Myopia progressed faster in children under COVID-19 lockdowns

(HealthDay)—Myopia progressed more rapidly in schoolchildren exposed to more COVID-19-related lockdown measures, according to a study published online Jan. 14 inJAMA Network Open.Kai Yip Choi, P

Updated on: February 21,2024

Myopia progressed faster in children under COVID-19 lockdowns

(HealthDay)—Myopia progressed more rapidly in schoolchildren exposed to more COVID-19-related lockdown measures, according to a study published online Jan. 14 inJAMA Network Open.Kai Yip Choi, P

Updated on:February 21,2024

Infants born in Tanzanian cities 'twice more likely to die'

by SciDev.NetBeing born in a city raises a baby’s risk of dying before attaining one month old. Credit: Wilhan José Gomes wjgomes from PixabayBabies born in cities are surprisingly at increased risk o

Updated on: February 21,2024

Infants born in Tanzanian cities 'twice more likely to die'

by SciDev.NetBeing born in a city raises a baby’s risk of dying before attaining one month old. Credit: Wilhan José Gomes wjgomes from PixabayBabies born in cities are surprisingly at increased risk o

Updated on:February 21,2024

A larger dose of vitamin D may decrease psychiatric symptoms at school age

by Tampere UniversityCredit: Nicolas Solerieu on UnsplashIt is estimated that every eighth child suffers from a mental health disorder. Several predictors of children's mental problems have been i

Updated on: March 08,2024

A larger dose of vitamin D may decrease psychiatric symptoms at school age

by Tampere UniversityCredit: Nicolas Solerieu on UnsplashIt is estimated that every eighth child suffers from a mental health disorder. Several predictors of children's mental problems have been i

Updated on:March 08,2024

FDA details problems at plant behind recalled baby formula

by Matthew PerroneAbbott Laboratories manufacturing plant is shown in Sturgis, Mich., Sept. 23, 2010. Federal safety inspectors say baby formula maker Abbott failed to maintain sanitary conditions at

Updated on: February 27,2024

FDA details problems at plant behind recalled baby formula

by Matthew PerroneAbbott Laboratories manufacturing plant is shown in Sturgis, Mich., Sept. 23, 2010. Federal safety inspectors say baby formula maker Abbott failed to maintain sanitary conditions at

Updated on:February 27,2024

Short-term hearing loss can cause long-term problem

byMassachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryShort-term hearing loss during childhood may lead to persistent hearing deficits, long after basic auditory sensitivity has returned to normal. The processin

Updated on: March 02,2024

Short-term hearing loss can cause long-term problem

byMassachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryShort-term hearing loss during childhood may lead to persistent hearing deficits, long after basic auditory sensitivity has returned to normal. The processin

Updated on:March 02,2024

Digital program gets school kids moving

by University of SydneyThe IEngage app and booklet. Credit: University of SydneyEvery parent worries about how much time their child spends on screens, but what if screens could also provide the

Updated on: June 17,2024

Digital program gets school kids moving

by University of SydneyThe IEngage app and booklet. Credit: University of SydneyEvery parent worries about how much time their child spends on screens, but what if screens could also provide the

Updated on:June 17,2024

School segregation: Contributor to racial/ethnic childhood obesity disparities

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity gaps are larger between segregated schools and smaller in racially-integrated schools among child populations, according to a new s

Updated on: February 29,2024

School segregation: Contributor to racial/ethnic childhood obesity disparities

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity gaps are larger between segregated schools and smaller in racially-integrated schools among child populations, according to a new s

Updated on:February 29,2024

Marketing for baby formula ignores UK government guidance, says study

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBaby formula manufacturers are marketing their products in ways that contravene guidance from the Department of Health and Social Car

Updated on: April 18,2024

Marketing for baby formula ignores UK government guidance, says study

by University College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBaby formula manufacturers are marketing their products in ways that contravene guidance from the Department of Health and Social Car

Updated on:April 18,2024

Long-term air pollution exposure linked to late-life depression

by Elana GotkineThere are harmful associations between long-term exposure to air pollution and an increased risk for late-life depression, according to a study published online Feb. 10 inJAMA Ne

Updated on: March 23,2024

Long-term air pollution exposure linked to late-life depression

by Elana GotkineThere are harmful associations between long-term exposure to air pollution and an increased risk for late-life depression, according to a study published online Feb. 10 inJAMA Ne

Updated on:March 23,2024

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

Mental health is intergenerational

by Deakin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe mental health impacts of trauma and emotional distress may extend from parents to their children. Yet a positive history of well-being co

Updated on: June 01,2024

Mental health is intergenerational

by Deakin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe mental health impacts of trauma and emotional distress may extend from parents to their children. Yet a positive history of well-being co

Updated on:June 01,2024

Children in Sub-Saharan Africa dying of COVID-19 at a higher rate than others

by University of PittsburghJean B. Nachega, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., associate professor of infectious diseases and microbiology and epidemiology at University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of

Updated on: February 21,2024

Children in Sub-Saharan Africa dying of COVID-19 at a higher rate than others

by University of PittsburghJean B. Nachega, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., associate professor of infectious diseases and microbiology and epidemiology at University of Pittsburgh's Graduate School of

Updated on:February 21,2024