Wildlife park's 'splash pad' found to be the source of severe gastrointestinal infections in kids

Splash pads—those shallow pools of wet, cooling summertime fun for kids—can also be sources of nasty gastro infections for youngsters who swallow water during their play.That's the take-home lesso

Updated on: April 22,2024

Wildlife park's 'splash pad' found to be the source of severe gastrointestinal infections in kids

Splash pads—those shallow pools of wet, cooling summertime fun for kids—can also be sources of nasty gastro infections for youngsters who swallow water during their play.That's the take-home lesso

Updated on:April 22,2024

Experimental gene therapy targets Duchenne muscular dystrophy

by Mark Michaud,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: University of Rochester Medical CenterChildren in Rochester were recently among the first in the nation to receive an experimental t

Updated on: February 22,2024

Experimental gene therapy targets Duchenne muscular dystrophy

by Mark Michaud,University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: University of Rochester Medical CenterChildren in Rochester were recently among the first in the nation to receive an experimental t

Updated on:February 22,2024

What to do if your child is struggling: Steps caregivers can take to help kids and teens with their mental health

by Sheri Madigan and Tracy Vaillancourt,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainEmerging research suggests that child and adolescent mental health problems are on the rise. For example,on

Updated on: June 26,2024

What to do if your child is struggling: Steps caregivers can take to help kids and teens with their mental health

by Sheri Madigan and Tracy Vaillancourt,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainEmerging research suggests that child and adolescent mental health problems are on the rise. For example,on

Updated on:June 26,2024

Two-year follow up shows delaying umbilical cord clamping saves babies' lives

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe new research, led by the University of Sydney, is a two-year follow up of the Australian Placental Transfusion Study, the award-winnin

Updated on: February 20,2024

Two-year follow up shows delaying umbilical cord clamping saves babies' lives

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe new research, led by the University of Sydney, is a two-year follow up of the Australian Placental Transfusion Study, the award-winnin

Updated on:February 20,2024

Back-to-school tips to helping your kids breathe easier

by Robin FosterAs kids and teens prepare to head back to school, parents might not have protecting their child's lung health on the top of their to-do lists. But experts say it should be."A n

Updated on: August 31,2024

Back-to-school tips to helping your kids breathe easier

by Robin FosterAs kids and teens prepare to head back to school, parents might not have protecting their child's lung health on the top of their to-do lists. But experts say it should be."A n

Updated on:August 31,2024

Type 1 diabetes is tougher on girls than boys: Study

by Amy NortonGirls with type 1 diabetes may fare worse than boys when it comes to blood sugar control and other critical aspects of their health, a new research review finds.The reviewof 90 publ

Updated on: March 14,2024

Type 1 diabetes is tougher on girls than boys: Study

by Amy NortonGirls with type 1 diabetes may fare worse than boys when it comes to blood sugar control and other critical aspects of their health, a new research review finds.The reviewof 90 publ

Updated on:March 14,2024

High levels of maternal stress during pregnancy linked to children's behavior problems

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavio

Updated on: March 10,2024

High levels of maternal stress during pregnancy linked to children's behavior problems

by American Psychological AssociationCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavio

Updated on:March 10,2024

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

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

Why do some kids take bigger risks than others?

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome kids are risk-takers. Others tend to play it safe. Are these differences simply based on personality, or do children's environments

Updated on: June 08,2024

Why do some kids take bigger risks than others?

by Boston UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome kids are risk-takers. Others tend to play it safe. Are these differences simply based on personality, or do children's environments

Updated on:June 08,2024

Sudden infant death syndrome may have biologic cause

by Oxford University PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a case where the death of an apparently healthy infant before their first birthday remains unexpl

Updated on: April 13,2024

Sudden infant death syndrome may have biologic cause

by Oxford University PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a case where the death of an apparently healthy infant before their first birthday remains unexpl

Updated on:April 13,2024

McDonald's seems to be focusing on kids in lower-middle income countries, social media posts suggest

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFast food giant McDonald's seems to be focusing on kids in lower middle income countries, with more Instagram posts, price promotio

Updated on: February 20,2024

McDonald's seems to be focusing on kids in lower-middle income countries, social media posts suggest

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFast food giant McDonald's seems to be focusing on kids in lower middle income countries, with more Instagram posts, price promotio

Updated on:February 20,2024

Immune boosting benefits of tuberculosis vaccine seen in infants more than a year after vaccination

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe immune boosting benefits of a tuberculosis vaccine can be seen in infants more than one year after vaccination, ac

Updated on: March 05,2024

Immune boosting benefits of tuberculosis vaccine seen in infants more than a year after vaccination

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe immune boosting benefits of a tuberculosis vaccine can be seen in infants more than one year after vaccination, ac

Updated on:March 05,2024