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

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

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
Study estimates nearly 70% of children under six in Chicago may be exposed to lead-contaminated tap water

Study estimates nearly 70% of children under six in Chicago may be exposed to lead-contaminated tap water

byJohns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCensus Tract–Level Maps of Chicago, Illinois, With Indicators of Lead Exposure and Screening A, Raw prevalence of lead exposure based

Study estimates nearly 70% of children under six in Chicago may be exposed to lead-contaminated tap water

byJohns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCensus Tract–Level Maps of Chicago, Illinois, With Indicators of Lead Exposure and Screening A, Raw prevalence of lead exposure based
Children in mourning are curious about death, grief and afterlife, study finds

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

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
Research shows social media boundaries can improve teen sleep

Research shows social media boundaries can improve teen sleep

by University of QueenslandCredit: Julia M Cameron from PexelsUniversity of Queensland research has shown intense and problematic social media use is linked to sleep difficulties in adolescents.A

Research shows social media boundaries can improve teen sleep

by University of QueenslandCredit: Julia M Cameron from PexelsUniversity of Queensland research has shown intense and problematic social media use is linked to sleep difficulties in adolescents.A
Ask the Pediatrician: Here are 8 parenting goals to start the new year strong

Ask the Pediatrician: Here are 8 parenting goals to start the new year strong

by Steph Lee, MD MPH FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew Year resolutions are often sweeping and grand, but often you can reap the biggest rewards by building off the stre

Ask the Pediatrician: Here are 8 parenting goals to start the new year strong

by Steph Lee, MD MPH FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew Year resolutions are often sweeping and grand, but often you can reap the biggest rewards by building off the stre
How to help your child deal with separation anxiety

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

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
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
Interactive language during playtime helps build kids' spatial skills

Interactive language during playtime helps build kids' spatial skills

by Rosanna Castro,Florida International UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe way parents interact with their children during playtime strongly influences the development of spatial ski

Interactive language during playtime helps build kids' spatial skills

by Rosanna Castro,Florida International UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe way parents interact with their children during playtime strongly influences the development of spatial ski
Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?

Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?

by Amanda Watson, Carol Maher and Tim Olds,The ConversationCredit: Mary Taylor from PexelsEvery parent knows kids spend their time differently when they're on holidays. Our new research foun

Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?

by Amanda Watson, Carol Maher and Tim Olds,The ConversationCredit: Mary Taylor from PexelsEvery parent knows kids spend their time differently when they're on holidays. Our new research foun
Wildlife park's 'splash pad' found to be the source of severe gastrointestinal infections in kids

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

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
New work examines importance of early life factors in pubertal development

New work examines importance of early life factors in pubertal development

by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a nationwide multi-cohort study, new work led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute examined the importance of early

New work examines importance of early life factors in pubertal development

by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a nationwide multi-cohort study, new work led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute examined the importance of early