20% of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis cases in children could be averted by household testing and treatment

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineDigitally colorized microscopic image of rod-shaped Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Credit: CDC NIAIDOne in five multi-drug resistant (MDR) tubercul

Updated on: March 14,2024

20% of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis cases in children could be averted by household testing and treatment

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical MedicineDigitally colorized microscopic image of rod-shaped Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Credit: CDC NIAIDOne in five multi-drug resistant (MDR) tubercul

Updated on:March 14,2024

Children whose parents smoke have lower test scores and more behavioral issues than kids of non-smokers

by Preety Pratima Srivastava,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose parents smoke have lower academic test scores and more behavioral issues than children of non-smokers.These a

Updated on: February 21,2024

Children whose parents smoke have lower test scores and more behavioral issues than kids of non-smokers

by Preety Pratima Srivastava,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose parents smoke have lower academic test scores and more behavioral issues than children of non-smokers.These a

Updated on:February 21,2024

Practicing mindfulness with an app may improve children's mental health

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany studies have found that practicing mindfulness—defined as cultivating an open-minded attention to the p

Updated on: April 10,2024

Practicing mindfulness with an app may improve children's mental health

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany studies have found that practicing mindfulness—defined as cultivating an open-minded attention to the p

Updated on:April 10,2024

Could my child have low iron? And what are my options if they do?

by Yianna Zhang, Amanda Patterson and Ken Ng,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout75%of infants aged 6 to 12 months and 25% of toddlers aged 1 to 2 years in Australia don&#3

Updated on: March 10,2024

Could my child have low iron? And what are my options if they do?

by Yianna Zhang, Amanda Patterson and Ken Ng,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout75%of infants aged 6 to 12 months and 25% of toddlers aged 1 to 2 years in Australia don&#3

Updated on:March 10,2024

Young lives under pressure as global crises hits mental health and well-being—report

by University of OxfordAs the international community continues to struggle with the impact of COVID-19, conflict and climate change, the latest report from the Young Lives project shows a long-r

Updated on: March 10,2024

Young lives under pressure as global crises hits mental health and well-being—report

by University of OxfordAs the international community continues to struggle with the impact of COVID-19, conflict and climate change, the latest report from the Young Lives project shows a long-r

Updated on:March 10,2024

Late-onset meningitis identified in 1 percent of extreme preemies

by Elana GotkineOne percent of children born extremely preterm have late-onset meningitis (LOM), which is associated with an increased risk for death or neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI), according

Updated on: March 14,2024

Late-onset meningitis identified in 1 percent of extreme preemies

by Elana GotkineOne percent of children born extremely preterm have late-onset meningitis (LOM), which is associated with an increased risk for death or neurodevelopmental impairment (NDI), according

Updated on:March 14,2024

Children at risk of multiple sclerosis often go undetected in early stages, say researchers

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCriteria used by neurologists to assess for multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults may fail to identify the illness in children with imaging susp

Updated on: April 25,2024

Children at risk of multiple sclerosis often go undetected in early stages, say researchers

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCriteria used by neurologists to assess for multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults may fail to identify the illness in children with imaging susp

Updated on:April 25,2024

How you can talk to your toddler to safeguard their well-being when they grow into a teenager

by Elaine Reese,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs parents, we all hope our teens will be healthy and happy.Our newresearchshows one way to help is to have positive convers

Updated on: February 24,2024

How you can talk to your toddler to safeguard their well-being when they grow into a teenager

by Elaine Reese,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs parents, we all hope our teens will be healthy and happy.Our newresearchshows one way to help is to have positive convers

Updated on:February 24,2024

STDs may be more common than thought among US high school kids

by Steven ReinbergToo few sexually active teens are getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to a new report by U.S. health officials.In all, just 20% of sexually active high

Updated on: February 27,2024

STDs may be more common than thought among US high school kids

by Steven ReinbergToo few sexually active teens are getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), according to a new report by U.S. health officials.In all, just 20% of sexually active high

Updated on:February 27,2024

Early peanut introduction gaining traction among US parents, but more work needed

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 2017, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a dramatic reversal in its approach to peanut-allergy prevention,recommending p

Updated on: March 26,2024

Early peanut introduction gaining traction among US parents, but more work needed

by Northwestern UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn 2017, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a dramatic reversal in its approach to peanut-allergy prevention,recommending p

Updated on:March 26,2024

First-born children more likely to be up-to-date on vaccination

First-born children are more likely to be up-to-date (UTD) on vaccinations, according to a research brief published online Sept. 7 inPediatrics.Allison Lin, from the Steven and Alexandra Cohen C

Updated on: June 11,2024

First-born children more likely to be up-to-date on vaccination

First-born children are more likely to be up-to-date (UTD) on vaccinations, according to a research brief published online Sept. 7 inPediatrics.Allison Lin, from the Steven and Alexandra Cohen C

Updated on:June 11,2024

Getting a good night's rest is vital for neurodiverse children—pediatric sleep experts explain why

by Beth Ann Malow, Susan Nehiley Brasher and Terry Katz, The ConversationCredit: Yaroslav Shuraev from PexelsMost of us are all too familiar with the consequences of a poor night's sleep—be it int

Updated on: May 14,2024

Getting a good night's rest is vital for neurodiverse children—pediatric sleep experts explain why

by Beth Ann Malow, Susan Nehiley Brasher and Terry Katz, The ConversationCredit: Yaroslav Shuraev from PexelsMost of us are all too familiar with the consequences of a poor night's sleep—be it int

Updated on:May 14,2024