COVID vaccines will soon be available for kids under 5: Experts worry many parents won't see the need

by Meredith CohnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTerry Golaner is counting the days until her two youngest children can be vaccinated against the coronavirus, continuing with masks and careful conside

Updated on: February 27,2024 17

COVID vaccines will soon be available for kids under 5: Experts worry many parents won't see the need

by Meredith CohnCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTerry Golaner is counting the days until her two youngest children can be vaccinated against the coronavirus, continuing with masks and careful conside

Updated on:February 27,2024 17

Baby deaths in Tanzania: Being born in a city no longer increases their chances of survival

by Peter Macharia, Andrea Barnabas Pembe, Claudia Hanson and Lenka Benova,The ConversationEach dot on this map represents a group of households surveyed during the 2016 Tanzania Demographic and

Updated on: June 15,2024 3

Baby deaths in Tanzania: Being born in a city no longer increases their chances of survival

by Peter Macharia, Andrea Barnabas Pembe, Claudia Hanson and Lenka Benova,The ConversationEach dot on this map represents a group of households surveyed during the 2016 Tanzania Demographic and

Updated on:June 15,2024 3

Very few children with obesity transition to a healthy weight, finds study

by Lori SolomonMore children with overweight move to a healthier weight over two years than do children with obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 20 inPLOS ONE.Byron A. Foster, M

Updated on: May 11,2024 5

Very few children with obesity transition to a healthy weight, finds study

by Lori SolomonMore children with overweight move to a healthier weight over two years than do children with obesity, according to a study published online Sept. 20 inPLOS ONE.Byron A. Foster, M

Updated on:May 11,2024 5

Research suggests deaf children more at risk of developing emotional well-being issues

by Queen's University BelfastCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch from Queen's University Belfast suggests that deaf children are more at risk of developing mental health and emotio

Updated on: May 19,2024 8

Research suggests deaf children more at risk of developing emotional well-being issues

by Queen's University BelfastCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearch from Queen's University Belfast suggests that deaf children are more at risk of developing mental health and emotio

Updated on:May 19,2024 8

Ask the Pediatrician: Just how dangerous is underage drinking?

by Wendy HassonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith so many other issues affecting young people right now, teen alcohol use may not seem like that big of a deal. You might recall your own early expe

Updated on: June 05,2024 5

Ask the Pediatrician: Just how dangerous is underage drinking?

by Wendy HassonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith so many other issues affecting young people right now, teen alcohol use may not seem like that big of a deal. You might recall your own early expe

Updated on:June 05,2024 5

Ask the Pediatrician: Is it OK to need a break from my children?

by Dr. AmandaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParenting is hard. You give all you've got to love your children and make sure they're safe and thriving. You may not be sleeping well. You haven&

Updated on: June 05,2024 6

Ask the Pediatrician: Is it OK to need a break from my children?

by Dr. AmandaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainParenting is hard. You give all you've got to love your children and make sure they're safe and thriving. You may not be sleeping well. You haven&

Updated on:June 05,2024 6

Researchers refute common sleep myths about adolescents held by parents and caregivers

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a new school year starts for teenagers, sleep health researchers are shining a light on some of the most common myths held b

Updated on: May 05,2024 15

Researchers refute common sleep myths about adolescents held by parents and caregivers

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a new school year starts for teenagers, sleep health researchers are shining a light on some of the most common myths held b

Updated on:May 05,2024 15

Gearing up for kids' sports season? Put safety first

by Cara MurezPlaying sports can be good for kids of all abilities.A leading medical organization offers some tips for getting children involved, while helping keep them safe and injury-free."We e

Updated on: March 21,2024 13

Gearing up for kids' sports season? Put safety first

by Cara MurezPlaying sports can be good for kids of all abilities.A leading medical organization offers some tips for getting children involved, while helping keep them safe and injury-free."We e

Updated on:March 21,2024 13

Babies are losing their lives to a preventable illness

by Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles TimesCredit: CC0 Public DomainCases of syphilis have skyrocketed in L.A. County and across the country, with devastating results. Left untreated in adults, it can da

Updated on: April 10,2024 19

Babies are losing their lives to a preventable illness

by Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles TimesCredit: CC0 Public DomainCases of syphilis have skyrocketed in L.A. County and across the country, with devastating results. Left untreated in adults, it can da

Updated on:April 10,2024 19

Researchers find suicide attempts and bullying highest for sexual minority and female adolescents

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSexual minority, American Indian, Alaskan Native, non-Hispanic Multiracial, and female adolescents are

Updated on: March 08,2024 14

Researchers find suicide attempts and bullying highest for sexual minority and female adolescents

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSexual minority, American Indian, Alaskan Native, non-Hispanic Multiracial, and female adolescents are

Updated on:March 08,2024 14

Study examines why kidneys can't regenerate after birth

by Lance Sumler,Tulane UniversityDr. Samir El-Dahr is a professor and chair in the Department of Pediatrics at Tulane University School of Medicine. Credit: Paula Burch-CelentanoTulane Universit

Updated on: May 13,2024 8

Study examines why kidneys can't regenerate after birth

by Lance Sumler,Tulane UniversityDr. Samir El-Dahr is a professor and chair in the Department of Pediatrics at Tulane University School of Medicine. Credit: Paula Burch-CelentanoTulane Universit

Updated on:May 13,2024 8

Ask the Pediatrician: What should parents know about SIDS and how to prevent it?

by Dr. Michael GoodsteinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: I've been reading about SIDS and wonder if some babies are at greater risk for it? How do I prevent it?A: Thousands of U.S.babies&

Updated on: June 05,2024 5

Ask the Pediatrician: What should parents know about SIDS and how to prevent it?

by Dr. Michael GoodsteinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: I've been reading about SIDS and wonder if some babies are at greater risk for it? How do I prevent it?A: Thousands of U.S.babies&

Updated on:June 05,2024 5