Antibiotics in infancy may weaken response to childhood vaccines

by Amy NortonBabies and toddlers who've been given antibiotics might have a less vigorous immune response to routine childhood vaccinations, new research warns.The study is the first to suggest th

Updated on: February 29,2024

Antibiotics in infancy may weaken response to childhood vaccines

by Amy NortonBabies and toddlers who've been given antibiotics might have a less vigorous immune response to routine childhood vaccinations, new research warns.The study is the first to suggest th

Updated on:February 29,2024

New study reveals that childhood adversity is linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes as young adults

by DiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that individuals who experienced childhood adversity are at increased risk of developing type

Updated on: April 20,2024

New study reveals that childhood adversity is linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes as young adults

by DiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study published inDiabetologiafinds that individuals who experienced childhood adversity are at increased risk of developing type

Updated on:April 20,2024

Children exhale significantly fewer potentially infectious particles than adults, finds study

by Max Planck SocietyIn a clean room, the particle concentration of different individuals was measured during different vocalization activities. Credit: MPI-DS / LFPBChildren exhale significantly

Updated on: May 13,2024

Children exhale significantly fewer potentially infectious particles than adults, finds study

by Max Planck SocietyIn a clean room, the particle concentration of different individuals was measured during different vocalization activities. Credit: MPI-DS / LFPBChildren exhale significantly

Updated on:May 13,2024

Report: Emergence of the alpha variant did not lead to more severe disease in children admitted to hospital

by University of LiverpoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, published in the journalPaediatric Research, provides evidence that the number of school-age children admitted to hos

Updated on: February 28,2024

Report: Emergence of the alpha variant did not lead to more severe disease in children admitted to hospital

by University of LiverpoolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study, published in the journalPaediatric Research, provides evidence that the number of school-age children admitted to hos

Updated on:February 28,2024

National Poll: Some parents may not be making the most of well child visits

by University of MichiganSteps parents take to prepare for well visits. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at University of Michigan Health.While mos

Updated on: June 29,2024

National Poll: Some parents may not be making the most of well child visits

by University of MichiganSteps parents take to prepare for well visits. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at University of Michigan Health.While mos

Updated on:June 29,2024

Vaccines help to prevent COVID-related emergency department, urgent care visits for children and adolescents

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing data from 10 states, a study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the first real-world studies t

Updated on: February 24,2024

Vaccines help to prevent COVID-related emergency department, urgent care visits for children and adolescents

by Regenstrief InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing data from 10 states, a study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the first real-world studies t

Updated on:February 24,2024

Drug may be first non-opioid treatment for infant withdrawal

by Nina Bai,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than 30,000 babies a year are born in the United States with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, yet treatme

Updated on: March 10,2024

Drug may be first non-opioid treatment for infant withdrawal

by Nina Bai,Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMore than 30,000 babies a year are born in the United States with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome, yet treatme

Updated on:March 10,2024

One of four youth screen positive for suicide risk in ED; 80% of transgender, gender diverse youth screen positive

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly 80% of emergency department encounters involving transgender or gender diverse youth ages 10 and older screened positive f

Updated on: June 15,2024

One of four youth screen positive for suicide risk in ED; 80% of transgender, gender diverse youth screen positive

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNearly 80% of emergency department encounters involving transgender or gender diverse youth ages 10 and older screened positive f

Updated on:June 15,2024

Exposure to green space boosts young children's bone mineral density

by Lori SolomonFor children in early childhood, exposure to green space has a positive impact on bone health, according to a study published online Jan. 4 inJAMA Network Open.Hanne Sleurs, from

Updated on: February 29,2024

Exposure to green space boosts young children's bone mineral density

by Lori SolomonFor children in early childhood, exposure to green space has a positive impact on bone health, according to a study published online Jan. 4 inJAMA Network Open.Hanne Sleurs, from

Updated on:February 29,2024

Using deep learning to identify teens most in need of mental health support

by University of TokyoAdolescents who fell into the "discrepant" category raised the most concern. In the past, young people who hadn't clearly or consistently shown symptoms of men

Updated on: June 22,2024

Using deep learning to identify teens most in need of mental health support

by University of TokyoAdolescents who fell into the "discrepant" category raised the most concern. In the past, young people who hadn't clearly or consistently shown symptoms of men

Updated on:June 22,2024

Racial discrimination increases risk for childhood obesity

by New York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who experience racial discrimination are more likely to later have a higher body mass index (BMI) and larger waistline, according t

Updated on: March 21,2024

Racial discrimination increases risk for childhood obesity

by New York UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who experience racial discrimination are more likely to later have a higher body mass index (BMI) and larger waistline, according t

Updated on:March 21,2024

Adolescents of color with a disability experience more racial discrimination, study finds

by Bridjes O'Neil,Saint Louis UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdolescents of color with a disability or special health care need (SHCN) were almost twice as likely to experience

Updated on: May 10,2024

Adolescents of color with a disability experience more racial discrimination, study finds

by Bridjes O'Neil,Saint Louis UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAdolescents of color with a disability or special health care need (SHCN) were almost twice as likely to experience

Updated on:May 10,2024