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1999 to 2018 saw rise in rates of breastfeeding initiation

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

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
Ask the Pediatrician: What vaccines do tweens, teens and young adults need?

Ask the Pediatrician: What vaccines do tweens, teens and young adults need?

by Rebekah FentonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainStarting at about age 7 through age 18, children and teens need a number of important vaccines to protect them.The vaccines that are recommended for

Ask the Pediatrician: What vaccines do tweens, teens and young adults need?

by Rebekah FentonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainStarting at about age 7 through age 18, children and teens need a number of important vaccines to protect them.The vaccines that are recommended for
The consequences of childhood trauma on children's mental health

The consequences of childhood trauma on children's mental health

by Andreas Bauer, Graeme Fairchild and Sarah Halligan,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageChildhood trauma may play a key role in manylater psychiatric disorders. However, most of wh

The consequences of childhood trauma on children's mental health

by Andreas Bauer, Graeme Fairchild and Sarah Halligan,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageChildhood trauma may play a key role in manylater psychiatric disorders. However, most of wh
Preventing sleep-related infant deaths

Preventing sleep-related infant deaths

by Aaron Nieto,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSleep-related infant deaths are reported as one of the leading causes of non-natural infant deaths in the country. An e

Preventing sleep-related infant deaths

by Aaron Nieto,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSleep-related infant deaths are reported as one of the leading causes of non-natural infant deaths in the country. An e
Childhood maltreatment predicts adult emotional difficulties

Childhood maltreatment predicts adult emotional difficulties

by John Tibbetts,Stanford UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHave you ever wanted to convey a feeling but just couldn't find the right words? Millions of people struggle with a perso

Childhood maltreatment predicts adult emotional difficulties

by John Tibbetts,Stanford UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHave you ever wanted to convey a feeling but just couldn't find the right words? Millions of people struggle with a perso
Does strep throat lead to the development of tics?

Does strep throat lead to the development of tics?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found no link between a strep throat infection and the development of tics in children who have a parent or siblin

Does strep throat lead to the development of tics?

by American Academy of NeurologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found no link between a strep throat infection and the development of tics in children who have a parent or siblin
Most babies with sickle cell disease face double disadvantage, say researchers

Most babies with sickle cell disease face double disadvantage, say researchers

by University of MichiganNormal blood cells next to a sickle-blood cell, colored scanning electron microscope image. Credit: Wikipedia/Illustration from Anatomy & PhysiologyAs if starting lif

Most babies with sickle cell disease face double disadvantage, say researchers

by University of MichiganNormal blood cells next to a sickle-blood cell, colored scanning electron microscope image. Credit: Wikipedia/Illustration from Anatomy & PhysiologyAs if starting lif
Behavioral treatments for ADHD: For which children do they work?

Behavioral treatments for ADHD: For which children do they work?

by ElsevierCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study in theJournal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry(JAACAP), reports that certain children with ADHD should be given p

Behavioral treatments for ADHD: For which children do they work?

by ElsevierCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study in theJournal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry(JAACAP), reports that certain children with ADHD should be given p
It might be scary, but making phone calls can be good for young people's wellbeing

It might be scary, but making phone calls can be good for young people's wellbeing

by Andrea Wigfield, Antonia Ypsilanti, Caron Carter and Jan Gurung,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageSome people might remember the days of coming back from school eager to call a friend

It might be scary, but making phone calls can be good for young people's wellbeing

by Andrea Wigfield, Antonia Ypsilanti, Caron Carter and Jan Gurung,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageSome people might remember the days of coming back from school eager to call a friend
Post-COVID-19 symptoms, conditions identified in U.S. children

Post-COVID-19 symptoms, conditions identified in U.S. children

Postinfection symptoms and conditions with elevated adjusted hazard ratios among children and adolescents with versus without COVID-19 are described in a report published in the Aug. 5 issue of the U.

Post-COVID-19 symptoms, conditions identified in U.S. children

Postinfection symptoms and conditions with elevated adjusted hazard ratios among children and adolescents with versus without COVID-19 are described in a report published in the Aug. 5 issue of the U.
When should you keep your child home from school?

When should you keep your child home from school?

by Alex OsiadaczCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome parents and caregivers are asked, "Can I stay home from school?" by children on a daily basis, but knowing what's best in each case

When should you keep your child home from school?

by Alex OsiadaczCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome parents and caregivers are asked, "Can I stay home from school?" by children on a daily basis, but knowing what's best in each case
American Academy of Pediatrics issues guidance for children's emotional needs during COVID-19

American Academy of Pediatrics issues guidance for children's emotional needs during COVID-19

(HealthDay)—In guidance issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommendations are presented to help pediatricians support the emotional and behavioral needs of children, teenagers, and familie

American Academy of Pediatrics issues guidance for children's emotional needs during COVID-19

(HealthDay)—In guidance issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommendations are presented to help pediatricians support the emotional and behavioral needs of children, teenagers, and familie