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Boosters recommended for kids 12 and older

Boosters recommended for kids 12 and older

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents have a new tool to protect their young teens during the current, record-breaking omicron surge: boosters.T

Boosters recommended for kids 12 and older

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents have a new tool to protect their young teens during the current, record-breaking omicron surge: boosters.T
Respiratory syncytial virus accounted for more than 100,000 deaths worldwide in children under five during 2019

Respiratory syncytial virus accounted for more than 100,000 deaths worldwide in children under five during 2019

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inThe Lancetestimates that RSV-attributable acute lower respiratory infection was responsible for more than 100,000 deaths in c

Respiratory syncytial virus accounted for more than 100,000 deaths worldwide in children under five during 2019

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published inThe Lancetestimates that RSV-attributable acute lower respiratory infection was responsible for more than 100,000 deaths in c
New study reveals novel insights on brain development sequence through adolescence

New study reveals novel insights on brain development sequence through adolescence

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainBrain development does not occur uniformly across the brain, but follows a newly identified developmental

New study reveals novel insights on brain development sequence through adolescence

by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainBrain development does not occur uniformly across the brain, but follows a newly identified developmental
The problem with seeing young sportspeople as athletes first, children second

The problem with seeing young sportspeople as athletes first, children second

by Ellie Gennings and Alice Hunter,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent reportcommissioned by Swim England, the national governing body for swimming in England, has found

The problem with seeing young sportspeople as athletes first, children second

by Ellie Gennings and Alice Hunter,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainArecent reportcommissioned by Swim England, the national governing body for swimming in England, has found
In US, one in 15 male, one in 50 female high school students carry guns

In US, one in 15 male, one in 50 female high school students carry guns

One in 15 male and one in 50 female high school students aged younger than 18 years report gun carrying during the past year, according to research published in the July 29 issue of the U.S. Centers f

In US, one in 15 male, one in 50 female high school students carry guns

One in 15 male and one in 50 female high school students aged younger than 18 years report gun carrying during the past year, according to research published in the July 29 issue of the U.S. Centers f
Major advance for detecting brain conditions in babies

Major advance for detecting brain conditions in babies

by King's College LondonPortable MRI scanners (as pictured) could be used to test babies at their cot-side. Credit: King's College LondonResearch by experts at King's and Evelina Lond

Major advance for detecting brain conditions in babies

by King's College LondonPortable MRI scanners (as pictured) could be used to test babies at their cot-side. Credit: King's College LondonResearch by experts at King's and Evelina Lond
FDA moves against vape products that mimic toys, slushies and appeal to kids

FDA moves against vape products that mimic toys, slushies and appeal to kids

by Dennis ThompsonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking action against e-cigarettes disguised to look like everyday items that appeal to young people.The FDA sent warning letters Thursday to

FDA moves against vape products that mimic toys, slushies and appeal to kids

by Dennis ThompsonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking action against e-cigarettes disguised to look like everyday items that appeal to young people.The FDA sent warning letters Thursday to
'No space': German hospitals overwhelmed by sick kids

'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

'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
New app helps preemie parents feel confident caring for their newborns

New app helps preemie parents feel confident caring for their newborns

by Northwestern UniversityA parent uses the NICU2Home app. Credit: Northwestern UniversityParents of premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) receive a dizzying amount of infor

New app helps preemie parents feel confident caring for their newborns

by Northwestern UniversityA parent uses the NICU2Home app. Credit: Northwestern UniversityParents of premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) receive a dizzying amount of infor
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
Exposure to aid early in life reduces the risk of chronic malnutrition: Study

Exposure to aid early in life reduces the risk of chronic malnutrition: Study

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit:World Development(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2024.106689Children who are exposed to aid at an early age are at a lower risk of suffering from chr

Exposure to aid early in life reduces the risk of chronic malnutrition: Study

byUniversity of GothenburgCredit:World Development(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2024.106689Children who are exposed to aid at an early age are at a lower risk of suffering from chr
Sleep problems pervasive and persistent among children with epilepsy

Sleep problems pervasive and persistent among children with epilepsy

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor children with epilepsy, seizures and related health concerns can disrupt every part of childhood, including sleep.Now, a new study fi

Sleep problems pervasive and persistent among children with epilepsy

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor children with epilepsy, seizures and related health concerns can disrupt every part of childhood, including sleep.Now, a new study fi