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Cases of potentially deadly parechovirus in infants are surging

Cases of potentially deadly parechovirus in infants are surging

by Denise MannParechovirus, a virus that can cause severe illness in infants, is on the rise in parts of the United States.Twenty-nine infants were admitted to the Children's Hospital at Vanderbil

Cases of potentially deadly parechovirus in infants are surging

by Denise MannParechovirus, a virus that can cause severe illness in infants, is on the rise in parts of the United States.Twenty-nine infants were admitted to the Children's Hospital at Vanderbil
Common pregnancy complications may slow development of infant in the womb, study finds

Common pregnancy complications may slow development of infant in the womb, study finds

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainGestational diabetes and preeclampsia may be linked to slower biological development in infants, according to a new study led by USC.T

Common pregnancy complications may slow development of infant in the womb, study finds

by University of Southern CaliforniaCredit: CC0 Public DomainGestational diabetes and preeclampsia may be linked to slower biological development in infants, according to a new study led by USC.T
Ask the Pediatrician: What should new parents know about safe sleep?

Ask the Pediatrician: What should new parents know about safe sleep?

by Dr. Rachel Y. Moon, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm concerned about SIDS. What can I do to keep my baby as safe as possible while she's sleeping?A: Ev

Ask the Pediatrician: What should new parents know about safe sleep?

by Dr. Rachel Y. Moon, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm concerned about SIDS. What can I do to keep my baby as safe as possible while she's sleeping?A: Ev
How to tell the difference between Kawasaki disease and MIS-C

How to tell the difference between Kawasaki disease and MIS-C

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKawasaki disease (KD) is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developed countries, yet it has long de

How to tell the difference between Kawasaki disease and MIS-C

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKawasaki disease (KD) is the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children in developed countries, yet it has long de
Pfizer vaccine reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection in children

Pfizer vaccine reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection in children

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA single dose of the Pfizer vaccine reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection in children, new research has found. Data also showed a sin

Pfizer vaccine reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection in children

by King's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA single dose of the Pfizer vaccine reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection in children, new research has found. Data also showed a sin
The Moderna vaccine is now available for 6 to 11 year olds: What parents need to know

The Moderna vaccine is now available for 6 to 11 year olds: What parents need to know

by Nicholas Wood,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAustralian children aged 6 to 11 years old will be able to get the Moderna COVID vaccine at pharmacies, GP clinics and vaccination hubs

The Moderna vaccine is now available for 6 to 11 year olds: What parents need to know

by Nicholas Wood,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAustralian children aged 6 to 11 years old will be able to get the Moderna COVID vaccine at pharmacies, GP clinics and vaccination hubs
Children who lack sleep may experience detrimental impact on brain and cognitive development that persists over time

Children who lack sleep may experience detrimental impact on brain and cognitive development that persists over time

by University of Maryland School of MedicineThe images show the differences in gray matter volume (red areas) between children with sufficient sleep and those lacking sleep at both the beginning

Children who lack sleep may experience detrimental impact on brain and cognitive development that persists over time

by University of Maryland School of MedicineThe images show the differences in gray matter volume (red areas) between children with sufficient sleep and those lacking sleep at both the beginning
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
Researchers study gene mutations in children with 'uncombable hair syndrome'

Researchers study gene mutations in children with 'uncombable hair syndrome'

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large international team of researchers has conducted a genotypic spectrum analysis for uncombable hair syndrome (UHS) and in so doing

Researchers study gene mutations in children with 'uncombable hair syndrome'

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA large international team of researchers has conducted a genotypic spectrum analysis for uncombable hair syndrome (UHS) and in so doing
Largest study reports long COVID symptoms in children up to age 14

Largest study reports long COVID symptoms in children up to age 14

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe largest study to date of long COVID symptoms in children aged 0-14 years confirms that children who have received a COVID-19 diagnosis can experience symptom

Largest study reports long COVID symptoms in children up to age 14

by LancetCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe largest study to date of long COVID symptoms in children aged 0-14 years confirms that children who have received a COVID-19 diagnosis can experience symptom
Study finds video game playing causes no harm to young children's cognitive abilities

Study finds video game playing causes no harm to young children's cognitive abilities

by Sally Strong,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents: It might be time to rethink your family's video-gaming rules.New research findings challenge the fears parents

Study finds video game playing causes no harm to young children's cognitive abilities

by Sally Strong,University of HoustonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainParents: It might be time to rethink your family's video-gaming rules.New research findings challenge the fears parents
Pediatric tuberculosis may affect lung functioning, growth later in life

Pediatric tuberculosis may affect lung functioning, growth later in life

by Boston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that young children diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis are at an increased risk of subsequent wheezing, poor lung functio

Pediatric tuberculosis may affect lung functioning, growth later in life

by Boston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study shows that young children diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis are at an increased risk of subsequent wheezing, poor lung functio