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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy linked to childhood trauma

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy linked to childhood trauma

by British Medical JournalSARS-CoV-2 (shown here in an electron microscopy image). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHReluctance or refusal to get jabbed against CO

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy linked to childhood trauma

by British Medical JournalSARS-CoV-2 (shown here in an electron microscopy image). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHReluctance or refusal to get jabbed against CO
The inaugural WHO classification of childhood tumors provides a unified, updated resource for diagnostics

The inaugural WHO classification of childhood tumors provides a unified, updated resource for diagnostics

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first classification of pediatric cancers soon to be published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer

The inaugural WHO classification of childhood tumors provides a unified, updated resource for diagnostics

by American Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe first classification of pediatric cancers soon to be published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer
How toddler-mother attachment impacts adolescent brain and behavior

How toddler-mother attachment impacts adolescent brain and behavior

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: CC0 Public DomainInterpersonal trust is a crucial component of healthy relationships. When we interact with strangers, we quickly gage whether

How toddler-mother attachment impacts adolescent brain and behavior

by University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: CC0 Public DomainInterpersonal trust is a crucial component of healthy relationships. When we interact with strangers, we quickly gage whether
Child victims of sexual violence aren't heard or understood, finds Nigerian study

Child victims of sexual violence aren't heard or understood, finds Nigerian study

by Steven Kator Iorfa, James Edem Effiong and Tanya Johri,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainViolence against children is a global problem. A2020 Global Status Reportre

Child victims of sexual violence aren't heard or understood, finds Nigerian study

by Steven Kator Iorfa, James Edem Effiong and Tanya Johri,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainViolence against children is a global problem. A2020 Global Status Reportre
Ask the Pediatrician: Especially this time of year, all my kids want to eat is sweets. What should I do?

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

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
CDC recommends RSV shot for all infants

CDC recommends RSV shot for all infants

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday recommended that all infants under the age of 8 months be given a new antibody shot to help guard against severe respirator

CDC recommends RSV shot for all infants

by Cara MurezThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday recommended that all infants under the age of 8 months be given a new antibody shot to help guard against severe respirator
Combining anti-tumor drugs with chemo may improve rare children's cancer outcomes

Combining anti-tumor drugs with chemo may improve rare children's cancer outcomes

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsChildren who develop neuroblastomas, a rare form of cancer which develops in nerve cells, may benefit from receiving certain anti-tumo

Combining anti-tumor drugs with chemo may improve rare children's cancer outcomes

by University of BirminghamCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsChildren who develop neuroblastomas, a rare form of cancer which develops in nerve cells, may benefit from receiving certain anti-tumo
Coordinated care important for children with Down syndrome and congenital heart disease, say researchers

Coordinated care important for children with Down syndrome and congenital heart disease, say researchers

byAmerican Heart AssociationA family‐centered, developmentally supportive care model for children with trisomy 21 and congenital heart disease from birth through adolescence. Credit:Journa

Coordinated care important for children with Down syndrome and congenital heart disease, say researchers

byAmerican Heart AssociationA family‐centered, developmentally supportive care model for children with trisomy 21 and congenital heart disease from birth through adolescence. Credit:Journa
What causes SIDS? Study suggests genetics may be at play in sudden infant death syndrome

What causes SIDS? Study suggests genetics may be at play in sudden infant death syndrome

by Adrianna RodriguezCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe cause of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, continues to be a medical mystery but a new study suggests genetics may play a role.Over the c

What causes SIDS? Study suggests genetics may be at play in sudden infant death syndrome

by Adrianna RodriguezCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe cause of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, continues to be a medical mystery but a new study suggests genetics may play a role.Over the c
Helping others as volunteers helps kids 'flourish,' finds study

Helping others as volunteers helps kids 'flourish,' finds study

by Amy NortonKids who devote some of their free time to volunteer work may not only help others, but also themselves.That's according to a new study that found U.S. kids who spend time in communit

Helping others as volunteers helps kids 'flourish,' finds study

by Amy NortonKids who devote some of their free time to volunteer work may not only help others, but also themselves.That's according to a new study that found U.S. kids who spend time in communit
12 safety tips to reduce ATV injury

12 safety tips to reduce ATV injury

by UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll-terrain vehicles (ATV) offer adventure for riders, but parents need to be aware of the dangers when children are involved.ATV injuries have skyrock

12 safety tips to reduce ATV injury

by UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll-terrain vehicles (ATV) offer adventure for riders, but parents need to be aware of the dangers when children are involved.ATV injuries have skyrock
Why ventilators can be tough on premature babies' lungs

Why ventilators can be tough on premature babies' lungs

by Biophysical SocietyRat fetal lung cells like those used to measure sodium transport. Cell nuclei are shown in blue and in orange are the actin filaments in the cytoskeleton. Credit: Jonas Naum

Why ventilators can be tough on premature babies' lungs

by Biophysical SocietyRat fetal lung cells like those used to measure sodium transport. Cell nuclei are shown in blue and in orange are the actin filaments in the cytoskeleton. Credit: Jonas Naum