COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge among children

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a tough time to be a parent. And it has been for nearly two years. Schools are threatening to close again (or alread

Updated on: February 21,2024

COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge among children

by Carrie MacMillan,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a tough time to be a parent. And it has been for nearly two years. Schools are threatening to close again (or alread

Updated on:February 21,2024

Bilingualism benefits premature children, study finds

by Rosanna Castro and Angela Nicoletti,Florida International UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from FIU have found that speaking more than one language can be beneficial fo

Updated on: May 10,2024

Bilingualism benefits premature children, study finds

by Rosanna Castro and Angela Nicoletti,Florida International UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from FIU have found that speaking more than one language can be beneficial fo

Updated on:May 10,2024

Study analyzes the mental health cost of school closures

by University of KonstanzVariation in school closure and reopening strategies.Data are compiled on the basis of a comprehensive screening of the state-specific corona protection ordinances (22).

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study analyzes the mental health cost of school closures

by University of KonstanzVariation in school closure and reopening strategies.Data are compiled on the basis of a comprehensive screening of the state-specific corona protection ordinances (22).

Updated on:May 08,2024

RSV is linked to asthma in children—but we can't say one causes the other yet

by Jane Tuckerman and Danielle Wurzel,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs winter rolls on in Australia, respiratory viruses are everywhere. One of the main culprits is respirator

Updated on: September 10,2024

RSV is linked to asthma in children—but we can't say one causes the other yet

by Jane Tuckerman and Danielle Wurzel,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs winter rolls on in Australia, respiratory viruses are everywhere. One of the main culprits is respirator

Updated on:September 10,2024

My kid has gone vegetarian. What do I need to know (especially if they're a picky eater)?

by Evangeline Mantzioris,The ConversationCredit:Alex Green/Pexels,CC BYSo your child has just announced they've gone vegetarian, on top of already being a picky eater. What now?G

Updated on: June 04,2024

My kid has gone vegetarian. What do I need to know (especially if they're a picky eater)?

by Evangeline Mantzioris,The ConversationCredit:Alex Green/Pexels,CC BYSo your child has just announced they've gone vegetarian, on top of already being a picky eater. What now?G

Updated on:June 04,2024

Formula milk marketing disrupts breastfeeding goals

by SciDev.NetCredit: CC0 Public DomainFormula milk companies continue to defy international regulations and target health centers to market their products,a WHO studyon formula marketing a

Updated on: March 05,2024

Formula milk marketing disrupts breastfeeding goals

by SciDev.NetCredit: CC0 Public DomainFormula milk companies continue to defy international regulations and target health centers to market their products,a WHO studyon formula marketing a

Updated on:March 05,2024

New research establishes enduring connection between racial segregation and childhood blood lead levels

by University of Illinois at Chicago1990 and 2015 RI in North Carolina. Blue indicates low RI; yellow indicates high RI. Credit:Pediatrics(2023). DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-058661Living i

Updated on: May 27,2024

New research establishes enduring connection between racial segregation and childhood blood lead levels

by University of Illinois at Chicago1990 and 2015 RI in North Carolina. Blue indicates low RI; yellow indicates high RI. Credit:Pediatrics(2023). DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-058661Living i

Updated on:May 27,2024

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

Updated on: March 02,2024

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

Updated on:March 02,2024

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

Updated on: February 22,2024

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

Updated on:February 22,2024

Child malnutrition in Kenya: AI model can forecast rates six months before they become critical

Updated on: October 17,2025

Child malnutrition in Kenya: AI model can forecast rates six months before they become critical

Updated on:October 17,2025

Researchers: Our children are victims of road violence—we need to talk about the deadly norms of car use

by Hulya Gilbert and Marco te Brömmelstroet,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe deaths and injuries caused by car drivers are an everyday occurrence. This road violence has beco

Updated on: May 07,2024

Researchers: Our children are victims of road violence—we need to talk about the deadly norms of car use

by Hulya Gilbert and Marco te Brömmelstroet,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe deaths and injuries caused by car drivers are an everyday occurrence. This road violence has beco

Updated on:May 07,2024

Overemphasis on safety means kids are becoming more anxious and less resilient, says psychologist

by Simon Sherry,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe are facing a mental health crisis. Teenagers and young adults are moredepressed, suicidal, anxiousandlonelytha

Updated on: May 29,2024

Overemphasis on safety means kids are becoming more anxious and less resilient, says psychologist

by Simon Sherry,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainWe are facing a mental health crisis. Teenagers and young adults are moredepressed, suicidal, anxiousandlonelytha

Updated on:May 29,2024