Ask the Pediatrician: Is polio a serious concern again?

by Dr. Yvonne A. Maldonado, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I've read about polio appearing again in the U.S. Should I be worried about my kids?A: It was reported over th

Updated on: March 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Is polio a serious concern again?

by Dr. Yvonne A. Maldonado, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I've read about polio appearing again in the U.S. Should I be worried about my kids?A: It was reported over th

Updated on:March 05,2024

Kids with COVID-linked MIS-C have long-term symptoms

(HealthDay)—Following a bout of severe COVID-19, some children suffer lasting neurological complications, part of a rare condition called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a new s

Updated on: February 22,2024

Kids with COVID-linked MIS-C have long-term symptoms

(HealthDay)—Following a bout of severe COVID-19, some children suffer lasting neurological complications, part of a rare condition called multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), a new s

Updated on:February 22,2024

National Poll: Two in three parents don't make kids use helmets when sledding

by University of Michigan2 in 3 parents don't make kids use helmets when sledding, and not all parents say their children consistently wear a helmet when downhill skiing or snowboarding. Cred

Updated on: February 21,2024

National Poll: Two in three parents don't make kids use helmets when sledding

by University of Michigan2 in 3 parents don't make kids use helmets when sledding, and not all parents say their children consistently wear a helmet when downhill skiing or snowboarding. Cred

Updated on:February 21,2024

Babies in danger of ingesting opioids laced with animal tranquilizer

by Alan Mozes HealthDay ReporterWhen a toddler or an infant accidentally ingests a prescription opioid medication, the immediate results can prove deadly, experts warn.But another new worrisome dynami

Updated on: April 10,2024

Babies in danger of ingesting opioids laced with animal tranquilizer

by Alan Mozes HealthDay ReporterWhen a toddler or an infant accidentally ingests a prescription opioid medication, the immediate results can prove deadly, experts warn.But another new worrisome dynami

Updated on:April 10,2024

Hospital consolidation linked to closure of inpatient pediatric services

by Elana GotkineHospital consolidation is associated with closure of inpatient pediatric services within five years, according to a research letter published online June 20 inJAMA Pediatrics.All

Updated on: April 18,2024

Hospital consolidation linked to closure of inpatient pediatric services

by Elana GotkineHospital consolidation is associated with closure of inpatient pediatric services within five years, according to a research letter published online June 20 inJAMA Pediatrics.All

Updated on:April 18,2024

Babies better protected against whooping cough if mom is vaccinated during pregnancy, study finds

by Menzies School of Health ResearchSurvival against pertussis infection among (A) maternally vaccinated infants and (B) infants with no record of maternal vaccination, by number of diphtheria-te

Updated on: March 08,2024

Babies better protected against whooping cough if mom is vaccinated during pregnancy, study finds

by Menzies School of Health ResearchSurvival against pertussis infection among (A) maternally vaccinated infants and (B) infants with no record of maternal vaccination, by number of diphtheria-te

Updated on:March 08,2024

Nationwide study suggests children's mental health during pandemic linked to family financial situation

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFinancial disruption as a result of pandemic containment policies in the United States adversely influenced children's mental

Updated on: June 29,2024

Nationwide study suggests children's mental health during pandemic linked to family financial situation

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegeCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainFinancial disruption as a result of pandemic containment policies in the United States adversely influenced children's mental

Updated on:June 29,2024

Type 1 diabetes: New findings on the development of the autoimmune disease in children

by Verena Coscia, Helmholtz Zentrum München Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)Graphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2022). DOI: 10.1172/JCI

Updated on: March 14,2024

Type 1 diabetes: New findings on the development of the autoimmune disease in children

by Verena Coscia, Helmholtz Zentrum München Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH)Graphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2022). DOI: 10.1172/JCI

Updated on:March 14,2024

Baby formula shortages spell trouble for low-income families

by Nardy Baeza,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSupply chain issues, recalls and inflation are making it nearly impossible for families to find infant formula on store shel

Updated on: March 05,2024

Baby formula shortages spell trouble for low-income families

by Nardy Baeza,University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSupply chain issues, recalls and inflation are making it nearly impossible for families to find infant formula on store shel

Updated on:March 05,2024

National Poll: Safety not always top of mind for parents choosing kids' summer camps

by University of Michigan1 in 10 parents say COVID masking and vaccination essential to summer camp decisions. Credit: University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Pol

Updated on: June 29,2024

National Poll: Safety not always top of mind for parents choosing kids' summer camps

by University of Michigan1 in 10 parents say COVID masking and vaccination essential to summer camp decisions. Credit: University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Pol

Updated on:June 29,2024

Is universal health care progress related to changes in childhood vaccination rates?

by Public Library of ScienceThe health center in Mukoko parish, Bukululo subcountry, Kalungi district in Uganda. Credit: Yesim Tozan (CC-BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Count

Updated on: June 29,2024

Is universal health care progress related to changes in childhood vaccination rates?

by Public Library of ScienceThe health center in Mukoko parish, Bukululo subcountry, Kalungi district in Uganda. Credit: Yesim Tozan (CC-BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Count

Updated on:June 29,2024

Lengthy screen time associated with childhood development delays

by Tohoku UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe amount of screen time spent by one-year-olds is associated with developmental delays. This finding, by researchers at Tohoku University,

Updated on: March 23,2024

Lengthy screen time associated with childhood development delays

by Tohoku UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe amount of screen time spent by one-year-olds is associated with developmental delays. This finding, by researchers at Tohoku University,

Updated on:March 23,2024