Flu season is back, so it’s time to brush up on flu basics and learn how best to protect your kids against the flu. In this video, Dr. Jennifer Foersterling talks about flu symptoms and prevention. Plus, find out about the most important thing you can do to keep your child safe from the flu—the
Month: June 2022
Genetic testing results in lower length of stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for infants with epilepsy, according to a study published in the journal Pediatric Neurology. The reduction in hospital stay time in babies with epilepsy who spent time in the NICU was not explained by changes in the severity of illness,
Does your kid like to tattle? And not just on their friends and siblings, but on other adults? We’ve got advice for parents who hear “I’m telling” more often than they’d like. Kadyn Green is a compulsive tattler. The six-year-old in Edmonton has no scruples about squealing on anyone, from his younger brother and random
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital have identified potent, highly specific compounds that interfere with bromodomain (BD)-containing proteins involved in cancer. The compounds, called BET BD1-inhibitors, are a starting point in the development of potentially more effective anti-cancer drugs with less side effects. The team reports in the Proceedings of the
Going through pregnancy and nursing your infant is one of the most special times of your life but it can be very frustrating trying to find the perfect maternity clothing that is both cute and comfortable and fits within your budget. Kindred Bravely checks all of those boxes with their cute maternity clothes and nursing
These fun and easy Halloween crafts for kids will keep your little ones kids busy for a couple of hours—and help decorate the house for the holiday! Some parents are super crafty, DIY-types who love to make things with their hands. (They might even get teased for it.) Other parents are the complete opposite and
The rapid adoption of telemedicine and increased use of continuous glucose monitoring helped to attenuate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children with Type 1 diabetes, according to a new study from UT Southwestern researchers. The pandemic had profound effects on disease management when shutdowns occurred in 2020, creating barriers for those who lost
FINDINGS A new study in mice by UCLA scientists reveals how exposure to traffic-related air pollutants causes cellular changes in the placenta that can lead to pregnancy complications and affect the health of both mother and offspring. The researchers found that the cellular changes caused by chronic exposure to air pollutants were related to immune
Think a trip across the pond with littles in tow sounds like hard work? Think again! London, England is brimming (right to the top of your teacup) with family-friendly sites, free activities and one-of-a-kind moments that will have everyone super chuffed. Here are some of the best things to do in London with kids. Changing
Storing breast milk safely is complicated but oh-so important. Here’s everything you need to know, from how long it can stay out, how to freeze it and how to thaw and serve it to your baby. There’s no reason to cry over spilled milk, but there are plenty of reasons to cry over breast milk
The National Institutes of Health has launched a clinical trial testing whether a monoclonal antibody, dupilumab, can reduce asthma attacks and improve lung function and asthma symptoms in children with poorly controlled allergic asthma who live in low-income urban neighborhoods. The investigators also aim to define the activity levels of asthma-associated gene networks that correspond
What’s the right age for your child to get a cell phone? In this video, Dr. Katherine Rivera of St. Louis Children’s Hospital discusses some of the factors to consider when answering this question for your child. There’s no set rule when it comes to the best age. The answer may vary from family to
Survival has improved greatly in children with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL). But a certain form of ALL that occurs mostly in babies is still very lethal, with a survival rate below 50 percent: B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia with rearrangements of the mixed lineage leukemia gene, or MLL B-ALL. Something about the biology of this type
Letting your Dad know how much you love him on Father’s Day shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg. However, expensive gifts don’t necessarily mean the gift is better! This guide has the best Father’s Day presents under $50 to let your Dad know you love him and how much he means to you.
Not sure what to buy for the Dad who has everything? From grilling to grooming, we’ve got Father’s Day gift ideas covered for the main man in your life. How is it already June? Father’s Day is just around the corner, but summer vacation is as well and you’ve probably got a lot on your
Breast milk has immune-boosting components that are dynamic in responding to your baby’s needs—from age to time of day and even illness. There’s a reason why breast milk is referred to as liquid gold: It has immune-boosting components that are dynamic in responding to your baby’s needs, making it a pretty amazing first food for