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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: How can I help my child feel better with a fever?

Ask the Pediatrician: How can I help my child feel better with a fever?

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf your infant or child is older than 6 months and has a fever, they probably do not need to be treated for the fever unless they are

Ask the Pediatrician: How can I help my child feel better with a fever?

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIf your infant or child is older than 6 months and has a fever, they probably do not need to be treated for the fever unless they are
2007 to 2021 saw increase in suicide rates for those aged 10 to 24

2007 to 2021 saw increase in suicide rates for those aged 10 to 24

by Elana GotkineFor youth aged 10 to 24 years, suicide rates increased from 2007 through 2021, while homicide rates decreased from 2006 through 2014 and then increased, according to a June data brief

2007 to 2021 saw increase in suicide rates for those aged 10 to 24

by Elana GotkineFor youth aged 10 to 24 years, suicide rates increased from 2007 through 2021, while homicide rates decreased from 2006 through 2014 and then increased, according to a June data brief
Choking hazard spurs recall of bath toys sold at target

Choking hazard spurs recall of bath toys sold at target

by Cara MurezIf you have a Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit, a child's toy made by Buffalo Games and sold exclusively at Target, throw it out.The toy is beingrecalled&nbs

Choking hazard spurs recall of bath toys sold at target

by Cara MurezIf you have a Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit, a child's toy made by Buffalo Games and sold exclusively at Target, throw it out.The toy is beingrecalled&nbs
Child abuse investigations may not prevent poor sexual health outcomes in girls

Child abuse investigations may not prevent poor sexual health outcomes in girls

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Child Protective Services (CPS) system aims to investigate and intervene in cases of child abuse and neglect, but a new study suggests

Child abuse investigations may not prevent poor sexual health outcomes in girls

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Child Protective Services (CPS) system aims to investigate and intervene in cases of child abuse and neglect, but a new study suggests
Ways to prevent suicide in teens

Ways to prevent suicide in teens

by Eric J. Sigel, MD, FAAP and Maria H. Rahmandar, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs children grow and become more independent, it can be more challenging for parents

Ways to prevent suicide in teens

by Eric J. Sigel, MD, FAAP and Maria H. Rahmandar, MD, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs children grow and become more independent, it can be more challenging for parents
Virtual/augmented reality play set eases kids' and parents' anxieties ahead of MRI scan

Virtual/augmented reality play set eases kids' and parents' anxieties ahead of MRI scan

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGiving children a virtual/augmented (mixed) reality play set to use ahead of an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan seems to ease bot

Virtual/augmented reality play set eases kids' and parents' anxieties ahead of MRI scan

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGiving children a virtual/augmented (mixed) reality play set to use ahead of an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan seems to ease bot
U.S. kids still dying from toppling TVs, furniture

U.S. kids still dying from toppling TVs, furniture

(HealthDay)—Before your eyes become glued to the Super Bowl or the Winter Olympics, make sure your TV and furniture are anchored to the wall to protect little ones from potentially deadly tip-overs.Be

U.S. kids still dying from toppling TVs, furniture

(HealthDay)—Before your eyes become glued to the Super Bowl or the Winter Olympics, make sure your TV and furniture are anchored to the wall to protect little ones from potentially deadly tip-overs.Be
Fear of missing out driving teen online anxiety, says study

Fear of missing out driving teen online anxiety, says study

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAustralian high school students who reported high social media use in conjunction with high levels of FoMO (fear of missin

Fear of missing out driving teen online anxiety, says study

by Georgia Gowing,Macquarie UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAustralian high school students who reported high social media use in conjunction with high levels of FoMO (fear of missin
My teen's vaping. What should I say? Three expert tips on how to approach 'the talk'

My teen's vaping. What should I say? Three expert tips on how to approach 'the talk'

by Joshua Trigg and Billie Bonevski,The ConversationCredit: Olena Bohovyk/PexelsYou've dropped your daughter off at her friend's house and while cleaning the car, you find what looks lik

My teen's vaping. What should I say? Three expert tips on how to approach 'the talk'

by Joshua Trigg and Billie Bonevski,The ConversationCredit: Olena Bohovyk/PexelsYou've dropped your daughter off at her friend's house and while cleaning the car, you find what looks lik
Positive neighbor involvement important if teens don't develop mother-child bond

Positive neighbor involvement important if teens don't develop mother-child bond

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainTeens who live in neighborhoods with trusted, engaged adults can still develop critical social skills that were not nurtured early in life, accor

Positive neighbor involvement important if teens don't develop mother-child bond

by University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainTeens who live in neighborhoods with trusted, engaged adults can still develop critical social skills that were not nurtured early in life, accor