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Misinformation about vaccine safety drives reluctance to vaccinate children, study finds

Misinformation about vaccine safety drives reluctance to vaccinate children, study finds

by Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs of late September 2022, nearly 78% of U.S. adults but only 31% of children ages 5 to 11 had compl

Misinformation about vaccine safety drives reluctance to vaccinate children, study finds

by Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of PennsylvaniaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs of late September 2022, nearly 78% of U.S. adults but only 31% of children ages 5 to 11 had compl
Language heard while still in the womb found to impact brain development

Language heard while still in the womb found to impact brain development

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressIllustration of the experimental paradigm and the analysis pipeline. (A) The experimental setup used in the study. (B) EEG channel locations. (C) The experimental design.

Language heard while still in the womb found to impact brain development

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressIllustration of the experimental paradigm and the analysis pipeline. (A) The experimental setup used in the study. (B) EEG channel locations. (C) The experimental design.
Positive social-emotional environments in schools boost students' mental health

Positive social-emotional environments in schools boost students' mental health

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: AI-generated imageA Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) led project has shown that fostering a positive social-emotional environme

Positive social-emotional environments in schools boost students' mental health

by Murdoch Children's Research InstituteCredit: AI-generated imageA Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) led project has shown that fostering a positive social-emotional environme
Novel rare skin mutation gene identified by whole exome sequencing

Novel rare skin mutation gene identified by whole exome sequencing

by BGI Genomics(A): Pedigree of the patient's family, including parents, a sister who died of HI disease, a stillbirth boy at 12 weeks of pregnancy, two healthy brothers and sister carrying the mu

Novel rare skin mutation gene identified by whole exome sequencing

by BGI Genomics(A): Pedigree of the patient's family, including parents, a sister who died of HI disease, a stillbirth boy at 12 weeks of pregnancy, two healthy brothers and sister carrying the mu
Helping transgender patients navigate health care

Helping transgender patients navigate health care

by Hannah Messinger,University of PennsylvaniaWhile those in health care strive to "do no harm," unfortunately, for many people, the care they receive in a clinic or hospital may be di

Helping transgender patients navigate health care

by Hannah Messinger,University of PennsylvaniaWhile those in health care strive to "do no harm," unfortunately, for many people, the care they receive in a clinic or hospital may be di
Comprehensive strategy results in nearly 20% boost in adolescent HPV vaccination rates

Comprehensive strategy results in nearly 20% boost in adolescent HPV vaccination rates

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers demonstrated a nearly 20% increase in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among adolescents through

Comprehensive strategy results in nearly 20% boost in adolescent HPV vaccination rates

by Susan Murphy,Mayo ClinicCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMayo Clinic researchers demonstrated a nearly 20% increase in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination rates among adolescents through
Using ultrasound instead of X-rays to detect arm fractures in children

Using ultrasound instead of X-rays to detect arm fractures in children

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of doctors, nurses and medical researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Australia has found that ultrasound devices can

Using ultrasound instead of X-rays to detect arm fractures in children

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA team of doctors, nurses and medical researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Australia has found that ultrasound devices can
U.S. children aged 9 to 13 sleep average of 7.45 hours/Night

U.S. children aged 9 to 13 sleep average of 7.45 hours/Night

Children aged 9 to 13 years in the United States sleep an average of 7.45 hours/day, according to a study published online July 18 in theProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Natasha T

U.S. children aged 9 to 13 sleep average of 7.45 hours/Night

Children aged 9 to 13 years in the United States sleep an average of 7.45 hours/day, according to a study published online July 18 in theProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.Natasha T
Ask the Pediatrician: Is it normal to feel overwhelmed after having a baby?

Ask the Pediatrician: Is it normal to feel overwhelmed after having a baby?

by Dr. Gerri L. MattsonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm a new mom and I'm really struggling. Is it normal to feel so overwhelmed after having a baby?A: If you are feeling swamped and t

Ask the Pediatrician: Is it normal to feel overwhelmed after having a baby?

by Dr. Gerri L. MattsonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm a new mom and I'm really struggling. Is it normal to feel so overwhelmed after having a baby?A: If you are feeling swamped and t
US pediatricians' group moves to abandon race-based guidance

US pediatricians' group moves to abandon race-based guidance

by Lindsey TannerA pediatrician examines a newborn baby in her clinic in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. In a new policy statement released Monday, May 2, 2022, the American Academy of Pediatrics s

US pediatricians' group moves to abandon race-based guidance

by Lindsey TannerA pediatrician examines a newborn baby in her clinic in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. In a new policy statement released Monday, May 2, 2022, the American Academy of Pediatrics s
Genetic cause of rare childhood immune disorders discovered

Genetic cause of rare childhood immune disorders discovered

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have pinpointed genetic changes that can leave children born with little to no immune defense against infection.In a

Genetic cause of rare childhood immune disorders discovered

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have pinpointed genetic changes that can leave children born with little to no immune defense against infection.In a
Harsh discipline increases risk of children developing lasting mental health problems, shows study

Harsh discipline increases risk of children developing lasting mental health problems, shows study

by University of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents who frequently exercise harsh discipline with young children are putting them at significantly greater risk of developing lastin

Harsh discipline increases risk of children developing lasting mental health problems, shows study

by University of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParents who frequently exercise harsh discipline with young children are putting them at significantly greater risk of developing lastin