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Are too many young children drinking specialized formula?

Are too many young children drinking specialized formula?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inClinical and Experimental Allergyreveals that prescriptions of specialized infant formula have increased in recent y

Are too many young children drinking specialized formula?

by WileyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research published inClinical and Experimental Allergyreveals that prescriptions of specialized infant formula have increased in recent y
Skin-to-skin contact key for premature baby survival, WHO says in shift

Skin-to-skin contact key for premature baby survival, WHO says in shift

Credit: CC0 Public DomainSkin-to-skin contact is key to improving survival of premature and small babies, the WHO said on Tuesday in a major overhaul of policy that previously called for the use of in

Skin-to-skin contact key for premature baby survival, WHO says in shift

Credit: CC0 Public DomainSkin-to-skin contact is key to improving survival of premature and small babies, the WHO said on Tuesday in a major overhaul of policy that previously called for the use of in
Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainData show that Generation Z youth are coming out at earlier ages than previous generations of sexual- and gender-diverse in

Do say gay: Understanding the significance of inclusive sexuality discussions between parents and sons

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: CC0 Public DomainData show that Generation Z youth are coming out at earlier ages than previous generations of sexual- and gender-diverse in
Primary cilia in medulloblastoma: Mechanisms provide treatment opportunity

Primary cilia in medulloblastoma: Mechanisms provide treatment opportunity

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalThe primary cilium is an appendage located on the surface of cells. Here you can see samples of human medulloblastoma representing SHH, WNT, Group 3 an

Primary cilia in medulloblastoma: Mechanisms provide treatment opportunity

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalThe primary cilium is an appendage located on the surface of cells. Here you can see samples of human medulloblastoma representing SHH, WNT, Group 3 an
CDC tells docs to look for lead poisoning in kids, as fruit puree investigation continues

CDC tells docs to look for lead poisoning in kids, as fruit puree investigation continues

by Robin FosterDoctors need to be on the lookout for lead poisoning in children as the latest tally of kids exposed to the toxin after consuming pouches of cinnamon-flavored apple puree climbed to 22,

CDC tells docs to look for lead poisoning in kids, as fruit puree investigation continues

by Robin FosterDoctors need to be on the lookout for lead poisoning in children as the latest tally of kids exposed to the toxin after consuming pouches of cinnamon-flavored apple puree climbed to 22,
Exploring why some children with high-risk neuroblastoma are facing worse outcomes

Exploring why some children with high-risk neuroblastoma are facing worse outcomes

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren with high-risk neuroblastoma had worse outcomes if they were from certain racial/ethnic groups, or were on public rather than p

Exploring why some children with high-risk neuroblastoma are facing worse outcomes

by Harvard Medical SchoolCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren with high-risk neuroblastoma had worse outcomes if they were from certain racial/ethnic groups, or were on public rather than p
Algorithms study investigates effects of socioeconomic inequality in children's epigenetics

Algorithms study investigates effects of socioeconomic inequality in children's epigenetics

by Nicole Siller,Max Planck SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo study the effects of childhood environments on adult health and well-being, researchers examined epigenetic profiles of ch

Algorithms study investigates effects of socioeconomic inequality in children's epigenetics

by Nicole Siller,Max Planck SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo study the effects of childhood environments on adult health and well-being, researchers examined epigenetic profiles of ch
States opting out of a federal program that tracks teen behavior as youth mental health worsens

States opting out of a federal program that tracks teen behavior as youth mental health worsens

by Daniel ChangCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorado, Florida, and Idaho will not participate in a key part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Youth Risk Behavior surveys that

States opting out of a federal program that tracks teen behavior as youth mental health worsens

by Daniel ChangCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColorado, Florida, and Idaho will not participate in a key part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Youth Risk Behavior surveys that
Spanish-speaking children with type 1 diabetes face barriers to using medical technology

Spanish-speaking children with type 1 diabetes face barriers to using medical technology

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany children with type 1 diabetes benefit from technology—including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices—t

Spanish-speaking children with type 1 diabetes face barriers to using medical technology

by Tricia Tomiyoshi,UC DavisCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany children with type 1 diabetes benefit from technology—including insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices—t
As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more pl

As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more pl
Persuading more school children to eat fruit and vegetables

Persuading more school children to eat fruit and vegetables

by University of OsloCredit: Cecilie B. Høstmark, UiOTwenty years ago, 4 out of 10 European children ate fruit and vegetables daily. Today, the proportion is the same, in spite of schemes to prov

Persuading more school children to eat fruit and vegetables

by University of OsloCredit: Cecilie B. Høstmark, UiOTwenty years ago, 4 out of 10 European children ate fruit and vegetables daily. Today, the proportion is the same, in spite of schemes to prov
As temperatures climb, preschoolers become less physically active

As temperatures climb, preschoolers become less physically active

by Esther Robards-Forbes,University of Texas at AustinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Go outside and play" is the time-tested strategy for generations of parents and caregivers read

As temperatures climb, preschoolers become less physically active

by Esther Robards-Forbes,University of Texas at AustinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain"Go outside and play" is the time-tested strategy for generations of parents and caregivers read