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Vaccinating children for mpox would significantly reduce deaths in the DRC, say researchers

Vaccinating children for mpox would significantly reduce deaths in the DRC, say researchers

byYale UniversityThe number of vaccine doses needed in different vaccination scenarios. Credit:The Lancet Global Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00384-XVaccinating children

Vaccinating children for mpox would significantly reduce deaths in the DRC, say researchers

byYale UniversityThe number of vaccine doses needed in different vaccination scenarios. Credit:The Lancet Global Health(2024). DOI: 10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00384-XVaccinating children
Study: Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire

Study: Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a scene many parents have experienced—just as they're trying to cook dinner, take a phone call or run an errand, their chil

Study: Frequently using digital devices to soothe young children may backfire

by University of MichiganCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a scene many parents have experienced—just as they're trying to cook dinner, take a phone call or run an errand, their chil
No clear medical definition of 'growing pains'

No clear medical definition of 'growing pains'

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe often hear the phrase 'growing pains' used by the general public to describe muscle or joint pain in young people and the term

No clear medical definition of 'growing pains'

by University of SydneyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWe often hear the phrase 'growing pains' used by the general public to describe muscle or joint pain in young people and the term
Pain expert calls on clinicians to stop needle pain for kids

Pain expert calls on clinicians to stop needle pain for kids

by Lorna Fernandes,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne of the world's leading experts in pediatric pain management is calling upon clinicians nationw

Pain expert calls on clinicians to stop needle pain for kids

by Lorna Fernandes,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOne of the world's leading experts in pediatric pain management is calling upon clinicians nationw
Overweight children are developing heart complications

Overweight children are developing heart complications

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you put on some weight over the last two years, you're not alone. But adults weren't the only ones who packed on

Overweight children are developing heart complications

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIf you put on some weight over the last two years, you're not alone. But adults weren't the only ones who packed on
Study reveals typical growth patterns for children with Fanconi anemia

Study reveals typical growth patterns for children with Fanconi anemia

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolComparison of weight-for-age growth curves of male and female FA patients and WHO references for ages 0–2 years. Credit:American Journal of Medical

Study reveals typical growth patterns for children with Fanconi anemia

by University of Minnesota Medical SchoolComparison of weight-for-age growth curves of male and female FA patients and WHO references for ages 0–2 years. Credit:American Journal of Medical
Father-child bonding and its impact on pediatric developmental outcomes

Father-child bonding and its impact on pediatric developmental outcomes

by Doshisha UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe early physical and mental development of a child sets the stage for lifelong progress and fulfillment. Spending quality time with their pare

Father-child bonding and its impact on pediatric developmental outcomes

by Doshisha UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe early physical and mental development of a child sets the stage for lifelong progress and fulfillment. Spending quality time with their pare
Researchers say pretend play should be studied in children from a younger age

Researchers say pretend play should be studied in children from a younger age

by University of PortsmouthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study exploring the origins of pretend play suggests infants perform interactional patterns with elements of pretense a lot earli

Researchers say pretend play should be studied in children from a younger age

by University of PortsmouthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study exploring the origins of pretend play suggests infants perform interactional patterns with elements of pretense a lot earli
Sudden infant death syndrome may have biologic cause

Sudden infant death syndrome may have biologic cause

by Oxford University PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a case where the death of an apparently healthy infant before their first birthday remains unexpl

Sudden infant death syndrome may have biologic cause

by Oxford University PressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a case where the death of an apparently healthy infant before their first birthday remains unexpl
Children not target of 'rainbow fentanyl,' experts say. And adding color may actually protect drug users

Children not target of 'rainbow fentanyl,' experts say. And adding color may actually protect drug users

by Jessica Taylor Price,Northeastern UniversityNews from the DEA has some parents worried that rainbow-colored opioids could be given to their children this Halloween. Not only is the claim misg

Children not target of 'rainbow fentanyl,' experts say. And adding color may actually protect drug users

by Jessica Taylor Price,Northeastern UniversityNews from the DEA has some parents worried that rainbow-colored opioids could be given to their children this Halloween. Not only is the claim misg
Children living in greener neighborhoods show better lung function

Children living in greener neighborhoods show better lung function

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthMap of cohorts and number of participants involved in the present study. Credit:Environment International(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108

Children living in greener neighborhoods show better lung function

byBarcelona Institute for Global HealthMap of cohorts and number of participants involved in the present study. Credit:Environment International(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.envint.2024.108
Study says nighttime routines impact teen sleep duration

Study says nighttime routines impact teen sleep duration

by Shelby Clark,Brigham Young UniversityPassive leisure activities like screen time or snacking in the late evening were associated with later sleep times and less sleep overall. Credit: Nate Ed

Study says nighttime routines impact teen sleep duration

by Shelby Clark,Brigham Young UniversityPassive leisure activities like screen time or snacking in the late evening were associated with later sleep times and less sleep overall. Credit: Nate Ed