It only takes a bite of a marijuana edible to send a child to the hospital

by Denise MannBrightly colored "edibles" can be tempting for young kids and are more widely available now that many U.S. states have legalized cannabis for recreational and medical use.Unfor

Updated on: March 23,2024

It only takes a bite of a marijuana edible to send a child to the hospital

by Denise MannBrightly colored "edibles" can be tempting for young kids and are more widely available now that many U.S. states have legalized cannabis for recreational and medical use.Unfor

Updated on:March 23,2024

What is food-protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome or FPIES? And are more babies getting it?

by Jennifer Koplin, Dianne Campbell and Eric Lee,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageParents, caregivers and childcare settings are much more aware offood allergiesthan they on

Updated on: June 22,2024

What is food-protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome or FPIES? And are more babies getting it?

by Jennifer Koplin, Dianne Campbell and Eric Lee,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageParents, caregivers and childcare settings are much more aware offood allergiesthan they on

Updated on:June 22,2024

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

Updated on: April 02,2024

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

Updated on:April 02,2024

Microfluidics show promise as safer, simpler treatment option for severe neonatal jaundice

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch by the Oregon State University College of Engineering has led to a promising potential therapy for neonatal jaundice t

Updated on: February 20,2024

Microfluidics show promise as safer, simpler treatment option for severe neonatal jaundice

by Steve Lundeberg,Oregon State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch by the Oregon State University College of Engineering has led to a promising potential therapy for neonatal jaundice t

Updated on:February 20,2024

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

Updated on: July 05,2024

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

Updated on:July 05,2024

Racial disparities in childhood adversity linked to brain structural differences in US children

by McLean HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack children in the United States are more likely to experience childhood adversity than white children, and these disparities are reflected i

Updated on: June 12,2024

Racial disparities in childhood adversity linked to brain structural differences in US children

by McLean HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBlack children in the United States are more likely to experience childhood adversity than white children, and these disparities are reflected i

Updated on:June 12,2024

Gay and bisexual adolescents found to have twice the risk of binge-eating disorder

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new national study, published in theJournal of Eating Disorders, finds that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adolescents in the U

Updated on: June 12,2024

Gay and bisexual adolescents found to have twice the risk of binge-eating disorder

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new national study, published in theJournal of Eating Disorders, finds that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adolescents in the U

Updated on:June 12,2024

Acoustic analysis of pre-term babies' cries shows they are as developmentally healthy as full-term babies

byPennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDo pre-term babies cry differently than full-term babies? Yes, but upon age correction of pre-term babies, the differences may not

Updated on: July 23,2024

Acoustic analysis of pre-term babies' cries shows they are as developmentally healthy as full-term babies

byPennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDo pre-term babies cry differently than full-term babies? Yes, but upon age correction of pre-term babies, the differences may not

Updated on:July 23,2024

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

Updated on: July 01,2024

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

Updated on:July 01,2024

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

Updated on: February 22,2024

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

Updated on:February 22,2024

Shattered dreams and bills in the millions: Losing a baby in America

by Lauren WeberCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe day after his 8-month-old baby died, Kingsley Raspe opened the mail and found he had been sent to collections for her care.That notice involved a p

Updated on: June 17,2024

Shattered dreams and bills in the millions: Losing a baby in America

by Lauren WeberCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe day after his 8-month-old baby died, Kingsley Raspe opened the mail and found he had been sent to collections for her care.That notice involved a p

Updated on:June 17,2024

How does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence?

by Lina Begdache,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents often stress about their kids' sugar intake, but it can be hard to know how much is too much—or what to do about it

Updated on: February 21,2024

How does excess sugar affect the developing brain throughout childhood and adolescence?

by Lina Begdache,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents often stress about their kids' sugar intake, but it can be hard to know how much is too much—or what to do about it

Updated on:February 21,2024