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As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more pl

As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

by Jonel AlecciaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more pl
Long-term air pollution exposure linked to late-life depression

Long-term air pollution exposure linked to late-life depression

by Elana GotkineThere are harmful associations between long-term exposure to air pollution and an increased risk for late-life depression, according to a study published online Feb. 10 inJAMA Ne

Long-term air pollution exposure linked to late-life depression

by Elana GotkineThere are harmful associations between long-term exposure to air pollution and an increased risk for late-life depression, according to a study published online Feb. 10 inJAMA Ne
How the pandemic changed children's relationships with social media

How the pandemic changed children's relationships with social media

by Greg Glasgow,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResponding to concerns over increased screen time for teenagers during the pandemic and the potential negative effects

How the pandemic changed children's relationships with social media

by Greg Glasgow,CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResponding to concerns over increased screen time for teenagers during the pandemic and the potential negative effects
Audible smoke alarm more effective with increasing child age

Audible smoke alarm more effective with increasing child age

Child age has a significant impact on the effectiveness of audible smoke alarms, according to a study published online April 25 inPediatrics.Gary A. Smith, M.D., Dr.P.H., from The Abigail Wexner

Audible smoke alarm more effective with increasing child age

Child age has a significant impact on the effectiveness of audible smoke alarms, according to a study published online April 25 inPediatrics.Gary A. Smith, M.D., Dr.P.H., from The Abigail Wexner
Study shows pediatric health professionals had accentuated psychological disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic

Study shows pediatric health professionals had accentuated psychological disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic

by D'Or Institute for Research and EducationStudy Flowchart. Credit:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.1097/PCC.0000000000003119Concern about the mental health of hospital

Study shows pediatric health professionals had accentuated psychological disorders during the COVID-19 pandemic

by D'Or Institute for Research and EducationStudy Flowchart. Credit:Pediatric Critical Care Medicine(2022). DOI: 10.1097/PCC.0000000000003119Concern about the mental health of hospital
Supporting a child with long COVID: Tips from parents of children living with the condition

Supporting a child with long COVID: Tips from parents of children living with the condition

by Carolyn Chew-Graham, Binita Kane and Tracy Briggs,The ConversationCredit: Juan Pablo Serrano Arenas from PexelsLong COVID isthe patient-preferred termused to describe symptoms las

Supporting a child with long COVID: Tips from parents of children living with the condition

by Carolyn Chew-Graham, Binita Kane and Tracy Briggs,The ConversationCredit: Juan Pablo Serrano Arenas from PexelsLong COVID isthe patient-preferred termused to describe symptoms las
Early snapshot of pandemic's impact on children's mental health

Early snapshot of pandemic's impact on children's mental health

by Clea Simon,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHome from school and separated from peers during crucial developmental phases, young children and adolescents were clearly among

Early snapshot of pandemic's impact on children's mental health

by Clea Simon,Harvard UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHome from school and separated from peers during crucial developmental phases, young children and adolescents were clearly among
Bad air pollution days tied to longer pediatric asthma hospitalizations

Bad air pollution days tied to longer pediatric asthma hospitalizations

by Lori SolomonAmbient particulate and ozone pollution is associated with longer hospital stays for pediatric asthma, according to a study published online June 13 in theJournal of Asthma.Jennif

Bad air pollution days tied to longer pediatric asthma hospitalizations

by Lori SolomonAmbient particulate and ozone pollution is associated with longer hospital stays for pediatric asthma, according to a study published online June 13 in theJournal of Asthma.Jennif
Common myths about epilepsy and kids

Common myths about epilepsy and kids

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpilepsy is one of the more common neurologic disorders in children. About 1 in 26 people have epilepsy, and 1 in 10 people w

Common myths about epilepsy and kids

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpilepsy is one of the more common neurologic disorders in children. About 1 in 26 people have epilepsy, and 1 in 10 people w
National Poll: Some parents may not be making the most of well child visits

National Poll: Some parents may not be making the most of well child visits

by University of MichiganSteps parents take to prepare for well visits. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at University of Michigan Health.While mos

National Poll: Some parents may not be making the most of well child visits

by University of MichiganSteps parents take to prepare for well visits. Credit: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at University of Michigan Health.While mos
Youth less likely to raise alarm in unsafe situations involving peers rather than adults: Study

Youth less likely to raise alarm in unsafe situations involving peers rather than adults: Study

by Australian Catholic UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren and young people are more likely to tell someone if an adult rather than a peer is making them feel unsafe, new Australian C

Youth less likely to raise alarm in unsafe situations involving peers rather than adults: Study

by Australian Catholic UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainChildren and young people are more likely to tell someone if an adult rather than a peer is making them feel unsafe, new Australian C