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Drinking water at 1 in 4 California child-care centers tests dangerously high for lead

Drinking water at 1 in 4 California child-care centers tests dangerously high for lead

by Dorany PinedaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn test results that suggest thousands of California infants, toddlers and children continue to be exposed to brain-damaging lead, data released by the state D

Drinking water at 1 in 4 California child-care centers tests dangerously high for lead

by Dorany PinedaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn test results that suggest thousands of California infants, toddlers and children continue to be exposed to brain-damaging lead, data released by the state D
Study: Juggling multiple young children hinders vigorous physical activity for parents

Study: Juggling multiple young children hinders vigorous physical activity for parents

by Chris Stipes,University of HoustonAlgorithm used to define the study cohort. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph201

Study: Juggling multiple young children hinders vigorous physical activity for parents

by Chris Stipes,University of HoustonAlgorithm used to define the study cohort. Credit:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health(2023). DOI: 10.3390/ijerph201
Ultrasound technique predicts hip dysplasia in infants

Ultrasound technique predicts hip dysplasia in infants

by Radiological Society of North AmericaHip US image in a 3-month-old girl at baseline. No contrast material was used. The presented hip is outlined with the acetabular shape model, consisting of

Ultrasound technique predicts hip dysplasia in infants

by Radiological Society of North AmericaHip US image in a 3-month-old girl at baseline. No contrast material was used. The presented hip is outlined with the acetabular shape model, consisting of
Research finds benefits, risks in state-mandated school-based BMI assessments

Research finds benefits, risks in state-mandated school-based BMI assessments

by University of Massachusetts AmherstSpatial and temporal variation in state-mandated school-based BMI assessments. Notes: Shaded states required school-based BMI assessments. Panel A plots the

Research finds benefits, risks in state-mandated school-based BMI assessments

by University of Massachusetts AmherstSpatial and temporal variation in state-mandated school-based BMI assessments. Notes: Shaded states required school-based BMI assessments. Panel A plots the
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
Study examines why kidneys can't regenerate after birth

Study examines why kidneys can't regenerate after birth

by Lance Sumler,Tulane UniversityDr. Samir El-Dahr is a professor and chair in the Department of Pediatrics at Tulane University School of Medicine. Credit: Paula Burch-CelentanoTulane Universit

Study examines why kidneys can't regenerate after birth

by Lance Sumler,Tulane UniversityDr. Samir El-Dahr is a professor and chair in the Department of Pediatrics at Tulane University School of Medicine. Credit: Paula Burch-CelentanoTulane Universit
Live nasal spray flu vaccine is safe for kids with asthma, says study

Live nasal spray flu vaccine is safe for kids with asthma, says study

by Denise MannCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYearly flu shots are especially important for kids with asthma, as any virus can trigger an asthma attack. But in the not-too-distant future, these kids

Live nasal spray flu vaccine is safe for kids with asthma, says study

by Denise MannCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYearly flu shots are especially important for kids with asthma, as any virus can trigger an asthma attack. But in the not-too-distant future, these kids
Cognitive impairment in preterm infants can be predicted at time of discharge from NICU

Cognitive impairment in preterm infants can be predicted at time of discharge from NICU

by Karolinska InstitutetInfants not discharged home were discharged to another hospital or unit or to home care. CPAP indicates continuous positive airway pressure; HFOV, high-frequency oscillato

Cognitive impairment in preterm infants can be predicted at time of discharge from NICU

by Karolinska InstitutetInfants not discharged home were discharged to another hospital or unit or to home care. CPAP indicates continuous positive airway pressure; HFOV, high-frequency oscillato
Correctly classifying coughs with machine learning

Correctly classifying coughs with machine learning

by Singapore University of Technology and DesignBidirectional Long-Short-Term Memory can use cough sounds to distinguish sick from healthy children, paving the way for preliminary screening. Cred

Correctly classifying coughs with machine learning

by Singapore University of Technology and DesignBidirectional Long-Short-Term Memory can use cough sounds to distinguish sick from healthy children, paving the way for preliminary screening. Cred
ER visits among youth with suicidal thoughts had already spiked in fall of 2019

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

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
Fluoride exposure associated with hypothyroidism in pregnancy, study finds

Fluoride exposure associated with hypothyroidism in pregnancy, study finds

by York UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.161149New research out of York University found that fluoride exposu

Fluoride exposure associated with hypothyroidism in pregnancy, study finds

by York UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:Science of The Total Environment(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.161149New research out of York University found that fluoride exposu
Study finds home screening test can help control type 1 diabetes

Study finds home screening test can help control type 1 diabetes

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown that a blood test for early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can stave off serious illnes

Study finds home screening test can help control type 1 diabetes

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown that a blood test for early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can stave off serious illnes