Liquefied petroleum gas does not affect severe pneumonia risk in infants, finds study

by Elana GotkineAn intervention that replaces biomass fuel (e.g., wood, dung, or agricultural crop waste) with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking does not affect the incidence of severe pneumon

Updated on: February 29,2024

Liquefied petroleum gas does not affect severe pneumonia risk in infants, finds study

by Elana GotkineAn intervention that replaces biomass fuel (e.g., wood, dung, or agricultural crop waste) with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for cooking does not affect the incidence of severe pneumon

Updated on:February 29,2024

Global recommendations released to reduce sedentary time at school

by University of OttawaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international report with recommendations designed to counteract school-related sedentary behavior in children and youth, exacerbated b

Updated on: February 27,2024

Global recommendations released to reduce sedentary time at school

by University of OttawaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAn international report with recommendations designed to counteract school-related sedentary behavior in children and youth, exacerbated b

Updated on:February 27,2024

People aren't getting their young kids vaccinated against COVID-19—and many aren't getting boosters either

by Abraham GutmanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID cases have increased in Philadelphia about 40% over the past month—and that's without counting the scores of people testing positive at hom

Updated on: June 26,2024

People aren't getting their young kids vaccinated against COVID-19—and many aren't getting boosters either

by Abraham GutmanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID cases have increased in Philadelphia about 40% over the past month—and that's without counting the scores of people testing positive at hom

Updated on:June 26,2024

Research shows a healthy diet, reading and doing sports promote reasoning skills in children

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReasoning skills are crucial skills in learning, academic performance, and everyday problem-solving. According to a recent study c

Updated on: May 19,2024

Research shows a healthy diet, reading and doing sports promote reasoning skills in children

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainReasoning skills are crucial skills in learning, academic performance, and everyday problem-solving. According to a recent study c

Updated on:May 19,2024

Teens with asthma face more bullying, says study

by Columbia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Columbia Nursing shows that rural teens with asthma are more likely to be bullied—and that having more severe symptoms als

Updated on: May 19,2024

Teens with asthma face more bullying, says study

by Columbia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Columbia Nursing shows that rural teens with asthma are more likely to be bullied—and that having more severe symptoms als

Updated on:May 19,2024

Methadone use after infant surgery can prolong recovery, increase dependence on ventilators and IV nutrition

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesMean days of postoperative opioid use and incidence of methadone use. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.18910What

Updated on: April 13,2024

Methadone use after infant surgery can prolong recovery, increase dependence on ventilators and IV nutrition

by Children's Hospital Los AngelesMean days of postoperative opioid use and incidence of methadone use. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2023). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.18910What

Updated on:April 13,2024

Study hints parental mindset about potential for growth yields better outcomes starting from very early age

by Liz Mineo,Harvard UniversityMei Elansary (left) and Dana McCoy co-authored a study that better determines when the maternal growth or fixed mindset has the most impact on a child's develo

Updated on: February 21,2024

Study hints parental mindset about potential for growth yields better outcomes starting from very early age

by Liz Mineo,Harvard UniversityMei Elansary (left) and Dana McCoy co-authored a study that better determines when the maternal growth or fixed mindset has the most impact on a child's develo

Updated on:February 21,2024

Study finds jumping 'junk' DNA is a novel cause of childhood brain cancer

by St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have found a novel cause of aggressive pediatric brain cancer. The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital study

Updated on: February 28,2024

Study finds jumping 'junk' DNA is a novel cause of childhood brain cancer

by St. Jude Children’s Research HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have found a novel cause of aggressive pediatric brain cancer. The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital study

Updated on:February 28,2024

Study shows impact of vitamin D, thyroid hormones on child development

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrenatal exposure to altered levels of vitamin D and/or thyroid hormones has the potential to impact child development

Updated on: May 13,2024

Study shows impact of vitamin D, thyroid hormones on child development

by Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainPrenatal exposure to altered levels of vitamin D and/or thyroid hormones has the potential to impact child development

Updated on:May 13,2024

Sensitive parenting and preschool attendance may promote academic resilience in late preterm infants

by University of MichiganDevelopmental trajectories of late preterm infants from infancy to kindergarten academic achievement. a) Late preterm reading trajectories. b) Late preterm math trajector

Updated on: March 10,2024

Sensitive parenting and preschool attendance may promote academic resilience in late preterm infants

by University of MichiganDevelopmental trajectories of late preterm infants from infancy to kindergarten academic achievement. a) Late preterm reading trajectories. b) Late preterm math trajector

Updated on:March 10,2024

Telehealth enabled eight Texas nurseries to reduce antibiotic use in newborns by 32%

by University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTelehealth consultations with a pediatric infectious disease specialist at The University of Texas Hea

Updated on: April 02,2024

Telehealth enabled eight Texas nurseries to reduce antibiotic use in newborns by 32%

by University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTelehealth consultations with a pediatric infectious disease specialist at The University of Texas Hea

Updated on:April 02,2024

Breastfeeding in rainy season 'wards off disease'

by SciDev.NetPutative EED risk factors by age. (A) Kaplan-Meier survival curve for reported continuous exclusive breastfeeding since birth amongst 99 cohort participants recorded prospectively by week

Updated on: April 02,2024

Breastfeeding in rainy season 'wards off disease'

by SciDev.NetPutative EED risk factors by age. (A) Kaplan-Meier survival curve for reported continuous exclusive breastfeeding since birth amongst 99 cohort participants recorded prospectively by week

Updated on:April 02,2024