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New report finds 15% of child deaths in England linked to infections

New report finds 15% of child deaths in England linked to infections

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay from PexelsOf child deaths in England over the last three years, 15% are related to infection,according to a new reportpublished on 14 December

New report finds 15% of child deaths in England linked to infections

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay from PexelsOf child deaths in England over the last three years, 15% are related to infection,according to a new reportpublished on 14 December
Needle pain is a big problem for kids: One California doctor has a plan

Needle pain is a big problem for kids: One California doctor has a plan

by April Dembosky, KQED, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlmost all new parents go through it: the distress of hearing their child scream at the doctor's office. They endure the e

Needle pain is a big problem for kids: One California doctor has a plan

by April Dembosky, KQED, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAlmost all new parents go through it: the distress of hearing their child scream at the doctor's office. They endure the e
Disinterest in pediatric care leads to concern for the future of child health

Disinterest in pediatric care leads to concern for the future of child health

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe road leading to a career in pediatrics is becoming more deserted these days, and the dec

Disinterest in pediatric care leads to concern for the future of child health

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe road leading to a career in pediatrics is becoming more deserted these days, and the dec
SIDS rates increased significantly from 2019 to 2020, finds study

SIDS rates increased significantly from 2019 to 2020, finds study

by Elana GotkineFrom 2019 to 2020, there was an increase in the rate of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) rates increased among non-Hispanic Black infants

SIDS rates increased significantly from 2019 to 2020, finds study

by Elana GotkineFrom 2019 to 2020, there was an increase in the rate of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and sudden unexplained infant death (SUID) rates increased among non-Hispanic Black infants
If Grandma can't answer your parenting question, maybe Google can

If Grandma can't answer your parenting question, maybe Google can

by Maureen Downey, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: PhotoMIX Company from PexelsWhen my kids were young, I kept a stack of parenting books to consult on teething, toddler tantrums and bedtime r

If Grandma can't answer your parenting question, maybe Google can

by Maureen Downey, The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionCredit: PhotoMIX Company from PexelsWhen my kids were young, I kept a stack of parenting books to consult on teething, toddler tantrums and bedtime r
Vaccination software tool shown to boost uptake of MMR vaccine in children in UK

Vaccination software tool shown to boost uptake of MMR vaccine in children in UK

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA software tool developed by Queen Mary University of London's Clinical Effectiveness Group (CEG) and used as part of a fa

Vaccination software tool shown to boost uptake of MMR vaccine in children in UK

byQueen Mary, University of LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA software tool developed by Queen Mary University of London's Clinical Effectiveness Group (CEG) and used as part of a fa
Study shows children may consider past choices when judging others

Study shows children may consider past choices when judging others

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study published in the journalChild Developmentfrom researchers at Boston College in Massachusetts,

Study shows children may consider past choices when judging others

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study published in the journalChild Developmentfrom researchers at Boston College in Massachusetts,
Meeting a friend's new baby? Here's what—and what not—to do

Meeting a friend's new baby? Here's what—and what not—to do

by Sara Smith,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA friend or relative having a baby is an exciting moment. You may want to visit to offer congratulations and meet the newest member of you

Meeting a friend's new baby? Here's what—and what not—to do

by Sara Smith,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageA friend or relative having a baby is an exciting moment. You may want to visit to offer congratulations and meet the newest member of you
High BMI in adolescence linked to early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood

High BMI in adolescence linked to early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood

by Elana GotkineHigh body mass index (BMI) in late adolescence is associated with early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a study published online Dec. 11 inJAMA Pedi

High BMI in adolescence linked to early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood

by Elana GotkineHigh body mass index (BMI) in late adolescence is associated with early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a study published online Dec. 11 inJAMA Pedi
In Nepal, the desire for a son may impact girls' health and well-being

In Nepal, the desire for a son may impact girls' health and well-being

by Lancaster UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe desire for a son could mean Nepali mothers stop breastfeeding infant daughters sooner, says new research.Girls in Nepal are breastfed f

In Nepal, the desire for a son may impact girls' health and well-being

by Lancaster UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe desire for a son could mean Nepali mothers stop breastfeeding infant daughters sooner, says new research.Girls in Nepal are breastfed f
Highlighting the struggle that breastfeeding women experience around the globe

Highlighting the struggle that breastfeeding women experience around the globe

by Yale UniversityPrelacteal feeding and early initiation of breastfeeding in LMICs. Weighted by the number of children younger than 2 years in each country. (A) Early initiation of breastfeeding

Highlighting the struggle that breastfeeding women experience around the globe

by Yale UniversityPrelacteal feeding and early initiation of breastfeeding in LMICs. Weighted by the number of children younger than 2 years in each country. (A) Early initiation of breastfeeding