Health officials warn again about concerning upticks in newborn syphilis

by Hanna Webster, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRising rates of syphilis and newborn syphilis are not letting up in Pennsylvania, said state and local health officials at a

Updated on: March 10,2024

Health officials warn again about concerning upticks in newborn syphilis

by Hanna Webster, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRising rates of syphilis and newborn syphilis are not letting up in Pennsylvania, said state and local health officials at a

Updated on:March 10,2024

More than 1 million U.S. kids diagnosed with COVID in single week

(HealthDay)—More than 1.1 million American kids were diagnosed with COVID-19 during the week ending Jan. 20, new data show.That's 17% higher than the 981,000 cases diagnosed the week before and do

Updated on: February 21,2024

More than 1 million U.S. kids diagnosed with COVID in single week

(HealthDay)—More than 1.1 million American kids were diagnosed with COVID-19 during the week ending Jan. 20, new data show.That's 17% higher than the 981,000 cases diagnosed the week before and do

Updated on:February 21,2024

Hospital readmissions for asthma on the rise among children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteHospital readmissions for asthma are increasing among children, according to a new study, highlighting the gaps in health care for the most common chro

Updated on: March 08,2024

Hospital readmissions for asthma on the rise among children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteHospital readmissions for asthma are increasing among children, according to a new study, highlighting the gaps in health care for the most common chro

Updated on:March 08,2024

Chinese youth not engaging in heart healthy habits

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany children and adolescents in China have less than ideal cardiovascular health, including low rates of physical activity and u

Updated on: February 22,2024

Chinese youth not engaging in heart healthy habits

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany children and adolescents in China have less than ideal cardiovascular health, including low rates of physical activity and u

Updated on:February 22,2024

Back to school: Keeping kids safe from dangerous food allergies

The back-to-school season may bring on stress for parents of children who live withfood allergies.Parents can help reduce fear and anxiety by following some safety tips from the American Academy

Updated on: March 21,2024

Back to school: Keeping kids safe from dangerous food allergies

The back-to-school season may bring on stress for parents of children who live withfood allergies.Parents can help reduce fear and anxiety by following some safety tips from the American Academy

Updated on:March 21,2024

Study finds multiple disparities in completing care after concussions

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found disparities in the completion of follow-up concus

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study finds multiple disparities in completing care after concussions

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found disparities in the completion of follow-up concus

Updated on:May 08,2024

Kids' sleep disrupted during the pandemic, study finds

by University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA two-year research review of sleep studies during the pandemic shows that children and those who contracted COVID-19 took the biggest hit in t

Updated on: February 24,2024

Kids' sleep disrupted during the pandemic, study finds

by University of WashingtonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA two-year research review of sleep studies during the pandemic shows that children and those who contracted COVID-19 took the biggest hit in t

Updated on:February 24,2024

New Zealand scored C+ for physical activity in children and teens—what's driving this and what can be done?

by Melody Smith,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainC+—that's Aotearoa New Zealand's overall grade in the most comprehensive global assessment ofphysical activity in c

Updated on: May 25,2024

New Zealand scored C+ for physical activity in children and teens—what's driving this and what can be done?

by Melody Smith,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainC+—that's Aotearoa New Zealand's overall grade in the most comprehensive global assessment ofphysical activity in c

Updated on:May 25,2024

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

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

New study shines light on risk factors for suicidal thoughts in teens

by Olivia Trani,Virginia Commonwealth UniversitySéverine Lannoy, Ph.D., postdoctoral scholar at the VCU Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics. Credit: Virginia Commonwealth

Updated on: April 20,2024

New study shines light on risk factors for suicidal thoughts in teens

by Olivia Trani,Virginia Commonwealth UniversitySéverine Lannoy, Ph.D., postdoctoral scholar at the VCU Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics. Credit: Virginia Commonwealth

Updated on:April 20,2024

Heart defect diagnosis often comes too late—or not at all—for Latino infants, study finds

by Nada HassaneinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants born to Latino, low-income or limited-English-speaking parents are more likely to be diagnosed later with congenital heart disease than white

Updated on: May 13,2024

Heart defect diagnosis often comes too late—or not at all—for Latino infants, study finds

by Nada HassaneinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants born to Latino, low-income or limited-English-speaking parents are more likely to be diagnosed later with congenital heart disease than white

Updated on:May 13,2024

Mother-led infant massage eases maternal postnatal depression, according to studies

by Lori SolomonWomen who participate in mother-led infant massage sessions show a reduction in symptoms of postnatal depression, according to a review published online Dec. 13 inPLOS ONE.Orla Ge

Updated on: March 08,2024

Mother-led infant massage eases maternal postnatal depression, according to studies

by Lori SolomonWomen who participate in mother-led infant massage sessions show a reduction in symptoms of postnatal depression, according to a review published online Dec. 13 inPLOS ONE.Orla Ge

Updated on:March 08,2024