We've pinpointed blood proteins activated in the most severe cases of COVID in children

by Conor McCafferty,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn the majority of cases, children who catch COVID won't end up suffering serious illness. Kids havefewer symptoms, less s

Updated on: February 29,2024 19

We've pinpointed blood proteins activated in the most severe cases of COVID in children

by Conor McCafferty,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIn the majority of cases, children who catch COVID won't end up suffering serious illness. Kids havefewer symptoms, less s

Updated on:February 29,2024 19

Pandemic federal programs helped kids in need get access to 1.5 billion meals every month

by Jake Ellison,University of WashingtonWhen schools closed during the first year of the pandemic, an immediate and potentially devastating problem surfaced: How would millions of children in st

Updated on: March 05,2024 12

Pandemic federal programs helped kids in need get access to 1.5 billion meals every month

by Jake Ellison,University of WashingtonWhen schools closed during the first year of the pandemic, an immediate and potentially devastating problem surfaced: How would millions of children in st

Updated on:March 05,2024 12

Body image, social media and gender biases associated with kids quitting sports

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBody image issues, social media, gender biases and coaching styles may be causing young athletes to quit sports, according

Updated on: June 22,2024 5

Body image, social media and gender biases associated with kids quitting sports

by Nemours Children's Health SystemCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBody image issues, social media, gender biases and coaching styles may be causing young athletes to quit sports, according

Updated on:June 22,2024 5

Health supervision discussed for children with down syndrome

In a clinical report published online April 18 inPediatrics, guidelines are presented for the health supervision of children and adolescents with Down syndrome.Marilyn J. Bull, M.D., from Indian

Updated on: February 28,2024 18

Health supervision discussed for children with down syndrome

In a clinical report published online April 18 inPediatrics, guidelines are presented for the health supervision of children and adolescents with Down syndrome.Marilyn J. Bull, M.D., from Indian

Updated on:February 28,2024 18

Study analyzes the mental health cost of school closures

by University of KonstanzVariation in school closure and reopening strategies.Data are compiled on the basis of a comprehensive screening of the state-specific corona protection ordinances (22).

Updated on: May 08,2024 7

Study analyzes the mental health cost of school closures

by University of KonstanzVariation in school closure and reopening strategies.Data are compiled on the basis of a comprehensive screening of the state-specific corona protection ordinances (22).

Updated on:May 08,2024 7

Baby formula shortages and COVID-19 led to risky feeding practices, study suggests

by Juan Flores,University of California, IrvineThe new collaborative report details the impact of baby formula shortages on infant-feeding practices. Credit: Pixabay/UC MercedAmid the coronaviru

Updated on: May 17,2024 8

Baby formula shortages and COVID-19 led to risky feeding practices, study suggests

by Juan Flores,University of California, IrvineThe new collaborative report details the impact of baby formula shortages on infant-feeding practices. Credit: Pixabay/UC MercedAmid the coronaviru

Updated on:May 17,2024 8

A new RSV shot could help protect babies this winter—if they can get it in time

by Amelia Templeton, Oregon Public Broadcasting, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainA RSV new therapy for infants, called nirsevimab, started shipping in September. By mid-October, demand for nir

Updated on: April 18,2024 15

A new RSV shot could help protect babies this winter—if they can get it in time

by Amelia Templeton, Oregon Public Broadcasting, KFF Health NewsCredit: CC0 Public DomainA RSV new therapy for infants, called nirsevimab, started shipping in September. By mid-October, demand for nir

Updated on:April 18,2024 15

Hope for children at risk of relapse in depression

by Svein Inge Meland,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyPreventive measures or treatment that result in less depression have a good chance of counteracting long-term symptoms and rela

Updated on: February 20,2024 19

Hope for children at risk of relapse in depression

by Svein Inge Meland,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyPreventive measures or treatment that result in less depression have a good chance of counteracting long-term symptoms and rela

Updated on:February 20,2024 19

Help your kids avoid contracting pink eye

by Seema Capoor,University of KentuckyCredit: BrandonR at the English-language Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsAs children head back to school, there are many illnesses that

Updated on: March 05,2024 20

Help your kids avoid contracting pink eye

by Seema Capoor,University of KentuckyCredit: BrandonR at the English-language Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsAs children head back to school, there are many illnesses that

Updated on:March 05,2024 20

The US infant mortality rate rose last year. The CDC says it's the largest increase in two decades

by Mike StobbeThe toes of a baby peek out of a blanket at a hospital in McAllen, Texas. On Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the increase of U.S. infant

Updated on: June 29,2024 4

The US infant mortality rate rose last year. The CDC says it's the largest increase in two decades

by Mike StobbeThe toes of a baby peek out of a blanket at a hospital in McAllen, Texas. On Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the increase of U.S. infant

Updated on:June 29,2024 4

National poll: Some parents skip steps to minimize firework risks to kids

by University of MichiganTwo in in three parents say their child always follows the rules when using sparklers and the majority of parents say they enforce safety rules. Credit: University of Mic

Updated on: June 29,2024 3

National poll: Some parents skip steps to minimize firework risks to kids

by University of MichiganTwo in in three parents say their child always follows the rules when using sparklers and the majority of parents say they enforce safety rules. Credit: University of Mic

Updated on:June 29,2024 3

Digoxin shows promise in enhancing post-surgery survival for infants with certain heart defects

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA strong, rhythmic pulse is a lifelong companion for those with a healthy heart. But for about1% of babies born

Updated on: February 29,2024 20

Digoxin shows promise in enhancing post-surgery survival for infants with certain heart defects

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsA strong, rhythmic pulse is a lifelong companion for those with a healthy heart. But for about1% of babies born

Updated on:February 29,2024 20