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

Study: How a child's critical illness impacts school and work absences following hospitalization

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who require intensive care miss days to weeks of school during hospitalization while their parents miss work to be at their side

Updated on: February 20,2024

Study: How a child's critical illness impacts school and work absences following hospitalization

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who require intensive care miss days to weeks of school during hospitalization while their parents miss work to be at their side

Updated on:February 20,2024

Nocturnal enuresis more common in children with sleep apnea

by Lori SolomonNocturnal enuresis is more common in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 23 inChildren.María Andreu-Codina, from Uni

Updated on: December 10,2024

Nocturnal enuresis more common in children with sleep apnea

by Lori SolomonNocturnal enuresis is more common in children with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a studypublishedonline Sept. 23 inChildren.María Andreu-Codina, from Uni

Updated on:December 10,2024

Study suggests gene therapy could relieve post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.02.020Premature infants, especially very low birthweight babies, a

Updated on: May 13,2024

Study suggests gene therapy could relieve post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonGraphical abstract. Credit:Neuron(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.02.020Premature infants, especially very low birthweight babies, a

Updated on:May 13,2024

What the *#@%?! How to respond when your child swears

by Wendy Goff, Anne Rohde and Bin Wu,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents can often find themselves staring in bewilderment at the little human they helped to create.Sometim

Updated on: June 22,2024

What the *#@%?! How to respond when your child swears

by Wendy Goff, Anne Rohde and Bin Wu,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents can often find themselves staring in bewilderment at the little human they helped to create.Sometim

Updated on:June 22,2024

Mom & Dad's holiday stress a downer for kids, poll finds

(HealthDay)—Many parents want to make the holiday season magical for their kids, but for some the stress they feel trying to live up to that ideal may actually be doing the opposite.Apollf

Updated on: February 20,2024

Mom & Dad's holiday stress a downer for kids, poll finds

(HealthDay)—Many parents want to make the holiday season magical for their kids, but for some the stress they feel trying to live up to that ideal may actually be doing the opposite.Apollf

Updated on:February 20,2024

Maternal intake of choline during pregnancy impacts children's sustained attention

by Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeven-year-old children performed better on a challenging task requiring sustained attention if their mothers consumed twice the recommended amount o

Updated on: February 20,2024

Maternal intake of choline during pregnancy impacts children's sustained attention

by Cornell UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainSeven-year-old children performed better on a challenging task requiring sustained attention if their mothers consumed twice the recommended amount o

Updated on:February 20,2024

Researchers issue a warning that GLP-1RAs may be dangerous for children

by University of California, IrvineDearth of research on GLP-1 RAs in children and adolescents. The use of these medications in the pediatric age range is likely to be long term. Little is known

Updated on: April 25,2024

Researchers issue a warning that GLP-1RAs may be dangerous for children

by University of California, IrvineDearth of research on GLP-1 RAs in children and adolescents. The use of these medications in the pediatric age range is likely to be long term. Little is known

Updated on:April 25,2024

Case study of 4-year-old with Down syndrome and sleep apnea suggests procedure can be effective at young ages

byMass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects about 5% of the general pediatric population, 80% of children with Down syndrome experience OSA. Contin

Updated on: April 27,2024

Case study of 4-year-old with Down syndrome and sleep apnea suggests procedure can be effective at young ages

byMass General BrighamCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) affects about 5% of the general pediatric population, 80% of children with Down syndrome experience OSA. Contin

Updated on:April 27,2024

Pre-school play with friends lowers risk of mental health problems later

byUniversity of CambridgeSuccessful peer play builds underlying cognitive skills in social and self-regulatory domains, which in turn help children to form high-quality peer relational net

Updated on: May 22,2024

Pre-school play with friends lowers risk of mental health problems later

byUniversity of CambridgeSuccessful peer play builds underlying cognitive skills in social and self-regulatory domains, which in turn help children to form high-quality peer relational net

Updated on:May 22,2024

What factors influence children's learning of fear?

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of MontrealCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany fears develop during childhood. And the scientific literature is quite clear: learning to fear through obse

Updated on: June 22,2024

What factors influence children's learning of fear?

by Béatrice St-Cyr-Leroux,University of MontrealCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany fears develop during childhood. And the scientific literature is quite clear: learning to fear through obse

Updated on:June 22,2024

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Childhood clubfoot

by Cynthia Weiss, Mayo Clinic News NetworkDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 24 weeks pregnant and underwent an ultrasound that discovered that my child has a clubfoot. I am worried about my child's life and

Updated on: February 20,2024

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Childhood clubfoot

by Cynthia Weiss, Mayo Clinic News NetworkDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 24 weeks pregnant and underwent an ultrasound that discovered that my child has a clubfoot. I am worried about my child's life and

Updated on:February 20,2024