A new review finds that chlorhexidine likely cuts umbilical cord infection rates by about 29% in low- and middle-income countries, and may reduce newborn deaths. The review appears in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.This […]
A study of 1,585 pregnant women during the COVID-19 era reveals that prenatal risk as defined by a multitude of maternal psychosocial stressors is associated with greater infant inflexibility and difficulty with routines during a […]
Cognitive-linguistic deficits in kindergarten are associated with an increased risk for early- and late-emerging dyslexia, according to a study published online March 24 in JAMA Network Open.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Living with a dog does not seem to worsen long-term asthma severity in children with allergic asthma, but may increase the risk of asthma exacerbations slightly, according to a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden […]
A new study, led by scientists at University College Dublin and the University of Edinburgh, has found that commonly prescribed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication in childhood may lower the long-term risk of developing […]
In the U.S., youth with disabilities make up 32% of the foster care population. Youth in foster care ages 16–21 who are transitioning into adulthood with disabilities face an increased risk of unemployment, low self-esteem, […]
Countries around the world, including France, Spain and Malaysia, are planning to follow Australia in enacting a ban on young people using social media. And now the U.K. is considering moving in the same direction.This […]
Evidence-based parenting programs delivered through community organizations can support family well-being and should be considered as part of wider strategies to reduce health inequalities, a UCL study has found. In a paper published in The […]
Imagine spending years living on the edge of your family’s story. You know something is wrong with your brother or sister. You see the hospital visits and medication routines, the quiet worry on your parents’ […]
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that develops during childhood and affects 6%–10% of kids and 2%–6% of adults.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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