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Lower birth weight is linked to neurodevelopmental problems

Lower birth weight is linked to neurodevelopmental problems

by University of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUiB research shows that being born to term with a weight lower than 3.5 kilos is related to a higher risk of developing neurodevelopmental

Lower birth weight is linked to neurodevelopmental problems

by University of BergenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainUiB research shows that being born to term with a weight lower than 3.5 kilos is related to a higher risk of developing neurodevelopmental
Ask the Pediatrician: How can I help my child feel better with a fever?

Ask the Pediatrician: How can I help my child feel better with a fever?

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf your infant or child is older than 6 months and has a fever, they probably do not need to be treated for the fever unless they are

Ask the Pediatrician: How can I help my child feel better with a fever?

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf your infant or child is older than 6 months and has a fever, they probably do not need to be treated for the fever unless they are
Excessive smartphone screen time linked to earlier puberty onset

Excessive smartphone screen time linked to earlier puberty onset

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to blue light, via regular use of tablets and smartphones, may alter hormone levels and increase the risk of

Excessive smartphone screen time linked to earlier puberty onset

by European Society for Paediatric EndocrinologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExposure to blue light, via regular use of tablets and smartphones, may alter hormone levels and increase the risk of
Early transgender identity tends to endure, study suggests

Early transgender identity tends to endure, study suggests

by Lindsey TannerParents of transgender children and other supporters of transgender rights gather in the capitol outdoor rotunda to speak about transgender legislation being considered in the Texas H

Early transgender identity tends to endure, study suggests

by Lindsey TannerParents of transgender children and other supporters of transgender rights gather in the capitol outdoor rotunda to speak about transgender legislation being considered in the Texas H
Newborns with higher hair cortisol levels take longer to fall asleep, finds study

Newborns with higher hair cortisol levels take longer to fall asleep, finds study

by American Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict the sleep of infants, according to a new study to be presented on Tuesday, Jun

Newborns with higher hair cortisol levels take longer to fall asleep, finds study

by American Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict the sleep of infants, according to a new study to be presented on Tuesday, Jun
Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes

Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes

by Macquarie UniversityMultilevel model of characteristics associated with a below national minimum standard NAPLAN assessment for young people hospitalized after a burn compared with a matched c

Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes

by Macquarie UniversityMultilevel model of characteristics associated with a below national minimum standard NAPLAN assessment for young people hospitalized after a burn compared with a matched c
'Hard to get sober young': Inside one of the country's few recovery high schools

'Hard to get sober young': Inside one of the country's few recovery high schools

by Stephanie DanielCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery weekday at 5280 High School in Denver starts the same way.Students inrecoveryfrom drug and alcohol addiction gather on the steps

'Hard to get sober young': Inside one of the country's few recovery high schools

by Stephanie DanielCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery weekday at 5280 High School in Denver starts the same way.Students inrecoveryfrom drug and alcohol addiction gather on the steps
One single genetic test for all children with cancer improves diagnosis and treatment

One single genetic test for all children with cancer improves diagnosis and treatment

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnalysis of the entire tumor RNA picks up more clinically relevant genetic changes in children with cancer than traditi

One single genetic test for all children with cancer improves diagnosis and treatment

by Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric OncologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnalysis of the entire tumor RNA picks up more clinically relevant genetic changes in children with cancer than traditi
Know your boundaries: Tips to teach kids about body safety

Know your boundaries: Tips to teach kids about body safety

by Cara MurezIt's important for children to learn about body safety and boundaries.Empowering them with information can help them recognize unsafe situations and may help protect them from abuse.&

Know your boundaries: Tips to teach kids about body safety

by Cara MurezIt's important for children to learn about body safety and boundaries.Empowering them with information can help them recognize unsafe situations and may help protect them from abuse.&
Open-label placebo offers new treatment for disorders of gut-brain interaction in children

Open-label placebo offers new treatment for disorders of gut-brain interaction in children

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPain-predominant disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs) in children—such as functional abdominal pain (FAP) and irritable bow

Open-label placebo offers new treatment for disorders of gut-brain interaction in children

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPain-predominant disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs) in children—such as functional abdominal pain (FAP) and irritable bow
Pioneering trial offers hope for late treatment of 'lazy eye'

Pioneering trial offers hope for late treatment of 'lazy eye'

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn children with amblyopia or "lazy eye," one eye is weaker than the other for any of a number of reas

Pioneering trial offers hope for late treatment of 'lazy eye'

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn children with amblyopia or "lazy eye," one eye is weaker than the other for any of a number of reas
Food insecurity during adolescence is a risk factor for disordered eating in young adulthood

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

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