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Using ultrasound instead of X-rays to detect arm fractures in children

Using ultrasound instead of X-rays to detect arm fractures in children

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of doctors, nurses and medical researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Australia has found that ultrasound devices can

Using ultrasound instead of X-rays to detect arm fractures in children

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of doctors, nurses and medical researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Australia has found that ultrasound devices can
Babies found to talk more around man-made objects than natural ones

Babies found to talk more around man-made objects than natural ones

by University of PortsmouthObserved occurrence of protophones by age and object type, with loess smooth and 95% confidence intervals. The red line depicts artificial objects and the blue line nat

Babies found to talk more around man-made objects than natural ones

by University of PortsmouthObserved occurrence of protophones by age and object type, with loess smooth and 95% confidence intervals. The red line depicts artificial objects and the blue line nat
Sleep practices often less safe after infant nighttime waking

Sleep practices often less safe after infant nighttime waking

Few parents with infants aged 12 months or younger report adhering to all three recommended safe sleep practices at sleep onset and after nighttime waking, with many changes in sleep practices to less

Sleep practices often less safe after infant nighttime waking

Few parents with infants aged 12 months or younger report adhering to all three recommended safe sleep practices at sleep onset and after nighttime waking, with many changes in sleep practices to less
Children with tics can be helped by new online treatment

Children with tics can be helped by new online treatment

by University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamNew research from the University of Nottingham demonstrates that online behavior therapy for children with tics, which is supported by t

Children with tics can be helped by new online treatment

by University of NottinghamCredit: University of NottinghamNew research from the University of Nottingham demonstrates that online behavior therapy for children with tics, which is supported by t
Tracing how the infant brain responds to touch with near-infrared spectroscopy

Tracing how the infant brain responds to touch with near-infrared spectroscopy

by Tokyo Metropolitan UniversityThe team found the same peaked response in oxygenated hemoglobin levels in infants of different ages over their first year. Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan UniversityRe

Tracing how the infant brain responds to touch with near-infrared spectroscopy

by Tokyo Metropolitan UniversityThe team found the same peaked response in oxygenated hemoglobin levels in infants of different ages over their first year. Credit: Tokyo Metropolitan UniversityRe
The malnutrition paradox: Adolescent obesity in Zimbabwe

The malnutrition paradox: Adolescent obesity in Zimbabwe

by Osaka Metropolitan UniversityInvestigating obesity awareness among adolescents in Zimbabwe. Credit: Naomi Hayami, Osaka Metropolitan UniversityIn some African countries that have traditionally

The malnutrition paradox: Adolescent obesity in Zimbabwe

by Osaka Metropolitan UniversityInvestigating obesity awareness among adolescents in Zimbabwe. Credit: Naomi Hayami, Osaka Metropolitan UniversityIn some African countries that have traditionally
Infant seating devices may reduce language exposure

Infant seating devices may reduce language exposure

by Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen a parent needs to cook dinner or take a shower, often they will place their baby in a bouncy seat, swing, exersaucer, or similar sea

Infant seating devices may reduce language exposure

by Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen a parent needs to cook dinner or take a shower, often they will place their baby in a bouncy seat, swing, exersaucer, or similar sea
Babies in danger of ingesting opioids laced with animal tranquilizer

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

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
Amid shortage, more infant formula to arrive in US next week

Amid shortage, more infant formula to arrive in US next week

Shipments of infant formula from Australia and the United Kingdom are expected to arrive in the United States next week as part of the Biden administration's ongoing effort to ease a nationwide sh

Amid shortage, more infant formula to arrive in US next week

Shipments of infant formula from Australia and the United Kingdom are expected to arrive in the United States next week as part of the Biden administration's ongoing effort to ease a nationwide sh
Another school sports season: How to lower your child's odds for injury

Another school sports season: How to lower your child's odds for injury

by Cara MurezPlaying sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it's also important to help protect them from injuries.Parents and coaches can make a big difference in helpingkids&nbsp

Another school sports season: How to lower your child's odds for injury

by Cara MurezPlaying sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it's also important to help protect them from injuries.Parents and coaches can make a big difference in helpingkids&nbsp
Setting healthy boundaries with your teen

Setting healthy boundaries with your teen

by University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAh, the teenage years. A time when your teen is looking to plant their flag of independence—and that's healthy. But there are tim

Setting healthy boundaries with your teen

by University of Utah Health SciencesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAh, the teenage years. A time when your teen is looking to plant their flag of independence—and that's healthy. But there are tim
Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?

Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?

by Amanda Watson, Carol Maher and Tim Olds,The ConversationCredit: Mary Taylor from PexelsEvery parent knows kids spend their time differently when they're on holidays. Our new research foun

Structured school days can keep kids healthy. How can we maintain it over school holidays?

by Amanda Watson, Carol Maher and Tim Olds,The ConversationCredit: Mary Taylor from PexelsEvery parent knows kids spend their time differently when they're on holidays. Our new research foun