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Global study indicates why 'next 1,000 days' are crucial for millions of children around the world and their development

Global study indicates why 'next 1,000 days' are crucial for millions of children around the world and their development

by India Glyde,University of WollongongCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new series featuring the work of a University of Wollongong (UOW) early childhood expert has shined a light on the &#39

Global study indicates why 'next 1,000 days' are crucial for millions of children around the world and their development

by India Glyde,University of WollongongCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new series featuring the work of a University of Wollongong (UOW) early childhood expert has shined a light on the &#39
Skin-to-skin contact key for premature baby survival, WHO says in shift

Skin-to-skin contact key for premature baby survival, WHO says in shift

Credit: CC0 Public DomainSkin-to-skin contact is key to improving survival of premature and small babies, the WHO said on Tuesday in a major overhaul of policy that previously called for the use of in

Skin-to-skin contact key for premature baby survival, WHO says in shift

Credit: CC0 Public DomainSkin-to-skin contact is key to improving survival of premature and small babies, the WHO said on Tuesday in a major overhaul of policy that previously called for the use of in
Increasing access to breastfeeding services for incarcerated women

Increasing access to breastfeeding services for incarcerated women

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf the more than 200,000 women in U.S. federal and state prisons and jails, it is estimated that up to 10% are preg

Increasing access to breastfeeding services for incarcerated women

by University of Pennsylvania School of NursingCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOf the more than 200,000 women in U.S. federal and state prisons and jails, it is estimated that up to 10% are preg
What Is Pediatric Asthma?

What Is Pediatric Asthma?

What Is Pediatric Asthma?ByPat Bass, MDUpdated on February 13, 2022Medically reviewed bySanja Jelic, MDPediatric asthma is a chronic respiratory disease in which a child's

What Is Pediatric Asthma?

What Is Pediatric Asthma?ByPat Bass, MDUpdated on February 13, 2022Medically reviewed bySanja Jelic, MDPediatric asthma is a chronic respiratory disease in which a child's
Back-to-school tips to helping your kids breathe easier

Back-to-school tips to helping your kids breathe easier

by Robin FosterAs kids and teens prepare to head back to school, parents might not have protecting their child's lung health on the top of their to-do lists. But experts say it should be."A n

Back-to-school tips to helping your kids breathe easier

by Robin FosterAs kids and teens prepare to head back to school, parents might not have protecting their child's lung health on the top of their to-do lists. But experts say it should be."A n
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
Dirty cooking fuels pose major threat to infants in India

Dirty cooking fuels pose major threat to infants in India

by Laura Reiley,Cornell UniversityCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsTwenty-seven of every 1,000 babies and children die due to exposure to dirty cooking fuels in India, where air pollution

Dirty cooking fuels pose major threat to infants in India

by Laura Reiley,Cornell UniversityCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsTwenty-seven of every 1,000 babies and children die due to exposure to dirty cooking fuels in India, where air pollution
New study reveals how children misunderstand medical jargon

New study reveals how children misunderstand medical jargon

by Alex Smith,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new University of Minnesota Medical School studypublishedinPediatricshighlights how childre

New study reveals how children misunderstand medical jargon

by Alex Smith,University of Minnesota Medical SchoolCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new University of Minnesota Medical School studypublishedinPediatricshighlights how childre
AI performs well in identifying infantile epileptic spasms

AI performs well in identifying infantile epileptic spasms

by Lori SolomonDeep learning analysis can be used to detect epileptic spasms (ES) from smartphone home videos of young children, according to a study presented at theannual meetingof the A

AI performs well in identifying infantile epileptic spasms

by Lori SolomonDeep learning analysis can be used to detect epileptic spasms (ES) from smartphone home videos of young children, according to a study presented at theannual meetingof the A
Childhood mental health problems resulting from early-life adversity drive poorer cognitive performance in adolescence

Childhood mental health problems resulting from early-life adversity drive poorer cognitive performance in adolescence

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly-life adversity—such as poverty, illness or family conflict—has long been linked to mental health difficulties and poorer cognitive functio

Childhood mental health problems resulting from early-life adversity drive poorer cognitive performance in adolescence

by University of CambridgeCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly-life adversity—such as poverty, illness or family conflict—has long been linked to mental health difficulties and poorer cognitive functio
Link found between obesity during pregnancy and increased risk of sudden unexpected infant death

Link found between obesity during pregnancy and increased risk of sudden unexpected infant death

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA multi-institutional team of statistical researchers has found a slightly heightened risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) in babies born

Link found between obesity during pregnancy and increased risk of sudden unexpected infant death

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA multi-institutional team of statistical researchers has found a slightly heightened risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) in babies born
Raising awareness of spina bifida

Raising awareness of spina bifida

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpina bifida is the most common birth defect of the central nervous system and the second most common of all structural birth defects

Raising awareness of spina bifida

by Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSpina bifida is the most common birth defect of the central nervous system and the second most common of all structural birth defects