Researchers discover two treatments that induce peanut allergy remission in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteResearchers have discovered two peanut allergy treatments for children that are both highly effective at inducing remission. Credit: Kamran AydinovRese

Updated on: February 22,2024

Researchers discover two treatments that induce peanut allergy remission in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteResearchers have discovered two peanut allergy treatments for children that are both highly effective at inducing remission. Credit: Kamran AydinovRese

Updated on:February 22,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Here are 8 parenting goals to start the new year strong

by Steph Lee, MD MPH FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew Year resolutions are often sweeping and grand, but often you can reap the biggest rewards by building off the stre

Updated on: February 29,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Here are 8 parenting goals to start the new year strong

by Steph Lee, MD MPH FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew Year resolutions are often sweeping and grand, but often you can reap the biggest rewards by building off the stre

Updated on:February 29,2024

Mild fever helps clear infections faster, new study suggests

by Bev Betkowski,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt may be better to let a mild fever run its course instead of automatically reaching for medication, new University of Alberta res

Updated on: April 20,2024

Mild fever helps clear infections faster, new study suggests

by Bev Betkowski,University of AlbertaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt may be better to let a mild fever run its course instead of automatically reaching for medication, new University of Alberta res

Updated on:April 20,2024

Food texture key to eating habits in children with Down syndrome

by Scott Weybright,Washington State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren with Down syndrome prefer food with a crispy, oily mouthfeel and don't like brittle or gooey foods. But those

Updated on: June 22,2024

Food texture key to eating habits in children with Down syndrome

by Scott Weybright,Washington State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren with Down syndrome prefer food with a crispy, oily mouthfeel and don't like brittle or gooey foods. But those

Updated on:June 22,2024

Real-world data confirms Pfizer vaccine is safe for kids ages 5-11

New U.S. data based on nearly 9 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine delivered to kids ages 5 to 11 shows no major safety issues, according to researchers at the U.S. Centers for Dise

Updated on: February 20,2024

Real-world data confirms Pfizer vaccine is safe for kids ages 5-11

New U.S. data based on nearly 9 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine delivered to kids ages 5 to 11 shows no major safety issues, according to researchers at the U.S. Centers for Dise

Updated on:February 20,2024

'They yell and I yell back': Preschoolers' descriptions of conflict-laden interactions at home

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung children are able to talk in detail about their feelings and how things are at home. They are also good at reading their parents and t

Updated on: March 08,2024

'They yell and I yell back': Preschoolers' descriptions of conflict-laden interactions at home

by Uppsala UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung children are able to talk in detail about their feelings and how things are at home. They are also good at reading their parents and t

Updated on:March 08,2024

Blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg can cause heart damage in adolescents

by University of Eastern FinlandElevated blood pressure and hypertension may cause premature cardiac damage in youth. Blood pressure screening and prevention are urgently needed in the young popu

Updated on: June 29,2024

Blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg can cause heart damage in adolescents

by University of Eastern FinlandElevated blood pressure and hypertension may cause premature cardiac damage in youth. Blood pressure screening and prevention are urgently needed in the young popu

Updated on:June 29,2024

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

Ask the Pediatrician: How are undescended testicles in babies treated?

by Dr. Hatim ThakerCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I think my baby has undescended testicles. Is this a cause for concern, and what can be done about it?A: Before birth, a baby boy's testes (testicles

Updated on: February 21,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How are undescended testicles in babies treated?

by Dr. Hatim ThakerCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I think my baby has undescended testicles. Is this a cause for concern, and what can be done about it?A: Before birth, a baby boy's testes (testicles

Updated on:February 21,2024

COVID vaccine for kids under 5: What to know

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross, Michigan MedicineElizabeth Lloyd, M.D., has been closely tracking news about COVID-19 vaccines for children under five. Not only as

Updated on: March 14,2024

COVID vaccine for kids under 5: What to know

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: Justine Ross, Michigan MedicineElizabeth Lloyd, M.D., has been closely tracking news about COVID-19 vaccines for children under five. Not only as

Updated on:March 14,2024

Vitamin deficiencies common in children with nocturnal enuresis

by Lori SolomonChildren with primary nocturnal enuresis may have vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency as well as vitamin B12deficiency, according to a studypublishedonline June 10

Updated on: November 13,2024

Vitamin deficiencies common in children with nocturnal enuresis

by Lori SolomonChildren with primary nocturnal enuresis may have vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency as well as vitamin B12deficiency, according to a studypublishedonline June 10

Updated on:November 13,2024

Researchers reverse stunting in children, challenging WHO recommendations

by University of CopenhagenThe children where followed by health professionals at health centers set up in eastern Uganda. Credit: Jack I. Lewis, University of Copenhagen.At present the WHO does

Updated on: April 25,2024

Researchers reverse stunting in children, challenging WHO recommendations

by University of CopenhagenThe children where followed by health professionals at health centers set up in eastern Uganda. Credit: Jack I. Lewis, University of Copenhagen.At present the WHO does

Updated on:April 25,2024