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

Updated on: July 08,2024

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

Updated on:July 08,2024

What makes kids want to drop out of sport, and how should parents respond?

by Cassy Dittman,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe new year often means a new season of kids' sports. Many families may be pondering whether to commit to another season or discove

Updated on: June 17,2024

What makes kids want to drop out of sport, and how should parents respond?

by Cassy Dittman,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe new year often means a new season of kids' sports. Many families may be pondering whether to commit to another season or discove

Updated on:June 17,2024

Study underscores need for food literacy, Canadian school food program

by Keri Ferguson,University of Western OntarioCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren have been told, "Eat your fruits and vegetables" throughout generations. But a new study out of

Updated on: May 05,2024

Study underscores need for food literacy, Canadian school food program

by Keri Ferguson,University of Western OntarioCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren have been told, "Eat your fruits and vegetables" throughout generations. But a new study out of

Updated on:May 05,2024

Childhood obesity: A leading health economist discusses latest research

by Laura Singleton,Imperial College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo mark World Obesity Day 2022, Professor Franco Sassi of the Business School, reflects on a new report on childhood o

Updated on: February 24,2024

Childhood obesity: A leading health economist discusses latest research

by Laura Singleton,Imperial College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo mark World Obesity Day 2022, Professor Franco Sassi of the Business School, reflects on a new report on childhood o

Updated on:February 24,2024

Parental differential treatment affects sibling and family bonds, research finds

by Rick Hellman,University of KansasA new study shows sibling relationships can be negatively affected by parents who treat them differently without explanation. Credit: Ryanniel Masucol, Pexels

Updated on: May 13,2024

Parental differential treatment affects sibling and family bonds, research finds

by Rick Hellman,University of KansasA new study shows sibling relationships can be negatively affected by parents who treat them differently without explanation. Credit: Ryanniel Masucol, Pexels

Updated on:May 13,2024

Boys with higher levels of environmental pollutants enter puberty later, study finds

byUniversity of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew findings,publishedin the journalEnvironmental Science & Technology, analyze a group of pollutants called per- an

Updated on: September 14,2024

Boys with higher levels of environmental pollutants enter puberty later, study finds

byUniversity of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew findings,publishedin the journalEnvironmental Science & Technology, analyze a group of pollutants called per- an

Updated on:September 14,2024

Coordinated care important for children with Down syndrome and congenital heart disease, say researchers

byAmerican Heart AssociationA family‐centered, developmentally supportive care model for children with trisomy 21 and congenital heart disease from birth through adolescence. Credit:Journa

Updated on: October 04,2024

Coordinated care important for children with Down syndrome and congenital heart disease, say researchers

byAmerican Heart AssociationA family‐centered, developmentally supportive care model for children with trisomy 21 and congenital heart disease from birth through adolescence. Credit:Journa

Updated on:October 04,2024

Pediatrician explains the effects of caffeine on kids

Updated on: September 15,2025

Pediatrician explains the effects of caffeine on kids

Updated on:September 15,2025

Expert explains parvovirus B19, a common childhood infection

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicElectron micrograph of negatively stained Parvovirus B19 in blood. Each virus particle is about 25 to 30nM in diameter. Credit: GrahamColm/CC BY 3.0Parvovirus B19 is the

Updated on: March 21,2024

Expert explains parvovirus B19, a common childhood infection

by Deb Balzer,Mayo ClinicElectron micrograph of negatively stained Parvovirus B19 in blood. Each virus particle is about 25 to 30nM in diameter. Credit: GrahamColm/CC BY 3.0Parvovirus B19 is the

Updated on:March 21,2024

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

Updated on: July 17,2024

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

Updated on:July 17,2024

High-needs boy stuck in ER amid growing child welfare pressure in Minnesota

by Jeremy OlsonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA distressing situation is unfolding inside the emergency department of Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, where a 10-year-old boy with severe autism

Updated on: March 29,2024

High-needs boy stuck in ER amid growing child welfare pressure in Minnesota

by Jeremy OlsonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA distressing situation is unfolding inside the emergency department of Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, where a 10-year-old boy with severe autism

Updated on:March 29,2024

Being an only child doesn't affect your development—family background matters more, says researcher

by Alice Goisis,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainBeing an only child is a "disease in itself," according to 19th century psychologistStanley G. Hall. Even though Hall&#39

Updated on: May 05,2024

Being an only child doesn't affect your development—family background matters more, says researcher

by Alice Goisis,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainBeing an only child is a "disease in itself," according to 19th century psychologistStanley G. Hall. Even though Hall&#39

Updated on:May 05,2024