Natural foods appeal to children, study finds

by University of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren are more likely to prefer foods they believe to be natural to man-made options, rating them higher for tastiness, safety and de

Updated on: May 10,2024

Natural foods appeal to children, study finds

by University of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren are more likely to prefer foods they believe to be natural to man-made options, rating them higher for tastiness, safety and de

Updated on:May 10,2024

Baby's vaccine responses linked to birth delivery method, study finds

by University of EdinburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe method by which a baby was delivered is associated with how its immune system will respond to two key childhood vaccines, research

Updated on: March 08,2024

Baby's vaccine responses linked to birth delivery method, study finds

by University of EdinburghCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe method by which a baby was delivered is associated with how its immune system will respond to two key childhood vaccines, research

Updated on:March 08,2024

Profit strategy: Psychiatric facilities prioritize out-of-state kids

by Lauren SausserCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSouth Carolina children who need immediate, around-the-clock psychiatric care risk being stranded for days—even weeks—waiting for help, only to be se

Updated on: February 27,2024

Profit strategy: Psychiatric facilities prioritize out-of-state kids

by Lauren SausserCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSouth Carolina children who need immediate, around-the-clock psychiatric care risk being stranded for days—even weeks—waiting for help, only to be se

Updated on:February 27,2024

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

How do we make the best use of blood banks in sub-Saharan Africa?

by Emily Head,Imperial College LondonCredit: Lennart Wittstock from PexelsBlood transfusions are life-saving, but blood banks often face shortages.This issue is particularly grave in sub-Saharan

Updated on: February 22,2024

How do we make the best use of blood banks in sub-Saharan Africa?

by Emily Head,Imperial College LondonCredit: Lennart Wittstock from PexelsBlood transfusions are life-saving, but blood banks often face shortages.This issue is particularly grave in sub-Saharan

Updated on:February 22,2024

App helps promote better dietary habits and less screen time in young children

by Karolinska InstitutetScreenshots from the MINISTOP 2.0 app showing some of its key features. From the upper left corner: 1) the registration feature for daily intake of fruits, berries, and ve

Updated on: March 23,2024

App helps promote better dietary habits and less screen time in young children

by Karolinska InstitutetScreenshots from the MINISTOP 2.0 app showing some of its key features. From the upper left corner: 1) the registration feature for daily intake of fruits, berries, and ve

Updated on:March 23,2024

ER visits among youth with suicidal thoughts had already spiked in fall of 2019

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the fall of 2019—before the onset of COVID-19—emergency departments in Illinois experienced a spike in visits from youth ages 5 to 19

Updated on: March 19,2024

ER visits among youth with suicidal thoughts had already spiked in fall of 2019

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the fall of 2019—before the onset of COVID-19—emergency departments in Illinois experienced a spike in visits from youth ages 5 to 19

Updated on:March 19,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What should parents know about COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5?

by Dr. Devika BhushanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I have heard that there's an approved COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5. What do I need to know about it?A: As the parent of an infant

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What should parents know about COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5?

by Dr. Devika BhushanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I have heard that there's an approved COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5. What do I need to know about it?A: As the parent of an infant

Updated on:June 05,2024

New study shows daily, consistent parental reading in the first year of life improves infants' language scores

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainDaily reading improved language development in infants 12 months and younger, according to a recent study by researche

Updated on: April 20,2024

New study shows daily, consistent parental reading in the first year of life improves infants' language scores

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainDaily reading improved language development in infants 12 months and younger, according to a recent study by researche

Updated on:April 20,2024

Early life infection increases sensitivity to pain in newborn babies

by University of OxfordStudy design and main results. *Red flag risk factors and clinical indicators for Early-Onset Neonatal Infection (EONI). Antibiotic treatment was started if any red flag or

Updated on: June 22,2024

Early life infection increases sensitivity to pain in newborn babies

by University of OxfordStudy design and main results. *Red flag risk factors and clinical indicators for Early-Onset Neonatal Infection (EONI). Antibiotic treatment was started if any red flag or

Updated on:June 22,2024

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

Study: College prep program leads to lower substance use, better health behaviors among high school students

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: UCLA HealthNew UCLA-led research finds that a college preparatory program for youth experiencing educational inequities that operates in about 13%

Updated on: May 13,2024

Study: College prep program leads to lower substance use, better health behaviors among high school students

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: UCLA HealthNew UCLA-led research finds that a college preparatory program for youth experiencing educational inequities that operates in about 13%

Updated on:May 13,2024