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Even in states with strong stock albuterol laws, school administrators fear liability

Even in states with strong stock albuterol laws, school administrators fear liability

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlthough asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions for children, kids don't always carry t

Even in states with strong stock albuterol laws, school administrators fear liability

by American College of Allergy, Asthma, and ImmunologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAlthough asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions for children, kids don't always carry t
COVID-19 increased weekday screentime for children, finds study

COVID-19 increased weekday screentime for children, finds study

by University of OttawaCredit: Marta Wave (Pexels)The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased weekday screentime for school-aged children says a new study involving the University of Ottawa published

COVID-19 increased weekday screentime for children, finds study

by University of OttawaCredit: Marta Wave (Pexels)The COVID-19 pandemic led to increased weekday screentime for school-aged children says a new study involving the University of Ottawa published
Is universal health care progress related to changes in childhood vaccination rates?

Is universal health care progress related to changes in childhood vaccination rates?

by Public Library of ScienceThe health center in Mukoko parish, Bukululo subcountry, Kalungi district in Uganda. Credit: Yesim Tozan (CC-BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Count

Is universal health care progress related to changes in childhood vaccination rates?

by Public Library of ScienceThe health center in Mukoko parish, Bukululo subcountry, Kalungi district in Uganda. Credit: Yesim Tozan (CC-BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Count
Deadly 'Rainbow fentanyl' looks like candy, could entice kids

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&

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&
Children who experience discrimination may have up to five times greater odds of suicidality

Children who experience discrimination may have up to five times greater odds of suicidality

by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who experience discrimination based on weight, race, or sexual orientation have significantly gre

Children who experience discrimination may have up to five times greater odds of suicidality

by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainChildren who experience discrimination based on weight, race, or sexual orientation have significantly gre
Extra cash for low-income mothers may influence baby brains

Extra cash for low-income mothers may influence baby brains

by Lindsey TannerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests giving extra cash to low-income mothers can change their infants' brain development.Brain measurements at age 1 showed faste

Extra cash for low-income mothers may influence baby brains

by Lindsey TannerCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research suggests giving extra cash to low-income mothers can change their infants' brain development.Brain measurements at age 1 showed faste
Early exposure to antibiotics can cause permanent asthma and allergies

Early exposure to antibiotics can cause permanent asthma and allergies

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly exposure to antibiotics kills healthy bacteria in the digestive tract and can cause asthma and allergies, a new study demonstrate

Early exposure to antibiotics can cause permanent asthma and allergies

by Andrew Smith,Rutgers UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainEarly exposure to antibiotics kills healthy bacteria in the digestive tract and can cause asthma and allergies, a new study demonstrate
CDC estimates 3 in 4 kids have had coronavirus infections

CDC estimates 3 in 4 kids have had coronavirus infections

by Mike StobbeBoxes of KN95 protective masks are stacked together before being distributed to students at Camden High School in Camden, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. According to a study by the Cente

CDC estimates 3 in 4 kids have had coronavirus infections

by Mike StobbeBoxes of KN95 protective masks are stacked together before being distributed to students at Camden High School in Camden, N.J., Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2022. According to a study by the Cente
Race, ethnicity reporting in pediatric clinical trials has improved, finds study

Race, ethnicity reporting in pediatric clinical trials has improved, finds study

by Elana GotkineRace and ethnicity reporting has improved significantly in pediatric clinical trials, but there is still underrepresentation of certain racial and ethnic groups, according to a study p

Race, ethnicity reporting in pediatric clinical trials has improved, finds study

by Elana GotkineRace and ethnicity reporting has improved significantly in pediatric clinical trials, but there is still underrepresentation of certain racial and ethnic groups, according to a study p
Role of race in calculating UTI risk in children reassessed

Role of race in calculating UTI risk in children reassessed

The variable race is associated with urinary tract infection (UTI) in children, but it can be replaced with history of UTI and duration of fever in a previously developed prediction tool, according to

Role of race in calculating UTI risk in children reassessed

The variable race is associated with urinary tract infection (UTI) in children, but it can be replaced with history of UTI and duration of fever in a previously developed prediction tool, according to
PROTECT intervention found to be effective in reducing symptoms of gaming and internet addiction

PROTECT intervention found to be effective in reducing symptoms of gaming and internet addiction

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA trio of researchers at Goethe-University Frankfurt, has found that the PROTECT intervention technique can be somewhat effective in reducing symp

PROTECT intervention found to be effective in reducing symptoms of gaming and internet addiction

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: CC0 Public DomainA trio of researchers at Goethe-University Frankfurt, has found that the PROTECT intervention technique can be somewhat effective in reducing symp
Hype up fitness to support kids' health post-lockdowns

Hype up fitness to support kids' health post-lockdowns

by University of South AustraliaWhen COVID-19 hit, outdoor playgrounds closed, and for many months, outdoor exercise was limited to only one hour per day. Credit: Unsplash/Shiau LingAs COVID-19 r

Hype up fitness to support kids' health post-lockdowns

by University of South AustraliaWhen COVID-19 hit, outdoor playgrounds closed, and for many months, outdoor exercise was limited to only one hour per day. Credit: Unsplash/Shiau LingAs COVID-19 r