Early body contact develops premature babies' social skills, new research shows

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSkin-to-skin contact between parent and infant during the first hours after a very premature birth helps develop the child's social sk

Updated on: May 29,2024

Early body contact develops premature babies' social skills, new research shows

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSkin-to-skin contact between parent and infant during the first hours after a very premature birth helps develop the child's social sk

Updated on:May 29,2024

Study shows link between cyberbullying and suicidality in early adolescence

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung adolescents who are targets of cyberbullying are more likely to report suicidal thoughts and attempts, an associa

Updated on: May 17,2024

Study shows link between cyberbullying and suicidality in early adolescence

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung adolescents who are targets of cyberbullying are more likely to report suicidal thoughts and attempts, an associa

Updated on:May 17,2024

Raising a special needs child: An expert offers guidance

Parents of children with special needs face a number of challenges, so here's some advice from an expert."Raising children is an adventure for any parent, but the journey for parents of

Updated on: February 24,2024

Raising a special needs child: An expert offers guidance

Parents of children with special needs face a number of challenges, so here's some advice from an expert."Raising children is an adventure for any parent, but the journey for parents of

Updated on:February 24,2024

By better predicting asthma risk, preventive treatments could bypass disease development

by University of ArizonaRespiratory virus prevalence, baseline CBMC cell proportions, multi-omic data set overview. (A) Bar plot of viral agents detected from infectious NPAs taken during year on

Updated on: June 12,2024

By better predicting asthma risk, preventive treatments could bypass disease development

by University of ArizonaRespiratory virus prevalence, baseline CBMC cell proportions, multi-omic data set overview. (A) Bar plot of viral agents detected from infectious NPAs taken during year on

Updated on:June 12,2024

Why is the 100-year-old BCG vaccine so broadly protective in newborns?

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe century-old Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine against tuberculosis is one of the world's oldest and most widely use

Updated on: February 29,2024

Why is the 100-year-old BCG vaccine so broadly protective in newborns?

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe century-old Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine against tuberculosis is one of the world's oldest and most widely use

Updated on:February 29,2024

Does my child need ear tubes?

by Pao Vang,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicMiddle ear infections are caused by bacteria or a virus that infects fluid that has builds up in the middle ear. These infections often happen when a ch

Updated on: March 10,2024

Does my child need ear tubes?

by Pao Vang,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicMiddle ear infections are caused by bacteria or a virus that infects fluid that has builds up in the middle ear. These infections often happen when a ch

Updated on:March 10,2024

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

Updated on: July 01,2024

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

Updated on:July 01,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What should 2-year-olds eat?

by Natalie MuthCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My toddler is getting more curious about food and feeding himself. What are good things to give to him and what should I avoid?A: It's great that your&nb

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What should 2-year-olds eat?

by Natalie MuthCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My toddler is getting more curious about food and feeding himself. What are good things to give to him and what should I avoid?A: It's great that your&nb

Updated on:June 05,2024

Risks to children's eyesight and general health linked to increased screen time

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that children's digital screen time has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in poten

Updated on: February 24,2024

Risks to children's eyesight and general health linked to increased screen time

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that children's digital screen time has increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in poten

Updated on:February 24,2024

More siblings mean poorer mental health for teens, says study

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTeens from larger families have poorer mental health than those with fewer siblings, according to a large analysis of

Updated on: February 29,2024

More siblings mean poorer mental health for teens, says study

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTeens from larger families have poorer mental health than those with fewer siblings, according to a large analysis of

Updated on:February 29,2024

The latest in RSV protection for kids: An antibody treatment called Beyfortus

by Lindsay Smith Rogers,Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents in the U.S. can breathe a sigh of relief: The FDA hasapproved&nb

Updated on: March 05,2024

The latest in RSV protection for kids: An antibody treatment called Beyfortus

by Lindsay Smith Rogers,Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents in the U.S. can breathe a sigh of relief: The FDA hasapproved&nb

Updated on:March 05,2024

Have a 'threenager'? Here's some science-backed parenting hacks to conquer toddlerhood

by Rosanna Castro,Florida International UniversityCredit: Florida International UniversityToddlerhood can be a magical time full of wonderful milestones, but it comes with many challenges for pa

Updated on: April 07,2024

Have a 'threenager'? Here's some science-backed parenting hacks to conquer toddlerhood

by Rosanna Castro,Florida International UniversityCredit: Florida International UniversityToddlerhood can be a magical time full of wonderful milestones, but it comes with many challenges for pa

Updated on:April 07,2024