Cases of potentially deadly parechovirus in infants are surging

by Denise MannParechovirus, a virus that can cause severe illness in infants, is on the rise in parts of the United States.Twenty-nine infants were admitted to the Children's Hospital at Vanderbil

Updated on: April 10,2024 16

Cases of potentially deadly parechovirus in infants are surging

by Denise MannParechovirus, a virus that can cause severe illness in infants, is on the rise in parts of the United States.Twenty-nine infants were admitted to the Children's Hospital at Vanderbil

Updated on:April 10,2024 16

High BMI in adolescence linked to early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood

by Elana GotkineHigh body mass index (BMI) in late adolescence is associated with early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a study published online Dec. 11 inJAMA Pedi

Updated on: July 01,2024 5

High BMI in adolescence linked to early chronic kidney disease in young adulthood

by Elana GotkineHigh body mass index (BMI) in late adolescence is associated with early chronic kidney disease (CKD) in young adulthood, according to a study published online Dec. 11 inJAMA Pedi

Updated on:July 01,2024 5

U.S. kids still dying from toppling TVs, furniture

(HealthDay)—Before your eyes become glued to the Super Bowl or the Winter Olympics, make sure your TV and furniture are anchored to the wall to protect little ones from potentially deadly tip-overs.Be

Updated on: February 22,2024 15

U.S. kids still dying from toppling TVs, furniture

(HealthDay)—Before your eyes become glued to the Super Bowl or the Winter Olympics, make sure your TV and furniture are anchored to the wall to protect little ones from potentially deadly tip-overs.Be

Updated on:February 22,2024 15

Open-label placebo offers new treatment for disorders of gut-brain interaction in children

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPain-predominant disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs) in children—such as functional abdominal pain (FAP) and irritable bow

Updated on: February 22,2024 19

Open-label placebo offers new treatment for disorders of gut-brain interaction in children

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPain-predominant disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBIs) in children—such as functional abdominal pain (FAP) and irritable bow

Updated on:February 22,2024 19

Clinical trial shows maternal antibodies can interfere with malaria vaccine responses in infants

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainMaternal antibodies passed across the placenta can interfere with the response to the malaria vaccine, which would explain its low

Updated on: October 30,2024 0

Clinical trial shows maternal antibodies can interfere with malaria vaccine responses in infants

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainMaternal antibodies passed across the placenta can interfere with the response to the malaria vaccine, which would explain its low

Updated on:October 30,2024 0

Voice-control smart devices might hinder kids' social and emotional development, says expert

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVoice-control smart devices, such as Alexa, Siri, and Google Home might hinder children's social and emotional development, argues

Updated on: March 21,2024 11

Voice-control smart devices might hinder kids' social and emotional development, says expert

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainVoice-control smart devices, such as Alexa, Siri, and Google Home might hinder children's social and emotional development, argues

Updated on:March 21,2024 11

Smoking around your young son could raise the risk of asthma for your future grandchildren

by European Lung FoundationCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren are more likely to develop asthma if their father was exposed to secondhand smoke when he was a child, according to a study published

Updated on: March 29,2024 10

Smoking around your young son could raise the risk of asthma for your future grandchildren

by European Lung FoundationCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren are more likely to develop asthma if their father was exposed to secondhand smoke when he was a child, according to a study published

Updated on:March 29,2024 10

Pandemic stress weighs heavily on Gen Z: AP-NORC, MTV poll

by Collin Binkley and Hannah FingerhutA new MTV/AP-NORC poll finds that close to half of Gen Z Americans ages 13 to 24 say COVID-19 has made pursuing education or career goals more difficult, compared

Updated on: February 20,2024 17

Pandemic stress weighs heavily on Gen Z: AP-NORC, MTV poll

by Collin Binkley and Hannah FingerhutA new MTV/AP-NORC poll finds that close to half of Gen Z Americans ages 13 to 24 say COVID-19 has made pursuing education or career goals more difficult, compared

Updated on:February 20,2024 17

How to get your kid to eat breakfast before school. And yes, it's OK to have dinner leftovers or a sandwich

by Evangeline Mantzioris,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe cereal bowl is sitting there getting mushy and gross. You ask your child to eat for the 20th time, but still they sit there,

Updated on: March 10,2024 12

How to get your kid to eat breakfast before school. And yes, it's OK to have dinner leftovers or a sandwich

by Evangeline Mantzioris,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe cereal bowl is sitting there getting mushy and gross. You ask your child to eat for the 20th time, but still they sit there,

Updated on:March 10,2024 12

How can I tell if my child has RSV?

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith all the news about RSV surging in infants and toddlers, you may be wondering what to do if your kid gets a st

Updated on: June 04,2024 8

How can I tell if my child has RSV?

by Laura Hegwer,Rush University Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith all the news about RSV surging in infants and toddlers, you may be wondering what to do if your kid gets a st

Updated on:June 04,2024 8

Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes

by Macquarie UniversityMultilevel model of characteristics associated with a below national minimum standard NAPLAN assessment for young people hospitalized after a burn compared with a matched c

Updated on: March 10,2024 19

Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes

by Macquarie UniversityMultilevel model of characteristics associated with a below national minimum standard NAPLAN assessment for young people hospitalized after a burn compared with a matched c

Updated on:March 10,2024 19

Three-fold rise in babies born at 22 weeks given respiratory life support in England and Wales after guidelines change

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of very premature babies (22 weeks) given respiratory life support (survival-focused care) and/or admitted to neonatal units in Engla

Updated on: March 25,2024 13

Three-fold rise in babies born at 22 weeks given respiratory life support in England and Wales after guidelines change

by British Medical JournalCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe number of very premature babies (22 weeks) given respiratory life support (survival-focused care) and/or admitted to neonatal units in Engla

Updated on:March 25,2024 13