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Examining the toll of fossil fuel combustion on children's health and subsequent human capital loss

Examining the toll of fossil fuel combustion on children's health and subsequent human capital loss

by KeAi Communications Co.Pathways from fossil fuel combustion to the possible impacts on child health outcomes and associated human capital losses. Credit: Cunrui HuangThe impact of climate change an

Examining the toll of fossil fuel combustion on children's health and subsequent human capital loss

by KeAi Communications Co.Pathways from fossil fuel combustion to the possible impacts on child health outcomes and associated human capital losses. Credit: Cunrui HuangThe impact of climate change an
Gut microbiome: Meet Bifidobacterium breve, keeping babies healthy

Gut microbiome: Meet Bifidobacterium breve, keeping babies healthy

by Rocío Sánchez Gallardo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBifidobacterium breve, or B breve for short, is a bacterial species that's found in the human intestine. It's e

Gut microbiome: Meet Bifidobacterium breve, keeping babies healthy

by Rocío Sánchez Gallardo,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBifidobacterium breve, or B breve for short, is a bacterial species that's found in the human intestine. It's e
Wind has caused 479 injuries, 28 deaths in bounce houses since 2000

Wind has caused 479 injuries, 28 deaths in bounce houses since 2000

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaMany, but not all, of the bounce house accidents the researchers logged occurred in states where there are no regulations governing bounce house use (shown h

Wind has caused 479 injuries, 28 deaths in bounce houses since 2000

by Leigh Beeson,University of GeorgiaMany, but not all, of the bounce house accidents the researchers logged occurred in states where there are no regulations governing bounce house use (shown h
New review calls on Hockey Canada to raise age of body contact from 13 to 15

New review calls on Hockey Canada to raise age of body contact from 13 to 15

by University of OttawaCredit: CC0 Public DomainHockey leagues in Canada should overhaul current rules and regulations to raise the age of bodychecking in the game from 13 to 15, says new researc

New review calls on Hockey Canada to raise age of body contact from 13 to 15

by University of OttawaCredit: CC0 Public DomainHockey leagues in Canada should overhaul current rules and regulations to raise the age of bodychecking in the game from 13 to 15, says new researc
Study analyzes the mental health cost of school closures

Study analyzes the mental health cost of school closures

by University of KonstanzVariation in school closure and reopening strategies.Data are compiled on the basis of a comprehensive screening of the state-specific corona protection ordinances (22).

Study analyzes the mental health cost of school closures

by University of KonstanzVariation in school closure and reopening strategies.Data are compiled on the basis of a comprehensive screening of the state-specific corona protection ordinances (22).
Researchers find suicide attempts and bullying highest for sexual minority and female adolescents

Researchers find suicide attempts and bullying highest for sexual minority and female adolescents

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSexual minority, American Indian, Alaskan Native, non-Hispanic Multiracial, and female adolescents are

Researchers find suicide attempts and bullying highest for sexual minority and female adolescents

by Columbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSexual minority, American Indian, Alaskan Native, non-Hispanic Multiracial, and female adolescents are
Peanut allergy in infants unchanged after new guideline introduced in Australia

Peanut allergy in infants unchanged after new guideline introduced in Australia

Guideline-recommended early peanut introduction in Australia has not been associated with a statistically significantly lower or higher prevalence of peanut allergy, according to a study published in

Peanut allergy in infants unchanged after new guideline introduced in Australia

Guideline-recommended early peanut introduction in Australia has not been associated with a statistically significantly lower or higher prevalence of peanut allergy, according to a study published in
Genetic mutation may identify women with difficulty producing breast milk

Genetic mutation may identify women with difficulty producing breast milk

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLeading health care organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding for six months after birth, yet some mothers report stopping d

Genetic mutation may identify women with difficulty producing breast milk

by Pennsylvania State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainLeading health care organizations recommend exclusive breastfeeding for six months after birth, yet some mothers report stopping d
Mould, pesticides, toxic chemical exposures reported in survey of Canadian child care professionals

Mould, pesticides, toxic chemical exposures reported in survey of Canadian child care professionals

by Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment / Canadian Child Care FederationThe findings suggest that while child care professionals believe it is important for program settings

Mould, pesticides, toxic chemical exposures reported in survey of Canadian child care professionals

by Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment / Canadian Child Care FederationThe findings suggest that while child care professionals believe it is important for program settings
Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?

Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?

by Dr. W. Steen JamesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI always tell parents that for many reasons, swimming should be the first sport a child learns.Swimming is a fun, relaxing activity that fuels bra

Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?

by Dr. W. Steen JamesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI always tell parents that for many reasons, swimming should be the first sport a child learns.Swimming is a fun, relaxing activity that fuels bra
12 safety tips to reduce ATV injury

12 safety tips to reduce ATV injury

by UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll-terrain vehicles (ATV) offer adventure for riders, but parents need to be aware of the dangers when children are involved.ATV injuries have skyrock

12 safety tips to reduce ATV injury

by UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll-terrain vehicles (ATV) offer adventure for riders, but parents need to be aware of the dangers when children are involved.ATV injuries have skyrock
Transgender, gender-questioning teens have worse health outcomes

Transgender, gender-questioning teens have worse health outcomes

Compared with cisgender youth, transgender and gender-questioning youth have increased risk factors and worse outcomes in five health domains, according to a study published in the April 19 issue of t

Transgender, gender-questioning teens have worse health outcomes

Compared with cisgender youth, transgender and gender-questioning youth have increased risk factors and worse outcomes in five health domains, according to a study published in the April 19 issue of t