Ask the Pediatrician: How are undescended testicles in babies treated?

by Dr. Hatim ThakerCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I think my baby has undescended testicles. Is this a cause for concern, and what can be done about it?A: Before birth, a baby boy's testes (testicles

Updated on: February 21,2024 13

Ask the Pediatrician: How are undescended testicles in babies treated?

by Dr. Hatim ThakerCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I think my baby has undescended testicles. Is this a cause for concern, and what can be done about it?A: Before birth, a baby boy's testes (testicles

Updated on:February 21,2024 13

Six things to do if your child's weight is beyond the ideal range—and one thing to avoid

by Nick Fuller,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the more significant challenges we face as parents is making sure our kids are growing at a healthy rate.To manage this, we take th

Updated on: November 24,2024 0

Six things to do if your child's weight is beyond the ideal range—and one thing to avoid

by Nick Fuller,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne of the more significant challenges we face as parents is making sure our kids are growing at a healthy rate.To manage this, we take th

Updated on:November 24,2024 0

Impact of COVID-19 social isolation measures on early development

by University of GöttingenChild engaging in passive screen exposure. Credit: Julien MayorAn international consortium with researchers from 13 countries has investigated the impact of COVID-19 rel

Updated on: February 22,2024 20

Impact of COVID-19 social isolation measures on early development

by University of GöttingenChild engaging in passive screen exposure. Credit: Julien MayorAn international consortium with researchers from 13 countries has investigated the impact of COVID-19 rel

Updated on:February 22,2024 20

Most common fracture in children can be treated more simply, study finds

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageNew research from the University of Oxford has shown that doctors can simplify treatment for the most common fracture in children, reducing NHS co

Updated on: May 13,2024 5

Most common fracture in children can be treated more simply, study finds

by University of OxfordCredit: AI-generated imageNew research from the University of Oxford has shown that doctors can simplify treatment for the most common fracture in children, reducing NHS co

Updated on:May 13,2024 5

Study: How a child's critical illness impacts school and work absences following hospitalization

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who require intensive care miss days to weeks of school during hospitalization while their parents miss work to be at their side

Updated on: February 20,2024 14

Study: How a child's critical illness impacts school and work absences following hospitalization

by University of MichiganCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who require intensive care miss days to weeks of school during hospitalization while their parents miss work to be at their side

Updated on:February 20,2024 14

Some screen time better than none during children's concussion recovery

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainToo much screen time can slow children's recovery from concussions, but new research from UBC and the University of Calgary

Updated on: April 01,2024 20

Some screen time better than none during children's concussion recovery

by University of British ColumbiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainToo much screen time can slow children's recovery from concussions, but new research from UBC and the University of Calgary

Updated on:April 01,2024 20

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Childhood clubfoot

by Cynthia Weiss, Mayo Clinic News NetworkDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 24 weeks pregnant and underwent an ultrasound that discovered that my child has a clubfoot. I am worried about my child's life and

Updated on: February 20,2024 14

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Childhood clubfoot

by Cynthia Weiss, Mayo Clinic News NetworkDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 24 weeks pregnant and underwent an ultrasound that discovered that my child has a clubfoot. I am worried about my child's life and

Updated on:February 20,2024 14

What makes kids want to drop out of sport, and how should parents respond?

by Cassy Dittman,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe new year often means a new season of kids' sports. Many families may be pondering whether to commit to another season or discove

Updated on: June 17,2024 7

What makes kids want to drop out of sport, and how should parents respond?

by Cassy Dittman,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe new year often means a new season of kids' sports. Many families may be pondering whether to commit to another season or discove

Updated on:June 17,2024 7

Cochlear implant in deaf children with autism can improve language skills and social engagement

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: BruceBlaus, CC BY-SA 4.0Restoring hearing through cochlear implantation for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can

Updated on: February 20,2024 13

Cochlear implant in deaf children with autism can improve language skills and social engagement

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: BruceBlaus, CC BY-SA 4.0Restoring hearing through cochlear implantation for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can

Updated on:February 20,2024 13

New study reveals how screen time affects preteen sleep

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe US Surgeon General recently recommended a warning label for social media platforms due to concerns about their impact on youth mental

Updated on: August 07,2024 0

New study reveals how screen time affects preteen sleep

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe US Surgeon General recently recommended a warning label for social media platforms due to concerns about their impact on youth mental

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Bitter-taste vegetables in Asian diets may help reduce metabolic syndrome risk factors in children

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.BP, Blood Pressure; HDL, High-Density Lipoprotein; TG, Triglycerides. Credit: Wai Yew YangChildhood obesity has become a significant health concern in Asian countries ov

Updated on: July 17,2024 0

Bitter-taste vegetables in Asian diets may help reduce metabolic syndrome risk factors in children

by Xia & He Publishing Inc.BP, Blood Pressure; HDL, High-Density Lipoprotein; TG, Triglycerides. Credit: Wai Yew YangChildhood obesity has become a significant health concern in Asian countries ov

Updated on:July 17,2024 0

School policing and disciplining may lead to student substance abuse

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn new research in the journalAddictive Behaviors, public health researchers find that the prev

Updated on: May 22,2024 7

School policing and disciplining may lead to student substance abuse

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn new research in the journalAddictive Behaviors, public health researchers find that the prev

Updated on:May 22,2024 7