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Heart defect diagnosis often comes too late—or not at all—for Latino infants, study finds

Heart defect diagnosis often comes too late—or not at all—for Latino infants, study finds

by Nada HassaneinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants born to Latino, low-income or limited-English-speaking parents are more likely to be diagnosed later with congenital heart disease than white

Heart defect diagnosis often comes too late—or not at all—for Latino infants, study finds

by Nada HassaneinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants born to Latino, low-income or limited-English-speaking parents are more likely to be diagnosed later with congenital heart disease than white
Infant screen use linked to alterations in cortical EEG before age 2

Infant screen use linked to alterations in cortical EEG before age 2

by Elana GotkineInfant screen use is associated with alterations in cortical electroencephalography (EEG) activity before age 2 years, according to a study published online Jan. 30 inJAMA Pediat

Infant screen use linked to alterations in cortical EEG before age 2

by Elana GotkineInfant screen use is associated with alterations in cortical electroencephalography (EEG) activity before age 2 years, according to a study published online Jan. 30 inJAMA Pediat
Pandemic federal programs helped kids in need get access to 1.5 billion meals every month

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

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
Wind has caused 479 injuries, 28 deaths in bounce houses since 2000

Wind has caused 479 injuries, 28 deaths in bounce houses since 2000

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaMany, but not all, of the bounce house accidents the researchers logged occurred in states where there are no regulations governing bounce house use (shown h

Wind has caused 479 injuries, 28 deaths in bounce houses since 2000

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaMany, but not all, of the bounce house accidents the researchers logged occurred in states where there are no regulations governing bounce house use (shown h
Brain structural differences observed in children with conduct disorder with and without childhood maltreatment

Brain structural differences observed in children with conduct disorder with and without childhood maltreatment

by ElsevierGroup differences in cortical thickness, surface area, volume and gyrification when controlling for sex, age, site, and total intracranial volumea. A) Relative to HCs, the CD-all group

Brain structural differences observed in children with conduct disorder with and without childhood maltreatment

by ElsevierGroup differences in cortical thickness, surface area, volume and gyrification when controlling for sex, age, site, and total intracranial volumea. A) Relative to HCs, the CD-all group
Smart pacifier developed to monitor infant health in the hospital

Smart pacifier developed to monitor infant health in the hospital

by Washington State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA wireless, bioelectronic pacifier could eliminate the need for invasive, twice-daily blood draws to monitor babies' electrolytes in New

Smart pacifier developed to monitor infant health in the hospital

by Washington State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA wireless, bioelectronic pacifier could eliminate the need for invasive, twice-daily blood draws to monitor babies' electrolytes in New
Severe eczema tied to depression, internalizing behaviors in children

Severe eczema tied to depression, internalizing behaviors in children

(HealthDay)—Severe atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with symptoms of depression and internalizing behaviors throughout childhood, according to a study published online Sept. 1 inJAMA Dermato

Severe eczema tied to depression, internalizing behaviors in children

(HealthDay)—Severe atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with symptoms of depression and internalizing behaviors throughout childhood, according to a study published online Sept. 1 inJAMA Dermato
Diet in childhood linked to blood vessel damage in teenage years

Diet in childhood linked to blood vessel damage in teenage years

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainDiets high in calories, fat and sugar in childhood can cause damage to blood vessel function, known to heighten the risk of early heart attacks an

Diet in childhood linked to blood vessel damage in teenage years

by University of BristolCredit: CC0 Public DomainDiets high in calories, fat and sugar in childhood can cause damage to blood vessel function, known to heighten the risk of early heart attacks an
Microbiome of mother's vagina may affect infant mortality risk and baby's development

Microbiome of mother's vagina may affect infant mortality risk and baby's development

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study in mice from University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers showed that an unhealthy vaginal microbiome in

Microbiome of mother's vagina may affect infant mortality risk and baby's development

by University of Maryland School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study in mice from University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers showed that an unhealthy vaginal microbiome in
First public health survey of new dads to help improve outcomes for entire family

First public health survey of new dads to help improve outcomes for entire family

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile federal legislation requires tracking and reporting data on maternal health behaviors around

First public health survey of new dads to help improve outcomes for entire family

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile federal legislation requires tracking and reporting data on maternal health behaviors around
Ask the pediatrician: How to talk with your child about the Israel-Gaza war

Ask the pediatrician: How to talk with your child about the Israel-Gaza war

by David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Israel-Gaza war is distressing, and children and teens may be wondering why this violence is occurring

Ask the pediatrician: How to talk with your child about the Israel-Gaza war

by David Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Israel-Gaza war is distressing, and children and teens may be wondering why this violence is occurring
Neonatal intensive care unit works to save the tiniest patients

Neonatal intensive care unit works to save the tiniest patients

by McKenna Princing,University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo Lizet and Francisco Robles' delight, the ultrasound showed their third child was going to b

Neonatal intensive care unit works to save the tiniest patients

by McKenna Princing,University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTo Lizet and Francisco Robles' delight, the ultrasound showed their third child was going to b