Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE The personalities of babies vary, just like those of adults. Some babies tend to stay calm once their needs are met, but a few infants may continue to remain restless and dissatisfied. The persistent display of restlessness and fussiness, even after fulfilling the baby’s needs, is an indicator of a
Month: December 2020
Some of the most affected by domestic violence are also the youngest. Each year, more than 6% of all children in the United States are exposed to domestic violence and require intervention services from various agencies, according to the Centers for Disease Control. A team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University surveyed 105 agencies
UC San Diego’s nationally recognized, evidence-based Return to Learn program employs a comprehensive suite of education, monitoring, testing, intervention, and notification tools that no other university is using. And the program continues to expand-; including a recent introduction of weekly self-administered student testing kits, growth of the campus’s wastewater viral monitoring program and widespread use
Researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have identified a new target in the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) that could lead to therapies focused on treating the neurodegenerative condition early in its progression. The discovery helps bolster a promising approach to AD research: finding and manipulating processes earlier in the disease’s
Grab your passport, camera, and sunglasses because we’re headed on an adventure around the world! Wait, you might need a few more things than your sunglasses. Travelling can be a hassle and soooo expensive. But today’s video will help you save time, money, space, and stress on your next trip. We’ll show you how to
COVID-19 cases in schools, early childhood education centers and childcare are mainly driven by community transmission. Off-site learning should therefore be a last resort, a new Australian report has found. The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) prepared the COVID-19 in Victorian Schools Report at the request of the Victorian State Government. The report recommends schools
I got totally hooked on Desperate Housewives shortly after it premiered. The show had pretty much everything: Romance, mystery, epic drama, a healthy dose of comedy and a keen focus on female friendships. Women drove the action and I loved that. But Desperate Housewives had something else, something I didn’t pick up on or realize
The monoclonal antibody secukinumab is approved for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in children and adolescents from the age of six years who are candidates for systemic therapy. The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) now examined in an early benefit assessment whether the drug offers an added
There are many migraine treatments beyond Advil and Tylenol, including supplements and wearable devices. Here’s what’s out there. Pain relievers When headaches strike, it’s best to treat them right away. For some migraine patients, over-the-counter medications are sufficient. Sian Spacey, director of the University of British Columbia Headache Clinic, suggests starting with an anti-inflammatory, like
IDEAS FOR A PERFECT CHRISTMAS There are so many Christmas tutroials! However, we picked out only the best and the msot useful Christmas tutorials for you, my dear friends, It’s high time to craft and make this Christmas unforgettable. The first idea is borderline genius – you can easily store your Christmas tree with all
Researchers from a consortium of hospitals including Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have identified factors that make children with diabetic ketoacidosis more likely to experience acute kidney injury. Analyzing data from a large, multicenter clinical trial, the researchers also found that children who experience acute kidney injury are more likely to also experience subtle cognitive
A new $2.1 million federal grant will give more of Louisiana’s children access to cutting-edge health research while training young scientists in pediatric research. The five-year National Institutes of Health award will focus on boosting clinical trial access in five areas: Care before and after birth Obesity Upper and lower airways Brain development Physical, mental,
Everyone has that show they watch on repeat. For me, it’s Friends. From the classic catchphrases like, “We were on a break!” and “How you doin?” to notable one-liners like “They don’t know we know they know we know,” I find myself constantly laughing out loud, regardless of how many times I’ve watched the episode.
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has taken its toll on people from all walks of life. While severe disease typically affects a small percentage of the population, the impacts of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) – such as social distancing, travel restrictions and regional or national lockdowns – have had behavioral, psychological and health-related impacts on
Even at age four or five, Annie Lake* remembers being debilitated by headaches that came on quickly. “I’d be at the park and I would get really hot and sweaty. Then I’d get a besieging, painful headache,” she recalls. Now, at age 42, she’s finally got a bit of control over her excruciating headaches—but not
A new study by the UC Davis MIND Institute finds a connection between gestational age and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms in children with Down syndrome. The research, published in Scientific Reports, focused on children born at 35 weeks gestation or older. It found that earlier gestational age was linked to increased ADHD symptoms later
There’s a reason nostalgia has been such a major theme in pop culture over the past few years: There is something incredibly comforting about tucking into something you loved as a child. Our world needs more of that sort of comfort right now—and while moms may be less likely to seek that out (or, if
My list of holiday tasks is long enough, thank you very much. Driving to school last week, I asked my 11-year-old whether she had thought about getting Christmas gifts for her dad and stepmom. As usual, no, she hadn’t (because she is 11 and more concerned about spending her limited funds on stuff for her
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Parents are often unsure about starting toilet training or potty training for their toddlers. Since each child may attain developmental milestones at a different age, it is important to look out for signals to know when your child is ready. Most toddlers may not have complete control over their bowel
Dec 4 2020 There are few moments in life as precious, as critical and as celebrated as baby’s first breath. New research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine sheds light on the lifelong changes in breathing systems that occur precisely with that first breath – and may offer important insights into Sudden Infant