Black infants disproportionately die from necrotizing enterocolitis compared to White babies
A study published in JAMA Network Open has found that in the US between 1999 and 2020, Black infants disproportionately…
Using smartphone images for earlier detection of anemia in children
Researchers at UCL and University of Ghana have successfully predicted whether children have anemia using only a set of smartphone…
Maternal obesity associated with adverse metabolic health outcomes in childhood
Research by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) indicates that changes caused by maternal obesity could lead to adverse…
Cardiac MRI can produce an accurate picture of the healthy heart in adolescence
The results, published in eClinicalMedicine, have direct implications for clinical practice by providing a list of reference values for a…
Eighth annual Make March Matter campaign launched by CHLA
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) launched its eighth annual Make March Matter campaign Wednesday. Academy Award nominated actress, author, advocate…
Study examines parental concerns of their sexual and gender minority adolescents using PrEP
Since its approval in 2012, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, has shown promise in reducing HIV infection rates by preventing…
Epigenetic changes in the regulation of key stress gene detected in kids with abusive injuries
Epigenetic changes in the regulation of a key gene in the body’s stress response system were detected in babies and…
Easy Pasta Salad – Super Healthy Kids
This Easy Pasta Salad is packed with fresh flavors and tossed in a simple basil and citrus dressing. It’s the…
The Practice of Letting Go of Mental Constructs
By Leo Babauta Everything we believe about ourselves and others is an idea, an image constructed in our heads. And…
Guns are the biggest public health threat kids face. Why aren’t they getting the message?
I still remember the raspy voice of the wizened cancer patient with the hole in her throat. So addicted to…
How to Incorporate Unconventional Conditioning to Your Training
Traditional cardiovascular conditioning has its place in all strength and conditioning programs. Whether it be steady-state training or high-intensity interval…
Does the incidence of reported myocarditis or pericarditis after BNT162b2 vaccination vary by age, sex, and inter-dose interval among adolescents aged 12 to 17?
In a recent article published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers conducted a population-based cohort study among 12 to 17-year-old adolescents in…