Gene therapy could fight leukemia in Down syndrome children

by FreshscienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with Down syndrome (DS) are 20 times more likely to develop leukemia. Not only are they more likely to develop the disease, they have higher ra

Updated on: December 25,2023

Gene therapy could fight leukemia in Down syndrome children

by FreshscienceCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with Down syndrome (DS) are 20 times more likely to develop leukemia. Not only are they more likely to develop the disease, they have higher ra

Updated on:December 25,2023

Why children should not ride e-scooters

by Ashley Ebersole, MD, MS, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShared or personal use electric scooters (e-scooters) are common in cities and on college campuses acro

Updated on: January 02,2024

Why children should not ride e-scooters

by Ashley Ebersole, MD, MS, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainShared or personal use electric scooters (e-scooters) are common in cities and on college campuses acro

Updated on:January 02,2024

Shining a light on the genetic underpinnings of a rare disease impacting children

by David McFadden,University of OttawaSynopsis. Credit:EMBO Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44319-024-00082-0A team from the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine has completed

Updated on: March 27,2024

Shining a light on the genetic underpinnings of a rare disease impacting children

by David McFadden,University of OttawaSynopsis. Credit:EMBO Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44319-024-00082-0A team from the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine has completed

Updated on:March 27,2024

More than 3 million 'Calico Critters' toys recalled after choking deaths to 2 kids

by Cara MurezCalico Critters animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled due to a choking hazard.Epoch Everlasting Play has recalled more than 3.2 mi

Updated on: March 29,2024

More than 3 million 'Calico Critters' toys recalled after choking deaths to 2 kids

by Cara MurezCalico Critters animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled due to a choking hazard.Epoch Everlasting Play has recalled more than 3.2 mi

Updated on:March 29,2024

'Appalling decline' in UK children's health—report

Credit: CC0 Public DomainRising infant mortality, a surge in obesity and neglected tooth decay have left UK children aged under five facing a "bleak" future, a report published on Monday war

Updated on: March 27,2024

'Appalling decline' in UK children's health—report

Credit: CC0 Public DomainRising infant mortality, a surge in obesity and neglected tooth decay have left UK children aged under five facing a "bleak" future, a report published on Monday war

Updated on:March 27,2024

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily prevented

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily preventedby Skye McGregor, Belinda Hengel and Robert Monaghan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainData&n

Updated on: August 28,2024

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily prevented

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily preventedby Skye McGregor, Belinda Hengel and Robert Monaghan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainData&n

Updated on:August 28,2024

Blood analysis predicts sepsis and organ failure in children

by University of QueenslandCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsUniversity of Queensland researchers have developed a method to predict if a child is likely to develop sepsis and go into organ f

Updated on: March 27,2024

Blood analysis predicts sepsis and organ failure in children

by University of QueenslandCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsUniversity of Queensland researchers have developed a method to predict if a child is likely to develop sepsis and go into organ f

Updated on:March 27,2024

Researchers identify cause of serious brain bleeding condition in premature newborns

by McKenzie Ridings,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital reveals insights that could lead to new tre

Updated on: July 10,2024

Researchers identify cause of serious brain bleeding condition in premature newborns

by McKenzie Ridings,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA recent study by investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital reveals insights that could lead to new tre

Updated on:July 10,2024

Your child has a fever: When is it time to see a doctor?

by Robin FosterIt's that time of year when your kids come home with sniffles and sore throats, but when should you worry if they have a fever?To a certain extent, fevers are the body's natural

Updated on: January 02,2024

Your child has a fever: When is it time to see a doctor?

by Robin FosterIt's that time of year when your kids come home with sniffles and sore throats, but when should you worry if they have a fever?To a certain extent, fevers are the body's natural

Updated on:January 02,2024

Study: Children with hypertension at higher long-term risk for serious heart conditions

byAmerican Pediatric SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYouth with high blood pressure are nearly four times more likely to be at long-term risk of serious heart conditions including strok

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study: Children with hypertension at higher long-term risk for serious heart conditions

byAmerican Pediatric SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYouth with high blood pressure are nearly four times more likely to be at long-term risk of serious heart conditions including strok

Updated on:May 08,2024

The Menace of Myopia: How Modern Lifestyles Are Impacting Youth Vision

Updated on: June 12,2024

The Menace of Myopia: How Modern Lifestyles Are Impacting Youth Vision

Updated on:June 12,2024

Front-of-package claims and images persuade parents that sugar-sweetened drinks are healthy choices for their children

by UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFront-of-package claims and marketing messages used to promote fruit-flavored drinks and toddler milks with added sugar

Updated on: February 24,2024

Front-of-package claims and images persuade parents that sugar-sweetened drinks are healthy choices for their children

by UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFront-of-package claims and marketing messages used to promote fruit-flavored drinks and toddler milks with added sugar

Updated on:February 24,2024