In-utero exposure to coronavirus pandemic could cause developmental difficulties, accelerated aging in the century ahead

by Beth Newcomb,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to COVID-19 could pose a risk to the health and aging of individuals who aren't even born yet, according to

OB & GYN March 19,2024

In-utero exposure to coronavirus pandemic could cause developmental difficulties, accelerated aging in the century ahead

by Beth Newcomb,University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to COVID-19 could pose a risk to the health and aging of individuals who aren't even born yet, according to

OB & GYN March 19,2024

Expectant moms: Take care and don't panic about coronavirus

(HealthDay)—As coronavirus continues to spread, pregnant women may be especially anxious.But a University of California, Los Angeles expert says there's no reason to panic.Whileexpectant mot

OB & GYN March 19,2024

Expectant moms: Take care and don't panic about coronavirus

(HealthDay)—As coronavirus continues to spread, pregnant women may be especially anxious.But a University of California, Los Angeles expert says there's no reason to panic.Whileexpectant mot

OB & GYN March 19,2024

Syphilis cases in US newborns skyrocketed in 2022. Health officials suggest more testing

by MIKE STOBBE and KENYA HUNTERThis image provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, shows counties, shaded in teal, where federal officials suggest offe

Pediatrics March 19,2024

Syphilis cases in US newborns skyrocketed in 2022. Health officials suggest more testing

by MIKE STOBBE and KENYA HUNTERThis image provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023, shows counties, shaded in teal, where federal officials suggest offe

Pediatrics March 19,2024

COVID pandemic created immunization gaps in Africa. More than a half-million children are at risk

by Edina Amponsah-Dacosta,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsThe COVID pandemic exposed the fault lines in health systems and national routine immunization programs around the wo

Pediatrics March 19,2024

COVID pandemic created immunization gaps in Africa. More than a half-million children are at risk

by Edina Amponsah-Dacosta,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsThe COVID pandemic exposed the fault lines in health systems and national routine immunization programs around the wo

Pediatrics March 19,2024

Boosting kids' health literacy

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOctober is National Health Literacy Month. Health literacy refers to the ability of people to find, understand, and use info

Pediatrics March 19,2024

Boosting kids' health literacy

by DeeDee Stiepan, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOctober is National Health Literacy Month. Health literacy refers to the ability of people to find, understand, and use info

Pediatrics March 19,2024

Adolescents in war region experienced high war trauma and daily stress during 2014 Russian invasion of Ukraine

by University of TurkuCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety were more likely in adolescents exposed to war than those living outside the

Pediatrics March 19,2024

Adolescents in war region experienced high war trauma and daily stress during 2014 Russian invasion of Ukraine

by University of TurkuCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety were more likely in adolescents exposed to war than those living outside the

Pediatrics March 19,2024

Number of children hospitalized for E-scooter injuries surge from 2011-2020

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStanding electric scooters, commonly referred to as e-scooters, have been increasing in popularity across the country over the pa

Pediatrics March 19,2024

Number of children hospitalized for E-scooter injuries surge from 2011-2020

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainStanding electric scooters, commonly referred to as e-scooters, have been increasing in popularity across the country over the pa

Pediatrics March 19,2024

7.5 million 'Baby shark' bath toys recalled due to serious injuries to kids

by Steven ReinbergNearly 8 million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled because they can cause serious injuries to children.When using these bathtoys, particularly in a ba

Pediatrics March 19,2024

7.5 million 'Baby shark' bath toys recalled due to serious injuries to kids

by Steven ReinbergNearly 8 million Baby Shark and Mini Baby Shark bath toys have been recalled because they can cause serious injuries to children.When using these bathtoys, particularly in a ba

Pediatrics March 19,2024

Adverse reactions to BNT162b2 mild, moderate for 5- to 11-year-olds

Among children aged 5 to 11 years, most reported adverse events to BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccination are mild-to-moderate, with few reports of myocarditis, according to a study recently published in

Pediatrics March 19,2024

Adverse reactions to BNT162b2 mild, moderate for 5- to 11-year-olds

Among children aged 5 to 11 years, most reported adverse events to BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccination are mild-to-moderate, with few reports of myocarditis, according to a study recently published in

Pediatrics March 19,2024

Reported drug use among adolescents continued to hold below pre-pandemic levels in 2023

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe percentage of adolescents reporting they used any illicit substances in 2023 continued to hold steady below the pre-pandemic

Pediatrics March 19,2024

Reported drug use among adolescents continued to hold below pre-pandemic levels in 2023

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe percentage of adolescents reporting they used any illicit substances in 2023 continued to hold steady below the pre-pandemic

Pediatrics March 19,2024