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Infant deaths from RSV are much higher than previously known: study

Infant deaths from RSV are much higher than previously known: study

by Boston University School of MedicineTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainA new study found that nearly one in ten of all deceased infants und

Infant deaths from RSV are much higher than previously known: study

by Boston University School of MedicineTransmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public DomainA new study found that nearly one in ten of all deceased infants und
Maternal intake of choline during pregnancy impacts children's sustained attention

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

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
Guideline updated for managing hyperbilirubinemia in newborns

Guideline updated for managing hyperbilirubinemia in newborns

In a clinical practice guideline revision issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online Aug. 5 inPediatrics,updated recommendations are presented for the management of

Guideline updated for managing hyperbilirubinemia in newborns

In a clinical practice guideline revision issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics and published online Aug. 5 inPediatrics,updated recommendations are presented for the management of
New study uncovers origin of 'conscious awareness'

New study uncovers origin of 'conscious awareness'

by Florida Atlantic UniversityWhen an infant’s foot is tethered to the mobile, each foot movement causes the mobile to move. Positive feedback amplifies and highlights the cause-and-effect relati

New study uncovers origin of 'conscious awareness'

by Florida Atlantic UniversityWhen an infant’s foot is tethered to the mobile, each foot movement causes the mobile to move. Positive feedback amplifies and highlights the cause-and-effect relati
There is an urgent need to prevent the lifelong damage caused by adverse childhood experiences

There is an urgent need to prevent the lifelong damage caused by adverse childhood experiences

by Wolfgang Linden and Joelle LeMoult,The ConversationCredit: Julia Volk from PexelsMore than one-third of the population experiences adversity in childhood—including abuse, neglect or family vi

There is an urgent need to prevent the lifelong damage caused by adverse childhood experiences

by Wolfgang Linden and Joelle LeMoult,The ConversationCredit: Julia Volk from PexelsMore than one-third of the population experiences adversity in childhood—including abuse, neglect or family vi
Incidence, prevalence of pediatric IBD increasing globally

Incidence, prevalence of pediatric IBD increasing globally

(HealthDay)—The incidence and prevalence of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing worldwide, with the highest incidence and prevalence seen in Northern Europe and North America, acc

Incidence, prevalence of pediatric IBD increasing globally

(HealthDay)—The incidence and prevalence of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is increasing worldwide, with the highest incidence and prevalence seen in Northern Europe and North America, acc
Child maltreatment increases risk factors related to suicidal behavior in adolescents

Child maltreatment increases risk factors related to suicidal behavior in adolescents

by University of BarcelonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn article published in theJournal of Clinical Medicinereveals child maltreatment increases some determining risk factors in

Child maltreatment increases risk factors related to suicidal behavior in adolescents

by University of BarcelonaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn article published in theJournal of Clinical Medicinereveals child maltreatment increases some determining risk factors in
Babies found to be more likely to accept unfamiliar women when the odor of their mother is present

Babies found to be more likely to accept unfamiliar women when the odor of their mother is present

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressA team of researchers from the Interdisciplinary Center, in Israel, working with a colleague from Canada, has found that babies are more likely to accept an unfamiliar wom

Babies found to be more likely to accept unfamiliar women when the odor of their mother is present

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressA team of researchers from the Interdisciplinary Center, in Israel, working with a colleague from Canada, has found that babies are more likely to accept an unfamiliar wom
Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes

Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes

by Macquarie UniversityMultilevel model of characteristics associated with a below national minimum standard NAPLAN assessment for young people hospitalized after a burn compared with a matched c

Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes

by Macquarie UniversityMultilevel model of characteristics associated with a below national minimum standard NAPLAN assessment for young people hospitalized after a burn compared with a matched c
How to keep children safe from window falls

How to keep children safe from window falls

by Patti Verbanas,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEach year, about eight children ages five or younger die and 3,300 require emergency treatment after falling from windows, a

How to keep children safe from window falls

by Patti Verbanas,Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEach year, about eight children ages five or younger die and 3,300 require emergency treatment after falling from windows, a
Feeding young kids on a budget? Parents say the mental load is crushing

Feeding young kids on a budget? Parents say the mental load is crushing

by Kimberley Baxter and Rebecca Byrne,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFeeding babies and toddlers can be challenging at the best of times. But when families can't afford eno

Feeding young kids on a budget? Parents say the mental load is crushing

by Kimberley Baxter and Rebecca Byrne,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFeeding babies and toddlers can be challenging at the best of times. But when families can't afford eno
Babies' babble brings big learning bonus

Babies' babble brings big learning bonus

Babies' babble may be smarter than you think.A new study shows that infants as young as 3- to 5-months of age can tell that the unintelligible sounds they make before they learn to talk can impact

Babies' babble brings big learning bonus

Babies' babble may be smarter than you think.A new study shows that infants as young as 3- to 5-months of age can tell that the unintelligible sounds they make before they learn to talk can impact