Changes in blood fats, other markers of heart health and diabetes detectable from age of six in children with overweight

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, the Netherlands, and published

Updated on: February 29,2024

Changes in blood fats, other markers of heart health and diabetes detectable from age of six in children with overweight

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study being presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Maastricht, the Netherlands, and published

Updated on:February 29,2024

Studies show city living raises the risk of respiratory infections in babies and young children

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung children growing up in towns and cities suffer from more respiratory infections than those who grow up in the countryside, according to re

Updated on: May 20,2024

Studies show city living raises the risk of respiratory infections in babies and young children

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung children growing up in towns and cities suffer from more respiratory infections than those who grow up in the countryside, according to re

Updated on:May 20,2024

Florida parents scramble to find COVID vaccines for infants, toddlers

by Christopher O'Donnell and Sam Ogozalek, Tampa Bay TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's been almost two weeks since federal regulators authorized COVID-19 vaccines for infants and pres

Updated on: March 05,2024

Florida parents scramble to find COVID vaccines for infants, toddlers

by Christopher O'Donnell and Sam Ogozalek, Tampa Bay TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIt's been almost two weeks since federal regulators authorized COVID-19 vaccines for infants and pres

Updated on:March 05,2024

New research could improve cardiac care for children

by American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind study has established pediatric reference intervals for two common tests for cardiovascular d

Updated on: May 27,2024

New research could improve cardiac care for children

by American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA first-of-its-kind study has established pediatric reference intervals for two common tests for cardiovascular d

Updated on:May 27,2024

Earlier detection of cardiometabolic risk factors for kids may be possible through next generation biomarkers

by Jennifer Stinebiser,Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe next generation of cardiometabolic biomarkers should pave the way for earlier detection of risk facto

Updated on: June 12,2024

Earlier detection of cardiometabolic risk factors for kids may be possible through next generation biomarkers

by Jennifer Stinebiser,Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe next generation of cardiometabolic biomarkers should pave the way for earlier detection of risk facto

Updated on:June 12,2024

Relax—having different sleeping arrangements over the holidays probably won't wreck your child's sleep routine

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSleep, along with diet and physical activity, is one of the three pillars of good health. Good sleep makes it easier to grow, le

Updated on: February 29,2024

Relax—having different sleeping arrangements over the holidays probably won't wreck your child's sleep routine

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSleep, along with diet and physical activity, is one of the three pillars of good health. Good sleep makes it easier to grow, le

Updated on:February 29,2024

Severe eczema tied to depression, internalizing behaviors in children

(HealthDay)—Severe atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with symptoms of depression and internalizing behaviors throughout childhood, according to a study published online Sept. 1 inJAMA Dermato

Updated on: March 02,2024

Severe eczema tied to depression, internalizing behaviors in children

(HealthDay)—Severe atopic dermatitis (AD) is associated with symptoms of depression and internalizing behaviors throughout childhood, according to a study published online Sept. 1 inJAMA Dermato

Updated on:March 02,2024

Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism

by Leiden UniversityIncreased subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (Silk et al, 2022) activity in response to criticism (i.e., negative v. intermediate parental feedback) in adolescents with depre

Updated on: April 17,2024

Depressed teens appear to be extra sensitive to parental criticism

by Leiden UniversityIncreased subgenual anterior cingulate cortex (Silk et al, 2022) activity in response to criticism (i.e., negative v. intermediate parental feedback) in adolescents with depre

Updated on:April 17,2024

Residential green space is associated with higher birth weight

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthMap of cohorts and number of participants involved in the study. Credit:Environment International(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107648There

Updated on: March 21,2024

Residential green space is associated with higher birth weight

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthMap of cohorts and number of participants involved in the study. Credit:Environment International(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2022.107648There

Updated on:March 21,2024

Researchers discover pathways to severe COVID-19 in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteSARS-CoV-2 (shown here in an electron microscopy image). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHResearchers have discovered

Updated on: February 29,2024

Researchers discover pathways to severe COVID-19 in children

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteSARS-CoV-2 (shown here in an electron microscopy image). Credit: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIHResearchers have discovered

Updated on:February 29,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What goals for the new year can be set with children?

by Dr. Lanre Falusi,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I would like to set some reasonable, healthy resolutions for the new year with my kids. What are some good ones to try?A: The start of

Updated on: February 21,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: What goals for the new year can be set with children?

by Dr. Lanre Falusi,Mayo ClinicCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: I would like to set some reasonable, healthy resolutions for the new year with my kids. What are some good ones to try?A: The start of

Updated on:February 21,2024

Don't skip your child's HPV vaccine

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKids are heading back into the classroom, and health care professionals say it's important to prepare for the first day of school by keeping up to dat

Updated on: March 05,2024

Don't skip your child's HPV vaccine

by Deb BalzerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainKids are heading back into the classroom, and health care professionals say it's important to prepare for the first day of school by keeping up to dat

Updated on:March 05,2024