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

Updated on: June 15,2024

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

Updated on:June 15,2024

Relax—having different sleeping arrangements over the holidays probably won't wreck your child's sleep routine

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSleep, along with diet and physical activity, is one of the three pillars of good health. Good sleep makes it easier to grow, le

Updated on: February 29,2024

Relax—having different sleeping arrangements over the holidays probably won't wreck your child's sleep routine

by Sarah Blunden,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSleep, along with diet and physical activity, is one of the three pillars of good health. Good sleep makes it easier to grow, le

Updated on:February 29,2024

Mental health is intergenerational

by Deakin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe mental health impacts of trauma and emotional distress may extend from parents to their children. Yet a positive history of well-being co

Updated on: June 01,2024

Mental health is intergenerational

by Deakin UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe mental health impacts of trauma and emotional distress may extend from parents to their children. Yet a positive history of well-being co

Updated on:June 01,2024

CDC study shows power of flu vaccine for kids

(HealthDay)—Flu vaccines protect children against serious illness, even when the vaccine doesn't match the circulating flu virus, according to a new study that reinforces the importance of flu sho

Updated on: February 21,2024

CDC study shows power of flu vaccine for kids

(HealthDay)—Flu vaccines protect children against serious illness, even when the vaccine doesn't match the circulating flu virus, according to a new study that reinforces the importance of flu sho

Updated on:February 21,2024

School segregation: Contributor to racial/ethnic childhood obesity disparities

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity gaps are larger between segregated schools and smaller in racially-integrated schools among child populations, according to a new s

Updated on: February 29,2024

School segregation: Contributor to racial/ethnic childhood obesity disparities

by The Obesity SocietyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainObesity gaps are larger between segregated schools and smaller in racially-integrated schools among child populations, according to a new s

Updated on:February 29,2024

Study links school redistricting to higher rates of firearm violence in urban communities

by American College of SurgeonsAdjustments in school boundaries and other forms of school redistricting have been linked to spikes in shooting-related injuries in urban areas, according to new st

Updated on: May 07,2024

Study links school redistricting to higher rates of firearm violence in urban communities

by American College of SurgeonsAdjustments in school boundaries and other forms of school redistricting have been linked to spikes in shooting-related injuries in urban areas, according to new st

Updated on:May 07,2024

Updated infant sleep guidelines: No inclined products, bed-sharing

New infant sleep guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stress that parents make sure their infants sleep alone on their back ona flat surfaceand not in bed with mom or d

Updated on: March 21,2024

Updated infant sleep guidelines: No inclined products, bed-sharing

New infant sleep guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) stress that parents make sure their infants sleep alone on their back ona flat surfaceand not in bed with mom or d

Updated on:March 21,2024

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

Updated on: February 28,2024

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

Updated on:February 28,2024

New clinical RNA sequencing platform may improve rare disease diagnostics in pediatrics

by The Hospital for Sick ChildrenDr. Kyoko Yuki and Dr. Lianna Kyriakopoulou are moving the needle on precision diagnostics for rare diseases through a new clinical RNA sequencing platform at SickKids

Updated on: May 29,2024

New clinical RNA sequencing platform may improve rare disease diagnostics in pediatrics

by The Hospital for Sick ChildrenDr. Kyoko Yuki and Dr. Lianna Kyriakopoulou are moving the needle on precision diagnostics for rare diseases through a new clinical RNA sequencing platform at SickKids

Updated on:May 29,2024

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

Updated on: February 28,2024

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

Updated on:February 28,2024

New antibody shot could help protect babies from RSV

Updated on: June 24,2025

New antibody shot could help protect babies from RSV

Updated on:June 24,2025

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

Updated on: March 23,2024

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

Updated on:March 23,2024