1 in 5 US parents worry their teen is addicted to the internet

by Cara MurezAmerican parents fear their teens' internet use could expose them to cyberbullying, harmful content and set them up for addiction, a new study shows.A survey of about 1,000 moms and d

Updated on: June 03,2024

1 in 5 US parents worry their teen is addicted to the internet

by Cara MurezAmerican parents fear their teens' internet use could expose them to cyberbullying, harmful content and set them up for addiction, a new study shows.A survey of about 1,000 moms and d

Updated on:June 03,2024

Pediatric pulmonologist discusses how to know when asthma becomes life-threatening

by Patti Verbanas,Rutgers UniversityChildren with asthma use inhalers to relieve some of their symptoms, which include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Credit: Tradim

Updated on: February 27,2024

Pediatric pulmonologist discusses how to know when asthma becomes life-threatening

by Patti Verbanas,Rutgers UniversityChildren with asthma use inhalers to relieve some of their symptoms, which include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Credit: Tradim

Updated on:February 27,2024

Children with insomnia likely to continue to suffer as adults, long-term study finds

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren with insomnia symptoms are likely to persist with them as young adults and are significantly more likely to develop an insomnia d

Updated on: February 22,2024

Children with insomnia likely to continue to suffer as adults, long-term study finds

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren with insomnia symptoms are likely to persist with them as young adults and are significantly more likely to develop an insomnia d

Updated on:February 22,2024

Around half of kids getting neurodevelopmental assessment show signs of mental distress. We can support them better

by Adam Guastella, Kelsie Boulton and Natalie Silove,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainNeurodevelopmental conditions, including autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),

Updated on: March 29,2024

Around half of kids getting neurodevelopmental assessment show signs of mental distress. We can support them better

by Adam Guastella, Kelsie Boulton and Natalie Silove,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainNeurodevelopmental conditions, including autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD),

Updated on:March 29,2024

Newborn babies' brains reveal new insights in child development

by Emma Robinson,King's College LondonAsymmetry indices of surface area and cortical thickness for the dHCP and HCP-YA cohorts, averaged (for the dHCP) within regions of the the M-CRIB-S atl

Updated on: May 27,2024

Newborn babies' brains reveal new insights in child development

by Emma Robinson,King's College LondonAsymmetry indices of surface area and cortical thickness for the dHCP and HCP-YA cohorts, averaged (for the dHCP) within regions of the the M-CRIB-S atl

Updated on:May 27,2024

Boys who smoke in their early teens found to risk passing on harmful epigenetic traits to future children

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests boys who smoke in their early teens risk damaging the genes of their future children, increasing their chances of

Updated on: May 11,2024

Boys who smoke in their early teens found to risk passing on harmful epigenetic traits to future children

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests boys who smoke in their early teens risk damaging the genes of their future children, increasing their chances of

Updated on:May 11,2024

Preventing brain damage in preterm babies

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHudson Institute researchers have conducted the first attempts to collect umbilical cord blood cells, with a view to using them to prevent br

Updated on: April 02,2024

Preventing brain damage in preterm babies

by Monash UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHudson Institute researchers have conducted the first attempts to collect umbilical cord blood cells, with a view to using them to prevent br

Updated on:April 02,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: When can children get the COVID-19 vaccine booster?

by Dr. James D. CampbellCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: When should my kids get their COVID-19 booster?A: Vaccines are our best hope to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Avaccinenow is availa

Updated on: February 21,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: When can children get the COVID-19 vaccine booster?

by Dr. James D. CampbellCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: When should my kids get their COVID-19 booster?A: Vaccines are our best hope to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Avaccinenow is availa

Updated on:February 21,2024

How the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting kids

by Deedee StiepanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, a common misconception is that kids aren't affected much by COVID-19, and if they were to get sick, their sympto

Updated on: February 21,2024

How the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting kids

by Deedee StiepanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, a common misconception is that kids aren't affected much by COVID-19, and if they were to get sick, their sympto

Updated on:February 21,2024

Positive parenting can help protect against the effects of stress in childhood and adolescence, new study shows

by Jamie Hanson and Isabella Kahhalé,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWarm and supportive parenting may buffer against the effects of stress during childhood and adolescence. Tha

Updated on: March 08,2024

Positive parenting can help protect against the effects of stress in childhood and adolescence, new study shows

by Jamie Hanson and Isabella Kahhalé,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWarm and supportive parenting may buffer against the effects of stress during childhood and adolescence. Tha

Updated on:March 08,2024

Light, flexible school shoes the best option for kids

by University of SydneyCredit: Budgeron Bach from PexelsThey may not be the hardiest, but children's school shoes that allow more natural movement are the best choice, positively impacting ch

Updated on: February 21,2024

Light, flexible school shoes the best option for kids

by University of SydneyCredit: Budgeron Bach from PexelsThey may not be the hardiest, but children's school shoes that allow more natural movement are the best choice, positively impacting ch

Updated on:February 21,2024

Diagnosing head injuries is key in child abuse cases

by Kristie Auman-Gooding,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeing able to accurately diagnose suspected child abuse is crucial, as an incorrect diagnosis can possibly

Updated on: February 22,2024

Diagnosing head injuries is key in child abuse cases

by Kristie Auman-Gooding,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBeing able to accurately diagnose suspected child abuse is crucial, as an incorrect diagnosis can possibly

Updated on:February 22,2024