ACIP recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children aged ≥6 months

In the June 28 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMorbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, interim recommendations are presented for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines f

Updated on: March 19,2024

ACIP recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children aged ≥6 months

In the June 28 early-release issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMorbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, interim recommendations are presented for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines f

Updated on:March 19,2024

Research examines nutrition data's value from pregnancy to adolescence in understanding child health

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesUnited States map of recruitment sites for the 66 Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) cohorts with publicly available dietary i

Updated on: May 07,2024

Research examines nutrition data's value from pregnancy to adolescence in understanding child health

by Environmental influences on Child Health OutcomesUnited States map of recruitment sites for the 66 Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) cohorts with publicly available dietary i

Updated on:May 07,2024

On Our Sleeves survey reveals many parents need support in starting mental health conversations with children

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBetween the challenges of everyday life and more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, kids face more pressure and distra

Updated on: February 29,2024

On Our Sleeves survey reveals many parents need support in starting mental health conversations with children

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBetween the challenges of everyday life and more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, kids face more pressure and distra

Updated on:February 29,2024

Study: Preventing type 2 diabetes in young people is possible without medication

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTen minutes of physical activity a day or less screen time is all it takes to delay the onset of type 2 diabetes and slow its development

Updated on: April 24,2024

Study: Preventing type 2 diabetes in young people is possible without medication

by University of MontrealCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTen minutes of physical activity a day or less screen time is all it takes to delay the onset of type 2 diabetes and slow its development

Updated on:April 24,2024

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 finds low vitamin D levels in young people of color

by University of HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults from a University of Houston College of Nursing study indicate that 61% of otherwise healthy Black and Hispanic adolescents have l

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study finds low vitamin D levels in young people of color

by University of HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResults from a University of Houston College of Nursing study indicate that 61% of otherwise healthy Black and Hispanic adolescents have l

Updated on:May 08,2024

Study finds early RSV infection linked to significantly increased risk of asthma in children

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSevere respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection has long been associated with the onset of childhood wheezing diseases,

Updated on: March 08,2024

Study finds early RSV infection linked to significantly increased risk of asthma in children

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSevere respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection has long been associated with the onset of childhood wheezing diseases,

Updated on:March 08,2024

Trauma of migrant separation lingers long after reunification

by Bryan Luhn,University of HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe number of unaccompanied migrant children coming to the United States is exploding. According to the U.S. Department of Hea

Updated on: April 18,2024

Trauma of migrant separation lingers long after reunification

by Bryan Luhn,University of HoustonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe number of unaccompanied migrant children coming to the United States is exploding. According to the U.S. Department of Hea

Updated on:April 18,2024

Study finds strong performance of autism screener when used as intended

by Drexel UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith one in 44 children in the United States having autism, early detection and intervention are integral to improving outcomes. Because auti

Updated on: May 11,2024

Study finds strong performance of autism screener when used as intended

by Drexel UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith one in 44 children in the United States having autism, early detection and intervention are integral to improving outcomes. Because auti

Updated on:May 11,2024

Unvaccinated kids face up to 20 times higher risk of long COVID, analysis finds

Updated on: May 02,2025

Unvaccinated kids face up to 20 times higher risk of long COVID, analysis finds

Updated on:May 02,2025

Exposure to high humidity and temperature in pregnancy could influence blood pressure changes in childhood

by University of BristolAssociation between prenatal urban environment and blood pressure trajectories from childhood to early adulthood. Credit: LongIToolsOutdoor humidity and temperature levels

Updated on: February 29,2024

Exposure to high humidity and temperature in pregnancy could influence blood pressure changes in childhood

by University of BristolAssociation between prenatal urban environment and blood pressure trajectories from childhood to early adulthood. Credit: LongIToolsOutdoor humidity and temperature levels

Updated on:February 29,2024

Research discoveries more likely to be used in pediatricians' offices if patients and their caregivers get involved

by Nicole MacKenzie,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThousands of health research articles are published every year. With new evidence constantly being made available, you might assume

Updated on: June 26,2024

Research discoveries more likely to be used in pediatricians' offices if patients and their caregivers get involved

by Nicole MacKenzie,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThousands of health research articles are published every year. With new evidence constantly being made available, you might assume

Updated on:June 26,2024