Safety in and near the water: A pediatric emergency medicine physician offers tips

by Linda Quan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA lifeguard shortage in many parts of the U.S. means an increased drowning risk at pools and beaches this summer. Earlier this summ

Updated on: March 29,2024 20

Safety in and near the water: A pediatric emergency medicine physician offers tips

by Linda Quan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA lifeguard shortage in many parts of the U.S. means an increased drowning risk at pools and beaches this summer. Earlier this summ

Updated on:March 29,2024 20

More than 3 million 'Calico Critters' toys recalled after choking deaths to 2 kids

by Cara MurezCalico Critters animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled due to a choking hazard.Epoch Everlasting Play has recalled more than 3.2 mi

Updated on: March 29,2024 10

More than 3 million 'Calico Critters' toys recalled after choking deaths to 2 kids

by Cara MurezCalico Critters animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled due to a choking hazard.Epoch Everlasting Play has recalled more than 3.2 mi

Updated on:March 29,2024 10

Is it okay if my child eats a lot of fruit but no vegetables?

by Yasmine Probst, Olivia Wills and Shoroog Allogmanny,The ConversationFruit and vegetable serving sizes by age. Credit: The Conversation.National Health and Medical Research Council,&nbsp

Updated on: December 26,2023 7

Is it okay if my child eats a lot of fruit but no vegetables?

by Yasmine Probst, Olivia Wills and Shoroog Allogmanny,The ConversationFruit and vegetable serving sizes by age. Credit: The Conversation.National Health and Medical Research Council,&nbsp

Updated on:December 26,2023 7

Fiber: It's important to your child's diet, too

by Steven ReinbergJust like adults, children need lots of fiber in their diets.Fiber is part of what fuels a child's normal growth and development. It helps them feel full longer, controls blood s

Updated on: May 09,2024 3

Fiber: It's important to your child's diet, too

by Steven ReinbergJust like adults, children need lots of fiber in their diets.Fiber is part of what fuels a child's normal growth and development. It helps them feel full longer, controls blood s

Updated on:May 09,2024 3

Why the immune systems of prematurely born babies are susceptible to deadly infections

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.155968Every year, thousands of babies in Germany are born many weeks to

Updated on: June 08,2024 4

Why the immune systems of prematurely born babies are susceptible to deadly infections

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichGraphical abstract. Credit:JCI Insight(2023). DOI: 10.1172/jci.insight.155968Every year, thousands of babies in Germany are born many weeks to

Updated on:June 08,2024 4

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily prevented

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily preventedby Skye McGregor, Belinda Hengel and Robert Monaghan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainData&n

Updated on: August 28,2024 0

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily prevented

Babies infected with syphilis are part of a growing tragedy—one that could be easily preventedby Skye McGregor, Belinda Hengel and Robert Monaghan,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainData&n

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New tool makes it easier to diagnose tuberculosis in children

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichLaboratory technician Deepa from Christian Medical College (Vellore, India) presents the test cartridge examined in the study. Credit: Dr. Med. Laura Olbr

Updated on: January 04,2024 17

New tool makes it easier to diagnose tuberculosis in children

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichLaboratory technician Deepa from Christian Medical College (Vellore, India) presents the test cartridge examined in the study. Credit: Dr. Med. Laura Olbr

Updated on:January 04,2024 17

Adoption of probiotics in NICU for very low-birth-weight neonates has limited benefit: Study

by Elana GotkineFor very low-birth-weight (VLBW) neonates, adoption of routine use of probiotics is associated with a reduction in the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), but not in sepsis o

Updated on: April 29,2024 10

Adoption of probiotics in NICU for very low-birth-weight neonates has limited benefit: Study

by Elana GotkineFor very low-birth-weight (VLBW) neonates, adoption of routine use of probiotics is associated with a reduction in the incidence of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), but not in sepsis o

Updated on:April 29,2024 10

How to help children and the family dog stay safe when they play together

by Anna Baatz,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's no wonder owning a family dogis popularin the UK—research shows thatour well-beingcan increase wit

Updated on: March 15,2024 10

How to help children and the family dog stay safe when they play together

by Anna Baatz,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's no wonder owning a family dogis popularin the UK—research shows thatour well-beingcan increase wit

Updated on:March 15,2024 10

Front-of-package claims and images persuade parents that sugar-sweetened drinks are healthy choices for their children

by UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFront-of-package claims and marketing messages used to promote fruit-flavored drinks and toddler milks with added sugar

Updated on: February 24,2024 13

Front-of-package claims and images persuade parents that sugar-sweetened drinks are healthy choices for their children

by UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and ObesityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFront-of-package claims and marketing messages used to promote fruit-flavored drinks and toddler milks with added sugar

Updated on:February 24,2024 13

High sugar consumption linked to increased risk of premature aging in childhood cancer survivors

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSurvivors of childhood cancer who consumed more total sugar, added sugar, and sugar-sweetened beverages had more aging-

Updated on: December 22,2023 8

High sugar consumption linked to increased risk of premature aging in childhood cancer survivors

byAmerican Association for Cancer ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSurvivors of childhood cancer who consumed more total sugar, added sugar, and sugar-sweetened beverages had more aging-

Updated on:December 22,2023 8

Colic in babies: Causes, symptoms and treatment

by Ann SchreiberMost new parents have experienced the agony of colic: hours of inconsolable crying from their newborn, leaving them at wit's end.It's more common than some might think: The&nbs

Updated on: April 13,2024 15

Colic in babies: Causes, symptoms and treatment

by Ann SchreiberMost new parents have experienced the agony of colic: hours of inconsolable crying from their newborn, leaving them at wit's end.It's more common than some might think: The&nbs

Updated on:April 13,2024 15