Gentle Parenting: What It Is, Techniques & Discipline
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There’s a lot of buzz about “gentle parenting” right now, but what exactly is this style of child-rearing?Here, the creator of the concept breaks down gentle parenting, including what it is, the mindset that …
Learn MoreGot Smallpox Vaccine as a Child? You’re Probably Immune to Mpox
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Smallpox vaccines, which were routinely given into the 1970s, seem to provide protection from mpox, a new study says. The mpox virus, responsible for a worldwide outbreak last year, could surge again this sum…
Learn MoreResearch Helps Uncover Causes of SIDS
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have found another clue as to why some infants die suddenly in their sleep, and it’s related to a faulty chemical receptor in the brainstem. Experts said the findings provide another puzzle piece …
Learn MoreLa desconfianza de los padres en la vacuna contra el VPH podría estar en aumento
MARTES, 23 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Jen L., una mamá de la ciudad de Nueva York, no tuvo ni que pensárselo cuando un pediatra le sugirió que vacunara a sus dos hijos contra el virus del papiloma humano (VPH). “Antes de que mis hijos fueran …
Learn MoreNowhere Safe to Play: ‘Play Deserts’ Keep Kids from Fun Physical Activity
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The problem of “food deserts” in many parts of the United States has gained attention in recent years. Now, researchers are highlighting a similar issue: play deserts.In a recent study, investigators at the …
Learn MoreLegalization of Nonmedical Cannabis Tied to More Acute Care Visits During Pregnancy
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While absolute numbers are small, the rate of acute care related to cannabis use during pregnancy almost doubled after legalization of nonmedical cannabis in Canada, according to a study published online May…
Learn MorePrenatal Valproate Exposure Tied to Psychiatric Disorders in Late Childhood
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Prenatal exposure to the antiepileptic medication valproate is associated with an increased risk for later psychiatric disorders among children of mothers with epilepsy, according to a study published online…
Learn More‘Secure Attachment Style’: Parents, Here’s What to Know
WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Picture this: A child running towards their parent, arms outstretched, with an infectious smile stretching from ear to ear. That deep, unbreakable bond built on trust, love and security is an outgrowth of a …
Learn MoreEconomic Burden of Health Inequities Very High in the United States
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The economic burden of health disparities in the United States is very high, according to a study published in the May 16 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.Thomas A. LaVeist, Ph.D., from…
Learn MoreU.S. Surgeon General Warns That Social Media Can Harm Teens’ Mental Health
TUESDAY, May 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Social media presents a “profound risk” to young brains, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D., warned on Tuesday.In the new report — Surgeon General’s Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health — Mu…
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