Prenatal mindfulness program improves stress response in infants

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainInfants whose mothers participated in a mindfulness-based program during pregnancy had healthier stress responses at 6 months ol

Updated on: February 24,2024 18

Prenatal mindfulness program improves stress response in infants

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainInfants whose mothers participated in a mindfulness-based program during pregnancy had healthier stress responses at 6 months ol

Updated on:February 24,2024 18

Microbiome of mother's vagina may affect infant mortality risk and baby's development

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study in mice from University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers showed that an unhealthy vaginal microbiome in

Updated on: February 21,2024 17

Microbiome of mother's vagina may affect infant mortality risk and baby's development

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study in mice from University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers showed that an unhealthy vaginal microbiome in

Updated on:February 21,2024 17

AI can spot early signs of Alzheimer's in speech patterns, study shows

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterAssociation of baseline acoustic (panel A) and lexical-semantic (panel B) scores with the 2-year change of CDR-SOB (higher value indicates greater disease progres

Updated on: May 19,2024 5

AI can spot early signs of Alzheimer's in speech patterns, study shows

by UT Southwestern Medical CenterAssociation of baseline acoustic (panel A) and lexical-semantic (panel B) scores with the 2-year change of CDR-SOB (higher value indicates greater disease progres

Updated on:May 19,2024 5

Music therapy could help children with brain injuries

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new pilot study has highlighted the potential of a music therapy technique to help children with severe acquired brain injuries (ABI)

Updated on: April 17,2024 15

Music therapy could help children with brain injuries

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new pilot study has highlighted the potential of a music therapy technique to help children with severe acquired brain injuries (ABI)

Updated on:April 17,2024 15

Ask the Pediatrician: What exactly is Tourette syndrome?

by Dr. Alcy R. Torres, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I've been told my son may have Tourette syndrome. What exactly is this and how worried should I be?A: Tour

Updated on: June 05,2024 6

Ask the Pediatrician: What exactly is Tourette syndrome?

by Dr. Alcy R. Torres, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I've been told my son may have Tourette syndrome. What exactly is this and how worried should I be?A: Tour

Updated on:June 05,2024 6

Ask the pediatrician: How can children stay safe on the way to school?

by Phyllis AgranCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: How old should kids be before biking or walking to school, and what are some tips to help keep them safe?A: Walking and bike riding are healthy ways

Updated on: June 05,2024 6

Ask the pediatrician: How can children stay safe on the way to school?

by Phyllis AgranCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: How old should kids be before biking or walking to school, and what are some tips to help keep them safe?A: Walking and bike riding are healthy ways

Updated on:June 05,2024 6

Eating disorder hospitalizations on the rise in Canada, affecting 'atypical' groups the most: Study

by ICESEating disorder hospitalizations. Credit: ICESThere was a disproportionate rise in pediatric eating disorder hospitalizations among males, younger adolescents, and individuals with eating

Updated on: May 07,2024 12

Eating disorder hospitalizations on the rise in Canada, affecting 'atypical' groups the most: Study

by ICESEating disorder hospitalizations. Credit: ICESThere was a disproportionate rise in pediatric eating disorder hospitalizations among males, younger adolescents, and individuals with eating

Updated on:May 07,2024 12

Worried about your teen's social media use? Experts offer help

(HealthDay)—Is your teen staring at their smartphone all day? There's many things parents can do to protect kids from the potentially negative effects of social media, experts say.While there are

Updated on: February 21,2024 20

Worried about your teen's social media use? Experts offer help

(HealthDay)—Is your teen staring at their smartphone all day? There's many things parents can do to protect kids from the potentially negative effects of social media, experts say.While there are

Updated on:February 21,2024 20

Neonatal hospitalization leaves parents feeling isolated, separated during pandemic

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmotional exhaustion, isolation and "nonsensical" visitor and other hospital policies contributed to parents of

Updated on: February 21,2024 20

Neonatal hospitalization leaves parents feeling isolated, separated during pandemic

by Laura Bailey,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEmotional exhaustion, isolation and "nonsensical" visitor and other hospital policies contributed to parents of

Updated on:February 21,2024 20

Bone growth protein might help more newborns survive severe lung disorders

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen babies are born with alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of pulmonary veins (ACDMPV), their skin start

Updated on: February 28,2024 17

Bone growth protein might help more newborns survive severe lung disorders

by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen babies are born with alveolar capillary dysplasia with misalignment of pulmonary veins (ACDMPV), their skin start

Updated on:February 28,2024 17

A new RSV shot could help protect babies this winter—if they can get it in time

by Amelia Templeton, Oregon Public Broadcasting, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainA RSV new therapy for infants, called nirsevimab, started shipping in September. By mid-October, demand for nir

Updated on: April 18,2024 15

A new RSV shot could help protect babies this winter—if they can get it in time

by Amelia Templeton, Oregon Public Broadcasting, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainA RSV new therapy for infants, called nirsevimab, started shipping in September. By mid-October, demand for nir

Updated on:April 18,2024 15

Research shows the number of babies born with cytomegalovirus declined during the pandemic

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublished inJAMA, University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have discovered the number of babies born in Minnesota

Updated on: May 17,2024 4

Research shows the number of babies born with cytomegalovirus declined during the pandemic

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainPublished inJAMA, University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have discovered the number of babies born in Minnesota

Updated on:May 17,2024 4