Further decline in prevalence of obesity in four-year-olds in New Zealand

by University of OtagoTrends in the percentage of children at, or above, the 95th percentile. Panels show yearly trends by sex, ethnicity, area deprivation and urban-rural classification. Credit:

Updated on: May 25,2024

Further decline in prevalence of obesity in four-year-olds in New Zealand

by University of OtagoTrends in the percentage of children at, or above, the 95th percentile. Panels show yearly trends by sex, ethnicity, area deprivation and urban-rural classification. Credit:

Updated on:May 25,2024

Cognitive impairment in preterm infants can be predicted at time of discharge from NICU

by Karolinska InstitutetInfants not discharged home were discharged to another hospital or unit or to home care. CPAP indicates continuous positive airway pressure; HFOV, high-frequency oscillato

Updated on: February 29,2024

Cognitive impairment in preterm infants can be predicted at time of discharge from NICU

by Karolinska InstitutetInfants not discharged home were discharged to another hospital or unit or to home care. CPAP indicates continuous positive airway pressure; HFOV, high-frequency oscillato

Updated on:February 29,2024

Asian, Hispanic and Black children with ear infections less likely to see ENT doctors, receive ear tubes, finds research

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsian, Hispanic and Black children are much less likely to see ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctors (otolaryngologists), or to re

Updated on: March 02,2024

Asian, Hispanic and Black children with ear infections less likely to see ENT doctors, receive ear tubes, finds research

by American Society of AnesthesiologistsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsian, Hispanic and Black children are much less likely to see ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctors (otolaryngologists), or to re

Updated on:March 02,2024

Nearly 600,000 U.S. kids had COVID last week

(HealthDay)—In a sign that the highly contagious Omicron variant is sparing no one, a new report shows that new COVID-19 cases among U.S. children spiked to a high of more than 580,000 for the week en

Updated on: February 21,2024

Nearly 600,000 U.S. kids had COVID last week

(HealthDay)—In a sign that the highly contagious Omicron variant is sparing no one, a new report shows that new COVID-19 cases among U.S. children spiked to a high of more than 580,000 for the week en

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

New RSV vaccine may prevent illness in infants, seniors

by Dennis ThompsonAn RSV vaccine developed by Pfizer provides safe and effective protection in both seniors and newborns, clinical trial results show.Thevaccineis 86% effective in protecti

Updated on: May 29,2024

New RSV vaccine may prevent illness in infants, seniors

by Dennis ThompsonAn RSV vaccine developed by Pfizer provides safe and effective protection in both seniors and newborns, clinical trial results show.Thevaccineis 86% effective in protecti

Updated on:May 29,2024

Study finds childhood trauma and genetics linked to increased obesity risk

by Desert Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Healthy Nevada Project has found associations between genetics, obesity, and childhood trauma, linking social h

Updated on: February 24,2024

Study finds childhood trauma and genetics linked to increased obesity risk

by Desert Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNew research from the Healthy Nevada Project has found associations between genetics, obesity, and childhood trauma, linking social h

Updated on:February 24,2024

Recognizing signs of mental health issues and eating disorders in children and adolescents

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has taken a major toll on the mental health of children and adolescents. The number of children and adolesc

Updated on: February 24,2024

Recognizing signs of mental health issues and eating disorders in children and adolescents

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic has taken a major toll on the mental health of children and adolescents. The number of children and adolesc

Updated on:February 24,2024

Scientists discover new genetic disease that delays brain development in children

by University of PortsmouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a new genetic disease, which causes some children's brains to develop abnormally, resulting in delayed

Updated on: March 11,2024

Scientists discover new genetic disease that delays brain development in children

by University of PortsmouthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have identified a new genetic disease, which causes some children's brains to develop abnormally, resulting in delayed

Updated on:March 11,2024

Child abuse investigations may not prevent poor sexual health outcomes in girls

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Child Protective Services (CPS) system aims to investigate and intervene in cases of child abuse and neglect, but a new study suggests

Updated on: February 27,2024

Child abuse investigations may not prevent poor sexual health outcomes in girls

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe Child Protective Services (CPS) system aims to investigate and intervene in cases of child abuse and neglect, but a new study suggests

Updated on:February 27,2024

How to maximize your child's school vacation while beating the summer slide

by Alena Kuzub,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAh, summer. The wait for the warmer weather and longer days is over. Vacation is just around the corner. And traffic on the

Updated on: June 25,2024

How to maximize your child's school vacation while beating the summer slide

by Alena Kuzub,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAh, summer. The wait for the warmer weather and longer days is over. Vacation is just around the corner. And traffic on the

Updated on:June 25,2024

A small robot car can reduce children's stress before surgery

byOpen University of CataloniaCredit: Àgata Lapedriza, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Undergoing medical treatment, having surgery or simply being admitted to hospital are situations that

Updated on: April 27,2024

A small robot car can reduce children's stress before surgery

byOpen University of CataloniaCredit: Àgata Lapedriza, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)Undergoing medical treatment, having surgery or simply being admitted to hospital are situations that

Updated on:April 27,2024