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Most common fracture in children can be treated more simply, study finds

Most common fracture in children can be treated more simply, study finds

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageNew research from the University of Oxford has shown that doctors can simplify treatment for the most common fracture in children, reducing NHS co

Most common fracture in children can be treated more simply, study finds

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageNew research from the University of Oxford has shown that doctors can simplify treatment for the most common fracture in children, reducing NHS co
Fewer children are dying before their fifth birthday, but African countries lag behind

Fewer children are dying before their fifth birthday, but African countries lag behind

by Dr. Dickson Amugsi,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe world has experienced a59% declinein the deaths of children younger than five years since 1990. New mortality&nbsp

Fewer children are dying before their fifth birthday, but African countries lag behind

by Dr. Dickson Amugsi,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThe world has experienced a59% declinein the deaths of children younger than five years since 1990. New mortality&nbsp
Chicken cooked in NyQuil? Help kids steer clear of social media 'medicine challenges'

Chicken cooked in NyQuil? Help kids steer clear of social media 'medicine challenges'

Misusingover-the-counter medicationscan have dangerous consequences, but recent social media trends encouraging this could be downright deadly for gullible teens, the U.S. Food and Drug Ad

Chicken cooked in NyQuil? Help kids steer clear of social media 'medicine challenges'

Misusingover-the-counter medicationscan have dangerous consequences, but recent social media trends encouraging this could be downright deadly for gullible teens, the U.S. Food and Drug Ad
Cochlear implant in deaf children with autism can improve language skills and social engagement

Cochlear implant in deaf children with autism can improve language skills and social engagement

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: BruceBlaus, CC BY-SA 4.0Restoring hearing through cochlear implantation for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can

Cochlear implant in deaf children with autism can improve language skills and social engagement

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: BruceBlaus, CC BY-SA 4.0Restoring hearing through cochlear implantation for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can
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
How children are affected by coronavirus, RS virus and rhinovirus

How children are affected by coronavirus, RS virus and rhinovirus

by Svein Inge Meland,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCoronaviruses tend to mutate into a fairly harmless virus, according to the opinion of PhD candidate Inger Heimdal following he

How children are affected by coronavirus, RS virus and rhinovirus

by Svein Inge Meland,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologyCoronaviruses tend to mutate into a fairly harmless virus, according to the opinion of PhD candidate Inger Heimdal following he
Ask the Pediatrician: How are undescended testicles in babies treated?

Ask the Pediatrician: How are undescended testicles in babies treated?

by Dr. Hatim ThakerCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I think my baby has undescended testicles. Is this a cause for concern, and what can be done about it?A: Before birth, a baby boy's testes (testicles

Ask the Pediatrician: How are undescended testicles in babies treated?

by Dr. Hatim ThakerCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I think my baby has undescended testicles. Is this a cause for concern, and what can be done about it?A: Before birth, a baby boy's testes (testicles
Microneedle approach to address peanut allergy shows promise in mice

Microneedle approach to address peanut allergy shows promise in mice

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreating peanut allergy with microneedles could significantly improve desensitization by directly targeting the allergen to the skin, providing g

Microneedle approach to address peanut allergy shows promise in mice

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainTreating peanut allergy with microneedles could significantly improve desensitization by directly targeting the allergen to the skin, providing g
Expert stresses importance of vaccinating school-age children for COVID-19

Expert stresses importance of vaccinating school-age children for COVID-19

by Jason HowlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents hoping to get their young children vaccinated for COVID-19 will have to wait at least another two months. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA

Expert stresses importance of vaccinating school-age children for COVID-19

by Jason HowlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents hoping to get their young children vaccinated for COVID-19 will have to wait at least another two months. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA
School-based mental health services can improve the well-being of children and adolescents

School-based mental health services can improve the well-being of children and adolescents

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMental health in young people across the U.S. is suffering: rates of anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges remain high

School-based mental health services can improve the well-being of children and adolescents

by University of MinnesotaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMental health in young people across the U.S. is suffering: rates of anxiety, depression and other mental health challenges remain high
Children who attend schools with more traffic noise show slower cognitive development

Children who attend schools with more traffic noise show slower cognitive development

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthTwo schoolgirls conducting cognitive tests in Barcelona. Credit: Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)Road traffic noise is a widespread problem

Children who attend schools with more traffic noise show slower cognitive development

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthTwo schoolgirls conducting cognitive tests in Barcelona. Credit: Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)Road traffic noise is a widespread problem
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