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Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Academy of Pediatrics has affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has

Updated on: June 01,2024

Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Academy of Pediatrics has affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has

Updated on:June 01,2024

Primary-age children had biggest daily increase in screen time during the pandemic

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that children aged between 6 and 10 had the biggest daily increase in screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic—b

Updated on: April 01,2024

Primary-age children had biggest daily increase in screen time during the pandemic

by Anglia Ruskin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study has found that children aged between 6 and 10 had the biggest daily increase in screen time during the COVID-19 pandemic—b

Updated on:April 01,2024

A new discovery can save children with anomalous brain development

by Tomsk State UniversityMyelin sheath. Credit: Wikipedia.Tomsk State University (TSU) neurobiologists are studying congenital brain anomalies in the human prenatal and postnatal periods. While s

Updated on: February 20,2024

A new discovery can save children with anomalous brain development

by Tomsk State UniversityMyelin sheath. Credit: Wikipedia.Tomsk State University (TSU) neurobiologists are studying congenital brain anomalies in the human prenatal and postnatal periods. While s

Updated on:February 20,2024

Study finds most day care programs don't give kids enough exercise

by Denise MannRates of childhood obesity in the United States are soaring, and new research suggests child care programs may be part of the problem.Most tots in these programs aren't getting nearl

Updated on: May 13,2024

Study finds most day care programs don't give kids enough exercise

by Denise MannRates of childhood obesity in the United States are soaring, and new research suggests child care programs may be part of the problem.Most tots in these programs aren't getting nearl

Updated on:May 13,2024

New review calls on Hockey Canada to raise age of body contact from 13 to 15

by University of OttawaCredit: CC0 Public DomainHockey leagues in Canada should overhaul current rules and regulations to raise the age of bodychecking in the game from 13 to 15, says new researc

Updated on: May 29,2024

New review calls on Hockey Canada to raise age of body contact from 13 to 15

by University of OttawaCredit: CC0 Public DomainHockey leagues in Canada should overhaul current rules and regulations to raise the age of bodychecking in the game from 13 to 15, says new researc

Updated on:May 29,2024

National poll: Some parents skip steps to minimize firework risks to kids

by University of MichiganTwo in in three parents say their child always follows the rules when using sparklers and the majority of parents say they enforce safety rules. Credit: University of Mic

Updated on: June 29,2024

National poll: Some parents skip steps to minimize firework risks to kids

by University of MichiganTwo in in three parents say their child always follows the rules when using sparklers and the majority of parents say they enforce safety rules. Credit: University of Mic

Updated on:June 29,2024

Secondary transmission of SARS-CoV-2 low in cohort of K-12 schools

In a cohort of K-12 schools, secondary transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 was low and was reduced by universal masking, according to a study published online March 9 in&nb

Updated on: February 24,2024

Secondary transmission of SARS-CoV-2 low in cohort of K-12 schools

In a cohort of K-12 schools, secondary transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 was low and was reduced by universal masking, according to a study published online March 9 in&nb

Updated on:February 24,2024

Study supports genetic testing for people with cerebral palsy

by Geisinger Health SystemCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Geisinger meta-analysis of recent research on the genetics of cerebral palsy (CP) provides evidence that genetic testing should be offered as

Updated on: March 10,2024

Study supports genetic testing for people with cerebral palsy

by Geisinger Health SystemCredit: CC0 Public DomainA Geisinger meta-analysis of recent research on the genetics of cerebral palsy (CP) provides evidence that genetic testing should be offered as

Updated on:March 10,2024

More fruits, veggies, grains will get to kids under new WIC rule

by Robin FosterChanges to the federal program that helps pay for groceries for low-income moms and their young children means that soon these families will have access to more fruits, vegetables and w

Updated on: April 27,2024

More fruits, veggies, grains will get to kids under new WIC rule

by Robin FosterChanges to the federal program that helps pay for groceries for low-income moms and their young children means that soon these families will have access to more fruits, vegetables and w

Updated on:April 27,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: When a pet dies, how do I help my child cope?

by Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHow your child reacts to your pet's death will depend on their age and developmental level. When children di

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: When a pet dies, how do I help my child cope?

by Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainHow your child reacts to your pet's death will depend on their age and developmental level. When children di

Updated on:June 05,2024

Identification of tunnels connecting neurons in the developing brain

by Pasteur InstituteExample of 3D imaging of segmented granule cells shown in green and orange, with nuclei in blue and purple respectively, and mitochondria in yellow. A thin connection can be s