Study: Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a scene many parents have experienced—just as they're trying to cook dinner, take a phone call or run an errand, their chil

Updated on: May 07,2024 14

Study: Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a scene many parents have experienced—just as they're trying to cook dinner, take a phone call or run an errand, their chil

Updated on:May 07,2024 14

Experts encourage earlier intervention for some infants with spinal muscular atrophy

by IOS PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSpinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the most common form of neurodegenerative disease in childhood, is caused by defects in the SMN1 gene. SMA patients po

Updated on: March 21,2024 16

Experts encourage earlier intervention for some infants with spinal muscular atrophy

by IOS PressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSpinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the most common form of neurodegenerative disease in childhood, is caused by defects in the SMN1 gene. SMA patients po

Updated on:March 21,2024 16

Giant tube slides and broken legs: Why the latest playground craze is a serious hazard

by Lisa Nicole Sharwood, David Eager and Ruth Barker,The ConversationCredit: LeProz from PexelsChild's play involves risk and challenge, a vital part of development. Failing, falling and pic

Updated on: February 28,2024 17

Giant tube slides and broken legs: Why the latest playground craze is a serious hazard

by Lisa Nicole Sharwood, David Eager and Ruth Barker,The ConversationCredit: LeProz from PexelsChild's play involves risk and challenge, a vital part of development. Failing, falling and pic

Updated on:February 28,2024 17

New research sheds fresh light on mystery of infant consciousness

by Trinity College DublinNeural measurement tools for studying the emergence of consciousness. Examples of techniques for recording brain activity and/or neuroimaging in infants and fetuses. (A)

Updated on: May 27,2024 8

New research sheds fresh light on mystery of infant consciousness

by Trinity College DublinNeural measurement tools for studying the emergence of consciousness. Examples of techniques for recording brain activity and/or neuroimaging in infants and fetuses. (A)

Updated on:May 27,2024 8

A friend who's more boss than BFF may be harmful for teens' mental health

by Hannah L. Schacter, Adam Hoffman and Alexandra Ehrhardt,The ConversationIf one friend is always the boss, the other friend may suffer.Priscilla Du Preez/Unsplash,CC BYTeens with d

Updated on: April 22,2024 10

A friend who's more boss than BFF may be harmful for teens' mental health

by Hannah L. Schacter, Adam Hoffman and Alexandra Ehrhardt,The ConversationIf one friend is always the boss, the other friend may suffer.Priscilla Du Preez/Unsplash,CC BYTeens with d

Updated on:April 22,2024 10

Can you use rapid antigen tests in children under two years old?

by Thea Van de Mortel and Karin Plummer,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs we head into winter, you may have a sniffly child under two years old at home. Is it just a cold? Or could it

Updated on: March 11,2024 18

Can you use rapid antigen tests in children under two years old?

by Thea Van de Mortel and Karin Plummer,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs we head into winter, you may have a sniffly child under two years old at home. Is it just a cold? Or could it

Updated on:March 11,2024 18

Pulse oximeters crucial in primary care settings, say researchers

byKarolinska InstitutetOdds ratio (OR) of death presented for children with different SpO2values compared with children with SpO298–100%. Overall OR is presented in gray with 95% CI

Updated on: July 09,2024 0

Pulse oximeters crucial in primary care settings, say researchers

byKarolinska InstitutetOdds ratio (OR) of death presented for children with different SpO2values compared with children with SpO298–100%. Overall OR is presented in gray with 95% CI

Updated on:July 09,2024 0

National study suggests new vaccine is needed to prevent childhood pneumonia

by Lachlan Gilbert,University of New South WalesCredit: AI-generated imageVaccine-resistant pneumonia has increased since a vaccine targeting 13 serotypes of the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteri

Updated on: March 08,2024 13

National study suggests new vaccine is needed to prevent childhood pneumonia

by Lachlan Gilbert,University of New South WalesCredit: AI-generated imageVaccine-resistant pneumonia has increased since a vaccine targeting 13 serotypes of the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteri

Updated on:March 08,2024 13

Long, regular sleep key to kindergarten success

By Cara MurezLong, restful and—most importantly—regular sleep is key to helping kindergarteners adjust to school, and a new study urges parents to start forming good sleep habits a full year ahead of

Updated on: March 23,2024 11

Long, regular sleep key to kindergarten success

By Cara MurezLong, restful and—most importantly—regular sleep is key to helping kindergarteners adjust to school, and a new study urges parents to start forming good sleep habits a full year ahead of

Updated on:March 23,2024 11

How to help teen girls' mental health struggles—6 research-based strategies for parents, teachers and friends

by Elizabeth Englander and Meghan K. McCoy,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a well-established fact that children's and teens' mental healthtook a hit dur

Updated on: June 26,2024 7

How to help teen girls' mental health struggles—6 research-based strategies for parents, teachers and friends

by Elizabeth Englander and Meghan K. McCoy,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a well-established fact that children's and teens' mental healthtook a hit dur

Updated on:June 26,2024 7

My child has croup. Could it be COVID? What do I need to know?

by Thea Van de Mortel,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the surge in omicron cases, doctors are finding presentations of croup in children seeking hospital care for COVID inAus

Updated on: February 22,2024 13

My child has croup. Could it be COVID? What do I need to know?

by Thea Van de Mortel,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWith the surge in omicron cases, doctors are finding presentations of croup in children seeking hospital care for COVID inAus

Updated on:February 22,2024 13

Study explores how pre- and postnatal B-12 vitamins improve breast milk vitamin B-12 levels

by George Mason UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBabies and children need vitamins, including vitamin B-12, to help their brains and bodies develop and grow. Babies get B-12 from their

Updated on: April 24,2024 17

Study explores how pre- and postnatal B-12 vitamins improve breast milk vitamin B-12 levels

by George Mason UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBabies and children need vitamins, including vitamin B-12, to help their brains and bodies develop and grow. Babies get B-12 from their

Updated on:April 24,2024 17