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Disinfectant use during pregnancy linked to childhood asthma and eczema

Disinfectant use during pregnancy linked to childhood asthma and eczema

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of disinfectants by pregnant women may be a risk factor for asthma and eczema in their children, finds a population study, published

Disinfectant use during pregnancy linked to childhood asthma and eczema

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUse of disinfectants by pregnant women may be a risk factor for asthma and eczema in their children, finds a population study, published
Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes

Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes

by Macquarie UniversityMultilevel model of characteristics associated with a below national minimum standard NAPLAN assessment for young people hospitalized after a burn compared with a matched c

Childhood burns take a toll on academic outcomes

by Macquarie UniversityMultilevel model of characteristics associated with a below national minimum standard NAPLAN assessment for young people hospitalized after a burn compared with a matched c
New method predicts childhood hyperdiploid B-ALL relapse risk

New method predicts childhood hyperdiploid B-ALL relapse risk

by Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international research team coordinated by Dr. Oscar Molina and Dr. Pablo Menéndez, from the Josep Carreras Leuk

New method predicts childhood hyperdiploid B-ALL relapse risk

by Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international research team coordinated by Dr. Oscar Molina and Dr. Pablo Menéndez, from the Josep Carreras Leuk
The mental health of America's children is only getting worse

The mental health of America's children is only getting worse

A fresh review of recent government surveys suggests the well-being of 73 million American kids is under strain and seems to be getting worse.The upshot: Anxiety, depression and behavioral problems ap

The mental health of America's children is only getting worse

A fresh review of recent government surveys suggests the well-being of 73 million American kids is under strain and seems to be getting worse.The upshot: Anxiety, depression and behavioral problems ap
Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to children about positive COVID-19 tests?

Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to children about positive COVID-19 tests?

by Dr. Amanda Suplee and Dr. Hailey NelsonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is upset about testing positive for COVID-19. How do I talk to her about this?A: News of a positive COVID-19 t

Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to children about positive COVID-19 tests?

by Dr. Amanda Suplee and Dr. Hailey NelsonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is upset about testing positive for COVID-19. How do I talk to her about this?A: News of a positive COVID-19 t
Mystery of children's 'chalky teeth' explained

Mystery of children's 'chalky teeth' explained

by Science in PublicSide of mouth: Early signs of chalky teeth include creamy-brown patches (pictured) or extra-white spots on the teeth. Credit: The D3 GroupOne in five children have chalky toot

Mystery of children's 'chalky teeth' explained

by Science in PublicSide of mouth: Early signs of chalky teeth include creamy-brown patches (pictured) or extra-white spots on the teeth. Credit: The D3 GroupOne in five children have chalky toot
Protecting kids online: A guide for parents on conversations about 'sextortion'

Protecting kids online: A guide for parents on conversations about 'sextortion'

by Camille Mori and Sheri Madigan,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSadly, a 12-year old child in British Columbiadied by suicide following a case of online sextortion. The

Protecting kids online: A guide for parents on conversations about 'sextortion'

by Camille Mori and Sheri Madigan,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSadly, a 12-year old child in British Columbiadied by suicide following a case of online sextortion. The
Cow colostrum can be used to supplement mother's own milk in premature infants, studies show

Cow colostrum can be used to supplement mother's own milk in premature infants, studies show

by University of CopenhagenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery year, 15 million infants are born prematurely. One million of them end up dying. In the early life of these small infants, prope

Cow colostrum can be used to supplement mother's own milk in premature infants, studies show

by University of CopenhagenCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEvery year, 15 million infants are born prematurely. One million of them end up dying. In the early life of these small infants, prope
Gender inequality can predict high rates of child physical abuse

Gender inequality can predict high rates of child physical abuse

by University of MichiganPhysical Abuse Among Hypothetical Samples of 100 Children at Mean Levels of Gender Inequality. Note: Results suggest that at mean levels of GII, 11 male children and 9 fe

Gender inequality can predict high rates of child physical abuse

by University of MichiganPhysical Abuse Among Hypothetical Samples of 100 Children at Mean Levels of Gender Inequality. Note: Results suggest that at mean levels of GII, 11 male children and 9 fe
New program helps improve toddlers' self-control skills and healthy eating habits

New program helps improve toddlers' self-control skills and healthy eating habits

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo of the best predictors of life-long health and well-being are early childhood self-control skills and healthy eat

New program helps improve toddlers' self-control skills and healthy eating habits

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTwo of the best predictors of life-long health and well-being are early childhood self-control skills and healthy eat
Consumer health: Kids and swimming safety

Consumer health: Kids and swimming safety

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many people, the hot summer days are often spent swimming at a lake or pool.But before you help your child suit up, it's important to consider s

Consumer health: Kids and swimming safety

by Laurel KellyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFor many people, the hot summer days are often spent swimming at a lake or pool.But before you help your child suit up, it's important to consider s
Sick of packing school lunches already? Here's how to make it easier

Sick of packing school lunches already? Here's how to make it easier

by Lauren Ball and Lana Mitchell,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs academics and dietitians, we have a head start in making nutritious choices for our kids, but we also sometimes stru

Sick of packing school lunches already? Here's how to make it easier

by Lauren Ball and Lana Mitchell,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAs academics and dietitians, we have a head start in making nutritious choices for our kids, but we also sometimes stru