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Reducing screen time increases physical activity in children
Many young people spend much of their time using digital screens which may reduce their engagement in physical activity. But children have always been sedentary during most of their awake time. This has been shown every time ...
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In Nepal, the desire for a son may impact girls' health and well-being
The desire for a son could mean Nepali mothers stop breastfeeding infant daughters sooner, says new research.
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New guidance updates ambulatory blood pressure classification in children and adolescents
An American Heart Association scientific statement reviewing new evidence and guidance on ambulatory blood pressure monitoring of children and adolescents has been published in the Association's journal Hypertension.
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Emergency shipment of baby formula arrives from Europe
A 35-ton shipment of hypoallergenic baby formula from Switzerland arrived in the United States on Sunday, the first delivery in what the Biden administration is calling "Operation Fly Formula" to deal with a nationwide shortage.
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National Poll: Safety not always top of mind for parents choosing kids' summer camps
When it comes to picking a summer camp for kids, logistics top the checklist for most parents, a new national poll suggests.
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US flight brings tons of needed baby formula from Germany
A US military plane bringing several tons of much-needed baby formula from Germany landed Sunday at an airport in Indiana as authorities scramble to address a critical shortage.
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It's 'Kids to parks day': get out, get active
It's a good idea to get children outside every day, but especially on Kids to Parks Day, a national day of outdoor play on May 21.
May 21, 2022
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Respiratory syncytial virus accounted for more than 100,000 deaths worldwide in children under five during 2019
A new study published in The Lancet estimates that RSV-attributable acute lower respiratory infection was responsible for more than 100,000 deaths in children under five across the globe in 2019. The study is the first to ...
May 20, 2022
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New research challenges established ideas about infant crying
When will my infant child stop crying so much?
May 20, 2022
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Children who play adventurously have better mental health, research finds
Children who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first COVID-19 lockdown, according to new research.
May 20, 2022
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20% of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis cases in children could be averted by household testing and treatment
One in five multi-drug resistant (MDR) tuberculosis (TB) cases in children under the age of 15 could be averted every year by household contact management, according to a new modeling study published in The Lancet Global ...
May 20, 2022
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Baby formula shortage: Eight tips for parents
A national shortage of baby formula has many parents worried they won't be able to feed their babies.
May 20, 2022
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A gene-targeted approach may help prevent or recover neonatal brain injuries
The findings of a new pre-clinical study published in The Journal of Neuroscience are helping pave the way toward better understanding, prevention and recovery of neonatal brain injuries. During pregnancy, the fetus normally ...
May 19, 2022
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Medication treatment of pediatric psychiatric disorders reduces the later onset of substance use problems
One half of psychiatric and substance use disorders start by the age of 18; three-quarters by age 24. While these are concerning statistics, a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) finds that treating psychiatric ...
May 19, 2022
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Preexisting cardiovascular conditions tied to severe COVID-19 in children
Some previous or preexisting cardiovascular conditions are associated with increased severity of COVID-19 among children, according to a study published online May 17 in JAMA Network Open.
May 19, 2022
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Q and A: A parents' guide to COVID booster shots for kids 5-11
With COVID-19 cases rising again in the Bay Area, parents have a new consideration for protecting their children this week: The Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization Tuesday for kids ages 5-11 to ...
May 19, 2022
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Parents cite news and government as top sources for child vaccine info
Following the back-and-forth progress of pandemic infection rates and vaccine and masking recommendations has been challenging, especially for parents of school age children, many of whom remain hesitant about vaccinating ...
May 19, 2022
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Cesarean births not linked to increased risk of food allergy during infancy
Cesarean births are not linked to an increased risk of food allergy during the first year of life, according to a new study.
May 18, 2022
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New molecular subset of pediatric liver cancer identified
New research from Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Cancer Center characterizes a new molecular type of high-risk pediatric liver cancer. The study, published in the Journal of Hepatology, showed that these ...
May 18, 2022
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