Tips to safely help your baby through teething pain

by Ernie MundellTending to a teething baby is tough: Parents want to help, but might not be sure how.Teething typically begins around 4 to 7 months of age, as the 20 or so "baby teeth" that

Updated on: July 08,2024

Tips to safely help your baby through teething pain

by Ernie MundellTending to a teething baby is tough: Parents want to help, but might not be sure how.Teething typically begins around 4 to 7 months of age, as the 20 or so "baby teeth" that

Updated on:July 08,2024

More physical education policies in schools have not curbed childhood obesity, say researchers

by Victoria Yu,University of Texas at AustinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLaws that require physical education (PE) in elementary schools are not curbing the obesity epidemic, according to a

Updated on: May 05,2024

More physical education policies in schools have not curbed childhood obesity, say researchers

by Victoria Yu,University of Texas at AustinCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLaws that require physical education (PE) in elementary schools are not curbing the obesity epidemic, according to a

Updated on:May 05,2024

Should I Worry About My Baby’s Fever?

Should I Worry About My Baby’s Fever?ByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on May 17, 2022Medically reviewed byLyndsey Garbi, MDThere are many reasons why your baby may have a fever—ev

Updated on: February 19,2024

Should I Worry About My Baby’s Fever?

Should I Worry About My Baby’s Fever?ByKristina Herndon, RNUpdated on May 17, 2022Medically reviewed byLyndsey Garbi, MDThere are many reasons why your baby may have a fever—ev

Updated on:February 19,2024

Milestone developments at four years old help children tell lies, play hide-and-seek and read maps

by Martin Doherty,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAt the age of about four, children reach important milestones in brain development.One of these is a leap forward in understanding oth

Updated on: March 14,2024

Milestone developments at four years old help children tell lies, play hide-and-seek and read maps

by Martin Doherty,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageAt the age of about four, children reach important milestones in brain development.One of these is a leap forward in understanding oth

Updated on:March 14,2024

Common respiratory infections may have protected children from COVID-19, study suggests

byRockefeller University PressThe new study suggests that, by frequently activating the antiviral and proinflammatory innate immune response, common respiratory virus and bacterial infections ma

Updated on: July 08,2024

Common respiratory infections may have protected children from COVID-19, study suggests

byRockefeller University PressThe new study suggests that, by frequently activating the antiviral and proinflammatory innate immune response, common respiratory virus and bacterial infections ma

Updated on:July 08,2024

Many young people recognize negative impact of social media and have considered deleting accounts

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYouth ages 14 to 24 often use strategies to regulate social media use, from time limits to changing settings.Bullying,

Updated on: May 22,2024

Many young people recognize negative impact of social media and have considered deleting accounts

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYouth ages 14 to 24 often use strategies to regulate social media use, from time limits to changing settings.Bullying,

Updated on:May 22,2024

Incidence of childhood diabetes up globally

by Lori SolomonChildhood diabetes is an increasing global health challenge, according to a study published online July 3 inJAMA Pediatrics.Kexin Zhang, from Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medica

Updated on: June 26,2024

Incidence of childhood diabetes up globally

by Lori SolomonChildhood diabetes is an increasing global health challenge, according to a study published online July 3 inJAMA Pediatrics.Kexin Zhang, from Affiliated Hospital of Weifang Medica

Updated on:June 26,2024

How Do You Treat Swimmer's Ear?

How Do You Treat Swimmer's Ear?Managing the Ear Infection in ChildrenByVincent Iannelli, MDUpdated on March 03, 2022Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDChildren with swimm

Updated on: February 19,2024

How Do You Treat Swimmer's Ear?

How Do You Treat Swimmer's Ear?Managing the Ear Infection in ChildrenByVincent Iannelli, MDUpdated on March 03, 2022Medically reviewed byDaniel Combs, MDChildren with swimm

Updated on:February 19,2024

Time in nature benefits children with mental health difficulties, researchers find

byMcGill UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from McGill and Université de Montréal's Observatoire pour l'éducation et la santé des enfants (OPES, or observa

Updated on: November 25,2024

Time in nature benefits children with mental health difficulties, researchers find

byMcGill UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from McGill and Université de Montréal's Observatoire pour l'éducation et la santé des enfants (OPES, or observa

Updated on:November 25,2024

How does being born preterm affect long-term health?

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiggins Institute in Auckland-led research has found that adults who were born preterm showed no statistically significant differenc

Updated on: January 27,2025

How does being born preterm affect long-term health?

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLiggins Institute in Auckland-led research has found that adults who were born preterm showed no statistically significant differenc

Updated on:January 27,2025

New report spills the milk on toddler 'formulas,' questions marketing of drinks

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainToddler "formulas" that are promoted as nutritious drinks for the older infant or preschooler are generally unnecessary

Updated on: April 22,2024

New report spills the milk on toddler 'formulas,' questions marketing of drinks

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainToddler "formulas" that are promoted as nutritious drinks for the older infant or preschooler are generally unnecessary

Updated on:April 22,2024

Inside a children's hospital: Struggling to cope with a surge of respiratory illness

by Kate WellsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWaiting for their turn in the emergency room, dazed-looking parents in winter coats bounced crying children in their arms, trying to catch the eye of Dr.

Updated on: April 01,2024

Inside a children's hospital: Struggling to cope with a surge of respiratory illness

by Kate WellsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWaiting for their turn in the emergency room, dazed-looking parents in winter coats bounced crying children in their arms, trying to catch the eye of Dr.

Updated on:April 01,2024