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Researchers say pretend play should be studied in children from a younger age

Researchers say pretend play should be studied in children from a younger age

by University of PortsmouthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study exploring the origins of pretend play suggests infants perform interactional patterns with elements of pretense a lot earli

Researchers say pretend play should be studied in children from a younger age

by University of PortsmouthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study exploring the origins of pretend play suggests infants perform interactional patterns with elements of pretense a lot earli
Most common fracture in children can be treated more simply, study finds

Most common fracture in children can be treated more simply, study finds

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageNew research from the University of Oxford has shown that doctors can simplify treatment for the most common fracture in children, reducing NHS co

Most common fracture in children can be treated more simply, study finds

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageNew research from the University of Oxford has shown that doctors can simplify treatment for the most common fracture in children, reducing NHS co
Is autism 'overdiagnosed' in Australia due to the NDIS, or is it being better identified?

Is autism 'overdiagnosed' in Australia due to the NDIS, or is it being better identified?

by Nancy Sadka and Josephine Barbaro,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAhead of the release of the government'sreview into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDI

Is autism 'overdiagnosed' in Australia due to the NDIS, or is it being better identified?

by Nancy Sadka and Josephine Barbaro,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAhead of the release of the government'sreview into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDI
First potential immunization against RSV for healthy infants found highly effective in phase 3 trial

First potential immunization against RSV for healthy infants found highly effective in phase 3 trial

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainNirsevimab showed 74.5 percent efficacy agai

First potential immunization against RSV for healthy infants found highly effective in phase 3 trial

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainNirsevimab showed 74.5 percent efficacy agai
The US infant mortality rate rose last year. The CDC says it's the largest increase in two decades

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

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
Behavior problems and the excessive use of gadgets—cause or effect?

Behavior problems and the excessive use of gadgets—cause or effect?

by Eötvös Loránd UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's not the mobile that makes children hyperactive, but the other way round: a fidgety child will use a mobile phone more—accordi

Behavior problems and the excessive use of gadgets—cause or effect?

by Eötvös Loránd UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's not the mobile that makes children hyperactive, but the other way round: a fidgety child will use a mobile phone more—accordi
New study shows differences between the brains of girls and boys with autism

New study shows differences between the brains of girls and boys with autism

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBrain organization differs between boys and girls with autism, according to a new study from the Stanford University School o

New study shows differences between the brains of girls and boys with autism

by Stanford University Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBrain organization differs between boys and girls with autism, according to a new study from the Stanford University School o
Vitamins, minerals improve symptoms for children with ADHD

Vitamins, minerals improve symptoms for children with ADHD

by Sara Hottman,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with ADHD and emotional dysregulation who were given a micronutrient-dense formula made of all known vitamins a

Vitamins, minerals improve symptoms for children with ADHD

by Sara Hottman,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with ADHD and emotional dysregulation who were given a micronutrient-dense formula made of all known vitamins a
Study finds predictors of nocturnal enuresis include stressful events, toilet training practices

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

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
2012 to 2021 saw increase in pediatric ingestions of melatonin

2012 to 2021 saw increase in pediatric ingestions of melatonin

From 2012 to 2021, there was an increase in the annual number of pediatric ingestions of melatonin, with a total of 260,435 ingestions reported during the study period; these statistics were published

2012 to 2021 saw increase in pediatric ingestions of melatonin

From 2012 to 2021, there was an increase in the annual number of pediatric ingestions of melatonin, with a total of 260,435 ingestions reported during the study period; these statistics were published
Serious injuries more likely for kids using trampoline centers than home trampolines

Serious injuries more likely for kids using trampoline centers than home trampolines

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who use trampoline centers are more likely to be seriously injured and require hospital admission than those who use trampoline

Serious injuries more likely for kids using trampoline centers than home trampolines

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who use trampoline centers are more likely to be seriously injured and require hospital admission than those who use trampoline
As baby formula shortage continues, experts offer guidance to frantic parents

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—

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—