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

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

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

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

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
More than four hours of daily smartphone use associated with health risks for adolescents

More than four hours of daily smartphone use associated with health risks for adolescents

by Public Library of ScienceThis research explores the impact of using smart devices for more than 4 hours a day on adolescent health. Credit: Porapak Apichodilok, Pexels, CC0 (creativecommons.or

More than four hours of daily smartphone use associated with health risks for adolescents

by Public Library of ScienceThis research explores the impact of using smart devices for more than 4 hours a day on adolescent health. Credit: Porapak Apichodilok, Pexels, CC0 (creativecommons.or
Pain management techniques for young children

Pain management techniques for young children

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageLike it or not, bumps and bruises are an unavoidable part of childhood. But while no parent wants their child to feel pain, teaching chil

Pain management techniques for young children

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageLike it or not, bumps and bruises are an unavoidable part of childhood. But while no parent wants their child to feel pain, teaching chil
Teens and depression—a back-to-school concern

Teens and depression—a back-to-school concern

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs

Teens and depression—a back-to-school concern

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs
Sleep disturbances tied to emotional, behavioral difficulties in young children

Sleep disturbances tied to emotional, behavioral difficulties in young children

by Elana GotkineA natural history of sleep disturbances is associated with resolved and incident emotional and behavioral difficulties (EBDs) among preschool-aged children, according to a study publis

Sleep disturbances tied to emotional, behavioral difficulties in young children

by Elana GotkineA natural history of sleep disturbances is associated with resolved and incident emotional and behavioral difficulties (EBDs) among preschool-aged children, according to a study publis
Cracking the puzzle of lower respiratory tract infections in children

Cracking the puzzle of lower respiratory tract infections in children

by Kimberly Hickok, Chan Zuckerberg BiohubAn overview of the study. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI165904Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), which in

Cracking the puzzle of lower respiratory tract infections in children

by Kimberly Hickok, Chan Zuckerberg BiohubAn overview of the study. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI165904Lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI), which in
Researchers find unsafe feeding methods spiked during infant formula shortage

Researchers find unsafe feeding methods spiked during infant formula shortage

by Amy Quinton,UC DavisInfant Feeding Practices Before and During the Infant Formula Shortage. MOM = mother’s own milk; BDM = banked donor milk; BM = breast milk; IF = infant formula. **p < 0

Researchers find unsafe feeding methods spiked during infant formula shortage

by Amy Quinton,UC DavisInfant Feeding Practices Before and During the Infant Formula Shortage. MOM = mother’s own milk; BDM = banked donor milk; BM = breast milk; IF = infant formula. **p < 0
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
By better predicting asthma risk, preventive treatments could bypass disease development

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

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
Cleft lip and palate surgery procedures are undervalued, study suggests

Cleft lip and palate surgery procedures are undervalued, study suggests

by Wolters Kluwer HealthFlowchart of cohort selection. Credit:Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery(2023). DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000009922Plastic surgery procedures performed to corr

Cleft lip and palate surgery procedures are undervalued, study suggests

by Wolters Kluwer HealthFlowchart of cohort selection. Credit:Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery(2023). DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000009922Plastic surgery procedures performed to corr