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Your baby's developed a cough: Expert advice on what to do

Your baby's developed a cough: Expert advice on what to do

(HealthDay)—If your baby has a cough, you might immediately think it's COVID-19, but coughing is a common wintertime symptom, a pediatrician says.Dr. Mona Patel of Children's Hospital Los Ange

Your baby's developed a cough: Expert advice on what to do

(HealthDay)—If your baby has a cough, you might immediately think it's COVID-19, but coughing is a common wintertime symptom, a pediatrician says.Dr. Mona Patel of Children's Hospital Los Ange
Microbiome-directed food speeds recovery in children with severe acute malnutrition, trial finds

Microbiome-directed food speeds recovery in children with severe acute malnutrition, trial finds

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressRepresentation of the presence or absence of carbohydrate utilization pathways in Prevotella MAGs from the current study. Credit:Science Translational Medicine

Microbiome-directed food speeds recovery in children with severe acute malnutrition, trial finds

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressRepresentation of the presence or absence of carbohydrate utilization pathways in Prevotella MAGs from the current study. Credit:Science Translational Medicine
Black children overlooked in scar tissue disorder tests, study says

Black children overlooked in scar tissue disorder tests, study says

by University of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn immune disease that can damage vital organs—and is supposedly rare in young people—is more common than previously thought among Black

Black children overlooked in scar tissue disorder tests, study says

by University of EdinburghCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn immune disease that can damage vital organs—and is supposedly rare in young people—is more common than previously thought among Black
Program aims to get lifesaving drugs to kids with cancer in poorer countries

Program aims to get lifesaving drugs to kids with cancer in poorer countries

(HealthDay)—A new program to boost the supply of cancer medicines for children in low- and middle-income countries has been announced by the World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children's

Program aims to get lifesaving drugs to kids with cancer in poorer countries

(HealthDay)—A new program to boost the supply of cancer medicines for children in low- and middle-income countries has been announced by the World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children's
Study finds COVID vaccinations were significantly protective for children

Study finds COVID vaccinations were significantly protective for children

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with a pre-existing illness were at highest risk of severe illness or death due to a COVID-19 infection, but those who w

Study finds COVID vaccinations were significantly protective for children

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren with a pre-existing illness were at highest risk of severe illness or death due to a COVID-19 infection, but those who w
Sharing of skin microbiome between children with atopic dermatitis and healthy contacts might contribute to recurrence

Sharing of skin microbiome between children with atopic dermatitis and healthy contacts might contribute to recurrence

by National University of SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2022.01.031Patients with moderate to severe atopic

Sharing of skin microbiome between children with atopic dermatitis and healthy contacts might contribute to recurrence

by National University of SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.jaci.2022.01.031Patients with moderate to severe atopic
Heard of 'kindy flu'? There's no such thing. But kids are at risk this flu season for one simple reason

Heard of 'kindy flu'? There's no such thing. But kids are at risk this flu season for one simple reason

by Asha Bowen and Christopher Blyth,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe 2023 flu season may be one of Australia's largest flu seasons on record, and doctorsare concerned

Heard of 'kindy flu'? There's no such thing. But kids are at risk this flu season for one simple reason

by Asha Bowen and Christopher Blyth,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe 2023 flu season may be one of Australia's largest flu seasons on record, and doctorsare concerned
Researchers find negative parenting leaves males more likely to develop negative traits

Researchers find negative parenting leaves males more likely to develop negative traits

by Mark Blackwell Thomas,Florida State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainHarsh and negative parenting has long been linked to the development of callous-unemotional traits in children and adole

Researchers find negative parenting leaves males more likely to develop negative traits

by Mark Blackwell Thomas,Florida State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainHarsh and negative parenting has long been linked to the development of callous-unemotional traits in children and adole
Is it finally time to ban junk food advertising? A new Australian bill could improve kids' health

Is it finally time to ban junk food advertising? A new Australian bill could improve kids' health

by Peter Breadon,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday independent MP and former GP Sophie Scamps willintroduce a billinto federal parliament that would restrict junk food a

Is it finally time to ban junk food advertising? A new Australian bill could improve kids' health

by Peter Breadon,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainToday independent MP and former GP Sophie Scamps willintroduce a billinto federal parliament that would restrict junk food a
Children in mourning are curious about death, grief and afterlife, study finds

Children in mourning are curious about death, grief and afterlife, study finds

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Curtin UniversityNew Curtin University–led research has found that children who have experienced the death of a loved one will benefit from gaining a better understand

Children in mourning are curious about death, grief and afterlife, study finds

by Curtin UniversityCredit: Curtin UniversityNew Curtin University–led research has found that children who have experienced the death of a loved one will benefit from gaining a better understand
Why the births of millions of African children are not registered

Why the births of millions of African children are not registered

by Radboud University NijmegenIn large parts of Africa, only half of all children are registered at birth. As a result, these unregistered children cannot, or only with difficultly, make claim to

Why the births of millions of African children are not registered

by Radboud University NijmegenIn large parts of Africa, only half of all children are registered at birth. As a result, these unregistered children cannot, or only with difficultly, make claim to
Could an app help kids with severe ear condition avoid surgery?

Could an app help kids with severe ear condition avoid surgery?

by Amy Norton Healthday ReporterA pair of special headphones plus a free app might help kids with hearing difficulty due to "glue ear," a new, small study suggests.Glue ear is slang for a co

Could an app help kids with severe ear condition avoid surgery?

by Amy Norton Healthday ReporterA pair of special headphones plus a free app might help kids with hearing difficulty due to "glue ear," a new, small study suggests.Glue ear is slang for a co