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Support for a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in schools modest among NYC parents

Support for a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in schools modest among NYC parents

by The City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSchool-based vaccine mandates are the most effective way to improve vaccination coverage in children, but a new study by CUNY S

Support for a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in schools modest among NYC parents

by The City University of New YorkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSchool-based vaccine mandates are the most effective way to improve vaccination coverage in children, but a new study by CUNY S
Should I Worry About My Baby’s Fever?

Should I Worry About My Baby’s Fever?

Should I Worry About My Baby’s Fever?ByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on May 17, 2022Medically reviewed byLyndsey Garbi, MDThere are many reasons why your baby may have a fever—ev

Should I Worry About My Baby’s Fever?

Should I Worry About My Baby’s Fever?ByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on May 17, 2022Medically reviewed byLyndsey Garbi, MDThere are many reasons why your baby may have a fever—ev
Studies establish two significant risk factors for condition that leads to early death in preterm infants

Studies establish two significant risk factors for condition that leads to early death in preterm infants

by Hannah Echols,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbout 50% of preterm infants develop some form of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a breathing disorder that can

Studies establish two significant risk factors for condition that leads to early death in preterm infants

by Hannah Echols,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbout 50% of preterm infants develop some form of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a breathing disorder that can
Supporting children after trauma

Supporting children after trauma

by La Trobe UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new report,RECOVER: Reconnecting mothers and children after family violence, reveals that a child-parent psychotherapy (CPP) progra

Supporting children after trauma

by La Trobe UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new report,RECOVER: Reconnecting mothers and children after family violence, reveals that a child-parent psychotherapy (CPP) progra
Adversity in childhood is linked to increased risk of heart and blood vessel diseases in early adulthood

Adversity in childhood is linked to increased risk of heart and blood vessel diseases in early adulthood

by European Society of CardiologyCumulative risk of cardiovascular disease per 100,000 people in the five childhood adversity groups for men and women, respectively. Credit:European Heart J

Adversity in childhood is linked to increased risk of heart and blood vessel diseases in early adulthood

by European Society of CardiologyCumulative risk of cardiovascular disease per 100,000 people in the five childhood adversity groups for men and women, respectively. Credit:European Heart J
Study shows parents' knowledge of button battery safety falls flat

Study shows parents' knowledge of button battery safety falls flat

by Griffith Thomas, University of Southern QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTwo-thirds of Australian parents don't know the symptoms of button battery ingestion, according to an Australi

Study shows parents' knowledge of button battery safety falls flat

by Griffith Thomas, University of Southern QueenslandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTwo-thirds of Australian parents don't know the symptoms of button battery ingestion, according to an Australi
Signs of Autism

Signs of Autism

Signs of AutismByLisa Jo RudyUpdated on August 08, 2023Medically reviewed byHuma Sheikh, MDThe traits associated withautismare usually seen before age 3. They inclu

Signs of Autism

Signs of AutismByLisa Jo RudyUpdated on August 08, 2023Medically reviewed byHuma Sheikh, MDThe traits associated withautismare usually seen before age 3. They inclu
The rise in children's melatonin use and what experts want you to know

The rise in children's melatonin use and what experts want you to know

by Avery NewmarkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPacked holiday schedules, no school, disrupted bedtime routines—a parent's worst nightmare. And if you are one of the many turning to melatonin to

The rise in children's melatonin use and what experts want you to know

by Avery NewmarkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPacked holiday schedules, no school, disrupted bedtime routines—a parent's worst nightmare. And if you are one of the many turning to melatonin to
Baby opera: Study finds babies get a kick out of live music

Baby opera: Study finds babies get a kick out of live music

by University of Toronto(A) Depicts the proportion of time infants watched the show (live vs. recorded). (B) Depicts the average length of attention bouts before interruption (seconds) during the

Baby opera: Study finds babies get a kick out of live music

by University of Toronto(A) Depicts the proportion of time infants watched the show (live vs. recorded). (B) Depicts the average length of attention bouts before interruption (seconds) during the
New research challenges established ideas about infant crying

New research challenges established ideas about infant crying

by Jakob Binderup,Aarhus UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen will my infant child stop crying so much?If you are a new parent who, in a more or less sleep-deprived state, googles thi

New research challenges established ideas about infant crying

by Jakob Binderup,Aarhus UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen will my infant child stop crying so much?If you are a new parent who, in a more or less sleep-deprived state, googles thi
At least 5 million children have lost a parent or caregiver due to COVID-19 since March 2020, updated figures suggest

At least 5 million children have lost a parent or caregiver due to COVID-19 since March 2020, updated figures suggest

by LancetAt least 5.2 million children worldwide have lost a parent or caregiver due to COVID-19, with adolescents worst affected. This infographic illustrates updates to global estimates of COVI

At least 5 million children have lost a parent or caregiver due to COVID-19 since March 2020, updated figures suggest

by LancetAt least 5.2 million children worldwide have lost a parent or caregiver due to COVID-19, with adolescents worst affected. This infographic illustrates updates to global estimates of COVI
Average privately insured family spends $1,300 out of pocket for child's hospitalization, finds study

Average privately insured family spends $1,300 out of pocket for child's hospitalization, finds study

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter a child's hospital stay, many families covered by private insurance may experience sticker shock—on average spending $1,300 out

Average privately insured family spends $1,300 out of pocket for child's hospitalization, finds study

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAfter a child's hospital stay, many families covered by private insurance may experience sticker shock—on average spending $1,300 out