Black children are more likely to have asthma. A lot comes down to where they live

by Kat StaffordAmid the balloons, cake and games at his best friend's birthday party on a farm, 5-year-old Carter Manson clutched his small chest."He just kept saying 'I can't breathe

Updated on: March 05,2024 10

Black children are more likely to have asthma. A lot comes down to where they live

by Kat StaffordAmid the balloons, cake and games at his best friend's birthday party on a farm, 5-year-old Carter Manson clutched his small chest."He just kept saying 'I can't breathe

Updated on:March 05,2024 10

Vitamin D supplements do not reduce asthma exacerbations overall

Vitamin D supplementation does not reduce the risk for asthma exacerbation in children overall, but does reduce the risk in those with low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) concentrations, according

Updated on: March 21,2024 20

Vitamin D supplements do not reduce asthma exacerbations overall

Vitamin D supplementation does not reduce the risk for asthma exacerbation in children overall, but does reduce the risk in those with low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) concentrations, according

Updated on:March 21,2024 20

Study finds early signs that may help predict ADHD risk

by RCSICredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInformation available at birth may help to identify children with higher likelihood of developing ADHD, according to new research from RCSI University of Medici

Updated on: May 08,2024 19

Study finds early signs that may help predict ADHD risk

by RCSICredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInformation available at birth may help to identify children with higher likelihood of developing ADHD, according to new research from RCSI University of Medici

Updated on:May 08,2024 19

Preparing kids for a flu shot: Tips to help parents

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCold and flu season is approaching, and that means it's time for flu shots.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Acad

Updated on: June 11,2024 6

Preparing kids for a flu shot: Tips to help parents

by Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCold and flu season is approaching, and that means it's time for flu shots.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Acad

Updated on:June 11,2024 6

Disinterest in pediatric care leads to concern for the future of child health

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe road leading to a career in pediatrics is becoming more deserted these days, and the dec

Updated on: July 05,2024 0

Disinterest in pediatric care leads to concern for the future of child health

by Brittany Phillips,University of North Carolina School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe road leading to a career in pediatrics is becoming more deserted these days, and the dec

Updated on:July 05,2024 0

I think my child has anxiety. What are the treatment options?

by Simon Byrne,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnxiety disorders are common among Australian children, affectingnearly 7%of those aged 4–11 years.Children's fear

Updated on: June 04,2024 4

I think my child has anxiety. What are the treatment options?

by Simon Byrne,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnxiety disorders are common among Australian children, affectingnearly 7%of those aged 4–11 years.Children's fear

Updated on:June 04,2024 4

Should we screen all newborns for neurodevelopmental disorders?

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExpanding newborn screening (NBS) to include identifying genes associated with an increased risk for neurodevelopmental

Updated on: June 04,2024 4

Should we screen all newborns for neurodevelopmental disorders?

by University of Rochester Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainExpanding newborn screening (NBS) to include identifying genes associated with an increased risk for neurodevelopmental

Updated on:June 04,2024 4

Five reasons why young non-smokers in NZ are taking up vaping more than ever before

by Lindsay Robertson and Janet Hoek,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young New Zealanders aged 15 to 17 who vape every day hastripled in two years, from 2% i

Updated on: May 25,2024 3

Five reasons why young non-smokers in NZ are taking up vaping more than ever before

by Lindsay Robertson and Janet Hoek,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young New Zealanders aged 15 to 17 who vape every day hastripled in two years, from 2% i

Updated on:May 25,2024 3

Social media use linked to symptoms of muscle dysmorphia among Canadian boys and young men

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrior research has shown strong links between greater time spent on screens and eating disorders and body dissatisfaction. A new study, p

Updated on: June 25,2024 8

Social media use linked to symptoms of muscle dysmorphia among Canadian boys and young men

by University of TorontoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPrior research has shown strong links between greater time spent on screens and eating disorders and body dissatisfaction. A new study, p

Updated on:June 25,2024 8

New software delivers advanced sound quality in heart and lung monitoring for newborns

by Monash UniversityCredit: DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3144355Researchers at Monash University have developed new software which delivers advanced sound quality of heart and lung monitoring for pre

Updated on: February 22,2024 17

New software delivers advanced sound quality in heart and lung monitoring for newborns

by Monash UniversityCredit: DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3144355Researchers at Monash University have developed new software which delivers advanced sound quality of heart and lung monitoring for pre

Updated on:February 22,2024 17

CDC tells docs to look for lead poisoning in kids, as fruit puree investigation continues

by Robin FosterDoctors need to be on the lookout for lead poisoning in children as the latest tally of kids exposed to the toxin after consuming pouches of cinnamon-flavored apple puree climbed to 22,

Updated on: June 15,2024 6

CDC tells docs to look for lead poisoning in kids, as fruit puree investigation continues

by Robin FosterDoctors need to be on the lookout for lead poisoning in children as the latest tally of kids exposed to the toxin after consuming pouches of cinnamon-flavored apple puree climbed to 22,

Updated on:June 15,2024 6

Intellectual disability found to be more common in families with substance use disorder

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren of a parent with alcohol or drug use disorder have a greater risk of intellectual disability, even if the problem only lies with

Updated on: March 23,2024 14

Intellectual disability found to be more common in families with substance use disorder

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren of a parent with alcohol or drug use disorder have a greater risk of intellectual disability, even if the problem only lies with

Updated on:March 23,2024 14