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Abnormal biomarkers associated with obesity identified in very young Latino children

Abnormal biomarkers associated with obesity identified in very young Latino children

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the United States, low-income, Latino youth are disproportionately affected by obesity, with 25.8% of Latino youth aged 2-19 considered to have obesity, which is a

Abnormal biomarkers associated with obesity identified in very young Latino children

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn the United States, low-income, Latino youth are disproportionately affected by obesity, with 25.8% of Latino youth aged 2-19 considered to have obesity, which is a
Study approves test for babies' hearing aids

Study approves test for babies' hearing aids

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterResearcher Jo brooks with Mum Marsha Johnson and baby Logan with Anisa Visram looking on. Credit: University of ManchesterParents of the one in 1,000

Study approves test for babies' hearing aids

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterResearcher Jo brooks with Mum Marsha Johnson and baby Logan with Anisa Visram looking on. Credit: University of ManchesterParents of the one in 1,000
What do we know about long COVID in kids? And what do I do if I think my child has it?

What do we know about long COVID in kids? And what do I do if I think my child has it?

by Shidan Tosif,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID in children has generally been milder than in adults, there are concerns long COVID may be a major consequence for ch

What do we know about long COVID in kids? And what do I do if I think my child has it?

by Shidan Tosif,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhile COVID in children has generally been milder than in adults, there are concerns long COVID may be a major consequence for ch
Timing of brain injury in pregnancy, birth may impact motor and language outcomes, study finds

Timing of brain injury in pregnancy, birth may impact motor and language outcomes, study finds

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UCSF study that mapped the neural connections of newborns with two different kinds of brain injuries found the ma

Timing of brain injury in pregnancy, birth may impact motor and language outcomes, study finds

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new UCSF study that mapped the neural connections of newborns with two different kinds of brain injuries found the ma
Amid a school mental health crisis, a new training approach shows promise

Amid a school mental health crisis, a new training approach shows promise

by Laura Hoxworth,University of VirginiaCredit: Emily Faith Morgan, University CommuicationsFor several years, Julia Taylor had one of the nation's most underappreciated jobs: middle s

Amid a school mental health crisis, a new training approach shows promise

by Laura Hoxworth,University of VirginiaCredit: Emily Faith Morgan, University CommuicationsFor several years, Julia Taylor had one of the nation's most underappreciated jobs: middle s
Could my child have low iron? And what are my options if they do?

Could my child have low iron? And what are my options if they do?

by Yianna Zhang, Amanda Patterson and Ken Ng,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout75%of infants aged 6 to 12 months and 25% of toddlers aged 1 to 2 years in Australia don&#3

Could my child have low iron? And what are my options if they do?

by Yianna Zhang, Amanda Patterson and Ken Ng,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout75%of infants aged 6 to 12 months and 25% of toddlers aged 1 to 2 years in Australia don&#3
CDC backs boosters for high-risk kids aged 5-11, shorter time between shots

CDC backs boosters for high-risk kids aged 5-11, shorter time between shots

by Robin Foster(HealthDay)—The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday backed the emergency use approval of Pfizer's booster shot for high-risk kids between the ages of 5 and 11

CDC backs boosters for high-risk kids aged 5-11, shorter time between shots

by Robin Foster(HealthDay)—The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday backed the emergency use approval of Pfizer's booster shot for high-risk kids between the ages of 5 and 11
Pediatric pulmonologist discusses how to know when asthma becomes life-threatening

Pediatric pulmonologist discusses how to know when asthma becomes life-threatening

by Patti Verbanas,Rutgers UniversityChildren with asthma use inhalers to relieve some of their symptoms, which include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Credit: Tradim

Pediatric pulmonologist discusses how to know when asthma becomes life-threatening

by Patti Verbanas,Rutgers UniversityChildren with asthma use inhalers to relieve some of their symptoms, which include coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath. Credit: Tradim
AI can be trained to detect lung disease in premature babies, research suggests

AI can be trained to detect lung disease in premature babies, research suggests

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArtificial Neural Networks (ANNs) can be trained to detect lung disease in premature babies by analyzing their breathing patterns while

AI can be trained to detect lung disease in premature babies, research suggests

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainArtificial Neural Networks (ANNs) can be trained to detect lung disease in premature babies by analyzing their breathing patterns while
Siblings of children with disabilities may have greater cognitive empathy

Siblings of children with disabilities may have greater cognitive empathy

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving a child with a disability or a developmental delay is often a stressful experience for a family. Siblings in such famil

Siblings of children with disabilities may have greater cognitive empathy

by Society for Research in Child DevelopmentCredit: CC0 Public DomainHaving a child with a disability or a developmental delay is often a stressful experience for a family. Siblings in such famil
Novel cell therapy treatments offer promise to immune-compromised children

Novel cell therapy treatments offer promise to immune-compromised children

by Katie Shrader, Children's National HospitalOverall survival and treatment schema in study patients. A Overall survival in responders (CR complete responders, PR partial responders) versus non-r

Novel cell therapy treatments offer promise to immune-compromised children

by Katie Shrader, Children's National HospitalOverall survival and treatment schema in study patients. A Overall survival in responders (CR complete responders, PR partial responders) versus non-r
Screen time linked to autism spectrum disorder in boys

Screen time linked to autism spectrum disorder in boys

(HealthDay)—Screen time is significantly associated with autism spectrum disorder among boys at age 3 years, according to a study published online Jan. 31 inJAMA Pediatrics.Megumi Kushima, from

Screen time linked to autism spectrum disorder in boys

(HealthDay)—Screen time is significantly associated with autism spectrum disorder among boys at age 3 years, according to a study published online Jan. 31 inJAMA Pediatrics.Megumi Kushima, from