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Does treatment and its timing affect the costs associated with a genetic neuromuscular disease?

Does treatment and its timing affect the costs associated with a genetic neuromuscular disease?

by WileySkeletal muscle fibers. Credit: Berkshire Community College Bioscience Image Library / Public domainNew research published inDevelopmental Medicine & Child Neurologyindica

Does treatment and its timing affect the costs associated with a genetic neuromuscular disease?

by WileySkeletal muscle fibers. Credit: Berkshire Community College Bioscience Image Library / Public domainNew research published inDevelopmental Medicine & Child Neurologyindica
Why children don't talk to adults about the problems they encounter online

Why children don't talk to adults about the problems they encounter online

by Andy Phippen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated image"I don't listen to adults when it comes to this sort of thing," a 17-year-old told me.We were discussing how digital techn

Why children don't talk to adults about the problems they encounter online

by Andy Phippen,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated image"I don't listen to adults when it comes to this sort of thing," a 17-year-old told me.We were discussing how digital techn
Research suggests that children who doubt their gender identity may enter puberty earlier

Research suggests that children who doubt their gender identity may enter puberty earlier

by Aarhus UniversityFlowchart of the study population. Credit:Fertility and Sterility(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.07.018A new study from Aarhus University shows that childre

Research suggests that children who doubt their gender identity may enter puberty earlier

by Aarhus UniversityFlowchart of the study population. Credit:Fertility and Sterility(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2022.07.018A new study from Aarhus University shows that childre
Ask the Pediatrician: What are the benefits of breastfeeding?

Ask the Pediatrician: What are the benefits of breastfeeding?

by Lori Feldman-Winter, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: Is it clear that breastfeeding is the best choice for most babies? If I need to supplement with formula, is that OK?A:

Ask the Pediatrician: What are the benefits of breastfeeding?

by Lori Feldman-Winter, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: Is it clear that breastfeeding is the best choice for most babies? If I need to supplement with formula, is that OK?A:
Children's behavior at home worse during remote learning

Children's behavior at home worse during remote learning

(HealthDay)—Parents report that their children's behavioral health at home is worse during remote learning than with in-person learning, according to a research letter published online Jan. 10 in&

Children's behavior at home worse during remote learning

(HealthDay)—Parents report that their children's behavioral health at home is worse during remote learning than with in-person learning, according to a research letter published online Jan. 10 in&
Normal 6-month outcomes in babies of women with COVID-19 during pregnancy

Normal 6-month outcomes in babies of women with COVID-19 during pregnancy

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBabies born to women who had COVID-19 during pregnancy showed reassuring patterns of growth and dev

Normal 6-month outcomes in babies of women with COVID-19 during pregnancy

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBabies born to women who had COVID-19 during pregnancy showed reassuring patterns of growth and dev
New research reveals that lockdowns had an impact on gut microbes and allergies in newborns

New research reveals that lockdowns had an impact on gut microbes and allergies in newborns

by Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLockdowns imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the gut microbiome development of babies born during these

New research reveals that lockdowns had an impact on gut microbes and allergies in newborns

by Royal College of Surgeons in IrelandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLockdowns imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the gut microbiome development of babies born during these
Smog increases the risk of adverse health effects in pregnant mothers and babies

Smog increases the risk of adverse health effects in pregnant mothers and babies

by De GruyterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMild exposure to common smog pollutants such as inhalable airborne particles and carbon monoxide during pregnancy results in adverse maternal and fetal he

Smog increases the risk of adverse health effects in pregnant mothers and babies

by De GruyterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMild exposure to common smog pollutants such as inhalable airborne particles and carbon monoxide during pregnancy results in adverse maternal and fetal he
Study: Drought linked to higher diarrhea risk in children

Study: Drought linked to higher diarrhea risk in children

by Yale School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiarrhea is a leading killer of young children around the world, and cases often rise after heavy rains and flooding. But diarrhea

Study: Drought linked to higher diarrhea risk in children

by Yale School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDiarrhea is a leading killer of young children around the world, and cases often rise after heavy rains and flooding. But diarrhea
Research paper advocates accelerated action for global drowning prevention

Research paper advocates accelerated action for global drowning prevention

by George Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe WHO reports that drowning claims the lives of at least 236,000 people every year, making it one of the top 10 leading ca

Research paper advocates accelerated action for global drowning prevention

by George Institute for Global HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe WHO reports that drowning claims the lives of at least 236,000 people every year, making it one of the top 10 leading ca
Consumer health: Why your child's weight matters

Consumer health: Why your child's weight matters

by Laurel KellyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHealthy Weight Week will be observed Jan. 15-21, so this is a good time for a reminder of the connection between weight and health during childhood.The

Consumer health: Why your child's weight matters

by Laurel KellyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHealthy Weight Week will be observed Jan. 15-21, so this is a good time for a reminder of the connection between weight and health during childhood.The
Scientists find racial and ethnic disparities in use of pediatric acute asthma care

Scientists find racial and ethnic disparities in use of pediatric acute asthma care

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlack children with asthma accessed community health centers (CHCs) less than white children, while Latino children (who prefer to speak e

Scientists find racial and ethnic disparities in use of pediatric acute asthma care

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainBlack children with asthma accessed community health centers (CHCs) less than white children, while Latino children (who prefer to speak e