Deadly 'Rainbow fentanyl' looks like candy, could entice kids

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is warning the public that colorfully dyedfentanyl—dubbed "rainbow fentanyl"—is readily available across the United States."Rainbow&

Updated on: March 23,2024

Deadly 'Rainbow fentanyl' looks like candy, could entice kids

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is warning the public that colorfully dyedfentanyl—dubbed "rainbow fentanyl"—is readily available across the United States."Rainbow&

Updated on:March 23,2024

Less physical activity in adolescence likely rooted in biology, says study

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe slowdown of physical activity during adolescence is not likely caused by lifestyle and environment but by energy demands placed

Updated on: May 19,2024

Less physical activity in adolescence likely rooted in biology, says study

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe slowdown of physical activity during adolescence is not likely caused by lifestyle and environment but by energy demands placed

Updated on:May 19,2024

People aren't getting their young kids vaccinated against COVID-19—and many aren't getting boosters either

by Abraham GutmanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID cases have increased in Philadelphia about 40% over the past month—and that's without counting the scores of people testing positive at hom

Updated on: June 26,2024

People aren't getting their young kids vaccinated against COVID-19—and many aren't getting boosters either

by Abraham GutmanCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCOVID cases have increased in Philadelphia about 40% over the past month—and that's without counting the scores of people testing positive at hom

Updated on:June 26,2024

MIS-C patients have deeply dysregulated protein profiles, according to new research

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLevels of proteins in the plasma of patients with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) are significantl

Updated on: February 21,2024

MIS-C patients have deeply dysregulated protein profiles, according to new research

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLevels of proteins in the plasma of patients with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) are significantl

Updated on:February 21,2024

Study shows most adolescent vapers do not use cessation resources

by Elana GotkineMost adolescent electronic cigarette users do not use cessation resources in their attempts to quit, according to a study published online Oct. 2 inPediatrics.Hongying Daisy Dai,

Updated on: May 20,2024

Study shows most adolescent vapers do not use cessation resources

by Elana GotkineMost adolescent electronic cigarette users do not use cessation resources in their attempts to quit, according to a study published online Oct. 2 inPediatrics.Hongying Daisy Dai,

Updated on:May 20,2024

Providing a potential treatment option to infants where there is none

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA little over 1% of babies born in the U.S. in 2020 fell under the category of very low birthweight, meaning they weighed less than

Updated on: February 28,2024

Providing a potential treatment option to infants where there is none

by Medical University of South CarolinaCredit: CC0 Public DomainA little over 1% of babies born in the U.S. in 2020 fell under the category of very low birthweight, meaning they weighed less than

Updated on:February 28,2024

Studies show city living raises the risk of respiratory infections in babies and young children

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung children growing up in towns and cities suffer from more respiratory infections than those who grow up in the countryside, according to re

Updated on: May 20,2024

Studies show city living raises the risk of respiratory infections in babies and young children

by European Respiratory SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainYoung children growing up in towns and cities suffer from more respiratory infections than those who grow up in the countryside, according to re

Updated on:May 20,2024

New research looks at life satisfaction in pandemic-era teens with mental health histories

by Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Program/NIHCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from the NIH's Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program suggests that

Updated on: March 05,2024

New research looks at life satisfaction in pandemic-era teens with mental health histories

by Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Program/NIHCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew research from the NIH's Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program suggests that

Updated on:March 05,2024

Youth LGBTQ-specific mental health services lacking

by Lori SolomonJust over one in four youth-serving U.S. mental health facilities offered lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ)-specific mental health services in 2020, according to a rese

Updated on: June 26,2024

Youth LGBTQ-specific mental health services lacking

by Lori SolomonJust over one in four youth-serving U.S. mental health facilities offered lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ)-specific mental health services in 2020, according to a rese

Updated on:June 26,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents set up an asthma action plan?

by Sheila RazdanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: Our pediatrician said we should have an asthma action plan for our son. How do we do that?A: An asthma action plan is designed to help families mana

Updated on: June 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents set up an asthma action plan?

by Sheila RazdanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: Our pediatrician said we should have an asthma action plan for our son. How do we do that?A: An asthma action plan is designed to help families mana

Updated on:June 05,2024

More than 1 million U.S. kids diagnosed with COVID in single week

(HealthDay)—More than 1.1 million American kids were diagnosed with COVID-19 during the week ending Jan. 20, new data show.That's 17% higher than the 981,000 cases diagnosed the week before and do

Updated on: February 21,2024

More than 1 million U.S. kids diagnosed with COVID in single week

(HealthDay)—More than 1.1 million American kids were diagnosed with COVID-19 during the week ending Jan. 20, new data show.That's 17% higher than the 981,000 cases diagnosed the week before and do

Updated on:February 21,2024

Young children who walk or bike to school are more likely to continue the habit as they age

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityDescription of the study timeline and the longitudinal analytic sample: New Jersey Child Health Study (2009–2017). Abbreviations: ACS: active commuting to/from sc

Updated on: March 21,2024

Young children who walk or bike to school are more likely to continue the habit as they age

by Greg Bruno,Rutgers UniversityDescription of the study timeline and the longitudinal analytic sample: New Jersey Child Health Study (2009–2017). Abbreviations: ACS: active commuting to/from sc

Updated on:March 21,2024