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Brazilian babies born with Zika virus syndrome at greater risk of death in first three years of life

Brazilian babies born with Zika virus syndrome at greater risk of death in first three years of life

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineTransmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Zika virus. Credit: Cynthia Goldsmith/Centers for Disease Control and PreventionBabies born with conge

Brazilian babies born with Zika virus syndrome at greater risk of death in first three years of life

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineTransmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Zika virus. Credit: Cynthia Goldsmith/Centers for Disease Control and PreventionBabies born with conge
Can they hear you now? Kids increasingly exposed to noise health risks via earbuds and headphones

Can they hear you now? Kids increasingly exposed to noise health risks via earbuds and headphones

by University of MichiganOnly half of parents share they've tried to limit their child's audio device usage. Credit: University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Nation

Can they hear you now? Kids increasingly exposed to noise health risks via earbuds and headphones

by University of MichiganOnly half of parents share they've tried to limit their child's audio device usage. Credit: University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital Nation
Rates of autism climb to new highs in the US, with California setting record numbers

Rates of autism climb to new highs in the US, with California setting record numbers

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew federal studies co-authored by autism experts at Rutgers found that more children have been diagnosed with autism than at any time since

Rates of autism climb to new highs in the US, with California setting record numbers

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew federal studies co-authored by autism experts at Rutgers found that more children have been diagnosed with autism than at any time since
CDC advises updated COVID vaccine for everyone over 6 months of age

CDC advises updated COVID vaccine for everyone over 6 months of age

by Robin FosterAs a summer wave of COVID infections rolls across the country, U.S. health officials have recommended that all Americans over the age of 6 months get one of the updated COVID vaccines w

CDC advises updated COVID vaccine for everyone over 6 months of age

by Robin FosterAs a summer wave of COVID infections rolls across the country, U.S. health officials have recommended that all Americans over the age of 6 months get one of the updated COVID vaccines w
What vaccines does my child need by age 18 months?

What vaccines does my child need by age 18 months?

by Dr. Edith Bracho-Sánchez, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainHave you ever wondered why babies get vaccines starting from the day they're born? One big reason: The youngest

What vaccines does my child need by age 18 months?

by Dr. Edith Bracho-Sánchez, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainHave you ever wondered why babies get vaccines starting from the day they're born? One big reason: The youngest
Signs and Treatments for Pneumonia in Kids

Signs and Treatments for Pneumonia in Kids

Signs and Treatments for Pneumonia in KidsByCarrie Madormo, RN, MPHUpdated on December 02, 2023Medically reviewed byJohn Carew, MDPneumoniain kids is an infection that ca

Signs and Treatments for Pneumonia in Kids

Signs and Treatments for Pneumonia in KidsByCarrie Madormo, RN, MPHUpdated on December 02, 2023Medically reviewed byJohn Carew, MDPneumoniain kids is an infection that ca
Research shows psychological risks increases for transgender youth at gender identity milestones

Research shows psychological risks increases for transgender youth at gender identity milestones

by Elana GotkineTransgender youth have an increased risk for attempting suicide or running away from home in association with gender identity milestones, with the association driven by children who li

Research shows psychological risks increases for transgender youth at gender identity milestones

by Elana GotkineTransgender youth have an increased risk for attempting suicide or running away from home in association with gender identity milestones, with the association driven by children who li
Overview of Headaches in Kids and the Symptoms to Worry About

Overview of Headaches in Kids and the Symptoms to Worry About

Overview of Headaches in Kids and the Symptoms to Worry AboutBySarah Jividen, RNPublished on September 02, 2021Medically reviewed byHuma Sheikh, MDHeadachesaffect 20% of

Overview of Headaches in Kids and the Symptoms to Worry About

Overview of Headaches in Kids and the Symptoms to Worry AboutBySarah Jividen, RNPublished on September 02, 2021Medically reviewed byHuma Sheikh, MDHeadachesaffect 20% of
Flu shots up for children in states with vaccine mandate

Flu shots up for children in states with vaccine mandate

by Elana GotkineChildren living in states with a vaccine mandate during the 2020 to 2021 influenza season had a higher predicted probability of receiving an influenza vaccine, according to a study pub

Flu shots up for children in states with vaccine mandate

by Elana GotkineChildren living in states with a vaccine mandate during the 2020 to 2021 influenza season had a higher predicted probability of receiving an influenza vaccine, according to a study pub
Exploring the association of Bifidobacterium infantis with T cell immunity in human infants

Exploring the association of Bifidobacterium infantis with T cell immunity in human infants

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressBCG response varies in HIV-exposed uninfected infants at postnatal week 7. (A) Representative flow plot showing CD4+ T cell cytokine expression following stimu

Exploring the association of Bifidobacterium infantis with T cell immunity in human infants

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressBCG response varies in HIV-exposed uninfected infants at postnatal week 7. (A) Representative flow plot showing CD4+ T cell cytokine expression following stimu
More health problems seen for latino children in states with systemic inequity

More health problems seen for latino children in states with systemic inequity

by Elana GotkineLatino children residing in states with higher levels of systemic inequity have increased likelihood of experiencing mental health or chronic physical health conditions, according to a

More health problems seen for latino children in states with systemic inequity

by Elana GotkineLatino children residing in states with higher levels of systemic inequity have increased likelihood of experiencing mental health or chronic physical health conditions, according to a
Antibodies in breast milk provide protection against common GI virus

Antibodies in breast milk provide protection against common GI virus

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterMultipathogen protein microarray principle. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI168789A study led by researchers a

Antibodies in breast milk provide protection against common GI virus

byUniversity of Rochester Medical CenterMultipathogen protein microarray principle. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI168789A study led by researchers a