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Study finds most US children use potentially toxic makeup products, often during play

Study finds most US children use potentially toxic makeup products, often during play

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study by scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Earthjustice has fou

Study finds most US children use potentially toxic makeup products, often during play

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study by scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Earthjustice has fou
Constructive conflict in marriage found to be less harmful for kids when dad is involved

Constructive conflict in marriage found to be less harmful for kids when dad is involved

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConflict is unavoidable in all marriages. When it erupts in families with children, stressed or angry p

Constructive conflict in marriage found to be less harmful for kids when dad is involved

by Lauren Quinn,University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainConflict is unavoidable in all marriages. When it erupts in families with children, stressed or angry p
Researchers publish most comprehensive clinical description of WAGR syndrome to date

Researchers publish most comprehensive clinical description of WAGR syndrome to date

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have published the most comprehensive description to date of the

Researchers publish most comprehensive clinical description of WAGR syndrome to date

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have published the most comprehensive description to date of the
New guidance published for parents, physicians making medical decisions for children

New guidance published for parents, physicians making medical decisions for children

by Saint Louis University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainHow should others make decisions for pediatric patients?For decades now, there has been debate in academic literature about theet

New guidance published for parents, physicians making medical decisions for children

by Saint Louis University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainHow should others make decisions for pediatric patients?For decades now, there has been debate in academic literature about theet
Many American teens are in mental health crisis: Report

Many American teens are in mental health crisis: Report

by Steven ReinbergAmerica's teens are still not alright.Instead, many continue to engage in risky behaviors, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.Top among these is an increase in suicidal thou

Many American teens are in mental health crisis: Report

by Steven ReinbergAmerica's teens are still not alright.Instead, many continue to engage in risky behaviors, U.S. health officials reported Thursday.Top among these is an increase in suicidal thou
Infants who die unexpectedly in the first week might have different risk factors than those who die in the first month

Infants who die unexpectedly in the first week might have different risk factors than those who die in the first month

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile a sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is rare in the first month of life, a new Rutgers study has found that those occurring in the

Infants who die unexpectedly in the first week might have different risk factors than those who die in the first month

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile a sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is rare in the first month of life, a new Rutgers study has found that those occurring in the
Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

by Robin FosterAs millions of American teens continue to struggle with their mental health, a new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much support their pa

Parents, take note: Survey shows teens need more support than they get

by Robin FosterAs millions of American teens continue to struggle with their mental health, a new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much support their pa
Parenting intervention associated with BMI of first and second-born siblings

Parenting intervention associated with BMI of first and second-born siblings

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that a parenting educational intervention for first-born children is robust enough to influence the weight of second-bo

Parenting intervention associated with BMI of first and second-born siblings

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study suggests that a parenting educational intervention for first-born children is robust enough to influence the weight of second-bo
What is RSV? Who is at risk? When should I seek emergency care for my child?

What is RSV? Who is at risk? When should I seek emergency care for my child?

by Athena McConnell,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhat is RSV?Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) isone of many viruses that causes infection of the ear, nose, throat and lungs. I

What is RSV? Who is at risk? When should I seek emergency care for my child?

by Athena McConnell,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhat is RSV?Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) isone of many viruses that causes infection of the ear, nose, throat and lungs. I
Children with insomnia likely to continue to suffer as adults, long-term study finds

Children with insomnia likely to continue to suffer as adults, long-term study finds

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren with insomnia symptoms are likely to persist with them as young adults and are significantly more likely to develop an insomnia d

Children with insomnia likely to continue to suffer as adults, long-term study finds

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren with insomnia symptoms are likely to persist with them as young adults and are significantly more likely to develop an insomnia d
Impact of COVID-19 social isolation measures on early development

Impact of COVID-19 social isolation measures on early development

by University of GöttingenChild engaging in passive screen exposure. Credit: Julien MayorAn international consortium with researchers from 13 countries has investigated the impact of COVID-19 rel

Impact of COVID-19 social isolation measures on early development

by University of GöttingenChild engaging in passive screen exposure. Credit: Julien MayorAn international consortium with researchers from 13 countries has investigated the impact of COVID-19 rel
Febrile seizures: How to protect your child

Febrile seizures: How to protect your child

Credit: CC0 Public Domain(HealthDay)—Fever-related seizures in young children can be alarming for parents, but they're usually not life-threatening, an expert says.During a so-called febrile

Febrile seizures: How to protect your child

Credit: CC0 Public Domain(HealthDay)—Fever-related seizures in young children can be alarming for parents, but they're usually not life-threatening, an expert says.During a so-called febrile