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Children without diapers sleep poorly, says study

Children without diapers sleep poorly, says study

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose parents cannot afford diapers do not get quality sleep, according to a study by the Rutgers School of Nursing.The study, published in

Children without diapers sleep poorly, says study

by Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainChildren whose parents cannot afford diapers do not get quality sleep, according to a study by the Rutgers School of Nursing.The study, published in
Blood pressure disorder in pregnancy linked to heightened risk of death in offspring

Blood pressure disorder in pregnancy linked to heightened risk of death in offspring

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA disorder that can trigger abnormally high blood pressure in pregnancy is associated with increased risks of death in offspring from b

Blood pressure disorder in pregnancy linked to heightened risk of death in offspring

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA disorder that can trigger abnormally high blood pressure in pregnancy is associated with increased risks of death in offspring from b
Socioeconomic deprivation ups missed clinic visits for children

Socioeconomic deprivation ups missed clinic visits for children

Children with medical complexity (CMC) living in areas of greater socioeconomic deprivation have an increased risk for missing patient-centered medical home (PCMH) visits, according to a study publish

Socioeconomic deprivation ups missed clinic visits for children

Children with medical complexity (CMC) living in areas of greater socioeconomic deprivation have an increased risk for missing patient-centered medical home (PCMH) visits, according to a study publish
Major advance for detecting brain conditions in babies

Major advance for detecting brain conditions in babies

by King's College LondonPortable MRI scanners (as pictured) could be used to test babies at their cot-side. Credit: King's College LondonResearch by experts at King's and Evelina Lond

Major advance for detecting brain conditions in babies

by King's College LondonPortable MRI scanners (as pictured) could be used to test babies at their cot-side. Credit: King's College LondonResearch by experts at King's and Evelina Lond
Babies found to be more likely to accept unfamiliar women when the odor of their mother is present

Babies found to be more likely to accept unfamiliar women when the odor of their mother is present

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressA team of researchers from the Interdisciplinary Center, in Israel, working with a colleague from Canada, has found that babies are more likely to accept an unfamiliar wom

Babies found to be more likely to accept unfamiliar women when the odor of their mother is present

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressA team of researchers from the Interdisciplinary Center, in Israel, working with a colleague from Canada, has found that babies are more likely to accept an unfamiliar wom
New research establishes enduring connection between racial segregation and childhood blood lead levels

New research establishes enduring connection between racial segregation and childhood blood lead levels

by University of Illinois at Chicago1990 and 2015 RI in North Carolina. Blue indicates low RI; yellow indicates high RI. Credit:Pediatrics(2023). DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-058661Living i

New research establishes enduring connection between racial segregation and childhood blood lead levels

by University of Illinois at Chicago1990 and 2015 RI in North Carolina. Blue indicates low RI; yellow indicates high RI. Credit:Pediatrics(2023). DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-058661Living i
UK Report: Recommendations for reducing inequities, improving care for babies of Asian and Black mothers

UK Report: Recommendations for reducing inequities, improving care for babies of Asian and Black mothers

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe MBRRACE-UK collaboration, which is co-led by The Infant Mortality and Morbidity Studies (TIMMS) group at the University of Leicester an

UK Report: Recommendations for reducing inequities, improving care for babies of Asian and Black mothers

by University of OxfordCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe MBRRACE-UK collaboration, which is co-led by The Infant Mortality and Morbidity Studies (TIMMS) group at the University of Leicester an
Ask the pediatrician: Is cannabis harmful for children and teens?

Ask the pediatrician: Is cannabis harmful for children and teens?

by Dr. Maria H. RahmandarCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs states across the country vote to legalize cannabis for medical or recreational adult use (or both), some parents feel unsure about what t

Ask the pediatrician: Is cannabis harmful for children and teens?

by Dr. Maria H. RahmandarCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs states across the country vote to legalize cannabis for medical or recreational adult use (or both), some parents feel unsure about what t
Social media addiction can disrupt the sleep, moods and social activities of teens and young adults

Social media addiction can disrupt the sleep, moods and social activities of teens and young adults

by Linda Pagani, Amélie Gilker Beauchamp, Beatrice Necsa, Benoit Gauthier, Kianoush Harandian and Laurie-Anne Kosak,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIt took a half century for the first

Social media addiction can disrupt the sleep, moods and social activities of teens and young adults

by Linda Pagani, Amélie Gilker Beauchamp, Beatrice Necsa, Benoit Gauthier, Kianoush Harandian and Laurie-Anne Kosak,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageIt took a half century for the first
Sweet snacks: Children have very different preferences, finds study

Sweet snacks: Children have very different preferences, finds study

by University of BonnStefanie Landwehr from the Market Research in the Agricultural and Food Industry at the University of Bonn "juggles" snacks in front of a school. Credit: Assembly:

Sweet snacks: Children have very different preferences, finds study

by University of BonnStefanie Landwehr from the Market Research in the Agricultural and Food Industry at the University of Bonn "juggles" snacks in front of a school. Credit: Assembly:
The important role school nurses can play in identifying and supporting young people with eating disorders

The important role school nurses can play in identifying and supporting young people with eating disorders

by Kingston University, LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe vital role school nurses can play in addressing the rising number of eating disorders among children and young people has been

The important role school nurses can play in identifying and supporting young people with eating disorders

by Kingston University, LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe vital role school nurses can play in addressing the rising number of eating disorders among children and young people has been
Summer heat is especially dangerous for babies and toddlers. Here's how to protect them

Summer heat is especially dangerous for babies and toddlers. Here's how to protect them

by Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles TimesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs extreme summer heat continues to grip the region, young children are at a greater risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.It's impor

Summer heat is especially dangerous for babies and toddlers. Here's how to protect them

by Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles TimesCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs extreme summer heat continues to grip the region, young children are at a greater risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.It's impor