Kids' poisonings rise as more parents bring pot edibles home

(HealthDay)—Edibles. In adults, they can be used recreationally or to help manage pain, nausea and anxiety. But these THC-loaded products, often sold as gummies, cookies and brownies, have fueled a fo

Updated on: February 22,2024

Kids' poisonings rise as more parents bring pot edibles home

(HealthDay)—Edibles. In adults, they can be used recreationally or to help manage pain, nausea and anxiety. But these THC-loaded products, often sold as gummies, cookies and brownies, have fueled a fo

Updated on:February 22,2024

Female genital mutilation rates peak in Kenya during school holidays—an alternative option offers a solution

by Tammary Esho,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFemale genital mutilation is a practice deeply rooted in cultural traditions around the world. TheWorld Health Organization

Updated on: March 29,2024

Female genital mutilation rates peak in Kenya during school holidays—an alternative option offers a solution

by Tammary Esho,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFemale genital mutilation is a practice deeply rooted in cultural traditions around the world. TheWorld Health Organization

Updated on:March 29,2024

Vertebral body tethering: Another option for treating scoliosis in children

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicFusion surgery has been the long-standing treatment for people with scoliosis—a side-to-side curve of the spine. But other options have become available—including

Updated on: February 22,2024

Vertebral body tethering: Another option for treating scoliosis in children

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicFusion surgery has been the long-standing treatment for people with scoliosis—a side-to-side curve of the spine. But other options have become available—including

Updated on:February 22,2024

Social media challenges pose dangers to even the most well-adjusted kids, experts say

by Theresa BraineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent FDA warning about the latest social media challenge to go viral has brought renewed focus on the dangerous trend that endangers impressionabl

Updated on: March 21,2024

Social media challenges pose dangers to even the most well-adjusted kids, experts say

by Theresa BraineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent FDA warning about the latest social media challenge to go viral has brought renewed focus on the dangerous trend that endangers impressionabl

Updated on:March 21,2024

Asymptomatic viral infections in newborns linked to respiratory infections later in life

by University of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsymptomatic viral infections in the first days and weeks of a baby's life are associated with an increased risk of respiratory infe

Updated on: February 22,2024

Asymptomatic viral infections in newborns linked to respiratory infections later in life

by University of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsymptomatic viral infections in the first days and weeks of a baby's life are associated with an increased risk of respiratory infe

Updated on:February 22,2024

Common respiratory infections may have protected children from COVID-19, study suggests

byRockefeller University PressThe new study suggests that, by frequently activating the antiviral and proinflammatory innate immune response, common respiratory virus and bacterial infections ma

Updated on: July 08,2024

Common respiratory infections may have protected children from COVID-19, study suggests

byRockefeller University PressThe new study suggests that, by frequently activating the antiviral and proinflammatory innate immune response, common respiratory virus and bacterial infections ma

Updated on:July 08,2024

Milestone developments at four years old help children tell lies, play hide-and-seek and read maps

by Martin Doherty,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAt the age of about four, children reach important milestones in brain development.One of these is a leap forward in understanding oth

Updated on: March 14,2024

Milestone developments at four years old help children tell lies, play hide-and-seek and read maps

by Martin Doherty,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAt the age of about four, children reach important milestones in brain development.One of these is a leap forward in understanding oth

Updated on:March 14,2024

Genetic, environmental prenatal risk factors play role in early atopic dermatitis

by Elana GotkineGenetic and environmental prenatal risk factors play a role in early childhood atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a review published online Jan. 27 in theAnnals of Dermatology.

Updated on: May 09,2024

Genetic, environmental prenatal risk factors play role in early atopic dermatitis

by Elana GotkineGenetic and environmental prenatal risk factors play a role in early childhood atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a review published online Jan. 27 in theAnnals of Dermatology.

Updated on:May 09,2024

Research identifies four eating behavior patterns in children

by Aston UniversityMean score of eating behaviors for 4 latent profiles (N = 995). Note: FR = Food Responsiveness, EOE = Emotional Overeating, EF = Enjoyment of Food, DD = Desire to Drink, SR = S

Updated on: May 05,2024

Research identifies four eating behavior patterns in children

by Aston UniversityMean score of eating behaviors for 4 latent profiles (N = 995). Note: FR = Food Responsiveness, EOE = Emotional Overeating, EF = Enjoyment of Food, DD = Desire to Drink, SR = S

Updated on:May 05,2024

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

How to help teen girls' mental health struggles—6 research-based strategies for parents, teachers and friends

by Elizabeth Englander and Meghan K. McCoy,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a well-established fact that children's and teens' mental healthtook a hit dur

Updated on: June 26,2024

How to help teen girls' mental health struggles—6 research-based strategies for parents, teachers and friends

by Elizabeth Englander and Meghan K. McCoy,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a well-established fact that children's and teens' mental healthtook a hit dur

Updated on:June 26,2024

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