More than 1 million U.S. kids diagnosed with COVID in single week

(HealthDay)—More than 1.1 million American kids were diagnosed with COVID-19 during the week ending Jan. 20, new data show.That's 17% higher than the 981,000 cases diagnosed the week before and do

Updated on: February 21,2024 16

More than 1 million U.S. kids diagnosed with COVID in single week

(HealthDay)—More than 1.1 million American kids were diagnosed with COVID-19 during the week ending Jan. 20, new data show.That's 17% higher than the 981,000 cases diagnosed the week before and do

Updated on:February 21,2024 16

Study finds 41% of infant deaths associated with genetic diseases

by Rady Children's Institute for Genomic MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study appearing today inJAMA Network Open, Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine (RCIGM)

Updated on: May 08,2024 3

Study finds 41% of infant deaths associated with genetic diseases

by Rady Children's Institute for Genomic MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a study appearing today inJAMA Network Open, Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine (RCIGM)

Updated on:May 08,2024 3

Compassionate teens are likely to feel a sense of belonging, study suggests

by Sara P. Brennen,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Yan Krukau from PexelsWhen teens feel a sense of belonging and being cared for, they are more likely to show compassion for others, accord

Updated on: May 20,2024 5

Compassionate teens are likely to feel a sense of belonging, study suggests

by Sara P. Brennen,Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Yan Krukau from PexelsWhen teens feel a sense of belonging and being cared for, they are more likely to show compassion for others, accord

Updated on:May 20,2024 5

Doctors answer your questions about RSV

by Cara MurezWhile a potential COVID winter surge and the impending flu season get a lot of attention, doctors are worried about another virus.This one is RSV—short forrespiratory syncytial viru

Updated on: April 18,2024 12

Doctors answer your questions about RSV

by Cara MurezWhile a potential COVID winter surge and the impending flu season get a lot of attention, doctors are worried about another virus.This one is RSV—short forrespiratory syncytial viru

Updated on:April 18,2024 12

Nicotine exposure during pregnancy may increase risk of sudden infant death

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants whose mothers have used snus (a moist oral tobacco product) during pregnancy run three times the risk of sudden infant death, acc

Updated on: March 08,2024 16

Nicotine exposure during pregnancy may increase risk of sudden infant death

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainInfants whose mothers have used snus (a moist oral tobacco product) during pregnancy run three times the risk of sudden infant death, acc

Updated on:March 08,2024 16

National poll: 2 in 3 parents say their child is self-conscious about their appearance

by University of MichiganWeight, skin conditions like acne and hair were the most common causes of insecurities in kids and teens. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Child

Updated on: June 29,2024 7

National poll: 2 in 3 parents say their child is self-conscious about their appearance

by University of MichiganWeight, skin conditions like acne and hair were the most common causes of insecurities in kids and teens. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Child

Updated on:June 29,2024 7

Telemedicine reduces hospital transfers for very ill kids at rural, community emergency departments

by UC DavisChild receives telemedicine care. Credit: UC Davis HealthMany rural and community emergency departments lack access to pediatric specialty care physicians. So, when an acutely ill chil

Updated on: April 02,2024 11

Telemedicine reduces hospital transfers for very ill kids at rural, community emergency departments

by UC DavisChild receives telemedicine care. Credit: UC Davis HealthMany rural and community emergency departments lack access to pediatric specialty care physicians. So, when an acutely ill chil

Updated on:April 02,2024 11

In-game purchases harm children, says new report

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Newcastle UniversityChildren and young people are at risk of financial and emotional harm from in-game purchases, new research shows.In the report "Between Gam

Updated on: March 05,2024 11

In-game purchases harm children, says new report

by Newcastle UniversityCredit: Newcastle UniversityChildren and young people are at risk of financial and emotional harm from in-game purchases, new research shows.In the report "Between Gam

Updated on:March 05,2024 11

Does suspending kids from school harm their grades and health?

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBeing suspended from school or sent to the office is tied to a big drop in grade point average (GPA), especially for Bl

Updated on: June 26,2024 8

Does suspending kids from school harm their grades and health?

by University of California, San FranciscoCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainBeing suspended from school or sent to the office is tied to a big drop in grade point average (GPA), especially for Bl

Updated on:June 26,2024 8

Walking pneumonia cases spike among young kids

by Robin FosterWalking pneumonia cases are surging among young children in the United States, federal health officials warn."Bacterial infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae increased in the

Updated on: November 13,2024 0

Walking pneumonia cases spike among young kids

by Robin FosterWalking pneumonia cases are surging among young children in the United States, federal health officials warn."Bacterial infections caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae increased in the

Updated on:November 13,2024 0

High-quality diet in early life may curb subsequent inflammatory bowel disease risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA high-quality diet at the age of one may curb the subsequent risk of inflammatory bowel disease, suggests a large long-term study, publ

Updated on: March 07,2024 7

High-quality diet in early life may curb subsequent inflammatory bowel disease risk

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA high-quality diet at the age of one may curb the subsequent risk of inflammatory bowel disease, suggests a large long-term study, publ

Updated on:March 07,2024 7

Hospital collaboration reduces cardiac arrests among critically ill pediatric heart patients

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite great advances in care, some children with heart disease still experience a cardiac arrest during their hospital stay.Bu

Updated on: April 18,2024 15

Hospital collaboration reduces cardiac arrests among critically ill pediatric heart patients

by Beata Mostafavi,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainDespite great advances in care, some children with heart disease still experience a cardiac arrest during their hospital stay.Bu

Updated on:April 18,2024 15