Ask the Pediatrician: Can probiotics help children with stomach issues after taking antibiotics?

by Dr. Christine Waasdorp HurtadoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter had to take antibiotics and they seem to have given her some tummy issues. Can probiotics help restore gut balance?A:

Updated on: February 22,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Can probiotics help children with stomach issues after taking antibiotics?

by Dr. Christine Waasdorp HurtadoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter had to take antibiotics and they seem to have given her some tummy issues. Can probiotics help restore gut balance?A:

Updated on:February 22,2024

Fetal brain imaging predicts neurodevelopment of babies with congenital heart disease

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with congenital heart disease (CHD) often have neurodevelopmental impairment. Until fairly recently, thi

Updated on: June 15,2024

Fetal brain imaging predicts neurodevelopment of babies with congenital heart disease

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with congenital heart disease (CHD) often have neurodevelopmental impairment. Until fairly recently, thi

Updated on:June 15,2024

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

Updated on: November 24,2024

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

Updated on:November 24,2024

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

Updated on: February 19,2024

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

Updated on:February 19,2024

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

Updated on: February 22,2024

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

Updated on:February 22,2024

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

Updated on: May 05,2024

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

Updated on:May 05,2024

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

Updated on: January 27,2025

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

Updated on:January 27,2025

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

Updated on: February 24,2024

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

Updated on:February 24,2024

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

Updated on: June 05,2024

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

Updated on:June 05,2024

How to potty train a toddler

by Sue Benzuly, RNPotty training is a big transition for toddlers, and potty training boys and girls can be very different endeavors.It can be a challenging time as a parent, requiring a lot of patien

Updated on: June 25,2024

How to potty train a toddler

by Sue Benzuly, RNPotty training is a big transition for toddlers, and potty training boys and girls can be very different endeavors.It can be a challenging time as a parent, requiring a lot of patien

Updated on:June 25,2024

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

Updated on: June 04,2024

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

Updated on:June 04,2024

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

Updated on: September 02,2024

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

Updated on:September 02,2024