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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
High-intensity drinking escalates among teens within two years of first drink: Study

High-intensity drinking escalates among teens within two years of first drink: Study

by Jared Wadley,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor some teenagers, heavy drinking begins well before they accept their high school diploma, according to a new University

High-intensity drinking escalates among teens within two years of first drink: Study

by Jared Wadley,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFor some teenagers, heavy drinking begins well before they accept their high school diploma, according to a new University
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
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
Researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media use among young people

Researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media use among young people

by Matthew Cimitile,University of South FloridaCredit: Pixabay from PexelsA groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of South Florida will track young people through 2050 to learn mo

Researchers begin first lifespan study on the effects of digital media use among young people

by Matthew Cimitile,University of South FloridaCredit: Pixabay from PexelsA groundbreaking new study conducted by the University of South Florida will track young people through 2050 to learn mo
Tackling the stigma around birth defects in Africa

Tackling the stigma around birth defects in Africa

by SciDev.NetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCynthia Solomon, a 45-year-old businesswoman in Nigeria, started having issues in her matrimonial home when she gave birth to two children with Down synd

Tackling the stigma around birth defects in Africa

by SciDev.NetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCynthia Solomon, a 45-year-old businesswoman in Nigeria, started having issues in her matrimonial home when she gave birth to two children with Down synd
How to potty train a toddler

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

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
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
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
Link found between obesity during pregnancy and increased risk of sudden unexpected infant death

Link found between obesity during pregnancy and increased risk of sudden unexpected infant death

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA multi-institutional team of statistical researchers has found a slightly heightened risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) in babies born

Link found between obesity during pregnancy and increased risk of sudden unexpected infant death

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA multi-institutional team of statistical researchers has found a slightly heightened risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) in babies born
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
The RSV Immunization Is a Game Changer. Why Is It So Hard to Find?

The RSV Immunization Is a Game Changer. Why Is It So Hard to Find?

The RSV Immunization Is a Game Changer. Why Is It So Hard to Find?ByRachel MurphyPublished on November 05, 2023Fact checked byNick Blackmer窗体顶端Print窗体底端Illustration

The RSV Immunization Is a Game Changer. Why Is It So Hard to Find?

The RSV Immunization Is a Game Changer. Why Is It So Hard to Find?ByRachel MurphyPublished on November 05, 2023Fact checked byNick Blackmer窗体顶端Print窗体底端Illustration