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Study links omega fatty acids with infant growth

Study links omega fatty acids with infant growth

by Scott Schrage,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy serving both as fuel for cells and as molecular building blocks in their membranes, fatty acids are critical to human f

Study links omega fatty acids with infant growth

by Scott Schrage,University of Nebraska-LincolnCredit: CC0 Public DomainBy serving both as fuel for cells and as molecular building blocks in their membranes, fatty acids are critical to human f
Local alcohol availability related to child maltreatment, new study suggests

Local alcohol availability related to child maltreatment, new study suggests

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of stores selling alcohol in a neighborhood is linked to cases of child abuse and neglect in the same area

Local alcohol availability related to child maltreatment, new study suggests

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of stores selling alcohol in a neighborhood is linked to cases of child abuse and neglect in the same area
Impact of COVID-19 on breastfeeding

Impact of COVID-19 on breastfeeding

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe percentage of infants fully breastfed at 1,3, and six months significantly decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic among participants o

Impact of COVID-19 on breastfeeding

by Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe percentage of infants fully breastfed at 1,3, and six months significantly decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic among participants o
Gut bacterium supports growth in infants with severe acute malnutrition

Gut bacterium supports growth in infants with severe acute malnutrition

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisProposed scheme forN-glycan utilization by B. infantis Bg_2D9. Breakdown of glycosidic linkages by specific g

Gut bacterium supports growth in infants with severe acute malnutrition

by Julia Evangelou Strait,Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisProposed scheme forN-glycan utilization by B. infantis Bg_2D9. Breakdown of glycosidic linkages by specific g
Hospital readmissions for asthma on the rise among children

Hospital readmissions for asthma on the rise among children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteHospital readmissions for asthma are increasing among children, according to a new study, highlighting the gaps in health care for the most common chro

Hospital readmissions for asthma on the rise among children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteHospital readmissions for asthma are increasing among children, according to a new study, highlighting the gaps in health care for the most common chro
Study explores how often children diagnosed with flu experience serious neuropsychiatric side effects

Study explores how often children diagnosed with flu experience serious neuropsychiatric side effects

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterThis digitally-colorized transmission electron microscopic image depicts the ultrastructural details of an influenza virus particle. Credit: CDC, Frederick

Study explores how often children diagnosed with flu experience serious neuropsychiatric side effects

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterThis digitally-colorized transmission electron microscopic image depicts the ultrastructural details of an influenza virus particle. Credit: CDC, Frederick
Early steroid use does not cut hospital stay for non-MIS-C COVID-19

Early steroid use does not cut hospital stay for non-MIS-C COVID-19

Early use of steroids seems not to reduce hospital length of stay (LOS) for non-multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) COVID-19 in children, according to a study published online Oct. 3

Early steroid use does not cut hospital stay for non-MIS-C COVID-19

Early use of steroids seems not to reduce hospital length of stay (LOS) for non-multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) COVID-19 in children, according to a study published online Oct. 3
Consumer health: Back to school—and bullying

Consumer health: Back to school—and bullying

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor many families, the start of school is a busy, exciting time of year. For some students, though, returning to school also means bul

Consumer health: Back to school—and bullying

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainFor many families, the start of school is a busy, exciting time of year. For some students, though, returning to school also means bul
The poorest UK children have worse health and educational outcomes in adolescence, new study finds

The poorest UK children have worse health and educational outcomes in adolescence, new study finds

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeneration Z children born into the poorest fifth of families in the UK are 12 times more likely to experience a raft of poor health and educa

The poorest UK children have worse health and educational outcomes in adolescence, new study finds

by University College LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainGeneration Z children born into the poorest fifth of families in the UK are 12 times more likely to experience a raft of poor health and educa
Are too many infants drinking lactose-reduced and hypoallergenic formula?

Are too many infants drinking lactose-reduced and hypoallergenic formula?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLactose reduction or elimination in infant formula is warranted in specific medical circumstances, but most healthy infants can digest lactose as it is th

Are too many infants drinking lactose-reduced and hypoallergenic formula?

by WileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLactose reduction or elimination in infant formula is warranted in specific medical circumstances, but most healthy infants can digest lactose as it is th
Study suggest female teens with family history of mood disorder prone to weight gain

Study suggest female teens with family history of mood disorder prone to weight gain

by Elana GotkineFemale offspring of parents with mood disorders have increased z body mass index (BMI) compared with controls of unaffected parents starting at about 12 years of age, according to a st

Study suggest female teens with family history of mood disorder prone to weight gain

by Elana GotkineFemale offspring of parents with mood disorders have increased z body mass index (BMI) compared with controls of unaffected parents starting at about 12 years of age, according to a st
School-based wellness initiative shown to reduce average student BMI

School-based wellness initiative shown to reduce average student BMI

by Ryn Thorn,Medical University of South CarolinaPhysical activity opportunities led by PE teacher “Mr. C." at Flowertown Elementary School in Summerville, South Carolina. Credit: MUSC Boei

School-based wellness initiative shown to reduce average student BMI

by Ryn Thorn,Medical University of South CarolinaPhysical activity opportunities led by PE teacher “Mr. C." at Flowertown Elementary School in Summerville, South Carolina. Credit: MUSC Boei