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Asthma study sparks debate about safety of cooking with gas

Asthma study sparks debate about safety of cooking with gas

by Daniel LawlerCooking with gas has been linked to around 12 percent of asthma cases in the United States, Australia and Europe.New research that links cooking with natural gas to around 12 percent o

Asthma study sparks debate about safety of cooking with gas

by Daniel LawlerCooking with gas has been linked to around 12 percent of asthma cases in the United States, Australia and Europe.New research that links cooking with natural gas to around 12 percent o
Factors identified for hearing loss in newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus

Factors identified for hearing loss in newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus

by Elana GotkineIndependent risk factors for congenital hearing loss have been identified in newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection, according to a study published online Dec. 29 in

Factors identified for hearing loss in newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus

by Elana GotkineIndependent risk factors for congenital hearing loss have been identified in newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection, according to a study published online Dec. 29 in
Countering misinformation about COVID-19 shots for young children

Countering misinformation about COVID-19 shots for young children

by Jaime Sidani, Beth Hoffman and Maya Ragavan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna

Countering misinformation about COVID-19 shots for young children

by Jaime Sidani, Beth Hoffman and Maya Ragavan,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna
Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding

Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Academy of Pediatrics has affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has

Consumer Health: Questions about breastfeeding

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe American Academy of Pediatrics has affirmed its recommendation and advocacy for breastfeeding, stating, "Research has
RSV is everywhere right now. What parents need to know about respiratory syncytial virus

RSV is everywhere right now. What parents need to know about respiratory syncytial virus

by Jane Tuckerman, Ashleigh Rak, Danielle Wurzel and Margie Danchin,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThis winter, we're having to get our heads around another respiratory virus—RSV.

RSV is everywhere right now. What parents need to know about respiratory syncytial virus

by Jane Tuckerman, Ashleigh Rak, Danielle Wurzel and Margie Danchin,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageThis winter, we're having to get our heads around another respiratory virus—RSV.
Asthma Health Equity Index identifies social determinants of health, helps patients connect with services

Asthma Health Equity Index identifies social determinants of health, helps patients connect with services

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA program at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego using an asthma equity dashboard demonstrates that disparities exist among p

Asthma Health Equity Index identifies social determinants of health, helps patients connect with services

by American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA program at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego using an asthma equity dashboard demonstrates that disparities exist among p
Limit screen use in children under six, says psychologist

Limit screen use in children under six, says psychologist

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Routledge"Children who are in regular contact with mobile phone screens, tablets or computers are more irritable and have worse attention, memory and concentra

Limit screen use in children under six, says psychologist

by Taylor & FrancisCredit: Routledge"Children who are in regular contact with mobile phone screens, tablets or computers are more irritable and have worse attention, memory and concentra
One in two children with ADHD experience emotional problems, study finds

One in two children with ADHD experience emotional problems, study finds

byUniversity of CambridgeRelationships among brain, three pathway assessments, immune pathway, and ADHD. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00251-zCambridge s

One in two children with ADHD experience emotional problems, study finds

byUniversity of CambridgeRelationships among brain, three pathway assessments, immune pathway, and ADHD. Credit:Nature Mental Health(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44220-024-00251-zCambridge s
Study suggests vocal exploration in babies is important for speech development

Study suggests vocal exploration in babies is important for speech development

byPublic Library of ScienceWearable digital recording devices are used to capture day-long home audio recordings of each infant's natural language environment. Credit: Children's Healthc

Study suggests vocal exploration in babies is important for speech development

byPublic Library of ScienceWearable digital recording devices are used to capture day-long home audio recordings of each infant's natural language environment. Credit: Children's Healthc
Genetic cause of rare childhood immune disorders discovered

Genetic cause of rare childhood immune disorders discovered

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have pinpointed genetic changes that can leave children born with little to no immune defense against infection.In a

Genetic cause of rare childhood immune disorders discovered

by Wellcome Trust Sanger InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainScientists have pinpointed genetic changes that can leave children born with little to no immune defense against infection.In a
New algorithms could improve pediatric tuberculosis diagnosis

New algorithms could improve pediatric tuberculosis diagnosis

by Matt Kristoffersen,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTuberculosis stands as one of the leading causes of death among young people across the world. Modeling studies suggest tha

New algorithms could improve pediatric tuberculosis diagnosis

by Matt Kristoffersen,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTuberculosis stands as one of the leading causes of death among young people across the world. Modeling studies suggest tha
'New and improved' supermarkets trim childhood obesity in NYC

'New and improved' supermarkets trim childhood obesity in NYC

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccess to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City's poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1% decline in obesity rates

'New and improved' supermarkets trim childhood obesity in NYC

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainAccess to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City's poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1% decline in obesity rates