En 2021, 25 millones de niños no recibieron las vacunas de rutina en todo el mundo
VIERNES, 15 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Alrededor de 25 millones de niños de alrededor del mundo no recibieron unas vacunas esenciales durante 2021, a medida que la pandemia seguía interrumpiendo la atención médica de rutina, muestra un nuevo…
Learn MoreLow Apgar Scores Tied to Infant Mortality Across Races
MONDAY, July 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Low Apgar scores are associated with infant mortality across racial groups, but there is variance across groups, according to a study published online July 12 in PLOS Medicine.Emma Gillette, M.P.H., from the I…
Learn More25 Million Children Missed Routine Vaccinations Worldwide in 2021
FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Roughly 25 million children around the world missed critical vaccinations during 2021, as the pandemic continued to disrupt routine medical care, a new report from the World Health Organization and UNICEF show…
Learn MoreCDC Warns of Dangerous Virus Infecting Babies in Multiple States
FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A virus dangerous to infants is spreading across the United States, and parents and pediatricians should be on the lookout for symptoms, federal health officials say.Parechovirus has caused at least one infant…
Learn MoreAcurrucarse con papá: el contacto con papá puede ayudar a los bebés prematuros a prosperar
JUEVES, 14 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Décadas de investigación han mostrado el poder del contacto piel con piel entre los bebés prematuros y sus mamás, pero la misma técnica, llamada “método canguro”, ¿funcionaría con los papás?Sí, afirma un…
Learn MoreCDC Warns of Dangerous Virus Infecting Babies in Multiple States
FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A virus dangerous to infants is spreading across the United States, and parents and pediatricians should be on the lookout for symptoms, federal health officials say.Parechovirus has caused at least one infant…
Learn More25 Million Kids Missed Routine Vaccinations Worldwide in 2021
FRIDAY, July 15, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Roughly 25 million children around the world missed critical vaccinations during 2021, as the pandemic continued to disrupt routine medical care, a new report from the World Health Organization and UNICEF show…
Learn MoreLa lactancia materna podría ser clave para permitir que los bebés prematuros prosperen
MIÉRCOLES, 13 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — A los bebés prematuros que reciben lactancia materna les va mejor, y es menos probable que desarrollen un trastorno de déficit de atención e hiperactividad (TDAH), asegura un estudio reciente. Estudio…
Learn MoreSnuggling With Dad: Fathers’ Contact Can Help Preemies Thrive
THURSDAY, July 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Decades of research have shown the power of skin-to-skin contact between preemies and their moms, but would the same technique, dubbed “kangaroo care,” work with fathers?Yes, claims a new Australian study th…
Learn MoreBreastfeeding May Be Key to Letting Preemie Babies Thrive
WEDNESDAY, July 13, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Preterm infants who are breastfed do better in school and are less likely to develop attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), says a new study. Preemies have a higher risk of doing poorly in math, r…
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