The US infant mortality rate rose last year. The CDC says it's the largest increase in two decades

by Mike StobbeThe toes of a baby peek out of a blanket at a hospital in McAllen, Texas. On Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the increase of U.S. infant

Updated on: June 29,2024

The US infant mortality rate rose last year. The CDC says it's the largest increase in two decades

by Mike StobbeThe toes of a baby peek out of a blanket at a hospital in McAllen, Texas. On Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the increase of U.S. infant

Updated on:June 29,2024

Combo of COVID plus flu can bring severe illness to kids

by Steven ReinbergKids who get the flu and COVID-19 together may be in for a serious, even deadly, bout of illness, U.S. health officials said Friday.So far, infections with both viruses in children h

Updated on: March 19,2024

Combo of COVID plus flu can bring severe illness to kids

by Steven ReinbergKids who get the flu and COVID-19 together may be in for a serious, even deadly, bout of illness, U.S. health officials said Friday.So far, infections with both viruses in children h

Updated on:March 19,2024

International effort in Ukraine provides a blueprint for responding to global health crises

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalAsya Agulnik, MD, MPH, and Wojciech Mlynarski, MD. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research HospitalWhen Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February 202

Updated on: March 29,2024

International effort in Ukraine provides a blueprint for responding to global health crises

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalAsya Agulnik, MD, MPH, and Wojciech Mlynarski, MD. Credit: St. Jude Children's Research HospitalWhen Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February 202

Updated on:March 29,2024

New research reveals link between childhood mental health problems and quality of life for young adults

by Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with mental health issues are more likely to have poor mental and physical health in their late teens and early 20

Updated on: May 27,2024

New research reveals link between childhood mental health problems and quality of life for young adults

by Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with mental health issues are more likely to have poor mental and physical health in their late teens and early 20

Updated on:May 27,2024

Disaster news on TV and social media can trigger post-traumatic stress in kids thousands of miles away

by Jonathan S. Comer, Anthony Steven Dick,The ConversationWhen disasters strike, the flood of images on TV and social media can have a powerful psychological impact on children—whether those chi

Updated on: February 22,2024

Disaster news on TV and social media can trigger post-traumatic stress in kids thousands of miles away

by Jonathan S. Comer, Anthony Steven Dick,The ConversationWhen disasters strike, the flood of images on TV and social media can have a powerful psychological impact on children—whether those chi

Updated on:February 22,2024

New research reveals that most child victims of gun violence are innocent bystanders

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA University of Missouri School of Medicine researcher examining the circumstances behind pediatric firearm assaults found that most chi

Updated on: May 29,2024

New research reveals that most child victims of gun violence are innocent bystanders

by University of MissouriCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA University of Missouri School of Medicine researcher examining the circumstances behind pediatric firearm assaults found that most chi

Updated on:May 29,2024

As baby formula shortage continues, experts offer guidance to frantic parents

by Dennis ThompsonA nationwide baby formula shortage continues across the United States, with desperate parents scouring shelves to find nutrition for their infants.Millions of babies rely on formula—

Updated on: June 15,2024

As baby formula shortage continues, experts offer guidance to frantic parents

by Dennis ThompsonA nationwide baby formula shortage continues across the United States, with desperate parents scouring shelves to find nutrition for their infants.Millions of babies rely on formula—

Updated on:June 15,2024

Pain management techniques for young children

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageLike it or not, bumps and bruises are an unavoidable part of childhood. But while no parent wants their child to feel pain, teaching chil

Updated on: April 07,2024

Pain management techniques for young children

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageLike it or not, bumps and bruises are an unavoidable part of childhood. But while no parent wants their child to feel pain, teaching chil

Updated on:April 07,2024

Ask the pediatrician: How often should babies eat?

by Dr. Sanjeev JainCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: How often should I feed my baby? And how do I know when she's hungry?A: One of the most common questionsnew parentshave is how often thei

Updated on: June 04,2024

Ask the pediatrician: How often should babies eat?

by Dr. Sanjeev JainCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: How often should I feed my baby? And how do I know when she's hungry?A: One of the most common questionsnew parentshave is how often thei

Updated on:June 04,2024

Kids afraid of getting shots? Here are 3 easy ways for parents to help them

by Lynn Gardner,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFew things are more challenging than trying to vaccinate a terrified and uncooperative child. I have seen children wedge themsel

Updated on: February 27,2024

Kids afraid of getting shots? Here are 3 easy ways for parents to help them

by Lynn Gardner,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFew things are more challenging than trying to vaccinate a terrified and uncooperative child. I have seen children wedge themsel

Updated on:February 27,2024

Study finds predictors of nocturnal enuresis include stressful events, toilet training practices

by Elana GotkineChild sex, toilet training practices, drinking caffeine before bed, and stressful events are predictors of nocturnal enuresis in children, according to a studypublishedonli

Updated on: August 08,2024

Study finds predictors of nocturnal enuresis include stressful events, toilet training practices

by Elana GotkineChild sex, toilet training practices, drinking caffeine before bed, and stressful events are predictors of nocturnal enuresis in children, according to a studypublishedonli

Updated on:August 08,2024

Is my child too skinny? Advice on when to be concerned

by Cara MurezWhile childhood obesity gets a lot of attention, some kids struggle with the opposite issue—they have trouble gaining weight.So, how can parents know if theirchildis "too

Updated on: June 04,2024

Is my child too skinny? Advice on when to be concerned

by Cara MurezWhile childhood obesity gets a lot of attention, some kids struggle with the opposite issue—they have trouble gaining weight.So, how can parents know if theirchildis "too

Updated on:June 04,2024