Why food deprivation in childhood is linked to obesity

by Khizra Tariq,The ConversationCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsAs energy prices rise and the cost of living goes up, it is estimated that there are 4 million children from poorer household

Updated on: June 11,2024

Why food deprivation in childhood is linked to obesity

by Khizra Tariq,The ConversationCredit: Andrea Piacquadio from PexelsAs energy prices rise and the cost of living goes up, it is estimated that there are 4 million children from poorer household

Updated on:June 11,2024

New research reveals that nearly one-third of all women in developing countries become mothers during adolescence

by United Nations Population FundCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly a third of all women in developing countries begin childbearing at age 19 and younger, and nearly half of first births to adolescents a

Updated on: May 29,2024

New research reveals that nearly one-third of all women in developing countries become mothers during adolescence

by United Nations Population FundCredit: CC0 Public DomainNearly a third of all women in developing countries begin childbearing at age 19 and younger, and nearly half of first births to adolescents a

Updated on:May 29,2024

DNA sequencing in newborns reveals years of actionable findings for infants and families

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers who lead the world's first comprehensive sequencing program for newborn infants have published the next chapter

Updated on: May 27,2024

DNA sequencing in newborns reveals years of actionable findings for infants and families

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers who lead the world's first comprehensive sequencing program for newborn infants have published the next chapter

Updated on:May 27,2024

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

Updated on: May 25,2024

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

Updated on:May 25,2024

New discovery to aid treatment of problem infant hemangiomas: Mouse study

by Centenary InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch led by the Centenary Institute and the Harvard Medical School, Boston, shows that a compound present in current beta blocker treatments cou

Updated on: February 20,2024

New discovery to aid treatment of problem infant hemangiomas: Mouse study

by Centenary InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearch led by the Centenary Institute and the Harvard Medical School, Boston, shows that a compound present in current beta blocker treatments cou

Updated on:February 20,2024

New study may help explain why infants are less affected by COVID than adults

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs any parent knows, infants are prone to getting respiratory infections. But a new study shows that the infant immune

Updated on: February 20,2024

New study may help explain why infants are less affected by COVID than adults

by Columbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs any parent knows, infants are prone to getting respiratory infections. But a new study shows that the infant immune

Updated on:February 20,2024

States fight student mental health crisis with days off

by Giles BruceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLinnea Sorensen falls into a funk whenever her girlfriend, who is a Marine, leaves for months at a time, and the high school junior has trouble concentr

Updated on: June 11,2024

States fight student mental health crisis with days off

by Giles BruceCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainLinnea Sorensen falls into a funk whenever her girlfriend, who is a Marine, leaves for months at a time, and the high school junior has trouble concentr

Updated on:June 11,2024

Ask the pediatrician: Are there ways to avoid heavy metals in baby food?

by Aaron BernsteinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: How do I avoid heavy metals in the food I feed my baby?A: News about heavy metals found in baby food has left parents with a lot of questions.The

Updated on: June 04,2024

Ask the pediatrician: Are there ways to avoid heavy metals in baby food?

by Aaron BernsteinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: How do I avoid heavy metals in the food I feed my baby?A: News about heavy metals found in baby food has left parents with a lot of questions.The

Updated on:June 04,2024

Muscle dysmorphia linked to suicidal ideation and planning in adolescents and young adults

by University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published in the journalSuicidal and Life-Threatening Behaviorfound that muscle dysmorphia are associated with suicidal th

Updated on: July 01,2024

Muscle dysmorphia linked to suicidal ideation and planning in adolescents and young adults

by University of TorontoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study published in the journalSuicidal and Life-Threatening Behaviorfound that muscle dysmorphia are associated with suicidal th

Updated on:July 01,2024

Prioritise children's wellbeing amid a COVID return to school

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageAs a split return to school remains on the cards for South Australian families, early childhood experts are encouraging parents to focus

Updated on: February 21,2024

Prioritise children's wellbeing amid a COVID return to school

by University of South AustraliaCredit: AI-generated imageAs a split return to school remains on the cards for South Australian families, early childhood experts are encouraging parents to focus

Updated on:February 21,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What steps should parents take to keep guns out of kids' hands?

by Judy SchaechterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm thinking about getting a handgun for protection. What are the best ways to keep my kids safe with a gun in the house?A: Roughly a third of

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What steps should parents take to keep guns out of kids' hands?

by Judy SchaechterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm thinking about getting a handgun for protection. What are the best ways to keep my kids safe with a gun in the house?A: Roughly a third of

Updated on:June 05,2024

Chasing Rett syndrome biomarkers: Could overnight EEG studies improve care?

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn Rett syndrome, a genetic condition affecting girls almost exclusively, mutations in the MECP2 gene cause a reg

Updated on: March 21,2024

Chasing Rett syndrome biomarkers: Could overnight EEG studies improve care?

by Nancy Fliesler,Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn Rett syndrome, a genetic condition affecting girls almost exclusively, mutations in the MECP2 gene cause a reg

Updated on:March 21,2024