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Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding

Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Academy of Pediatrics has affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has

Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Academy of Pediatrics has affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has
Global research collaboration maps brain development in infancy and early childhood

Global research collaboration maps brain development in infancy and early childhood

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressA child in an MRI scanner. Credit: Rebecca C. Knickmeyer.The brains of infants and young children are in continuous and rapid development. These changes are known to

Global research collaboration maps brain development in infancy and early childhood

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressA child in an MRI scanner. Credit: Rebecca C. Knickmeyer.The brains of infants and young children are in continuous and rapid development. These changes are known to
Study finds that online learning during COVID-19 was detrimental to teen mental health, school satisfaction, performance

Study finds that online learning during COVID-19 was detrimental to teen mental health, school satisfaction, performance

by Karen Nikos-Rose,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic changed the social and school world for teens as virtual learning or hybrid learning became the norm in 2020-21

Study finds that online learning during COVID-19 was detrimental to teen mental health, school satisfaction, performance

by Karen Nikos-Rose,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic changed the social and school world for teens as virtual learning or hybrid learning became the norm in 2020-21
COVID-19 pandemic saw major increase in children and adolescents attempting suicide by poison, study finds

COVID-19 pandemic saw major increase in children and adolescents attempting suicide by poison, study finds

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe rate of suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children and adolescents ages 10-19 reported to U.S. poison centers increased 3

COVID-19 pandemic saw major increase in children and adolescents attempting suicide by poison, study finds

by University of VirginiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe rate of suspected suicide attempts by poisoning among children and adolescents ages 10-19 reported to U.S. poison centers increased 3
The mental health of America's children is only getting worse

The mental health of America's children is only getting worse

A fresh review of recent government surveys suggests the well-being of 73 million American kids is under strain and seems to be getting worse.The upshot: Anxiety, depression and behavioral problems ap

The mental health of America's children is only getting worse

A fresh review of recent government surveys suggests the well-being of 73 million American kids is under strain and seems to be getting worse.The upshot: Anxiety, depression and behavioral problems ap
High vaccine uptake in the childhood immunization program in Norway

High vaccine uptake in the childhood immunization program in Norway

by Norwegian Institute of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite the demands of the coronavirus pandemic on resources, the 2021 coverage statistics from the Norwegian Immunization

High vaccine uptake in the childhood immunization program in Norway

by Norwegian Institute of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDespite the demands of the coronavirus pandemic on resources, the 2021 coverage statistics from the Norwegian Immunization
Ask the Pediatrician: Do preteens really need an HPV vaccine?

Ask the Pediatrician: Do preteens really need an HPV vaccine?

by Dr. Rebekah Fenton and Dr. Rebecca PerkinsGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaQ: Why is it important for my 10-year-old to get the HPV vaccine?A: If you are the parent of a preteen who is bet

Ask the Pediatrician: Do preteens really need an HPV vaccine?

by Dr. Rebekah Fenton and Dr. Rebecca PerkinsGardasil vaccine and box. Image: WikipediaQ: Why is it important for my 10-year-old to get the HPV vaccine?A: If you are the parent of a preteen who is bet
Babies in the womb react differently to flavours: researchers

Babies in the womb react differently to flavours: researchers

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBabies in the womb are big fans of carrots but not so much leafy green vegetables—and show it in their faces, scientists said in a new study published Thursday.Researc

Babies in the womb react differently to flavours: researchers

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBabies in the womb are big fans of carrots but not so much leafy green vegetables—and show it in their faces, scientists said in a new study published Thursday.Researc
Why mothers and babies will suffer more as Africa grows hotter

Why mothers and babies will suffer more as Africa grows hotter

by Matthew Cherisch,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs Africa gets hotter, mothers and babies are most at risk. Why is this and what can be done about it? Matthew Chersich, a sp

Why mothers and babies will suffer more as Africa grows hotter

by Matthew Cherisch,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs Africa gets hotter, mothers and babies are most at risk. Why is this and what can be done about it? Matthew Chersich, a sp
1 in 5 children in care were self-harming and at risk of mental ill health during the COVID-19 pandemic

1 in 5 children in care were self-harming and at risk of mental ill health during the COVID-19 pandemic

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA report published today sheds new light on the plight of children and young people in care in England during the COVID-19 pandemic, with

1 in 5 children in care were self-harming and at risk of mental ill health during the COVID-19 pandemic

by University of BristolCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA report published today sheds new light on the plight of children and young people in care in England during the COVID-19 pandemic, with
Children are learning even if they don't pay attention, study finds

Children are learning even if they don't pay attention, study finds

by Chris Sasaki,University of TorontoResearchers used a series of four simple icons to test how well adults and children paid attention. Credit: Jung, Finn, et al.A team of researchers has shown

Children are learning even if they don't pay attention, study finds

by Chris Sasaki,University of TorontoResearchers used a series of four simple icons to test how well adults and children paid attention. Credit: Jung, Finn, et al.A team of researchers has shown
Study finds breastfeeding increased by 2 weeks when mothers stayed home during pandemic

Study finds breastfeeding increased by 2 weeks when mothers stayed home during pandemic

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainU.S. women breastfed their infants for two weeks longer when shelter-in-place directives were in effect f

Study finds breastfeeding increased by 2 weeks when mothers stayed home during pandemic

by Jess Berthold,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainU.S. women breastfed their infants for two weeks longer when shelter-in-place directives were in effect f