A recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that getting the COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy can offer protection
Category: Children
New Treatment Shows Promise for Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis
Roflumilast cream .05% has demonstrated positive results in a phase 3 trial for the treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis (AD) in children aged 2 to
Parents’ Drinking Habits Influence Adolescents’ Alcohol Consumption, Study Finds
A recent study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health reveals that adolescents whose parents regularly drink or engage in binge drinking are four times
Using Wearables and Machine Learning to Understand Premature Birth
A new study conducted by machine learning researchers at Stanford University has shown the potential of wearable devices and machine learning in understanding the causes
Exploring Treatment Options for Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity has reached alarming levels in recent years, necessitating a closer look at potential treatment options. Claudia Fox, MD, MPH, FAAP, an associate professor
Wisconsin Legislators Propose Bill to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
Wisconsin state legislators have announced a plan to introduce a bill that would prohibit gender-affirming care for transgender youth experiencing gender dysphoria. This proposed ban
Your Baby’s Sleep Could Be Affected by Stress During Pregnancy
A recent study has shown that mothers’ psychosocial stress during pregnancy can have negative implications for their children’s sleep, which can persist throughout childhood. The
What Are the Side Effects of the RSV Vaccine in Older Adults?
As two RSV vaccines have been approved for use in older adults in the U.S., it’s important to understand the potential side effects of these
D.C. LGBTQ Catholic Group Honors Woman Priest in Mass
The D.C. LGBTQ Catholic group, Dignity Washington, dedicated its weekly Catholic mass to honor Rev. Ann Penick, a woman priest who has served as one
Federal Government Stares Down Shutdown, Health Agencies Brace for Impact
As a short-term agreement to keep the government funded hangs in the balance, health agencies are preparing for the potential impacts of a federal shutdown.