Autism: a greater risk in children whose father was treated with valproate before conception
© shutterstockValproate is a controversial drug. This molecule (mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy, and which consists of the ...
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Food allergies: children who live with a cat or a dog are less affected
© shutterstockAccording to the Ministry of Health, approximately 8% of children in France suffer from a food allergy. In 34% ...
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Air pollution (still) responsible for the premature death of 1,200 children in Europe
© Shutterstock"Despite continued overall improvements in air quality, levels of air pollutants above EU standards are seen across Europe and ...
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After the pandemic, 1 in 10 children have emotional problems
© ShutterstockPublic Health France has just presented the first results of a large study on the well-being of children conducted ...
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No complex for small children
Feeling socially supported and coping skills are associated with quality of life and self-esteem in short youth. THE ESSENTIAL In ...
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Nearly 67 million children deprived of vaccines worldwide because of Covid-19, worries UNICEF
© ShutterstockBetween 2019 and 2021, almost 67 million children worldwide have not been vaccinatedtotally or partially, alerts Unicef in a ...
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Early hearing loss, tinnitus… The hearing health of children under 10 is a concern
© Shutterstock / Julija SulkovskaAs National Hearing Day approaches on March 9, the IFOP and the JNA Association are publishing ...
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How long do children aged 2 to 5 spend on screens in France?
© ShutterstockFrench children spend more and more time in front of screens, warns a new study published by Public Health ...
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Chlordecone: pre- and post-natal exposure responsible for cognitive development disorders in children?
© Shutterstock / pp1Chlordecone is considered an endocrine disruptor, a neurotoxin, a toxic product for reproduction and development, as well ...
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Screens, LEDs: the Academy of Medicine recommends the use of anti-blue light glasses for children and teenagers
© ShutterstockChildren spend on average 1h19 per day on digital equipment, and 2h07 on weekends. And it is 96% of ...
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Mental health: 13% of school children suffer from probable disorders
13% of school children in France have probable mental health problems, according to the very first barometer on the mental ...
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Epigenetics: why difficulties experienced during childhood can affect health
Difficult situations or events experienced during childhood can have an impact on DNA and on the risk of the appearance ...
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“Children of the moon”: a hope for better treatment of brain degeneration
The research brings hope for an early treatment of brain degeneration in 'moon children', suffering from a rare disease often ...
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Covid vaccine in children 4 and under: no serious side effects
A study looking at the consequences of Covid-19 mRNA vaccines given to young children found no serious side effects. THE ...
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Volunteering: Doing good to others is good for children
Volunteering is not only beneficial for the physical and mental health of adults, it is also good for those of ...
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What are the acceptable risks for her child?
Each parent has their own tolerance for the risks their child runs. THE ESSENTIAL Taking risks allows children to test ...
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Body image of children: the dangers of retouched photos on social networks
The consequences of editing photos of children on social networks worry 7 out of 10 parents in the United States. ...
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Abdominal pain in children: can probiotics relieve?
Abdominal pain in children can be very disabling and affect their daily lives. The solution of using probiotics to relieve ...
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Mistakes to avoid when experiencing night terrors
Night terrors can be scary for parents. THE ESSENTIAL In children, night terrors occur during the deep sleep phase, in ...
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How to help toddlers understand the concept of time?
Notions of time, such as yesterday, today, tomorrow, are important in helping children understand the world around them. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Mental health of children: half of parents point to the effects of social networks
For pediatricians, it is necessary for parents to discuss with their children their mental health but also their use of ...
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Are you too permissive with your child?
It can be difficult for a parent to find a balance between discipline and freedom. THE ESSENTIAL For parents, the ...
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In Spain, 8 children affected by an epidemic of scarlet fever: what is this disease?
© ShutterstockIn Girona, a city located in the northeast of Spain, 8 children attending the same school caught scarlet fever. ...
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Kaftrio will be generalized to children under 12 with cystic fibrosis
© ShutterstockOnly reserved for over 12 years old, the Kaftrio® – treatment against cystic fibrosis – will be generalized to ...
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Influenza: HAS recommends extending vaccination to children aged 2 to 17
© ShutterstockIn full epidemic recovery, the High Authority for Health (HAS) shared new recommendations about the seasonal flu vaccination this ...
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Children are (still) prescribed too many antibiotics: what are the consequences for health?
© ShutterstockWhile antibiotic prescriptions had been falling steadily for 10 years, Public health France alert on a further increase, especially ...
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A dozen children die in Côte d’Ivoire from an unidentified disease
© Shutterstock / Avatar_023Since the beginning of December 2022, the village of Kpo-Kahankro, in Côte d'Ivoire has been facing the ...
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Bronchiolitis epidemic: are children “triaged” in hospital?
© ShutterstockThis year, bronchiolitis is causing damage: at the beginning of November 2022, this respiratory infection of viral origin was, ...
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What is Still’s disease, this rare inflammatory rheumatism that affects children and adults?
© ShutterstockIn general, it appears between 3 and 5 years. The child declares a fever spike, unexplained by a virus ...
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Covid-19: it increases the risk of type 1 diabetes in children and adolescents
© ShutterstockChildren who recover from catching covid have a significantly increased risk of developing type 1 diabetes. This is confirmed ...
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