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Highly accurate tool for the detection of autism as early as 12 months of age

Highly accurate tool for the detection of autism as early as 12 months of age

by La Trobe UniversityProfessor Josephine Barbara Undertaking Testing. Credit: La Trobe UniversityResearchers have found an early screening tool for autism developed by La Trobe University, Austr

Highly accurate tool for the detection of autism as early as 12 months of age

by La Trobe UniversityProfessor Josephine Barbara Undertaking Testing. Credit: La Trobe UniversityResearchers have found an early screening tool for autism developed by La Trobe University, Austr
Performance enhancing substances linked to eating disorder symptoms

Performance enhancing substances linked to eating disorder symptoms

by University of TorontoWith increasing value and emphasis being placed on muscularity and leanness as today's body ideal, the use of appearance- and performance- enhancing drugs and substanc

Performance enhancing substances linked to eating disorder symptoms

by University of TorontoWith increasing value and emphasis being placed on muscularity and leanness as today's body ideal, the use of appearance- and performance- enhancing drugs and substanc
Shorter antibiotics treatment is better for young children with outpatient pneumonia

Shorter antibiotics treatment is better for young children with outpatient pneumonia

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainFive days of antibiotics is superior to 10 days for children with community-acquired pneumonia who are not hospitalized, according

Shorter antibiotics treatment is better for young children with outpatient pneumonia

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainFive days of antibiotics is superior to 10 days for children with community-acquired pneumonia who are not hospitalized, according
Scientists say blood protein could help detect delayed concussion recovery in children

Scientists say blood protein could help detect delayed concussion recovery in children

byMurdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a blood protein that could help detect which children will experience ongoing concussion s

Scientists say blood protein could help detect delayed concussion recovery in children

byMurdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have discovered a blood protein that could help detect which children will experience ongoing concussion s
Shh! Intensive care incubators resonate sounds and risk damage to premature babies' hearing, scientists say

Shh! Intensive care incubators resonate sounds and risk damage to premature babies' hearing, scientists say

by FrontiersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor vulnerable premature babies, an incubator in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a lifesaver, but the consequences can last a lifetime. Man

Shh! Intensive care incubators resonate sounds and risk damage to premature babies' hearing, scientists say

by FrontiersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor vulnerable premature babies, an incubator in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is a lifesaver, but the consequences can last a lifetime. Man
Research finds most Americans strongly support vaccination requirements for K-12 students

Research finds most Americans strongly support vaccination requirements for K-12 students

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Max Fischer from PexelsAnew study, published inVaccinesuggests that most Americans overwhelmingly support requirements for a numb

Research finds most Americans strongly support vaccination requirements for K-12 students

by Ann Kellett,Texas A&M UniversityCredit: Max Fischer from PexelsAnew study, published inVaccinesuggests that most Americans overwhelmingly support requirements for a numb
Expert discusses babies, toddlers & the COVID shot

Expert discusses babies, toddlers & the COVID shot

After a very long wait, babies, toddlers and preschoolers can now get COVID-19 shots.Manyparentsmay feel relief, but some may also have questions. Dr. Jessica Ericson, a pediatric infectio

Expert discusses babies, toddlers & the COVID shot

After a very long wait, babies, toddlers and preschoolers can now get COVID-19 shots.Manyparentsmay feel relief, but some may also have questions. Dr. Jessica Ericson, a pediatric infectio
Nanoparticles can cross the placenta during pregnancy, potentially exposing fetus

Nanoparticles can cross the placenta during pregnancy, potentially exposing fetus

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInhaled nanoparticles—human-made specks so minuscule they can't be seen in conventional microscopes, found in thousands of common products—can cr

Nanoparticles can cross the placenta during pregnancy, potentially exposing fetus

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainInhaled nanoparticles—human-made specks so minuscule they can't be seen in conventional microscopes, found in thousands of common products—can cr
New research shows an uptick in weight loss surgery among youth in US

New research shows an uptick in weight loss surgery among youth in US

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonNumber of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Procedures Completed in US From 2015 to 2021. Number of MBS procedures among youth (A) and a

New research shows an uptick in weight loss surgery among youth in US

by University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonNumber of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) Procedures Completed in US From 2015 to 2021. Number of MBS procedures among youth (A) and a
Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents get kids to try healthier foods?

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents get kids to try healthier foods?

by Dr. Natalie D. MuthCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My kids are such picky eaters. How can I get them to try healthier options?A: Picky eating in childhood, especially between 2 and 4 years old, is very

Ask the Pediatrician: How can parents get kids to try healthier foods?

by Dr. Natalie D. MuthCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My kids are such picky eaters. How can I get them to try healthier options?A: Picky eating in childhood, especially between 2 and 4 years old, is very
Swimming lessons often discourage kids from just having fun in the pool, says study

Swimming lessons often discourage kids from just having fun in the pool, says study

by FrontiersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLearning to swim is not just potentially life-saving: it also provides a full-body workout that promotes cardiovascular and lung health. While in high

Swimming lessons often discourage kids from just having fun in the pool, says study

by FrontiersCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLearning to swim is not just potentially life-saving: it also provides a full-body workout that promotes cardiovascular and lung health. While in high
Supportive communities can help increase breastfeeding rates for moms, new study finds

Supportive communities can help increase breastfeeding rates for moms, new study finds

by Brian Consiglio,University of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile formula-feeding babies is a safe and convenient option, research studies have shown that natural breastfeeding is

Supportive communities can help increase breastfeeding rates for moms, new study finds

by Brian Consiglio,University of MissouriCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile formula-feeding babies is a safe and convenient option, research studies have shown that natural breastfeeding is