New study examines parent hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccines for children

by University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study published last month inParent Education and Counselingoutlines that the main drivers of pare

Updated on: February 28,2024

New study examines parent hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccines for children

by University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study published last month inParent Education and Counselingoutlines that the main drivers of pare

Updated on:February 28,2024

What do you know about measles and vaccination?

by Canadian Medical Association JournalAn electron micrograph of the measles virus. Credit: CDC/ Courtesy of Cynthia S. GoldsmithWith measles cases rising in Canada and internationally, it is importan

Updated on: May 14,2024

What do you know about measles and vaccination?

by Canadian Medical Association JournalAn electron micrograph of the measles virus. Credit: CDC/ Courtesy of Cynthia S. GoldsmithWith measles cases rising in Canada and internationally, it is importan

Updated on:May 14,2024

Scientists find additional molecular miscues in a genetic heart disorder that primarily afflicts young people

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research involving a devastating genetic heart condition suggests that mutations in adhesion proteins—molecules that should suppo

Updated on: February 20,2024

Scientists find additional molecular miscues in a genetic heart disorder that primarily afflicts young people

by Delthia Ricks , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research involving a devastating genetic heart condition suggests that mutations in adhesion proteins—molecules that should suppo

Updated on:February 20,2024

Transgender, gender-questioning teens have worse health outcomes

Compared with cisgender youth, transgender and gender-questioning youth have increased risk factors and worse outcomes in five health domains, according to a study published in the April 19 issue of t

Updated on: February 28,2024

Transgender, gender-questioning teens have worse health outcomes

Compared with cisgender youth, transgender and gender-questioning youth have increased risk factors and worse outcomes in five health domains, according to a study published in the April 19 issue of t

Updated on:February 28,2024

Students who threaten violence often have psychiatric or learning disorders

by Stony Brook UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile previous studies have focused upon identifying potential school shooters, little is known about the mental health and associated c

Updated on: June 11,2024

Students who threaten violence often have psychiatric or learning disorders

by Stony Brook UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile previous studies have focused upon identifying potential school shooters, little is known about the mental health and associated c

Updated on:June 11,2024

Babies better protected against whooping cough if mom is vaccinated during pregnancy, study finds

by Menzies School of Health ResearchSurvival against pertussis infection among (A) maternally vaccinated infants and (B) infants with no record of maternal vaccination, by number of diphtheria-te

Updated on: March 08,2024

Babies better protected against whooping cough if mom is vaccinated during pregnancy, study finds

by Menzies School of Health ResearchSurvival against pertussis infection among (A) maternally vaccinated infants and (B) infants with no record of maternal vaccination, by number of diphtheria-te

Updated on:March 08,2024

Lifesaving device providing breath of hope

by Jerry Grillo,Georgia Institute of TechnologyScott Hollister and his team developed a 3D-printed airway support device to save the life of Ramiah Martin. Credit: Georgia TechRamiah Martin isn&

Updated on: February 20,2024

Lifesaving device providing breath of hope

by Jerry Grillo,Georgia Institute of TechnologyScott Hollister and his team developed a 3D-printed airway support device to save the life of Ramiah Martin. Credit: Georgia TechRamiah Martin isn&

Updated on:February 20,2024

Study shows children with private insurance more likely to outgrow food allergies

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome children will outgrow a food allergy, but how this happens is not well understood. A new study being p

Updated on: May 17,2024

Study shows children with private insurance more likely to outgrow food allergies

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome children will outgrow a food allergy, but how this happens is not well understood. A new study being p

Updated on:May 17,2024

Individualized mosaics of microbial strains transfer from the maternal to the infant gut

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainMicrobial communities in the intestine—also known as the gut microbiome—are vital for human digestion, metabolism and r

Updated on: May 17,2024

Individualized mosaics of microbial strains transfer from the maternal to the infant gut

by Jeff Hansen,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: CC0 Public DomainMicrobial communities in the intestine—also known as the gut microbiome—are vital for human digestion, metabolism and r

Updated on:May 17,2024

Researchers illustrate how caregiver speech shapes the infant brain

by Stephen Fontenot,University of Texas at DallasGlass brain image with a priori tracts of interest. Credit:Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.dcn.2023.101240

Updated on: April 25,2024

Researchers illustrate how caregiver speech shapes the infant brain

by Stephen Fontenot,University of Texas at DallasGlass brain image with a priori tracts of interest. Credit:Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.dcn.2023.101240

Updated on:April 25,2024

Research suggests deaf children more at risk of developing emotional well-being issues

by Queen's University BelfastCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch from Queen's University Belfast suggests that deaf children are more at risk of developing mental health and emotio

Updated on: May 19,2024

Research suggests deaf children more at risk of developing emotional well-being issues

by Queen's University BelfastCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch from Queen's University Belfast suggests that deaf children are more at risk of developing mental health and emotio

Updated on:May 19,2024

Expert stresses importance of vaccinating school-age children for COVID-19

by Jason HowlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents hoping to get their young children vaccinated for COVID-19 will have to wait at least another two months. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA

Updated on: February 22,2024

Expert stresses importance of vaccinating school-age children for COVID-19

by Jason HowlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents hoping to get their young children vaccinated for COVID-19 will have to wait at least another two months. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA

Updated on:February 22,2024