Understanding ear infections
My 4-year-old daughter already has had three ear infections this winter. When she isn't feeling well, our entire family is miserable. The pediatrician says she may continue to get more infections and it is just her body. ...
Jan 27, 2023
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Unusual norovirus activity sees UK cases soar 37% higher than pre-pandemic average
Cases of norovirus, commonly known as winter vomiting sickness, have soared by 37% compared to the same period pre-COVID. Today's report from the UK Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) says cases for the first two weeks in January ...
Jan 27, 2023
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Smoking throughout pregnancy is tied to five-fold-plus risk of sudden unexpected infant death
A Rutgers University analysis of infants born to non-Hispanic Black and white mothers in the United States has found infants exposed to maternal smoking throughout pregnancy were more than five times as likely as infants ...
Jan 26, 2023
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Study finds most US children use potentially toxic makeup products, often during play
A study by scientists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and Earthjustice has found that most children in the United States use makeup and body products that may contain carcinogens and other toxic chemicals.
Jan 26, 2023
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UK sugary drink taxes may have prevented over 5,000 cases of obesity a year in year six girls alone
The introduction of the soft drinks industry levy—the 'sugary drinks tax'—in England was followed by a drop in the number of cases of obesity among older primary school children, according to Cambridge researchers. Taking ...
Jan 26, 2023
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Children's immune response to COVID is fast but doesn't last, finds study
Children have largely avoided severe COVID-19 symptoms because they have a strong initial 'innate' immune reaction that quickly defeats the virus. And now, researchers led by scientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical ...
Jan 26, 2023
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Researchers unveil new collection of human brain atlases that chart postnatal development
Human brain atlases can be used by medical professionals to track normative trends over time and to pinpoint crucial aspects of early brain development.
Jan 26, 2023
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Childhood autism diagnosis is getting better, but not for everyone
Autism cases are surging in the New York-New Jersey metro area, mainly fueled by the diagnosis of autistic children who don't have intellectual disabilities, a new study reports.
Jan 26, 2023
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Advocating for developmental care for infants with complex congenital heart disease
Developmental disorders, disabilities, and delays are common outcomes for infants with complex congenital heart disease. Targeting early factors influencing these conditions after birth and during neonatal hospitalization ...
Jan 26, 2023
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Top FDA official involved in baby formula debacle resigns
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration official who has led the agency's food policy efforts since 2018 announced his resignation on Wednesday.
Jan 26, 2023
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No link between IVF-assisted conception and school-age childhood development outcomes, study says
A comprehensive study of more than 400,000 children—with over 11,000 conceived via in-vitro fertilization (IVF)—has found no link between IVF conception and adverse developmental outcomes for school-age children.
Jan 25, 2023
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What causes SIDS? Study suggests genetics may be at play in sudden infant death syndrome
The cause of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS, continues to be a medical mystery but a new study suggests genetics may play a role.
Jan 25, 2023
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Study shows impact of vitamin D, thyroid hormones on child development
Prenatal exposure to altered levels of vitamin D and/or thyroid hormones has the potential to impact child development long after birth, according to a new study by researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School ...
Jan 25, 2023
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Is your child anxious about starting school? Approaches used for children with disability can help all families
Why does one child experience excitement at the thought of starting the school year while another experiences debilitating anxiety?
Jan 25, 2023
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'Tripledemic' surge of RSV, flu and COVID is on the decline
You can remove the term "tripledemic" from your vocabulary—for now.
Jan 25, 2023
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Baby foods take center stage in push for more safety and quality
Researchers are joining forces with the food and health industries to tighten controls and improve nutrition for infants and children.
Jan 25, 2023
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Prenatal pollution linked to lower cognitive scores in infants
Toddlers whose moms were exposed to higher levels of air pollution during mid- to late-pregnancy tend to score lower on measures of cognition, motor coordination and language skills, according to new University of Colorado ...
Jan 24, 2023
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Study shows missed nursing care is a key factor in adverse outcomes for very low birthweight infants
Sometimes hospital staff nurses cannot provide required care due to time constraints. This reality can contribute to potentially dire outcomes for very low birthweight (VLBW) infants, who weigh less than 3.3 lbs. at birth.
Jan 24, 2023
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