Signs Your Toddler Isn’t Autistic (and How to Tell)

Signs Your Toddler Isn’t Autistic (and How to Tell)A developmental delay isn’t always the same as autism in toddlersByLisa Jo RudyUpdated on November 02, 2023Medically reviewed by&nb

Updated on: February 19,2024

Signs Your Toddler Isn’t Autistic (and How to Tell)

Signs Your Toddler Isn’t Autistic (and How to Tell)A developmental delay isn’t always the same as autism in toddlersByLisa Jo RudyUpdated on November 02, 2023Medically reviewed by&nb

Updated on:February 19,2024

Prenatal ozone: A silent culprit in the battle against childhood obesity

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.04.008Childhood obesity is a growing global public health concern, significantly increasing the risk of var

Updated on: July 11,2024

Prenatal ozone: A silent culprit in the battle against childhood obesity

by TranSpreadCredit:Eco-Environment & Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.eehl.2024.04.008Childhood obesity is a growing global public health concern, significantly increasing the risk of var

Updated on:July 11,2024

COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5: What you should know

By Jeffrey Norris,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents of children under the age of five-years-old now have the option to vaccinate their infants and

Updated on: March 14,2024

COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5: What you should know

By Jeffrey Norris,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents of children under the age of five-years-old now have the option to vaccinate their infants and

Updated on:March 14,2024

Team sports score big points for your child's brain, study finds

Team sports score big points for your child's brain, study findsby Ernie MundellThere may be something special about team sports in childhood that helps sharpen a kid's brain, new research sho

Updated on: January 07,2025

Team sports score big points for your child's brain, study finds

Team sports score big points for your child's brain, study findsby Ernie MundellThere may be something special about team sports in childhood that helps sharpen a kid's brain, new research sho

Updated on:January 07,2025

Many American teens are in mental health crisis: Report

by Steven ReinbergAmerica's teens are still not alright.Instead, many continue to engage in risky behaviors, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.Top among these is an increase in suicidal thou

Updated on: May 22,2024

Many American teens are in mental health crisis: Report

by Steven ReinbergAmerica's teens are still not alright.Instead, many continue to engage in risky behaviors, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.Top among these is an increase in suicidal thou

Updated on:May 22,2024

Could Your Child Have Autism?

Could Your Child Have Autism?ByLisa Jo RudyUpdated on July 26, 2023Medically reviewed byDiana Apetauerova, MDNo single autism trait defines the diagnosis, and each autistic chi

Updated on: February 19,2024

Could Your Child Have Autism?

Could Your Child Have Autism?ByLisa Jo RudyUpdated on July 26, 2023Medically reviewed byDiana Apetauerova, MDNo single autism trait defines the diagnosis, and each autistic chi

Updated on:February 19,2024

How to help teen girls' mental health struggles—6 research-based strategies for parents, teachers and friends

by Elizabeth Englander and Meghan K. McCoy,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a well-established fact that children's and teens' mental healthtook a hit dur

Updated on: June 26,2024

How to help teen girls' mental health struggles—6 research-based strategies for parents, teachers and friends

by Elizabeth Englander and Meghan K. McCoy,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a well-established fact that children's and teens' mental healthtook a hit dur

Updated on:June 26,2024

'Green Whistle' pain relief inhaler given green light in ambulance study of pregnancy emergencies

by Cecile O'Connor,University of Western AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch into the "green whistle" pain relief inhaler has found no obvious harm for pregnant wom

Updated on: March 14,2024

'Green Whistle' pain relief inhaler given green light in ambulance study of pregnancy emergencies

by Cecile O'Connor,University of Western AustraliaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch into the "green whistle" pain relief inhaler has found no obvious harm for pregnant wom

Updated on:March 14,2024

Why is it important to teach children about body safety and boundaries?

by Shalon NienowCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe statistics reported by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network are sobering: 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 20 boys will experience sexual abuse or s

Updated on: June 08,2024

Why is it important to teach children about body safety and boundaries?

by Shalon NienowCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe statistics reported by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network are sobering: 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 20 boys will experience sexual abuse or s

Updated on:June 08,2024

Researchers find current evidence for puberty blockers and hormone treatment for gender transition is inadequate

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe evidence on the use of puberty blockers and hormones for children and young people experiencing gender related distress is wholly i

Updated on: April 27,2024

Researchers find current evidence for puberty blockers and hormone treatment for gender transition is inadequate

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe evidence on the use of puberty blockers and hormones for children and young people experiencing gender related distress is wholly i

Updated on:April 27,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Can probiotics help children with stomach issues after taking antibiotics?

by Dr. Christine Waasdorp HurtadoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter had to take antibiotics and they seem to have given her some tummy issues. Can probiotics help restore gut balance?A:

Updated on: February 22,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Can probiotics help children with stomach issues after taking antibiotics?

by Dr. Christine Waasdorp HurtadoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter had to take antibiotics and they seem to have given her some tummy issues. Can probiotics help restore gut balance?A:

Updated on:February 22,2024

Hospitalizations up among infants younger than 6 months during Omicron

by Elana GotkineDuring the omicron-predominant period, there was an increase in weekly hospitalizations among infants aged younger than 6 months, but the prevalence of indicators of severe disease did

Updated on: March 29,2024

Hospitalizations up among infants younger than 6 months during Omicron

by Elana GotkineDuring the omicron-predominant period, there was an increase in weekly hospitalizations among infants aged younger than 6 months, but the prevalence of indicators of severe disease did

Updated on:March 29,2024