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Study explores how pre- and postnatal B-12 vitamins improve breast milk vitamin B-12 levels

Study explores how pre- and postnatal B-12 vitamins improve breast milk vitamin B-12 levels

by George Mason UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBabies and children need vitamins, including vitamin B-12, to help their brains and bodies develop and grow. Babies get B-12 from their

Study explores how pre- and postnatal B-12 vitamins improve breast milk vitamin B-12 levels

by George Mason UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBabies and children need vitamins, including vitamin B-12, to help their brains and bodies develop and grow. Babies get B-12 from their
Why whooping cough now? Resurgence of pertussis is relative, says expert

Why whooping cough now? Resurgence of pertussis is relative, says expert

by Chris DeFrancesco,University of ConnecticutDr. Timothy Lishnak does a throat exam in 2019, when he regularly saw patients at UConn Health's family medicine practice in Canton. Credit: Tin

Why whooping cough now? Resurgence of pertussis is relative, says expert

by Chris DeFrancesco,University of ConnecticutDr. Timothy Lishnak does a throat exam in 2019, when he regularly saw patients at UConn Health's family medicine practice in Canton. Credit: Tin
Ask the Pediatrician: How are undescended testicles in babies treated?

Ask the Pediatrician: How are undescended testicles in babies treated?

by Dr. Hatim ThakerCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I think my baby has undescended testicles. Is this a cause for concern, and what can be done about it?A: Before birth, a baby boy's testes (testicles

Ask the Pediatrician: How are undescended testicles in babies treated?

by Dr. Hatim ThakerCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I think my baby has undescended testicles. Is this a cause for concern, and what can be done about it?A: Before birth, a baby boy's testes (testicles
New personalized test for an earlier and more accurate prediction of cancer relapse for children with ALL

New personalized test for an earlier and more accurate prediction of cancer relapse for children with ALL

by ElsevierMRD-multiplex workflow for the development of patient-specific 4-plex MP PCR assays through an iterative process. MP PCR-design and -analysis can be done with different software tools

New personalized test for an earlier and more accurate prediction of cancer relapse for children with ALL

by ElsevierMRD-multiplex workflow for the development of patient-specific 4-plex MP PCR assays through an iterative process. MP PCR-design and -analysis can be done with different software tools
My child has croup. Could it be COVID? What do I need to know?

My child has croup. Could it be COVID? What do I need to know?

by Thea Van de Mortel,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the surge in omicron cases, doctors are finding presentations of croup in children seeking hospital care for COVID inAus

My child has croup. Could it be COVID? What do I need to know?

by Thea Van de Mortel,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the surge in omicron cases, doctors are finding presentations of croup in children seeking hospital care for COVID inAus
Only 9% of teens meet physical activity guidelines during the pandemic, down from 16% pre-pandemic

Only 9% of teens meet physical activity guidelines during the pandemic, down from 16% pre-pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThis New Year's Day, parents might want to resolve to get more exercise—and bring their teenage children along. A new national study finds tha

Only 9% of teens meet physical activity guidelines during the pandemic, down from 16% pre-pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainThis New Year's Day, parents might want to resolve to get more exercise—and bring their teenage children along. A new national study finds tha
Number of children hospitalized for E-scooter injuries surge from 2011-2020

Number of children hospitalized for E-scooter injuries surge from 2011-2020

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStanding electric scooters, commonly referred to as e-scooters, have been increasing in popularity across the country over the pa

Number of children hospitalized for E-scooter injuries surge from 2011-2020

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStanding electric scooters, commonly referred to as e-scooters, have been increasing in popularity across the country over the pa
Children who attend schools with more traffic noise show slower cognitive development

Children who attend schools with more traffic noise show slower cognitive development

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthTwo schoolgirls conducting cognitive tests in Barcelona. Credit: Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)Road traffic noise is a widespread problem

Children who attend schools with more traffic noise show slower cognitive development

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthTwo schoolgirls conducting cognitive tests in Barcelona. Credit: Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)Road traffic noise is a widespread problem
What Is Baby Eczema?

What Is Baby Eczema?

What Is Baby Eczema?ByHeidi Moawad, MDUpdated on July 08, 2022Medically reviewed byJennifer Pollard Ruiz, MDBaby eczema is a fairly common type of skin rash, and most babies ou

What Is Baby Eczema?

What Is Baby Eczema?ByHeidi Moawad, MDUpdated on July 08, 2022Medically reviewed byJennifer Pollard Ruiz, MDBaby eczema is a fairly common type of skin rash, and most babies ou
How do children develop after being born very preterm? Four likely outcomes

How do children develop after being born very preterm? Four likely outcomes

by ElsevierGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2021.09.001A study in theJournal of the Ame

How do children develop after being born very preterm? Four likely outcomes

by ElsevierGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry(2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaac.2021.09.001A study in theJournal of the Ame
Constructive conflict in marriage found to be less harmful for kids when dad is involved

Constructive conflict in marriage found to be less harmful for kids when dad is involved

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConflict is unavoidable in all marriages. When it erupts in families with children, stressed or angry p

Constructive conflict in marriage found to be less harmful for kids when dad is involved

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConflict is unavoidable in all marriages. When it erupts in families with children, stressed or angry p
Experts encourage earlier intervention for some infants with spinal muscular atrophy

Experts encourage earlier intervention for some infants with spinal muscular atrophy

by IOS PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSpinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the most common form of neurodegenerative disease in childhood, is caused by defects in the SMN1 gene. SMA patients po

Experts encourage earlier intervention for some infants with spinal muscular atrophy

by IOS PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSpinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the most common form of neurodegenerative disease in childhood, is caused by defects in the SMN1 gene. SMA patients po