Among adolescents, major depressive disorder prevalence varies by race, ethnicity

by Elana GotkineThe rates of major depressive disorder (MDD) vary from 14.5 to 26.5 percent among adolescents by race and ethnicity, according to a study published online Oct. 9 inJAMA Pediatric

Updated on: March 29,2024

Among adolescents, major depressive disorder prevalence varies by race, ethnicity

by Elana GotkineThe rates of major depressive disorder (MDD) vary from 14.5 to 26.5 percent among adolescents by race and ethnicity, according to a study published online Oct. 9 inJAMA Pediatric

Updated on:March 29,2024

RSV is back with a vengeance, says expert

by Pennsylvania State UniversityBrittany Wright, a respiratory therapist with Penn State Health, cares for 5-year-old Camille Lepley in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of Penn State Health Chil

Updated on: March 21,2024

RSV is back with a vengeance, says expert

by Pennsylvania State UniversityBrittany Wright, a respiratory therapist with Penn State Health, cares for 5-year-old Camille Lepley in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of Penn State Health Chil

Updated on:March 21,2024

Early antibiotic use linked to 'microbial scar' in preterm infants

byUniversity of OsloImpact of early antibiotic treatment on nasopharynx total ARG abundance and ARG α-diversity. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50433-7Ac

Updated on: August 08,2024

Early antibiotic use linked to 'microbial scar' in preterm infants

byUniversity of OsloImpact of early antibiotic treatment on nasopharynx total ARG abundance and ARG α-diversity. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50433-7Ac

Updated on:August 08,2024

Just half of parents recognize screen time impact on children's eye health

by University of MichiganSome parents may skip steps that help minimize eye injuries. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at University of Michigan He

Updated on: March 23,2024

Just half of parents recognize screen time impact on children's eye health

by University of MichiganSome parents may skip steps that help minimize eye injuries. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at University of Michigan He

Updated on:March 23,2024

Study: Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a scene many parents have experienced—just as they're trying to cook dinner, take a phone call or run an errand, their chil

Updated on: May 07,2024

Study: Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a scene many parents have experienced—just as they're trying to cook dinner, take a phone call or run an errand, their chil

Updated on:May 07,2024

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

Updated on: April 06,2024

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

Updated on:April 06,2024

Study demonstrates adding complex component of milk to infant formula confers long-term cognitive benefits

by Jen Humphrey,University of KansasStudy allocation. MFGM + LF, milk fat globule membrane + lactoferrin. Credit:The Journal of Pediatrics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113483Brea

Updated on: May 17,2024

Study demonstrates adding complex component of milk to infant formula confers long-term cognitive benefits

by Jen Humphrey,University of KansasStudy allocation. MFGM + LF, milk fat globule membrane + lactoferrin. Credit:The Journal of Pediatrics(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2023.113483Brea

Updated on:May 17,2024

Drinking during the super bowl linked to more aggressive parenting among mothers, unlike on valentine's day

by Research Society on AlcoholismCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlcohol use on certain special occasions may contribute to harsher parenting by mothers, according to an innovative study. The findings c

Updated on: April 07,2024

Drinking during the super bowl linked to more aggressive parenting among mothers, unlike on valentine's day

by Research Society on AlcoholismCredit: CC0 Public DomainAlcohol use on certain special occasions may contribute to harsher parenting by mothers, according to an innovative study. The findings c

Updated on:April 07,2024

'No space': German hospitals overwhelmed by sick kids

Credit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Debora Zilz rushed her baby son Andreas to a Berlin hospital because of a serious respiratory illness, she got a shock."There was no space," she recalled. Medic

Updated on: March 14,2024

'No space': German hospitals overwhelmed by sick kids

Credit: CC0 Public DomainWhen Debora Zilz rushed her baby son Andreas to a Berlin hospital because of a serious respiratory illness, she got a shock."There was no space," she recalled. Medic

Updated on:March 14,2024

Nirsevimab protects infants against RSV-linked hospitalization

by Elana GotkineNirsevimab is efficacious for preventing hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated lower respiratory tract infection among infants, according to a study publishe

Updated on: February 29,2024

Nirsevimab protects infants against RSV-linked hospitalization

by Elana GotkineNirsevimab is efficacious for preventing hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated lower respiratory tract infection among infants, according to a study publishe

Updated on:February 29,2024

Researchers identify a promising drug for treating serious COVID-19 complication in children

by McKenzie Ridings Mainey,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have ident

Updated on: February 24,2024

Researchers identify a promising drug for treating serious COVID-19 complication in children

by McKenzie Ridings Mainey,Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have ident

Updated on:February 24,2024

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

Updated on: March 27,2024

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

Updated on:March 27,2024