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

Gay and bisexual adolescents found to have twice the risk of binge-eating disorder

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new national study, published in theJournal of Eating Disorders, finds that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adolescents in the U

Updated on: June 12,2024

Gay and bisexual adolescents found to have twice the risk of binge-eating disorder

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new national study, published in theJournal of Eating Disorders, finds that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adolescents in the U

Updated on:June 12,2024

Abnormal biomarkers associated with obesity identified in very young Latino children

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the United States, low-income, Latino youth are disproportionately affected by obesity, with 25.8% of Latino youth aged 2-19 considered to have obesity, which is a

Updated on: April 01,2024

Abnormal biomarkers associated with obesity identified in very young Latino children

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the United States, low-income, Latino youth are disproportionately affected by obesity, with 25.8% of Latino youth aged 2-19 considered to have obesity, which is a

Updated on:April 01,2024

Exposure to air pollution while in the womb linked to adverse changes in cell processes in newborn babies

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to air pollution while in the womb is linked to alterations in proteins that can be detected after a baby is born, and which a

Updated on: March 26,2024

Exposure to air pollution while in the womb linked to adverse changes in cell processes in newborn babies

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to air pollution while in the womb is linked to alterations in proteins that can be detected after a baby is born, and which a

Updated on:March 26,2024

Is there such a thing as 'too old' to co-sleep with your child? The research might surprise you

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainClueless actor Alicia Silverstone recently told a podcast she co-sleeps with her 11-year-old son,explainingshe is &q

Updated on: June 17,2024

Is there such a thing as 'too old' to co-sleep with your child? The research might surprise you

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainClueless actor Alicia Silverstone recently told a podcast she co-sleeps with her 11-year-old son,explainingshe is &q

Updated on:June 17,2024

Fewer children are dying before their fifth birthday, but African countries lag behind

by Dr. Dickson Amugsi,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe world has experienced a59% declinein the deaths of children younger than five years since 1990. New mortality&nbsp

Updated on: February 20,2024

Fewer children are dying before their fifth birthday, but African countries lag behind

by Dr. Dickson Amugsi,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe world has experienced a59% declinein the deaths of children younger than five years since 1990. New mortality&nbsp

Updated on:February 20,2024

Engineers develop model to better understand injuries to babies caused by violent shaking

by Delft University of TechnologyCredit: Delft University of TechnologyShaking a baby violently can cause head and neck injuries, blindness and in some cases even death. Researchers at TU Delft,

Updated on: March 07,2024

Engineers develop model to better understand injuries to babies caused by violent shaking

by Delft University of TechnologyCredit: Delft University of TechnologyShaking a baby violently can cause head and neck injuries, blindness and in some cases even death. Researchers at TU Delft,

Updated on:March 07,2024

Maternal stress linked to increased early onset epilepsy in children

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTottori University researchers in Japan have linked maternal psychological distress during pregnancy to an increased risk of epileps

Updated on: November 28,2024

Maternal stress linked to increased early onset epilepsy in children

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTottori University researchers in Japan have linked maternal psychological distress during pregnancy to an increased risk of epileps

Updated on:November 28,2024

What is RSV? Who is at risk? When should I seek emergency care for my child?

by Athena McConnell,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhat is RSV?Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) isone of many viruses that causes infection of the ear, nose, throat and lungs. I

Updated on: March 10,2024

What is RSV? Who is at risk? When should I seek emergency care for my child?

by Athena McConnell,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhat is RSV?Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) isone of many viruses that causes infection of the ear, nose, throat and lungs. I

Updated on:March 10,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Especially this time of year, all my kids want to eat is sweets. What should I do?

by Nimali FernandoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain"Can I have a treat?""I want candy!"Sound familiar?Many kids may still have a stash of Halloween candy, and soon other holiday tr

Updated on: June 04,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Especially this time of year, all my kids want to eat is sweets. What should I do?

by Nimali FernandoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain"Can I have a treat?""I want candy!"Sound familiar?Many kids may still have a stash of Halloween candy, and soon other holiday tr

Updated on:June 04,2024

Type 1 diabetes: First clinical trial of GABA/GAD in newly diagnosed, very young children

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamGlycemic control in study groups over time. Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) (a) and insulin adjusted A1c (IDAA1c) (b) were measured in the three

Updated on: March 14,2024

Type 1 diabetes: First clinical trial of GABA/GAD in newly diagnosed, very young children

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamGlycemic control in study groups over time. Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) (a) and insulin adjusted A1c (IDAA1c) (b) were measured in the three

Updated on:March 14,2024

CDC backs boosters for high-risk kids aged 5-11, shorter time between shots

by Robin Foster(HealthDay)—The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday backed the emergency use approval of Pfizer's booster shot for high-risk kids between the ages of 5 and 11

Updated on: February 20,2024

CDC backs boosters for high-risk kids aged 5-11, shorter time between shots

by Robin Foster(HealthDay)—The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday backed the emergency use approval of Pfizer's booster shot for high-risk kids between the ages of 5 and 11

Updated on:February 20,2024