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Baby formula shortages and COVID-19 led to risky feeding practices, study suggests

Baby formula shortages and COVID-19 led to risky feeding practices, study suggests

by Juan Flores,University of California, IrvineThe new collaborative report details the impact of baby formula shortages on infant-feeding practices. Credit: Pixabay/UC MercedAmid the coronaviru

Baby formula shortages and COVID-19 led to risky feeding practices, study suggests

by Juan Flores,University of California, IrvineThe new collaborative report details the impact of baby formula shortages on infant-feeding practices. Credit: Pixabay/UC MercedAmid the coronaviru
Hospital emergency departments lack policy and strategies for spotting child neglect or abuse

Hospital emergency departments lack policy and strategies for spotting child neglect or abuse

by European Society for Emergency MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a survey of emergency department staff from across Europe, only around half said their hospital has a policy in place to h

Hospital emergency departments lack policy and strategies for spotting child neglect or abuse

by European Society for Emergency MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a survey of emergency department staff from across Europe, only around half said their hospital has a policy in place to h
Seasonal changes in adolescent suicide explain controversial '13 Reasons Why' findings

Seasonal changes in adolescent suicide explain controversial '13 Reasons Why' findings

by Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of suicide data published today concludes that seasonal fluctuations in suicide among ad

Seasonal changes in adolescent suicide explain controversial '13 Reasons Why' findings

by Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn analysis of suicide data published today concludes that seasonal fluctuations in suicide among ad
External support offsets the risks to children's health posed by maternal depression, study finds

External support offsets the risks to children's health posed by maternal depression, study finds

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Marty from Manitou Springs, USA. Via Wikipedia."Being a mother with depression carries increased risks for a child's physical and psychological h

External support offsets the risks to children's health posed by maternal depression, study finds

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Marty from Manitou Springs, USA. Via Wikipedia."Being a mother with depression carries increased risks for a child's physical and psychological h
Systematic review on outcomes of hormonal treatment in youths with gender dysphoria

Systematic review on outcomes of hormonal treatment in youths with gender dysphoria

by Gunilla Sonnebring,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Mattias Karlén, Karolinska InstitutetIn a systematic review published inActa Paediatrica, researchers from Karolinska Institutet, Univers

Systematic review on outcomes of hormonal treatment in youths with gender dysphoria

by Gunilla Sonnebring,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Mattias Karlén, Karolinska InstitutetIn a systematic review published inActa Paediatrica, researchers from Karolinska Institutet, Univers
Antibiotics given shortly before cesarean birth not linked to asthma and eczema in young children

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,

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,
Primary-age children had biggest daily increase in screen time during the pandemic

Primary-age children had biggest daily increase in screen time during the pandemic

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that children aged between 6 and 10 had the biggest daily increase in screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic—b

Primary-age children had biggest daily increase in screen time during the pandemic

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that children aged between 6 and 10 had the biggest daily increase in screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic—b
New study examines parent hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccines for children

New study examines parent hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccines for children

by University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study published last month inParent Education and Counselingoutlines that the main drivers of pare

New study examines parent hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccines for children

by University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study published last month inParent Education and Counselingoutlines that the main drivers of pare
Incidence of eye injuries linked to nonpowder toy guns increasing

Incidence of eye injuries linked to nonpowder toy guns increasing

by Elana GotkineThe incidence of eye injuries associated with nonpowder guns seems to be increasing among children, and the mean age of patients with foam projectile blaster-associated injuries is dec

Incidence of eye injuries linked to nonpowder toy guns increasing

by Elana GotkineThe incidence of eye injuries associated with nonpowder guns seems to be increasing among children, and the mean age of patients with foam projectile blaster-associated injuries is dec
Researchers show early developmental delays predict poor long-term outcomes in Leigh syndrome patients

Researchers show early developmental delays predict poor long-term outcomes in Leigh syndrome patients

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Frontier Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have fou

Researchers show early developmental delays predict poor long-term outcomes in Leigh syndrome patients

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Frontier Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have fou
Sports help kids develop important trait linked to adult success

Sports help kids develop important trait linked to adult success

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHere's another good reason for kids to participate in organized sports: They can develop the "grit" that

Sports help kids develop important trait linked to adult success

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHere's another good reason for kids to participate in organized sports: They can develop the "grit" that