WHO says acute hepatitis cases in children now reported in 11 countries

The World Health Organization said it is investigating an outbreak of acute hepatitis among children that now involves 11 countries, including the United States.Among the 169 reported cases, at least

Updated on: February 29,2024

WHO says acute hepatitis cases in children now reported in 11 countries

The World Health Organization said it is investigating an outbreak of acute hepatitis among children that now involves 11 countries, including the United States.Among the 169 reported cases, at least

Updated on:February 29,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Should children still wear face masks on planes and trains?

by Dr. Yvonne A. MaldonadoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: Now that airlines have dropped mask mandates, is it OK to let my kids travel without masks?A: The judge's ruling striking down the fe

Updated on: February 29,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Should children still wear face masks on planes and trains?

by Dr. Yvonne A. MaldonadoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: Now that airlines have dropped mask mandates, is it OK to let my kids travel without masks?A: The judge's ruling striking down the fe

Updated on:February 29,2024

New study strengthens evidence that infections in pregnant mothers raise risk for leukemia in babies

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressStratified Association of Maternal Infection for Any Childhood Leukemia by Diagnosis Age. All models were adjusted for maternal age, educational level, parity, cohabitatio

Updated on: April 20,2024

New study strengthens evidence that infections in pregnant mothers raise risk for leukemia in babies

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressStratified Association of Maternal Infection for Any Childhood Leukemia by Diagnosis Age. All models were adjusted for maternal age, educational level, parity, cohabitatio

Updated on:April 20,2024

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

Updated on: March 29,2024

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

Updated on:March 29,2024

When COVID-19 disrupts multi-child families, one sibling is affected more

by University of WaterlooCredit: CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 disruptions in homes with two or more children affect one sibling more than the other, according to a new study.When caregivers are expe

Updated on: February 21,2024

When COVID-19 disrupts multi-child families, one sibling is affected more

by University of WaterlooCredit: CC0 Public DomainCOVID-19 disruptions in homes with two or more children affect one sibling more than the other, according to a new study.When caregivers are expe

Updated on:February 21,2024

Study: Visually perceptive moms are more sensitive parents

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new University of Virginia study has found that a new mother's ability to recognize positive emotions of the faces of

Updated on: April 24,2024

Study: Visually perceptive moms are more sensitive parents

by Jane Kelly,University of VirginiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new University of Virginia study has found that a new mother's ability to recognize positive emotions of the faces of

Updated on:April 24,2024

Mental health and the holidays: Stress for kids

by Joel StreedCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: We tend to believe that the holidays are a magical time for children and that the stress of it all is only felt by the adults. However, given the heightened e

Updated on: February 20,2024

Mental health and the holidays: Stress for kids

by Joel StreedCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: We tend to believe that the holidays are a magical time for children and that the stress of it all is only felt by the adults. However, given the heightened e

Updated on:February 20,2024

Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a multi-site study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and across the United S

Updated on: May 10,2024

Study finds steep rise in type 2 diabetes among children during COVID-19 pandemic

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a multi-site study of medical records, researchers at Johns Hopkins Children's Center and across the United S

Updated on:May 10,2024

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

Updated on: May 08,2024

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

Updated on:May 08,2024

How socioeconomics may impact COVID-19-associated stress in youth

by Ellin Kavanagh,Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Children's Hospital Los Angeles reports good news about socioeconomically disadv

Updated on: February 22,2024

How socioeconomics may impact COVID-19-associated stress in youth

by Ellin Kavanagh,Children's Hospital Los AngelesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study from Children's Hospital Los Angeles reports good news about socioeconomically disadv

Updated on:February 22,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to their kids about abuse in sports?

by Dr. Stacy W. Thomas and Dr. Michele LaBotzCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is on a gymnastics team. How do I talk to her about the risks of sexual abuse in sports?A: Getting involved in spor

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to their kids about abuse in sports?

by Dr. Stacy W. Thomas and Dr. Michele LaBotzCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is on a gymnastics team. How do I talk to her about the risks of sexual abuse in sports?A: Getting involved in spor

Updated on:June 05,2024

Early interventions are best for kids with obesity. Expert discusses new clinical guidelines

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne-fifth of U.S. kids have obesity, and many have related conditions such as high blood pressure, type

Updated on: March 26,2024

Early interventions are best for kids with obesity. Expert discusses new clinical guidelines

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne-fifth of U.S. kids have obesity, and many have related conditions such as high blood pressure, type

Updated on:March 26,2024