The Black Summer bushfires put an enormous strain on families with young children, say researchers

by Karleen Gribble, Michelle Hamrosi and Naomi Hull,The ConversationCredit: Karleen Gribble, Michelle Hamrosi and Naomi HullFloods, bushfires, heat waves, cyclones. Australia is no strange

Updated on: April 25,2024

The Black Summer bushfires put an enormous strain on families with young children, say researchers

by Karleen Gribble, Michelle Hamrosi and Naomi Hull,The ConversationCredit: Karleen Gribble, Michelle Hamrosi and Naomi HullFloods, bushfires, heat waves, cyclones. Australia is no strange

Updated on:April 25,2024

Swedish study finds more anxiety in children not involved in activities during pandemic

by University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who did not take part in social and group activities during the pandemic had significantly higher levels of anxiety than those

Updated on: June 25,2024

Swedish study finds more anxiety in children not involved in activities during pandemic

by University of GothenburgCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who did not take part in social and group activities during the pandemic had significantly higher levels of anxiety than those

Updated on:June 25,2024

New study identifies link between household air pollution and child pneumonia

by University of LiverpoolBox plot showing the distributions of average PM2.5exposure by nasopharyngeal Streptococcus pneumoniae carriage status in children aged 6 weeks and 6 months. Credi

Updated on: February 22,2024

New study identifies link between household air pollution and child pneumonia

by University of LiverpoolBox plot showing the distributions of average PM2.5exposure by nasopharyngeal Streptococcus pneumoniae carriage status in children aged 6 weeks and 6 months. Credi

Updated on:February 22,2024

Effect of types of screen use on child mental health examined

(HealthDay)—Higher levels of screen use are associated with poor mental health for children and youth during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online Dec. 28 inJAMA Network O

Updated on: February 21,2024

Effect of types of screen use on child mental health examined

(HealthDay)—Higher levels of screen use are associated with poor mental health for children and youth during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online Dec. 28 inJAMA Network O

Updated on:February 21,2024

Childhood vaccination rates are dropping. Here's why this matters

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAt the start of the 2019–2020 school year, vaccination rates for incoming kindergartners across the country were about 95%,ac

Updated on: April 03,2024

Childhood vaccination rates are dropping. Here's why this matters

by Erin Kayata,Northeastern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAt the start of the 2019–2020 school year, vaccination rates for incoming kindergartners across the country were about 95%,ac

Updated on:April 03,2024

Protecting children from eye allergies may be as simple as encouraging physical fitness

by American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAllergies are one of the most common conditions in children, with eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis, affecting up to

Updated on: March 06,2024

Protecting children from eye allergies may be as simple as encouraging physical fitness

by American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAllergies are one of the most common conditions in children, with eye allergies, or allergic conjunctivitis, affecting up to

Updated on:March 06,2024

Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots

by Lindsey Tanner and Mike StobbeIn this undated family photo, Emily Hojara and Eli Zilke of Sawyer, Mich., hold their their daughter, Flora, who was born early in the COVID-19 pandemic and turns 2 in

Updated on: February 21,2024

Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots

by Lindsey Tanner and Mike StobbeIn this undated family photo, Emily Hojara and Eli Zilke of Sawyer, Mich., hold their their daughter, Flora, who was born early in the COVID-19 pandemic and turns 2 in

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

Updated on: March 10,2024

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

Updated on:March 10,2024

Study strengthens evidence of link between air pollution and child brain development

by Jake Ellison,University of WashingtonShown are the estimated effects of air pollution exposures on child Total Problems score and IQ by child sex (male vs. female) in participants from the th

Updated on: March 10,2024

Study strengthens evidence of link between air pollution and child brain development

by Jake Ellison,University of WashingtonShown are the estimated effects of air pollution exposures on child Total Problems score and IQ by child sex (male vs. female) in participants from the th

Updated on:March 10,2024

Pediatricians offer 8 goals to parents to 'start the year strong'

by Robin FosterNew Year's resolutions often center on weight loss and personal lifestyle changes, but setting good parenting goals is also well worth the effort, pediatricians say."This is a

Updated on: February 29,2024

Pediatricians offer 8 goals to parents to 'start the year strong'

by Robin FosterNew Year's resolutions often center on weight loss and personal lifestyle changes, but setting good parenting goals is also well worth the effort, pediatricians say."This is a

Updated on:February 29,2024

Parental type 1 diabetes can affect children's cognitive development

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCognitive development in children could be affected regardless of which biological parent has type 1 diabetes, according to research p

Updated on: February 29,2024

Parental type 1 diabetes can affect children's cognitive development

by Public Library of ScienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCognitive development in children could be affected regardless of which biological parent has type 1 diabetes, according to research p

Updated on:February 29,2024

Children's mental health during pandemic influenced by adult vaccination rates and socioeconomic factors

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdult vaccination rates and social determinants of health—or the social and economic conditions in which families live and work—ha

Updated on: February 29,2024

Children's mental health during pandemic influenced by adult vaccination rates and socioeconomic factors

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAdult vaccination rates and social determinants of health—or the social and economic conditions in which families live and work—ha

Updated on:February 29,2024