First public health survey of new dads to help improve outcomes for entire family

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile federal legislation requires tracking and reporting data on maternal health behaviors around

Updated on: February 21,2024

First public health survey of new dads to help improve outcomes for entire family

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile federal legislation requires tracking and reporting data on maternal health behaviors around

Updated on:February 21,2024

Parents underestimate teens' social media use during pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents' and adolescents' estimates of adolescent screen use during the first year of the pandemic differed significantly, accord

Updated on: February 20,2024

Parents underestimate teens' social media use during pandemic

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents' and adolescents' estimates of adolescent screen use during the first year of the pandemic differed significantly, accord

Updated on:February 20,2024

New RSV vaccine may prevent illness in infants, seniors

by Dennis ThompsonAn RSV vaccine developed by Pfizer provides safe and effective protection in both seniors and newborns, clinical trial results show.Thevaccineis 86% effective in protecti

Updated on: May 29,2024

New RSV vaccine may prevent illness in infants, seniors

by Dennis ThompsonAn RSV vaccine developed by Pfizer provides safe and effective protection in both seniors and newborns, clinical trial results show.Thevaccineis 86% effective in protecti

Updated on:May 29,2024

Drug combination found to keep chronic lymphocytic leukemia in young patients in remission for several years

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can enjoy long remissions on the drug ibrutinib, but must stay on it indefi

Updated on: February 20,2024

Drug combination found to keep chronic lymphocytic leukemia in young patients in remission for several years

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can enjoy long remissions on the drug ibrutinib, but must stay on it indefi

Updated on:February 20,2024

Study finds female babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia have slightly higher risk of death

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Johns Hopkins Children Center study using medical records from an international registry concludes that female babies with congenita

Updated on: May 11,2024

Study finds female babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia have slightly higher risk of death

by Johns Hopkins UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA Johns Hopkins Children Center study using medical records from an international registry concludes that female babies with congenita

Updated on:May 11,2024

Examining the toll of fossil fuel combustion on children's health and subsequent human capital loss

by KeAi Communications Co.Pathways from fossil fuel combustion to the possible impacts on child health outcomes and associated human capital losses. Credit: Cunrui HuangThe impact of climate change an

Updated on: June 22,2024

Examining the toll of fossil fuel combustion on children's health and subsequent human capital loss

by KeAi Communications Co.Pathways from fossil fuel combustion to the possible impacts on child health outcomes and associated human capital losses. Credit: Cunrui HuangThe impact of climate change an

Updated on:June 22,2024

Study finds breastfeeding increased by 2 weeks when mothers stayed home during pandemic

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainU.S. women breastfed their infants for two weeks longer when shelter-in-place directives were in effect f

Updated on: May 13,2024

Study finds breastfeeding increased by 2 weeks when mothers stayed home during pandemic

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainU.S. women breastfed their infants for two weeks longer when shelter-in-place directives were in effect f

Updated on:May 13,2024

Gun-related spinal cord injury in childhood brings hardship later

(HealthDay)—Spinal cord injuries in childhood are devastating no matter how they happen, but new research suggests that kids felled by gunshots are even worse off than those who suffer such an injury

Updated on: February 20,2024

Gun-related spinal cord injury in childhood brings hardship later

(HealthDay)—Spinal cord injuries in childhood are devastating no matter how they happen, but new research suggests that kids felled by gunshots are even worse off than those who suffer such an injury

Updated on:February 20,2024

Whether born naturally or via cesarean section, babies receive essential microbes from their mothers, says study

by Cell PressThis is an illustration of a mother and infant and the microbes that are transmitted from mother to infant. Credit: Mari-Lee OdendaalDo cesarean-born babies miss out on essential mic

Updated on: May 17,2024

Whether born naturally or via cesarean section, babies receive essential microbes from their mothers, says study

by Cell PressThis is an illustration of a mother and infant and the microbes that are transmitted from mother to infant. Credit: Mari-Lee OdendaalDo cesarean-born babies miss out on essential mic

Updated on:May 17,2024

Prevention program shows promise educating young adolescents about avoiding child sexual abuse behaviors

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA school-based prevention program designed to help adolescents interact appropriately with younger c

Updated on: April 02,2024

Prevention program shows promise educating young adolescents about avoiding child sexual abuse behaviors

by Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA school-based prevention program designed to help adolescents interact appropriately with younger c

Updated on:April 02,2024

Very few children with obesity transition to a healthy weight, finds study

by Lori SolomonMore children with overweight move to a healthier weight over two years than do children with obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 20 inPLOS ONE.Byron A. Foster, M

Updated on: May 11,2024

Very few children with obesity transition to a healthy weight, finds study

by Lori SolomonMore children with overweight move to a healthier weight over two years than do children with obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 20 inPLOS ONE.Byron A. Foster, M

Updated on:May 11,2024

Cognitive impairment in preterm infants can be predicted at time of discharge from NICU

by Karolinska InstitutetInfants not discharged home were discharged to another hospital or unit or to home care. CPAP indicates continuous positive airway pressure; HFOV, high-frequency oscillato

Updated on: February 29,2024

Cognitive impairment in preterm infants can be predicted at time of discharge from NICU

by Karolinska InstitutetInfants not discharged home were discharged to another hospital or unit or to home care. CPAP indicates continuous positive airway pressure; HFOV, high-frequency oscillato

Updated on:February 29,2024