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Prenatal ozone: A silent culprit in the battle against childhood obesity

Prenatal ozone: A silent culprit in the battle against childhood obesity

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.04.008Childhood obesity is a growing global public health concern, significantly increasing the risk of var

Prenatal ozone: A silent culprit in the battle against childhood obesity

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.04.008Childhood obesity is a growing global public health concern, significantly increasing the risk of var
Newborns should receive vitamin K within six hours of birth

Newborns should receive vitamin K within six hours of birth

Vitamin K should be administered as a single intramuscular dose for all newborns as prophylaxis for vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), according to a policy statement published in the March issue o

Newborns should receive vitamin K within six hours of birth

Vitamin K should be administered as a single intramuscular dose for all newborns as prophylaxis for vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), according to a policy statement published in the March issue o
Being an only child doesn't affect your development—family background matters more, says researcher

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

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
Why are parents told to put their baby to bed 'drowsy but awake?' Does it work?

Why are parents told to put their baby to bed 'drowsy but awake?' Does it work?

by Anna Price et al,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost new parents and caregivers will know the phrase "put your baby down when drowsy but awake." But some parents may find

Why are parents told to put their baby to bed 'drowsy but awake?' Does it work?

by Anna Price et al,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageMost new parents and caregivers will know the phrase "put your baby down when drowsy but awake." But some parents may find
How Do You Treat Swimmer's Ear?

How Do You Treat Swimmer's Ear?

How Do You Treat Swimmer's Ear?Managing the Ear Infection in ChildrenByVincent Iannelli, MDUpdated on March 03, 2022Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDChildren with swimm

How Do You Treat Swimmer's Ear?

How Do You Treat Swimmer's Ear?Managing the Ear Infection in ChildrenByVincent Iannelli, MDUpdated on March 03, 2022Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDChildren with swimm
Childhood obesity: A leading health economist discusses latest research

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

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
Six things to do if your child's weight is beyond the ideal range—and one thing to avoid

Six things to do if your child's weight is beyond the ideal range—and one thing to avoid

by Nick Fuller,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the more significant challenges we face as parents is making sure our kids are growing at a healthy rate.To manage this, we take th

Six things to do if your child's weight is beyond the ideal range—and one thing to avoid

by Nick Fuller,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the more significant challenges we face as parents is making sure our kids are growing at a healthy rate.To manage this, we take th
Ask the Pediatrician: How to choose an insect repellent for your child

Ask the Pediatrician: How to choose an insect repellent for your child

by Dr. Sophie J. Balk, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWarmer weather means more chances for kids to go outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and fr

Ask the Pediatrician: How to choose an insect repellent for your child

by Dr. Sophie J. Balk, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWarmer weather means more chances for kids to go outside to play, hike and enjoy the fresh air with family and fr
How does being born preterm affect long-term health?

How does being born preterm affect long-term health?

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiggins Institute in Auckland-led research has found that adults who were born preterm showed no statistically significant differenc

How does being born preterm affect long-term health?

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiggins Institute in Auckland-led research has found that adults who were born preterm showed no statistically significant differenc
What is this bright red birthmark on my baby?

What is this bright red birthmark on my baby?

by DeeDee StiepanCredit: CC0 Public DomainA hemangioma, also known as a strawberry birthmark, is a bright red birthmark that shows up in the first or second week of life. It looks like a rubbery bump

What is this bright red birthmark on my baby?

by DeeDee StiepanCredit: CC0 Public DomainA hemangioma, also known as a strawberry birthmark, is a bright red birthmark that shows up in the first or second week of life. It looks like a rubbery bump
We need to pay attention to the experiences of children in Ukraine during the Russian invasion

We need to pay attention to the experiences of children in Ukraine during the Russian invasion

by Aparna Mishra Tarc,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAll war is always war on children. As a vulnerable population, children's lives are at the mercy of the adult communit

We need to pay attention to the experiences of children in Ukraine during the Russian invasion

by Aparna Mishra Tarc,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAll war is always war on children. As a vulnerable population, children's lives are at the mercy of the adult communit
Approach developed for guideline-concordant phototherapy in newborns

Approach developed for guideline-concordant phototherapy in newborns

by Elana GotkineIn a technical reportpublishedonline Aug. 26 inPediatrics, a standardized approach is presented for the use of guideline-concordant phototherapy for the management of

Approach developed for guideline-concordant phototherapy in newborns

by Elana GotkineIn a technical reportpublishedonline Aug. 26 inPediatrics, a standardized approach is presented for the use of guideline-concordant phototherapy for the management of