Boosting kids' health literacy

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOctober is National Health Literacy Month. Health literacy refers to the ability of people to find, understand, and use info

Updated on: March 19,2024

Boosting kids' health literacy

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOctober is National Health Literacy Month. Health literacy refers to the ability of people to find, understand, and use info

Updated on:March 19,2024

Universal screening of infants for rare disease may be cost-effective, study finds

by Ritsumeikan UniversityBiliary atresia is a rare yet severe condition, requiring timely intervention to prevent hepatocellular damage. Universal screening of infants for biliary atresia can help, bu

Updated on: May 13,2024

Universal screening of infants for rare disease may be cost-effective, study finds

by Ritsumeikan UniversityBiliary atresia is a rare yet severe condition, requiring timely intervention to prevent hepatocellular damage. Universal screening of infants for biliary atresia can help, bu

Updated on:May 13,2024

Feeding mode of newborns could influence oral bacteria makeup

by American Society for MicrobiologyFig.1. Microbial link of oral microbiota within mother-infant pairs. (A) PCoA plot of mother and infant samples based on the Bray-Curtis distance. Bacter

Updated on: February 21,2024

Feeding mode of newborns could influence oral bacteria makeup

by American Society for MicrobiologyFig.1. Microbial link of oral microbiota within mother-infant pairs. (A) PCoA plot of mother and infant samples based on the Bray-Curtis distance. Bacter

Updated on:February 21,2024

Audible smoke alarm more effective with increasing child age

Child age has a significant impact on the effectiveness of audible smoke alarms, according to a study published online April 25 inPediatrics.Gary A. Smith, M.D., Dr.P.H., from The Abigail Wexner

Updated on: February 28,2024

Audible smoke alarm more effective with increasing child age

Child age has a significant impact on the effectiveness of audible smoke alarms, according to a study published online April 25 inPediatrics.Gary A. Smith, M.D., Dr.P.H., from The Abigail Wexner

Updated on:February 28,2024

Clinical intervention directed at social risks does not increase experiences of discrimination, finds study

by University of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA growing recognition of the health impact of social risks—such as food insecurity and homelessness—has prompted researcher

Updated on: May 08,2024

Clinical intervention directed at social risks does not increase experiences of discrimination, finds study

by University of Chicago Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA growing recognition of the health impact of social risks—such as food insecurity and homelessness—has prompted researcher

Updated on:May 08,2024

Study shows birth weight could help identify children at higher risk of psychological issues

by RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has found that babies with larger birth weights te

Updated on: May 20,2024

Study shows birth weight could help identify children at higher risk of psychological issues

by RCSI University of Medicine and Health SciencesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has found that babies with larger birth weights te

Updated on:May 20,2024

Study finds that during lockdown, children played on, despite being stuck at home

by University of CambridgeOlivia, age 3, demonstrates how she is keeping her stuffed animals safe from ‘germs’ using a makeshift face-mask. Image taken during Zoom conversation with lead research

Updated on: May 10,2024

Study finds that during lockdown, children played on, despite being stuck at home

by University of CambridgeOlivia, age 3, demonstrates how she is keeping her stuffed animals safe from ‘germs’ using a makeshift face-mask. Image taken during Zoom conversation with lead research

Updated on:May 10,2024

Compassionate teens are likely to feel a sense of belonging, study suggests

by Sara P. Brennen,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Yan Krukau from PexelsWhen teens feel a sense of belonging and being cared for, they are more likely to show compassion for others, accord

Updated on: May 20,2024

Compassionate teens are likely to feel a sense of belonging, study suggests

by Sara P. Brennen,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Yan Krukau from PexelsWhen teens feel a sense of belonging and being cared for, they are more likely to show compassion for others, accord

Updated on:May 20,2024

A gene-targeted approach may help prevent or recover neonatal brain injuries

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe findings of a new pre-clinical study published inThe Journal of Neuroscienceare helping pave the way toward bet

Updated on: March 10,2024

A gene-targeted approach may help prevent or recover neonatal brain injuries

by Children's National HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe findings of a new pre-clinical study published inThe Journal of Neuroscienceare helping pave the way toward bet

Updated on:March 10,2024

Early-life exposure to air pollution causes changes in brain connectivity in preadolescents

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHigher exposure to air pollution is associated with higher functional brain connectivity among several brain regions in p

Updated on: March 25,2024

Early-life exposure to air pollution causes changes in brain connectivity in preadolescents

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHigher exposure to air pollution is associated with higher functional brain connectivity among several brain regions in p

Updated on:March 25,2024

Machine learning predicts conduct disorder in kids

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainConduct disorder (CD) is a common yet complex psychiatric disorder featuring aggressive and destructive behavior. Factors contributing to the developm

Updated on: February 27,2024

Machine learning predicts conduct disorder in kids

by ElsevierCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainConduct disorder (CD) is a common yet complex psychiatric disorder featuring aggressive and destructive behavior. Factors contributing to the developm

Updated on:February 27,2024

Lower UTI dysfunction often not thoroughly evaluated in neurogenic bladder

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients with neurogenic bladder (NGB), lower urinary tract dysfunction is often not thoroughly evaluated, according to a study recently published in theJournal of

Updated on: June 01,2024

Lower UTI dysfunction often not thoroughly evaluated in neurogenic bladder

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients with neurogenic bladder (NGB), lower urinary tract dysfunction is often not thoroughly evaluated, according to a study recently published in theJournal of

Updated on:June 01,2024