Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

by Lauran NeergaardIs the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children? Credit: AP Illustration/Peter HamlinIs the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?Yes, U.S. regulators authorized Pfizer's vaccine for&nbs

Updated on: February 20,2024

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?

by Lauran NeergaardIs the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children? Credit: AP Illustration/Peter HamlinIs the COVID-19 vaccine safe for children?Yes, U.S. regulators authorized Pfizer's vaccine for&nbs

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

Novel newborn screening system uses rapid whole genome sequencing to screen and diagnose genetic diseases

by Rady Children's Institute for Genomic MedicineBecause highly successful NBS has not kept pace with genome or therapeutic innovation, we adapted rWGS for comprehensive NBS. NBS-rWGS for 388 diso

Updated on: May 25,2024

Novel newborn screening system uses rapid whole genome sequencing to screen and diagnose genetic diseases

by Rady Children's Institute for Genomic MedicineBecause highly successful NBS has not kept pace with genome or therapeutic innovation, we adapted rWGS for comprehensive NBS. NBS-rWGS for 388 diso

Updated on:May 25,2024

Supporting children after trauma

by La Trobe UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new report,RECOVER: Reconnecting mothers and children after family violence, reveals that a child-parent psychotherapy (CPP) progra

Updated on: February 24,2024

Supporting children after trauma

by La Trobe UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new report,RECOVER: Reconnecting mothers and children after family violence, reveals that a child-parent psychotherapy (CPP) progra

Updated on:February 24,2024

Children not target of 'rainbow fentanyl,' experts say. And adding color may actually protect drug users

by Jessica Taylor Price,Northeastern UniversityNews from the DEA has some parents worried that rainbow-colored opioids could be given to their children this Halloween. Not only is the claim misg

Updated on: March 21,2024

Children not target of 'rainbow fentanyl,' experts say. And adding color may actually protect drug users

by Jessica Taylor Price,Northeastern UniversityNews from the DEA has some parents worried that rainbow-colored opioids could be given to their children this Halloween. Not only is the claim misg

Updated on:March 21,2024

'Brain bleeds' in babies' first year can lead to long-term vision problems

by University of BristolThe 10-year follow up of visual functions in 32 children who in the first year following their birth experienced Grade 3 or Grade 4 Intraventricular haemorrhage with Ventr

Updated on: April 10,2024

'Brain bleeds' in babies' first year can lead to long-term vision problems

by University of BristolThe 10-year follow up of visual functions in 32 children who in the first year following their birth experienced Grade 3 or Grade 4 Intraventricular haemorrhage with Ventr

Updated on:April 10,2024

No clear medical definition of 'growing pains'

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe often hear the phrase 'growing pains' used by the general public to describe muscle or joint pain in young people and the term

Updated on: March 14,2024

No clear medical definition of 'growing pains'

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe often hear the phrase 'growing pains' used by the general public to describe muscle or joint pain in young people and the term

Updated on:March 14,2024

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

Social and emotional learning produces significant benefits for students

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the midst of an unprecedented mental health crisis plaguing our nation's youth, a study led by Christina Cipriano, Ph.D., assistant profe

Updated on: June 25,2024

Social and emotional learning produces significant benefits for students

by Yale UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn the midst of an unprecedented mental health crisis plaguing our nation's youth, a study led by Christina Cipriano, Ph.D., assistant profe

Updated on:June 25,2024

Early cleft palate surgery found to give better speech results

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new international study, cleft palate surgery at the age of 6 months provides better conditions for speech and language dev

Updated on: March 25,2024

Early cleft palate surgery found to give better speech results

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAccording to a new international study, cleft palate surgery at the age of 6 months provides better conditions for speech and language dev

Updated on:March 25,2024

Pandemic family stress leads to sleep problems for boys

by Cal Powell,University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLockdowns and economic stress have contributed to the rise of child abuse and neglectful parenting behaviors during the pandemic, with

Updated on: February 21,2024

Pandemic family stress leads to sleep problems for boys

by Cal Powell,University of GeorgiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainLockdowns and economic stress have contributed to the rise of child abuse and neglectful parenting behaviors during the pandemic, with

Updated on:February 21,2024

How to help your child deal with separation anxiety

by Cara MurezFor some children, it can be hard when mom or dad leave them at daycare, school or even just with the other parent.It's normal for smallchildrento feel someseparatio

Updated on: June 26,2024

How to help your child deal with separation anxiety

by Cara MurezFor some children, it can be hard when mom or dad leave them at daycare, school or even just with the other parent.It's normal for smallchildrento feel someseparatio

Updated on:June 26,2024