Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE An infant’s bowel movements are an essential indicator of their sound health. The frequency of pooping could help determine the baby’s quality of nourishment and overall health. Therefore, it is obvious for parents to grow concerned when their baby does not poop infrequently. There could be several reasons behind a
Month: February 2021
A new study recommends healthy children with symptoms of sleep disordered breathing, such as snoring or temporary cessation of breathing, should consider undergoing a sleep study (polysomnography) and should discuss the potential benefits of this with their pediatrician or otolaryngologist to possibly manage the child’s symptoms medically and before surgery. Sleep disordered breathing is common
Nearly a year into the pandemic, many public schools are still closed to in-person instruction. But while there is increasing evidence that schools are not a major source of infection, teachers and staffers remain concerned about going back to class before they are vaccinated. Meanwhile, people who have lost their health insurance will have another
The mom overload is SO REAL. Mamas juggle so much—mentally, physically and emotionally—which is why I live for a good mom hack. I am here for any tip or product (especially if it’s foolproof) that makes my life a little easier. To help smooth the bumpy road that motherhood can be, I’ve tested a couple
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE Teething is an essential milestone for a baby since teeth are vital for chewing solid food. While teething in babies follows a pattern, some babies may experience a delay in the eruption of their primary or milk teeth. There can be several causes behind delayed teething, ranging from benign causes
Black children have significantly higher rates of shellfish and fish allergies than White children, in addition to having higher odds of wheat allergy, suggesting that , researchers at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Rush University Medical Center and two other hospitals have found. Results of the study were published in the
Outdoor play time can help your child focus on new and exciting experiences in nature. Whether it’s filling a bucket with rocks to carry around the yard and exert maximum energy or planting some seeds to watch them grow, setting up a Montessori-inspired outdoor play space provides a rich environment for fun and learning. But
Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have discovered that children who receive a seasonal flu shot are less likely to suffer symptoms from a COVID-19 infection. The finding comes from a review of more than 900 children diagnosed with COVID-19 in 2020. It is known that the growth of one virus can
A pilot program to offer mental health services offered resident physicians at the University of Colorado School of Medicine provides a model for confidential and affordable help, according to an article published today by the journal Academic Medicine. For the 2017-2018 class, 80 resident physicians in the internal medicine and in internal medicine-pediatrics programs were
Getting children to eat their vegetables can seem like an insurmountable task, but nutrition researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have found one way: school gardens and lessons on using what’s grown in them. Researchers worked with 16 elementary schools across Central Texas to install vegetable gardens and teach classes to students and
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The holidays are here. Time to make memories and enjoy traditions your children will remember for a lifetime. But first, you have to get to Grandma’s house. I’m a pediatrician and mom of two, and I have a few tried and true tricks to make the journey easier on everyone. Full disclosure: some of these
The phrases we’ve heard during remote learning finally “autotuned” haha! All joking aside, this video is inspired by (and features) our kids’ incredible teachers! Their patience, enthusiasm, and perseverance this year deserve a huge THANK YOU!!! Share this with a teacher you love. =) Special thanks to the Gregory Brothers for turning regular footage into
Children have been less impacted by COVID-19 caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SAR-CoV-2) than adults. But some children diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 have experienced severe illnesses, including Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C) and respiratory failure; nearly 80% of children with MIS-C become critically ill with a 2 to 4% mortality rate. Currently, there
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Mineral oil, also known as base oil or lubricant base oil, is a colorless and odorless substance obtained through the distillation of crude petroleum oil. Depending on the refining process, mineral oil comes in varying qualities. Cosmetic-grade mineral oil is used in the preparation of cosmetic products for adults as
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found that while most individuals responded to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) natural reinfection with a typical sustained antibody response associated with protection, a few individuals surprisingly responded atypically, not being able to sustain the antibody response, which declined to levels that made the individuals susceptible to RSV reinfection. The
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Cruising refers to walking with the support of objects or furniture, and it is one of the vital physical development milestones in a baby’s life. It would succeed crawling and precede walking. Most babies begin cruising spontaneously, while some babies cruise and crawl concurrently. Irrespective of the way your baby
If you were inspired by Michelle Obama‘s best-selling 2018 memoir Becoming, your kids can have the opportunity to be inspired too. The former first lady is releasing a children’s edition of the book next month in an effort to reach and give hope to young readers. “My hope is that the young readers’ edition of
Image: Shutterstock IN THIS ARTICLE A mass that develops in the breast is called a breast lump. It may vary in size, shape, and texture, depending on the underlying cause. Although it may cause concern, most breast lumps are benign and harmless. Clogged ducts or mastitis can be a common cause of breast lump in
Researchers at Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Emory University, have developed a COVID-19 vaccine that has proven safe and effective in mice and monkeys. Results from this National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)-funded study are published online today in Immunity. The Emory MVA COVID-19 vaccine approaches inducing protective immunity via modified vaccinia Ankara