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Diet, stress programs might cut 'small for gestational age' risk in high-risk pregnancy

Diet, stress programs might cut 'small for gestational age' risk in high-risk pregnancy

(HealthDay)—The odds of giving birth to a newborn that is small for gestational age (SGA) are reduced among pregnant women at high risk who receive a structured Mediterranean diet or mindfulness-based

Diet, stress programs might cut 'small for gestational age' risk in high-risk pregnancy

(HealthDay)—The odds of giving birth to a newborn that is small for gestational age (SGA) are reduced among pregnant women at high risk who receive a structured Mediterranean diet or mindfulness-based
Scientists discover new genetic disease that delays brain development in children

Scientists discover new genetic disease that delays brain development in children

by University of PortsmouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a new genetic disease, which causes some children's brains to develop abnormally, resulting in delayed

Scientists discover new genetic disease that delays brain development in children

by University of PortsmouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a new genetic disease, which causes some children's brains to develop abnormally, resulting in delayed
School uniforms may trigger sensory overload in kids sensitive to fabrics—recent research can help

School uniforms may trigger sensory overload in kids sensitive to fabrics—recent research can help

by Lizette Diedericks and Karin van Niekerk,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people live with what's known assensory over-reactivity or over-responsiveness. Those

School uniforms may trigger sensory overload in kids sensitive to fabrics—recent research can help

by Lizette Diedericks and Karin van Niekerk,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMany people live with what's known assensory over-reactivity or over-responsiveness. Those
Summer heat is especially dangerous for babies and toddlers. Here's how to protect them

Summer heat is especially dangerous for babies and toddlers. Here's how to protect them

by Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles TimesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs extreme summer heat continues to grip the region, young children are at a greater risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.It's impor

Summer heat is especially dangerous for babies and toddlers. Here's how to protect them

by Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles TimesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs extreme summer heat continues to grip the region, young children are at a greater risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.It's impor
The dribble test: How toddlers spot close social ties

The dribble test: How toddlers spot close social ties

by Issam AhmedAn 11-month-old baby plays with a teething toy on January 20, 2022 in Washington, DC.The thought of sharing an ice cream cone with a stranger can trigger feelings of disgust—however that

The dribble test: How toddlers spot close social ties

by Issam AhmedAn 11-month-old baby plays with a teething toy on January 20, 2022 in Washington, DC.The thought of sharing an ice cream cone with a stranger can trigger feelings of disgust—however that
New Orleans infection preventionists adapt adult protocols to reduce infections in babies

New Orleans infection preventionists adapt adult protocols to reduce infections in babies

by Association for Professionals in Infection ControlCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFacing persistent cases of hospital-onset Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) during the pandemic,

New Orleans infection preventionists adapt adult protocols to reduce infections in babies

by Association for Professionals in Infection ControlCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFacing persistent cases of hospital-onset Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) during the pandemic,
Why reading nursery rhymes and singing to babies may help them to learn language

Why reading nursery rhymes and singing to babies may help them to learn language

by University of CambridgeThe Cambridge BabyRhythm project also explored the role of rhythmic action in language development. Credit: Centre for Neuroscience in Education, University of Cambridge

Why reading nursery rhymes and singing to babies may help them to learn language

by University of CambridgeThe Cambridge BabyRhythm project also explored the role of rhythmic action in language development. Credit: Centre for Neuroscience in Education, University of Cambridge
Study shows detrimental impact of long COVID on the education and lives of children and young people

Study shows detrimental impact of long COVID on the education and lives of children and young people

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford, and the universities of Stirling and

Study shows detrimental impact of long COVID on the education and lives of children and young people

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences at the University of Oxford, and the universities of Stirling and
Choking hazard spurs recall of bath toys sold at target

Choking hazard spurs recall of bath toys sold at target

by Cara MurezIf you have a Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit, a child's toy made by Buffalo Games and sold exclusively at Target, throw it out.The toy is beingrecalled&nbs

Choking hazard spurs recall of bath toys sold at target

by Cara MurezIf you have a Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit, a child's toy made by Buffalo Games and sold exclusively at Target, throw it out.The toy is beingrecalled&nbs
Study finds COVID-19 pandemic has long-lasting effects on adolescent mental health and substance use

Study finds COVID-19 pandemic has long-lasting effects on adolescent mental health and substance use

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a long-lasting impact on adolescent mental health and substance use, ac

Study finds COVID-19 pandemic has long-lasting effects on adolescent mental health and substance use

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a long-lasting impact on adolescent mental health and substance use, ac
Teenage cyberbullying: A toxic side effect of online socialization

Teenage cyberbullying: A toxic side effect of online socialization

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTeenagers fall prey to bullying while using the internet—a platform that provides relative anonymity to bullies—according to a questionnai

Teenage cyberbullying: A toxic side effect of online socialization

by Wolters Kluwer HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTeenagers fall prey to bullying while using the internet—a platform that provides relative anonymity to bullies—according to a questionnai
From RSV to meningococcal B, we must ensure equitable access to childhood immunizations

From RSV to meningococcal B, we must ensure equitable access to childhood immunizations

by Archana Koirala, Brendan McMullan, Christopher Blyth, Emma Best and Fiona Russell,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs we look towards the peak season for respiratory viruses,

From RSV to meningococcal B, we must ensure equitable access to childhood immunizations

by Archana Koirala, Brendan McMullan, Christopher Blyth, Emma Best and Fiona Russell,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs we look towards the peak season for respiratory viruses,