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

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

Study finds most US children use potentially toxic makeup products, often during play

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study by scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Earthjustice has fou

Updated on: May 13,2024

Study finds most US children use potentially toxic makeup products, often during play

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study by scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Earthjustice has fou

Updated on:May 13,2024

Changes are coming to school meals nationwide—an expert in food policy explains

by Marlene B. Schwartz,The ConversationFor the two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. public schools have been able to provide free meals for all students, including to-go meals in the sum

Updated on: March 05,2024

Changes are coming to school meals nationwide—an expert in food policy explains

by Marlene B. Schwartz,The ConversationFor the two years during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. public schools have been able to provide free meals for all students, including to-go meals in the sum

Updated on:March 05,2024

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

How young children's immune systems respond to malaria vaccine

by Burnet InstituteMalaria serum. Credit: Dr Paul GilsonResearch by Burnet scientists has provided new insights into how young children's immune systems respond to the RTS,S malaria vaccine,

Updated on: March 05,2024

How young children's immune systems respond to malaria vaccine

by Burnet InstituteMalaria serum. Credit: Dr Paul GilsonResearch by Burnet scientists has provided new insights into how young children's immune systems respond to the RTS,S malaria vaccine,

Updated on:March 05,2024

Hormone therapy reshapes the skeleton in transgender individuals who previously blocked puberty, study finds

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSkeletal size may be altered by gender-affirming hormone therapy only if puberty has also been suppressed during adolescence, a

Updated on: November 21,2024

Hormone therapy reshapes the skeleton in transgender individuals who previously blocked puberty, study finds

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSkeletal size may be altered by gender-affirming hormone therapy only if puberty has also been suppressed during adolescence, a

Updated on:November 21,2024

Infants who die unexpectedly in the first week might have different risk factors than those who die in the first month

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile a sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is rare in the first month of life, a new Rutgers study has found that those occurring in the

Updated on: April 01,2024

Infants who die unexpectedly in the first week might have different risk factors than those who die in the first month

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile a sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is rare in the first month of life, a new Rutgers study has found that those occurring in the

Updated on:April 01,2024

Syphilis cases in US newborns skyrocketed in 2022. Health officials suggest more testing

by MIKE STOBBE and KENYA HUNTERThis image provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, shows counties, shaded in teal, where federal officials suggest offe

Updated on: March 19,2024

Syphilis cases in US newborns skyrocketed in 2022. Health officials suggest more testing

by MIKE STOBBE and KENYA HUNTERThis image provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, shows counties, shaded in teal, where federal officials suggest offe

Updated on:March 19,2024

Pediatricians can play key role in HIV testing, prophylaxis

(HealthDay)—In a clinical report published online Dec. 20 inPediatrics,recommendations are presented for addressing HIV testing and preexposure and postexposure HIV prophylaxis in adolesce

Updated on: February 20,2024

Pediatricians can play key role in HIV testing, prophylaxis

(HealthDay)—In a clinical report published online Dec. 20 inPediatrics,recommendations are presented for addressing HIV testing and preexposure and postexposure HIV prophylaxis in adolesce

Updated on:February 20,2024

Babies born during pandemic's first year score slightly lower on a developmental screening test

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColumbia researchers found that babies born during the pandemic's first year scored lower on a developmental scree

Updated on: February 20,2024

Babies born during pandemic's first year score slightly lower on a developmental screening test

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColumbia researchers found that babies born during the pandemic's first year scored lower on a developmental scree

Updated on:February 20,2024

New global guidelines to manage childhood tuberculosis

by Burnet InstituteBurnet Institute Senior Principal Research Fellow Professor Steve Graham. Credit: Burnet InstituteBurnet Institute Senior Research Fellow, Professor Steve Graham, has played a

Updated on: February 27,2024

New global guidelines to manage childhood tuberculosis

by Burnet InstituteBurnet Institute Senior Principal Research Fellow Professor Steve Graham. Credit: Burnet InstituteBurnet Institute Senior Research Fellow, Professor Steve Graham, has played a

Updated on:February 27,2024