Gearing up for kids' sports season? Put safety first

by Cara MurezPlaying sports can be good for kids of all abilities.A leading medical organization offers some tips for getting children involved, while helping keep them safe and injury-free."We e

Updated on: March 21,2024

Gearing up for kids' sports season? Put safety first

by Cara MurezPlaying sports can be good for kids of all abilities.A leading medical organization offers some tips for getting children involved, while helping keep them safe and injury-free."We e

Updated on:March 21,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents prevent children from ingesting edibles?

by Dr. Kevin OsterhoudtCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: Marijuana is legal in our state, and I want to be sure my kids don't take any edibles. What are the best ways to prevent that?A: Marijuana (canna

Updated on: February 28,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents prevent children from ingesting edibles?

by Dr. Kevin OsterhoudtCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: Marijuana is legal in our state, and I want to be sure my kids don't take any edibles. What are the best ways to prevent that?A: Marijuana (canna

Updated on:February 28,2024

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

Updated on: April 07,2024

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

Updated on:April 07,2024

Guidance provided for primary care providers to identify biliary atresia in newborns by 2 to 4 weeks

Updated on: April 02,2025

Guidance provided for primary care providers to identify biliary atresia in newborns by 2 to 4 weeks

Updated on:April 02,2025

How can infants learn about sounds in their native language?

by University of MarylandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants can differentiate most sounds soon after birth, and by age 1, they become language-specific listeners. But researchers are still

Updated on: April 13,2024

How can infants learn about sounds in their native language?

by University of MarylandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants can differentiate most sounds soon after birth, and by age 1, they become language-specific listeners. But researchers are still

Updated on:April 13,2024

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

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

New index to explore relationship between mental health and gender in adolescents in greater depth

by Juan Fernández González, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Credit: CC0 Public DomainHalf of mental health disorders first manifest themselves before the age of 14. Seventy percent appear before

Updated on: March 11,2024

New index to explore relationship between mental health and gender in adolescents in greater depth

by Juan Fernández González, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Credit: CC0 Public DomainHalf of mental health disorders first manifest themselves before the age of 14. Seventy percent appear before

Updated on:March 11,2024

ADHD and obesity are linked through genetics and pregnancy weight, study finds

by Laura Gallagher and Andrew Czyzewski,Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainCertain genetic variants are linked to an increased risk of developing both obesity and ADHD, according to

Updated on: June 07,2024

ADHD and obesity are linked through genetics and pregnancy weight, study finds

by Laura Gallagher and Andrew Czyzewski,Imperial College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainCertain genetic variants are linked to an increased risk of developing both obesity and ADHD, according to

Updated on:June 07,2024

Vaccine hesitancy among parents is a key predictor of vaccination coverage and disease risk among children: Study

by Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicole Creanza, assistant professor of biological sciences and member of the Evolutionary Studies Initiative, and graduate student Kerri-A

Updated on: March 05,2024

Vaccine hesitancy among parents is a key predictor of vaccination coverage and disease risk among children: Study

by Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicole Creanza, assistant professor of biological sciences and member of the Evolutionary Studies Initiative, and graduate student Kerri-A

Updated on:March 05,2024

1999 to 2018 saw rise in rates of breastfeeding initiation

by Lori SolomonFrom 1999 to 2018, there was an increase in the prevalence of breastfeeding initiation and breastfeeding duration at 12 months, according to a research letter published online Nov. 13 i

Updated on: March 19,2024

1999 to 2018 saw rise in rates of breastfeeding initiation

by Lori SolomonFrom 1999 to 2018, there was an increase in the prevalence of breastfeeding initiation and breastfeeding duration at 12 months, according to a research letter published online Nov. 13 i

Updated on:March 19,2024

The physics of the premature lung: Why mechanical ventilation can harm preterm lungs

by Susann Huster,Leipzig UniversityThe photo shows a premature infant on a ventilator who is also being treated in the neonatology department. Credit: Stefan Straube/UKL. University of Leipzig M

Updated on: March 26,2024

The physics of the premature lung: Why mechanical ventilation can harm preterm lungs

by Susann Huster,Leipzig UniversityThe photo shows a premature infant on a ventilator who is also being treated in the neonatology department. Credit: Stefan Straube/UKL. University of Leipzig M

Updated on:March 26,2024

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