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Flu shots up for children in states with vaccine mandate

Flu shots up for children in states with vaccine mandate

by Elana GotkineChildren living in states with a vaccine mandate during the 2020 to 2021 influenza season had a higher predicted probability of receiving an influenza vaccine, according to a study pub

Flu shots up for children in states with vaccine mandate

by Elana GotkineChildren living in states with a vaccine mandate during the 2020 to 2021 influenza season had a higher predicted probability of receiving an influenza vaccine, according to a study pub
The Anatomy of the Baby Soft Spot

The Anatomy of the Baby Soft Spot

The Anatomy of the Baby Soft SpotByEmily Brown, MPHUpdated on January 02, 2024Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDBabies are born with soft spots (fontanels) on their heads wh

The Anatomy of the Baby Soft Spot

The Anatomy of the Baby Soft SpotByEmily Brown, MPHUpdated on January 02, 2024Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDBabies are born with soft spots (fontanels) on their heads wh
Study finds almost one-third of US pediatric inpatient units closed in last decade

Study finds almost one-third of US pediatric inpatient units closed in last decade

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom 2008 to 2022, U.S. hospitals closed nearly 30% of pediatric inpatient units but only 4.4% of adult inpatient units,

Study finds almost one-third of US pediatric inpatient units closed in last decade

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom 2008 to 2022, U.S. hospitals closed nearly 30% of pediatric inpatient units but only 4.4% of adult inpatient units,
Why is newborn baby skin-to-skin contact with dads and non-birthing parents important? What the science says

Why is newborn baby skin-to-skin contact with dads and non-birthing parents important? What the science says

by Mary Steen,The ConversationCredit: Craig Adderley/Pexels, CC BYSoon after a baby is born, it's getting more common these days for the father or non-birthing parent to be encouraged to put

Why is newborn baby skin-to-skin contact with dads and non-birthing parents important? What the science says

by Mary Steen,The ConversationCredit: Craig Adderley/Pexels, CC BYSoon after a baby is born, it's getting more common these days for the father or non-birthing parent to be encouraged to put
CDC advises updated COVID vaccine for everyone over 6 months of age

CDC advises updated COVID vaccine for everyone over 6 months of age

by Robin FosterAs a summer wave of COVID infections rolls across the country, U.S. health officials have recommended that all Americans over the age of 6 months get one of the updated COVID vaccines w

CDC advises updated COVID vaccine for everyone over 6 months of age

by Robin FosterAs a summer wave of COVID infections rolls across the country, U.S. health officials have recommended that all Americans over the age of 6 months get one of the updated COVID vaccines w
Infant brain activity predicts social flexibility, stress recovery in first year

Infant brain activity predicts social flexibility, stress recovery in first year

by Lauren Otolski,Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCaregivers celebrate many milestones between a baby's birth and their first birthday.

Infant brain activity predicts social flexibility, stress recovery in first year

by Lauren Otolski,Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and TechnologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCaregivers celebrate many milestones between a baby's birth and their first birthday.
Babies and Children Who Gag When Eating Solid Food

Babies and Children Who Gag When Eating Solid Food

Babies and Children Who Gag When Eating Solid FoodByJeanette BradleyUpdated on February 21, 2022Medically reviewed byJonathan B. Jassey, DO窗体顶端Print窗体底端Some toddlers seem

Babies and Children Who Gag When Eating Solid Food

Babies and Children Who Gag When Eating Solid FoodByJeanette BradleyUpdated on February 21, 2022Medically reviewed byJonathan B. Jassey, DO窗体顶端Print窗体底端Some toddlers seem
Childhood obesity: A leading health economist discusses latest research

Childhood obesity: A leading health economist discusses latest research

by Laura Singleton,Imperial College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo mark World Obesity Day 2022, Professor Franco Sassi of the Business School, reflects on a new report on childhood o

Childhood obesity: A leading health economist discusses latest research

by Laura Singleton,Imperial College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTo mark World Obesity Day 2022, Professor Franco Sassi of the Business School, reflects on a new report on childhood o
Human organ chip research shows a malaria drug treatment could save babies' lives

Human organ chip research shows a malaria drug treatment could save babies' lives

by Lindsay Brownell,Harvard UniversityEffect of nutritional deficiency and SP treatment on adult female Intestine Chip. (a) A schematic cross-sectional view of the duodenal organoid-derived Inte

Human organ chip research shows a malaria drug treatment could save babies' lives

by Lindsay Brownell,Harvard UniversityEffect of nutritional deficiency and SP treatment on adult female Intestine Chip. (a) A schematic cross-sectional view of the duodenal organoid-derived Inte
Rates of autism climb to new highs in the US, with California setting record numbers

Rates of autism climb to new highs in the US, with California setting record numbers

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew federal studies co-authored by autism experts at Rutgers found that more children have been diagnosed with autism than at any time since

Rates of autism climb to new highs in the US, with California setting record numbers

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew federal studies co-authored by autism experts at Rutgers found that more children have been diagnosed with autism than at any time since
Brain development of the preterm baby is improved by supporting emotional connection with the parent

Brain development of the preterm baby is improved by supporting emotional connection with the parent

by University of HelsinkiAn overview of the study design. The study enrolled preterm infants in family nurture intervention and standard care groups, using EEG to assess network connectivity and

Brain development of the preterm baby is improved by supporting emotional connection with the parent

by University of HelsinkiAn overview of the study design. The study enrolled preterm infants in family nurture intervention and standard care groups, using EEG to assess network connectivity and
Discovery gives answers to parents of children with rare neurological gene mutation

Discovery gives answers to parents of children with rare neurological gene mutation

by Shawn Hayward,McGill UniversityMRI images of people with epileptic encephalopathy. Credit: The NeuroShortly after Kelly Cervantes's daughter Adelaide was born, she started having terrible

Discovery gives answers to parents of children with rare neurological gene mutation

by Shawn Hayward,McGill UniversityMRI images of people with epileptic encephalopathy. Credit: The NeuroShortly after Kelly Cervantes's daughter Adelaide was born, she started having terrible