Ebola may hit children harder and longer than adults, study suggests

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaObserved and modeled EBOV RNA blood levels (viral load) according to the time since admission, age category (children versus adults) and clinical outc

Updated on: May 20,2024

Ebola may hit children harder and longer than adults, study suggests

by Adrianna MacPherson,University of AlbertaObserved and modeled EBOV RNA blood levels (viral load) according to the time since admission, age category (children versus adults) and clinical outc

Updated on:May 20,2024

Lead toxin concerns spur recall of toddler sippy cups

by Cara MurezParents whose toddlers use certain Green Sprouts bottles or cups need to discard them immediately because of a risk of lead exposure, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wa

Updated on: March 05,2024

Lead toxin concerns spur recall of toddler sippy cups

by Cara MurezParents whose toddlers use certain Green Sprouts bottles or cups need to discard them immediately because of a risk of lead exposure, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wa

Updated on:March 05,2024

Mild eczema in first grade likely to resolve by sixth grade

The severity of children's atopic dermatitis (AD) in first grade may predict its persistence in sixth grade, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in theJournal of Dermatology.Akio

Updated on: April 22,2024

Mild eczema in first grade likely to resolve by sixth grade

The severity of children's atopic dermatitis (AD) in first grade may predict its persistence in sixth grade, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in theJournal of Dermatology.Akio

Updated on:April 22,2024

US flight brings tons of needed baby formula from Germany

Baby formula has been hard to find on American store shelves amid a weeks-long shortage of the critical staple, but a US military plane bringing tons of much-needed formula has arrived in Indiana in a

Updated on: April 22,2024

US flight brings tons of needed baby formula from Germany

Baby formula has been hard to find on American store shelves amid a weeks-long shortage of the critical staple, but a US military plane bringing tons of much-needed formula has arrived in Indiana in a

Updated on:April 22,2024

Study sheds light on increased reports of suicidal behavior in teens

by North Carolina State UniversityTrends in Teens' Mental Health Disorders Hospital Visits per 10,000 Teens. Note: These figures plot trends in mental health disorders hospital visits in New

Updated on: March 23,2024

Study sheds light on increased reports of suicidal behavior in teens

by North Carolina State UniversityTrends in Teens' Mental Health Disorders Hospital Visits per 10,000 Teens. Note: These figures plot trends in mental health disorders hospital visits in New

Updated on:March 23,2024

Food program breaks the link between food insecurity and obesity in children

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFood FARMacias could be one part of the solution to the nation's growing food insecurity problem, according to a

Updated on: June 22,2024

Food program breaks the link between food insecurity and obesity in children

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFood FARMacias could be one part of the solution to the nation's growing food insecurity problem, according to a

Updated on:June 22,2024

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

Study: Social risk screening and referral addresses the high burden of unmet needs among NICU families

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPoverty and adverse social determinants of health, namely unmet social needs, have well established detrimental effects on

Updated on: March 08,2024

Study: Social risk screening and referral addresses the high burden of unmet needs among NICU families

by Boston University School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPoverty and adverse social determinants of health, namely unmet social needs, have well established detrimental effects on

Updated on:March 08,2024

Social media does not cause depression in children and young people, according to study

by Ingebjørg Hestvik,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany children and young adults spend a lot of time on social media, much to the concern of th

Updated on: April 18,2024

Social media does not cause depression in children and young people, according to study

by Ingebjørg Hestvik,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany children and young adults spend a lot of time on social media, much to the concern of th

Updated on:April 18,2024

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

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

New study confirms safety and benefits of maternal COVID-19 vaccination for newborns

by ICESCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants of pregnant women who received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy had lower risks of severe health outcomes, neonatal death, and neonatal i

Updated on: May 25,2024

New study confirms safety and benefits of maternal COVID-19 vaccination for newborns

by ICESCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants of pregnant women who received an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy had lower risks of severe health outcomes, neonatal death, and neonatal i

Updated on:May 25,2024

Timing of RSV immunization matters for infant protection

Updated on: May 03,2025

Timing of RSV immunization matters for infant protection

Updated on:May 03,2025