Prenatal diagnosis is linked to earlier surgery for babies with congenital heart defects
A study from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has shown that prenatal diagnosis, or diagnosis before…
The impact of COVID-19 vaccination and boosters on maternal SARS-CoV-2 infections and birth outcomes
During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, pregnancy was recognized to be a high-risk condition for adverse outcomes following infection…
Mothers’ diet during pregnancy can protect brain health of children and grandchildren
Mothers who eat apples and herbs in early pregnancy could be protecting the brain health of their children and grandchildren,…
Radiomic and clinical data could help increase diagnostic accuracy for pediatric Crohn disease
An accepted manuscript published in the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) found that deploying a radiomic-based model with T2-weighted MRI…
Children raised in rural areas have better regulated immune systems
Children raised in rural environments who spend a lot of time outdoors with some exposure to animals grow to have…
5 Ways to Reduce Your Stress Levels
By Leo Babauta Stress is a part of life, and eliminating it is a fool’s errand. If you ever succeeded…
Precocious puberty on the rise in girls during COVID-19 pandemic
The number of girls diagnosed with precocious puberty increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to potential risk factors such as…
Zucchini Lasagna – Super Healthy Kids
Zucchini Lasagna may be the perfect late summer meal. We’re sharing a tasty, beefy zucchini lasagna recipe with you, along…
Doctors sound alarm about child nicotine poisoning as vapes flood the US market
Hospital toxicologist Ryan Marino has seen up close the violent reactions of children poisoned by liquid nicotine from electronic cigarettes.…
Liquid biopsy may be used to identify gene mutations in pediatric arteriovenous malformations
A study presented today at the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery’s (SNIS) 20th Annual Meeting indicated that it may be possible…
Experts call for caution when using antenatal corticosteroids
Two new studies published by The BMJ today examine the potential health risks for infants of giving steroid drugs to…
CHLA expert offers update on the latest COVID-19 vaccine information and precautions
The coronavirus pandemic is no longer a national emergency, but the virus that causes COVID-19 isn’t gone-;and neither is the…