Most infants admitted to ICU for RSV were previously healthy, study finds
Most infants admitted to the intensive care or high acuity unit for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections during fall 2022…
Next-generation sequencing provides novel insights into the mechanisms underlying autism and myotonic muscular dystrophy
In a preprint uploaded to the Research Square* server, researchers used a combination of in vivo mice models and next-generation…
Study evaluates differences in humoral immune response against SARS-CoV-2 in infants versus mothers
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers comparatively evaluated humoral immune responses against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus…
Understanding human body composition in the first two years of life
A recent European Journal of Clinical Nutrition study highlights some of the historical challenges associated with the assessment of body…
Integrated mental health care improves children’s mental health and school performance
New research led by Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Public Health found that children who received integrated…
Parents see own health spiral as their kids’ mental illnesses worsen
If you or someone you know may be experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline…
Crispy Baked Zucchini Chips – Super Healthy Kids
These Zucchini Chips are honestly one of the tastiest ways I have ever had zucchini. Crispy, cheesy, and absolutely divine…
COVID-19 mRNA vaccine or booster during pregnancy benefits mother and baby, study finds
Receiving a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine or booster during pregnancy can benefit pregnant people and their newborn infants, according to findings…
Parents and clinicians reach consensus on pediatric decision-making
How should others make decisions for pediatric patients? For decades, there has been debate in academic literature about the ethical…
Stratified sampling more effective than random sampling for detecting contaminants in infant formula
Producers of infant formula employ comprehensive food safety systems, including product testing to ensure those systems are working. A new…
Diverse gut microbiome may help children survive stem cell transplant
Researchers in Italy have shown for the first time that among children who have undergone a donor stem cell transplant,…
Community health workers boost child vaccination rates in remote Madagascar
Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world and access to health care is limited for many people.…