Pediatrician offers tips on how to help a child cope with grief and loss

by David J. Schonfeld, MD, FAAP and Arwa Nasir, MBBS, MSc, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDeath creates a deep, lifelong impact for kids in every part of th

Updated on: July 30,2024

Pediatrician offers tips on how to help a child cope with grief and loss

by David J. Schonfeld, MD, FAAP and Arwa Nasir, MBBS, MSc, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDeath creates a deep, lifelong impact for kids in every part of th

Updated on:July 30,2024

Children in mourning are curious about death, grief and afterlife, study finds

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Curtin UniversityNew Curtin University–led research has found that children who have experienced the death of a loved one will benefit from gaining a better understand

Updated on: May 13,2024

Children in mourning are curious about death, grief and afterlife, study finds

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Curtin UniversityNew Curtin University–led research has found that children who have experienced the death of a loved one will benefit from gaining a better understand

Updated on:May 13,2024

CDC tells docs to look for lead poisoning in kids, as fruit puree investigation continues

by Robin FosterDoctors need to be on the lookout for lead poisoning in children as the latest tally of kids exposed to the toxin after consuming pouches of cinnamon-flavored apple puree climbed to 22,

Updated on: June 15,2024

CDC tells docs to look for lead poisoning in kids, as fruit puree investigation continues

by Robin FosterDoctors need to be on the lookout for lead poisoning in children as the latest tally of kids exposed to the toxin after consuming pouches of cinnamon-flavored apple puree climbed to 22,

Updated on:June 15,2024

Protect your kids in blistering summer heat

by Cara MurezEnjoy that summer sun, but keep some safety tips in mind, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises parents."It's great to seechildrenenjoying nature and reapi

Updated on: March 26,2024

Protect your kids in blistering summer heat

by Cara MurezEnjoy that summer sun, but keep some safety tips in mind, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises parents."It's great to seechildrenenjoying nature and reapi

Updated on:March 26,2024

Going to bed a little earlier greatly increases total sleep time for teens

by Steven ReinbergGoing to bed earlier is one way for teens to get the sleep they need, new research suggests.That may be easier said than done, the researchers admitted. But their study shows that if

Updated on: March 23,2024

Going to bed a little earlier greatly increases total sleep time for teens

by Steven ReinbergGoing to bed earlier is one way for teens to get the sleep they need, new research suggests.That may be easier said than done, the researchers admitted. But their study shows that if

Updated on:March 23,2024

Pediatric subspecialty outreach initiatives reduce driving time to doctors

byCarnegie Mellon UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe United States has a shortage of pediatric subspecialists (doctors who treat children with complex medical conditions), and the a

Updated on: September 02,2024

Pediatric subspecialty outreach initiatives reduce driving time to doctors

byCarnegie Mellon UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe United States has a shortage of pediatric subspecialists (doctors who treat children with complex medical conditions), and the a

Updated on:September 02,2024

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

Program aims to get lifesaving drugs to kids with cancer in poorer countries

(HealthDay)—A new program to boost the supply of cancer medicines for children in low- and middle-income countries has been announced by the World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children's

Updated on: February 20,2024

Program aims to get lifesaving drugs to kids with cancer in poorer countries

(HealthDay)—A new program to boost the supply of cancer medicines for children in low- and middle-income countries has been announced by the World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children's

Updated on:February 20,2024

Incidence rates of diabetes continue to increase in children, young adults

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistLynne E. Wagenknecht, Dr.P.H., professor and director of public health sciences at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Credit: Wake Forest University School

Updated on: June 12,2024

Incidence rates of diabetes continue to increase in children, young adults

by Atrium Health Wake Forest BaptistLynne E. Wagenknecht, Dr.P.H., professor and director of public health sciences at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Credit: Wake Forest University School

Updated on:June 12,2024

Amid a school mental health crisis, a new training approach shows promise

by Laura Hoxworth,University of VirginiaCredit: Emily Faith Morgan, University CommuicationsFor several years, Julia Taylor had one of the nation's most underappreciated jobs: middle s

Updated on: March 26,2024

Amid a school mental health crisis, a new training approach shows promise

by Laura Hoxworth,University of VirginiaCredit: Emily Faith Morgan, University CommuicationsFor several years, Julia Taylor had one of the nation's most underappreciated jobs: middle s

Updated on:March 26,2024

Vaccinating children for mpox would significantly reduce deaths in the DRC, say researchers

byYale UniversityThe number of vaccine doses needed in different vaccination scenarios. Credit:The Lancet Global Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00384-XVaccinating children

Updated on: October 30,2024

Vaccinating children for mpox would significantly reduce deaths in the DRC, say researchers

byYale UniversityThe number of vaccine doses needed in different vaccination scenarios. Credit:The Lancet Global Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00384-XVaccinating children

Updated on:October 30,2024

What parents need to know about kids and COVID-19

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlready weary from two years of navigating parenthood during a pandemic, parents are facing a new stress: What to think about surg

Updated on: February 21,2024

What parents need to know about kids and COVID-19

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlready weary from two years of navigating parenthood during a pandemic, parents are facing a new stress: What to think about surg

Updated on:February 21,2024