COVID Lockdown Wellbeing: Children Who Spent More Time in Nature Fared Best
Children from less affluent backgrounds are likely to have found COVID-19 lockdowns more challenging to their mental health because they experienced a lower connection with…
Pediatrics
COVID-19 Stay at Home Orders Brought Uptick in Child Abuse – Increase in Physical Abuse Injuries
Research to be presented at the 2021 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition finds that stay-at-home orders and pandemic stress during the COVID…
The Hidden US COVID-19 Pandemic: Orphaned children
More than 140,000 US children lost a primary or secondary caregiver due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One U.S. child loses a parent or caregiver for…
How Common Is Long COVID in Children and How Is It Different Than in Adults?
Long COVID symptoms rarely persisted beyond 12 weeks in children and adolescents unlike adults. But more studies were required to investigate the risk and impact…
Zaki Syndrome: Scientists Discover Unknown Childhood Genetic Condition and Its Potential Cure
Findings point to the possibility of treating and preventing birth defects before birth. Describing a previously unknown genetic condition that affects children, researchers at University…
Stimulating Pressure Points in the Ear Could Help Treat Chronic Abdominal Pain in Children
Pilot study reveals patient and family interest in exploring acupressure as a potential treatment for a challenging group of abdominal disorders. A type of acupressure…
Infant Formula Websites Overtly Discourage Breastfeeding – Position Formula As Superior to Breastmilk
Direct-to-consumer messages on company websites promote benefits of formula feeding, position it as superior to breastmilk. An analysis of websites for baby formula manufacturers finds…
Sugars From Human Breast Milk Could Help Treat and Prevent Infections in Newborns
Bacteria known as group B Streptococcus (GBS) are a common cause of blood infections, meningitis, and stillbirth in newborns. Although GBS infections can often be…
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is Common in Kids – May Impact Blood Pressure and Heart Health
Children and adolescents can experience sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea, like adults. An estimated 1-6% of all children and adolescents have obstructive sleep apnea….
Vaping Just Once Raises Oxidative Stress Levels in Healthy Nonsmokers – Increases Disease Risk
New study findings ‘are clear, unambiguous and concerning,’ UCLA researcher says. The risk that both tobacco and electronic cigarettes can pose to regular smokers’ health…
Study Shows “Harsh Parenting” May Lead to Smaller Brains
Repeatedly getting angry, hitting, shaking, or yelling at children is linked with smaller brain structures in adolescence, according to a new study published in Development…
Scientists Warn: Anticipate a Resurgence of Respiratory Viruses in Young Children
Canada should anticipate a resurgence of a childhood respiratory virus as COVID-19 physical distancing measures are relaxed, authors warn in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)….
No Sign of Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines in Breast Milk
Small UCSF study indicates vaccine safety for pregnant and lactating women. Messenger RNA vaccines against COVID-19 were not detected in human milk, according to a…
Hospitalizations for Eating Disorders Increased Significantly Among Adolescents During COVID Pandemic
One hospital reports significant increase in medical admissions among adolescents with existing or newly developed eating disorders during pandemic. The number of adolescents admitted to…
Survival for Babies Born With a Birth Defect Varies Dramatically – A “Post-code Lottery”
Survival for a baby born with a birth defect — otherwise known as a congenital anomaly — is a “post-code lottery,” according to scientists from…
Is Modern Society Too Clean, Leading to Defective Immune Systems in Children?
Being Clean and Hygienic Need Not Impair Childhood Immunity The theory that modern society is too clean, leading to defective immune systems in children, should…
Conclusive Review Finds Evidence Against Physically Punishing Kids Is Clear
A conclusive narrative review has found physical punishment of children is not effective in preventing child behavior problems or promoting positive outcomes and instead predicts…
Teenagers at Greatest Risk of Self-Harming Can Be Identified Almost a Decade Earlier
Researchers have identified two subgroups of adolescents who self-harm and have shown that it is possible to predict those individuals at greatest risk almost a…