Early body contact develops premature babies' social skills, new research shows

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSkin-to-skin contact between parent and infant during the first hours after a very premature birth helps develop the child's social sk

Updated on: May 29,2024 5

Early body contact develops premature babies' social skills, new research shows

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSkin-to-skin contact between parent and infant during the first hours after a very premature birth helps develop the child's social sk

Updated on:May 29,2024 5

Drug combination found to keep chronic lymphocytic leukemia in young patients in remission for several years

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can enjoy long remissions on the drug ibrutinib, but must stay on it indefi

Updated on: February 20,2024 10

Drug combination found to keep chronic lymphocytic leukemia in young patients in remission for several years

by Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYoung patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) can enjoy long remissions on the drug ibrutinib, but must stay on it indefi

Updated on:February 20,2024 10

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 7

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 7

Signs and symptoms of asthma

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsthma is a global issue. It's estimated that more than 334 million people around the world have asthma. It's a chronic

Updated on: March 02,2024 8

Signs and symptoms of asthma

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsthma is a global issue. It's estimated that more than 334 million people around the world have asthma. It's a chronic

Updated on:March 02,2024 8

Over 40% of healthy moms preparing for fecal transplant to C-section babies found to carry potentially harmful pathogens

by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA randomized trial assessing whether the oral transfer of gut microbiota from mother to baby can s

Updated on: March 25,2024 14

Over 40% of healthy moms preparing for fecal transplant to C-section babies found to carry potentially harmful pathogens

by European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA randomized trial assessing whether the oral transfer of gut microbiota from mother to baby can s

Updated on:March 25,2024 14

How pollution changes a baby's gut, and why it matters

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderAssociations between (a) NO2, (b) PM10, and (c) PM2.5exposure during the first 6months of life and differentially ranked log ratios.

Updated on: May 09,2024 5

How pollution changes a baby's gut, and why it matters

by Lisa Marshall,University of Colorado at BoulderAssociations between (a) NO2, (b) PM10, and (c) PM2.5exposure during the first 6months of life and differentially ranked log ratios.

Updated on:May 09,2024 5

A quarter of teens with autism go undiagnosed, researchers find

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityNew Jersey Autism Study Surveillance Process, 16-year-olds, Surveillance Cycle 2014. ASD indicates autism spectrum disorder.aPopulation denominators were

Updated on: May 05,2024 19

A quarter of teens with autism go undiagnosed, researchers find

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityNew Jersey Autism Study Surveillance Process, 16-year-olds, Surveillance Cycle 2014. ASD indicates autism spectrum disorder.aPopulation denominators were

Updated on:May 05,2024 19

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

Updated on: May 13,2024 5

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

Updated on:May 13,2024 5

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy linked to childhood trauma

by British Medical JournalSARS-CoV-2 (shown here in an electron microscopy image). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHReluctance or refusal to get jabbed against CO

Updated on: February 22,2024 13

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy linked to childhood trauma

by British Medical JournalSARS-CoV-2 (shown here in an electron microscopy image). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHReluctance or refusal to get jabbed against CO

Updated on:February 22,2024 13

How can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine?

by The Associated PressHow can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine? Credit: AP Illustration/Peter HamlinHow can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine?Children younger than

Updated on: February 20,2024 12

How can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine?

by The Associated PressHow can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine? Credit: AP Illustration/Peter HamlinHow can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine?Children younger than

Updated on:February 20,2024 12

Foster family placement leads to sustained cognitive gains after severe early deprivation

by Jenna Somers,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMillions of children worldwide are under legal guardianship of the state, often due to abuse, neglect, parental death or oth

Updated on: March 26,2024 13

Foster family placement leads to sustained cognitive gains after severe early deprivation

by Jenna Somers,Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMillions of children worldwide are under legal guardianship of the state, often due to abuse, neglect, parental death or oth

Updated on:March 26,2024 13

American Academy of Pediatrics issues guidance for children's emotional needs during COVID-19

(HealthDay)—In guidance issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommendations are presented to help pediatricians support the emotional and behavioral needs of children, teenagers, and familie

Updated on: February 20,2024 15

American Academy of Pediatrics issues guidance for children's emotional needs during COVID-19

(HealthDay)—In guidance issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics, recommendations are presented to help pediatricians support the emotional and behavioral needs of children, teenagers, and familie

Updated on:February 20,2024 15