Wildlife park's 'splash pad' found to be the source of severe gastrointestinal infections in kids

Splash pads—those shallow pools of wet, cooling summertime fun for kids—can also be sources of nasty gastro infections for youngsters who swallow water during their play.That's the take-home lesso

Updated on: April 22,2024

Wildlife park's 'splash pad' found to be the source of severe gastrointestinal infections in kids

Splash pads—those shallow pools of wet, cooling summertime fun for kids—can also be sources of nasty gastro infections for youngsters who swallow water during their play.That's the take-home lesso

Updated on:April 22,2024

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

Abbott announces recall of infant formula over defective caps

Abbott Inc. has announced that it is again recalling some of its infant formula products, though the company said this latest recall is small and should not significantly impact nationwide supply.This

Updated on: May 22,2024

Abbott announces recall of infant formula over defective caps

Abbott Inc. has announced that it is again recalling some of its infant formula products, though the company said this latest recall is small and should not significantly impact nationwide supply.This

Updated on:May 22,2024

Supporting a child who stutters

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainInternational Stuttering Awareness Day was observed on Saturday, Oct. 22, which makes this a good time to learn about supporting a child who s

Updated on: March 23,2024

Supporting a child who stutters

by Laurel Kelly,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainInternational Stuttering Awareness Day was observed on Saturday, Oct. 22, which makes this a good time to learn about supporting a child who s

Updated on:March 23,2024

First research definition for 'Long COVID' in kids and young people formally agreed

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first research definition of what is meant by post acute COVID-19, dubbed 'Long COVID' in children and young people has been formall

Updated on: February 22,2024

First research definition for 'Long COVID' in kids and young people formally agreed

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first research definition of what is meant by post acute COVID-19, dubbed 'Long COVID' in children and young people has been formall

Updated on:February 22,2024

Food insecurity during adolescence is a risk factor for disordered eating in young adulthood

by University of MinnesotaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic both raised public awareness about and contributed to the problem of household food insecurity. In 2020, 15% of U.S. house

Updated on: February 22,2024

Food insecurity during adolescence is a risk factor for disordered eating in young adulthood

by University of MinnesotaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic both raised public awareness about and contributed to the problem of household food insecurity. In 2020, 15% of U.S. house

Updated on:February 22,2024

AAO: Research highlights vision issues seen in pediatric sickle cell disease

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), ophthalmologic complications include nonproliferative retinopathy (NPR) and proliferative retinopathy (PR), which occur in 33 and

Updated on: March 19,2024

AAO: Research highlights vision issues seen in pediatric sickle cell disease

by Elana GotkineFor pediatric patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), ophthalmologic complications include nonproliferative retinopathy (NPR) and proliferative retinopathy (PR), which occur in 33 and

Updated on:March 19,2024

Strip searching a child without appropriate consent is 'sexual abuse,' insists expert

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainStrip searching a child without appropriate consent is "sexual abuse," and should attract heavy sanctions—backed up by legislation—for

Updated on: March 21,2024

Strip searching a child without appropriate consent is 'sexual abuse,' insists expert

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainStrip searching a child without appropriate consent is "sexual abuse," and should attract heavy sanctions—backed up by legislation—for

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

Largest ever study of tobacco content on social media links exposure to tobacco use

by Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have viewed tobacco content on social media are more than twice as likely than non-viewers to report using tobacco an

Updated on: March 05,2024

Largest ever study of tobacco content on social media links exposure to tobacco use

by Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople who have viewed tobacco content on social media are more than twice as likely than non-viewers to report using tobacco an

Updated on:March 05,2024

Gentle parenting can be really hard on parents, new research suggests

by Annie Pezalla,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAre you a gentle parent? If so, chances are good that, just like your children, you may need a nap.The idea of gentle parenting

Updated on: March 08,2024

Gentle parenting can be really hard on parents, new research suggests

by Annie Pezalla,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAre you a gentle parent? If so, chances are good that, just like your children, you may need a nap.The idea of gentle parenting

Updated on:March 08,2024

My teen is addicted to vaping: How can I help them quit and manage their withdrawal symptoms?

by Gillian Sandra Gould, Karen McFadyen and Marilyn Clarke,The ConversationCredit: Pexels/Mushtaq HussainThe Australian government iscracking downon vaping. Recreational vapes of any

Updated on: June 04,2024

My teen is addicted to vaping: How can I help them quit and manage their withdrawal symptoms?

by Gillian Sandra Gould, Karen McFadyen and Marilyn Clarke,The ConversationCredit: Pexels/Mushtaq HussainThe Australian government iscracking downon vaping. Recreational vapes of any

Updated on:June 04,2024