine, according to a study pub

Flu shots up for children in states with vaccine mandate

by Elana GotkineChildren living in states with a vaccine mandate during the 2020 to 2021 influenza season had a higher predicted probability of receiving an influenza vaccine, according to a study pub
The impact of school expulsion and ways to create supportive learning environments for all students

The impact of school expulsion and ways to create supportive learning environments for all students

byAmerican Academy of PediatricsLarkmead School. Credit: CC-BY-SA-2.5,2.0,1.0Suspending or expelling a student is one of the most severe punishments a school can impose on a student—and it can h

The impact of school expulsion and ways to create supportive learning environments for all students

byAmerican Academy of PediatricsLarkmead School. Credit: CC-BY-SA-2.5,2.0,1.0Suspending or expelling a student is one of the most severe punishments a school can impose on a student—and it can h
Increasing access to breastfeeding services for incarcerated women

Increasing access to breastfeeding services for incarcerated women

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf the more than 200,000 women in U.S. federal and state prisons and jails, it is estimated that up to 10% are preg

Increasing access to breastfeeding services for incarcerated women

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf the more than 200,000 women in U.S. federal and state prisons and jails, it is estimated that up to 10% are preg
A method for integrating patient-reported outcomes for patients with primary mitochondrial disease

A method for integrating patient-reported outcomes for patients with primary mitochondrial disease

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) developed a new method of

A method for integrating patient-reported outcomes for patients with primary mitochondrial disease

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) developed a new method of
Research shows psychological risks increases for transgender youth at gender identity milestones

Research shows psychological risks increases for transgender youth at gender identity milestones

by Elana GotkineTransgender youth have an increased risk for attempting suicide or running away from home in association with gender identity milestones, with the association driven by children who li

Research shows psychological risks increases for transgender youth at gender identity milestones

by Elana GotkineTransgender youth have an increased risk for attempting suicide or running away from home in association with gender identity milestones, with the association driven by children who li
We need to pay attention to the experiences of children in Ukraine during the Russian invasion

We need to pay attention to the experiences of children in Ukraine during the Russian invasion

by Aparna Mishra Tarc,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAll war is always war on children. As a vulnerable population, children's lives are at the mercy of the adult communit

We need to pay attention to the experiences of children in Ukraine during the Russian invasion

by Aparna Mishra Tarc,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAll war is always war on children. As a vulnerable population, children's lives are at the mercy of the adult communit