UK rates of nearsightedness have increased significantly over time

by Public Library of ScienceFig 1. Frequency of myopia (all, childhood-onset and adult-onset), by year of birth as 5-year bands. Credit: Cumberland et al., 2022, PLOS ONE, CC-BY 4.0 (creativecomm

Updated on: February 21,2024

UK rates of nearsightedness have increased significantly over time

by Public Library of ScienceFig 1. Frequency of myopia (all, childhood-onset and adult-onset), by year of birth as 5-year bands. Credit: Cumberland et al., 2022, PLOS ONE, CC-BY 4.0 (creativecomm

Updated on:February 21,2024

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

Study examines scale of impact of maternal Zika virus infection on offspring in early life

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineTransmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Zika virus. Credit: Cynthia Goldsmith/Centers for Disease Control and PreventionApproximately one thir

Updated on: May 07,2024

Study examines scale of impact of maternal Zika virus infection on offspring in early life

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineTransmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Zika virus. Credit: Cynthia Goldsmith/Centers for Disease Control and PreventionApproximately one thir

Updated on:May 07,2024

Study provides clearer view of newborns with opioid withdrawal

by Laura Otto,University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeKeith Dookeran, associate visiting professor of public health, led a study of the characteristics that may explain the racial disparity in newbor

Updated on: April 24,2024

Study provides clearer view of newborns with opioid withdrawal

by Laura Otto,University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeKeith Dookeran, associate visiting professor of public health, led a study of the characteristics that may explain the racial disparity in newbor

Updated on:April 24,2024

New report finds stark impact of newborn illness on mortality throughout childhood

by University of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew evidence has found a link between poor health as a newborn and mortality up to the age of ten. The new report from England's Nati

Updated on: May 29,2024

New report finds stark impact of newborn illness on mortality throughout childhood

by University of BristolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew evidence has found a link between poor health as a newborn and mortality up to the age of ten. The new report from England's Nati

Updated on:May 29,2024

Almost 700,000 rocking sleepers recalled after 15 babies die

Following the deaths of 15 infants, families are advised to immediately stop using all models of Kids2 Rocking Sleepers, according to a second recall notice.Four of those 15babiesdied afte

Updated on: March 08,2024

Almost 700,000 rocking sleepers recalled after 15 babies die

Following the deaths of 15 infants, families are advised to immediately stop using all models of Kids2 Rocking Sleepers, according to a second recall notice.Four of those 15babiesdied afte

Updated on:March 08,2024

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

Challenges persist for pediatric clinical trial

Early discontinuation and nonreporting/nonpublication of findings continue to be common issues for conducting pediatric clinical trials, according to a study published online March 22 inPediatri

Updated on: February 27,2024

Challenges persist for pediatric clinical trial

Early discontinuation and nonreporting/nonpublication of findings continue to be common issues for conducting pediatric clinical trials, according to a study published online March 22 inPediatri

Updated on:February 27,2024

Japanese children's gait develops differently from children in other countries

by Nagoya UniversityResearchers analyzed 3D gait data recorded via several markers attached on the lower limbs. Credit: Tadashi Ito, Reiko MatsushitaResearchers have discovered that the manner of

Updated on: June 26,2024

Japanese children's gait develops differently from children in other countries

by Nagoya UniversityResearchers analyzed 3D gait data recorded via several markers attached on the lower limbs. Credit: Tadashi Ito, Reiko MatsushitaResearchers have discovered that the manner of

Updated on:June 26,2024

Pandemic babies behind on communication at age 2, but other developmental areas remain unaffected, finds study

by Susan Byrne and Jonathan Hourihane,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe world changed for all of us when we were suddenly plunged into a pandemic in 2020. COVID sent us into a series

Updated on: May 13,2024

Pandemic babies behind on communication at age 2, but other developmental areas remain unaffected, finds study

by Susan Byrne and Jonathan Hourihane,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe world changed for all of us when we were suddenly plunged into a pandemic in 2020. COVID sent us into a series

Updated on:May 13,2024

Mental imagery a helpful way to distract teens from negative thought patterns, study finds

by Molly Rosbach, Oregon State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor adolescents who may get stuck in negative thought spirals, refocusing on mental imagery is a more effective distraction th

Updated on: May 10,2024

Mental imagery a helpful way to distract teens from negative thought patterns, study finds

by Molly Rosbach, Oregon State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor adolescents who may get stuck in negative thought spirals, refocusing on mental imagery is a more effective distraction th

Updated on:May 10,2024

Psychologist offers advice on soothing children traumatized by war

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Northwestern University pediatric psychologist—who advises Ukrainian charity workers and therapists about working with that country's trau

Updated on: May 29,2024

Psychologist offers advice on soothing children traumatized by war

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Northwestern University pediatric psychologist—who advises Ukrainian charity workers and therapists about working with that country's trau

Updated on:May 29,2024