Child care
Outdoor Play Mitigates Negative Effects of Screen
Outdoor Play Mitigates Negative Effects of Screen Time in Children

Outdoor play serves as a mitigating factor in counteracting the adverse effects of screen time on neurodevelopmental outcomes in toddlers, research suggests.

September 2023

Prevalence of Secondary Hypertension in Young Adul
Prevalence of Secondary Hypertension in Young Adults Investigated

Study examines prevalence of secondary hypertension among previously healthy young adults diagnosed in outpatient settings.

September 2023

Decline in Birth Rate Not Linked to Desire for Chi
Decline in Birth Rate Not Linked to Desire for Children

Concerns about the future, rather than a diminished desire for children, may be driving the decline in birth rates among young adults, according to recent research.

August 2023

COVID-19 Reinfections are Associated with Greater
COVID-19 Reinfections are Associated with Greater Future Risks

Professor Amy Barczak indicated that the chances of hospitalization, organ damage, and death are higher in those who contracted the disease more than once

August 2023

Fathers Typically Older Than Mothers Across Human
Fathers Typically Older Than Mothers Across Human History

Men have historically fathered children about seven years later than women, a trend that persists throughout human history, according to a comprehensive analysis.

August 2023

Understanding Atopic Dermatitis Across Age Groups
Understanding Atopic Dermatitis Across Age Groups

A review explores the pathophysiological variances, clinical manifestations, and comorbidities of atopic dermatitis in both children and adults.

August 2023

Young Adults Account for High COVID-19 Mortality i
Young Adults Account for High COVID-19 Mortality in 2021

Changing mortality patterns in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic reveal elevated mortality rates among young adults.

August 2023

UK Launches Newborn Genome Program
UK Launches Newborn Genome Program

The UK announces plans to sequence the genomes of 100,000 babies as part of the 'Newborn Genome Program' to expedite rare genetic disease detection and treatment.

August 2023

Premature Children's Week and Day: Advocating for
Premature Children's Week and Day: Advocating for Care

These dates aim to raise awareness about the care of prematurely born children, focusing on the theme 'The Hug of Family, a Powerful Therapy' for the week and emphasizing skin-to-skin contact for the day.

July 2023

Unused Prescription Medications Common in Homes
Unused Prescription Medications Common in Homes

Many children live in homes with unused or expired prescription medications, highlighting the need for proper disposal and medication safety education.

July 2023