Drinking water at 1 in 4 California child-care centers tests dangerously high for lead

by Dorany PinedaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn test results that suggest thousands of California infants, toddlers and children continue to be exposed to brain-damaging lead, data released by the state D

Updated on: March 29,2024

Drinking water at 1 in 4 California child-care centers tests dangerously high for lead

by Dorany PinedaCredit: CC0 Public DomainIn test results that suggest thousands of California infants, toddlers and children continue to be exposed to brain-damaging lead, data released by the state D

Updated on:March 29,2024

Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots

by Lindsey Tanner and Mike StobbeIn this undated family photo, Emily Hojara and Eli Zilke of Sawyer, Mich., hold their their daughter, Flora, who was born early in the COVID-19 pandemic and turns 2 in

Updated on: February 21,2024

Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots

by Lindsey Tanner and Mike StobbeIn this undated family photo, Emily Hojara and Eli Zilke of Sawyer, Mich., hold their their daughter, Flora, who was born early in the COVID-19 pandemic and turns 2 in

Updated on:February 21,2024

1 in 10 teens have sexted, many see porn by 6th grade: Study

by Cara MurezA high number of preteens and teens in the United States have viewed pornography and many have also sent or received nude or seminude photos—sexting—over their smartphones, a new study re

Updated on: June 04,2024

1 in 10 teens have sexted, many see porn by 6th grade: Study

by Cara MurezA high number of preteens and teens in the United States have viewed pornography and many have also sent or received nude or seminude photos—sexting—over their smartphones, a new study re

Updated on:June 04,2024

School start times and late screen time exacerbate sleep deprivation in US teenagers

by Horacio de la Iglesia,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith the school year underway around the U.S., parents and caregivers are once again faced with the age-old struggle of

Updated on: June 25,2024

School start times and late screen time exacerbate sleep deprivation in US teenagers

by Horacio de la Iglesia,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith the school year underway around the U.S., parents and caregivers are once again faced with the age-old struggle of

Updated on:June 25,2024

Follow-up study reinforces concept of education as mental health therapy

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Christina Cruz, MD, EdM, assistant professor in the UNC Department of Psychiatry,

Updated on: February 27,2024

Follow-up study reinforces concept of education as mental health therapy

by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by Christina Cruz, MD, EdM, assistant professor in the UNC Department of Psychiatry,

Updated on:February 27,2024

Why home-made baby formula is a bad idea

If you're having trouble finding infant formula for your baby due to the nationwide shortage, donotturn to homemade recipes, an expert warns."Even the best intentions can have dev

Updated on: June 08,2024

Why home-made baby formula is a bad idea

If you're having trouble finding infant formula for your baby due to the nationwide shortage, donotturn to homemade recipes, an expert warns."Even the best intentions can have dev

Updated on:June 08,2024

US pediatricians' group moves to abandon race-based guidance

by Lindsey TannerA pediatrician examines a newborn baby in her clinic in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. In a new policy statement released Monday, May 2, 2022, the American Academy of Pediatrics s

Updated on: February 29,2024

US pediatricians' group moves to abandon race-based guidance

by Lindsey TannerA pediatrician examines a newborn baby in her clinic in Chicago on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. In a new policy statement released Monday, May 2, 2022, the American Academy of Pediatrics s

Updated on:February 29,2024

Study finds home screening test can help control type 1 diabetes

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown that a blood test for early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can stave off serious illnes

Updated on: May 08,2024

Study finds home screening test can help control type 1 diabetes

by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have shown that a blood test for early diagnosis of type 1 diabetes can stave off serious illnes

Updated on:May 08,2024

New Zealand kids spending one-third of after-school time on screens, study finds

by University of OtagoCameras worn by children participating in the Kids’Cam project captured images like the one above every seven seconds, offering insight into children's screen use in the

Updated on: May 10,2024

New Zealand kids spending one-third of after-school time on screens, study finds

by University of OtagoCameras worn by children participating in the Kids’Cam project captured images like the one above every seven seconds, offering insight into children's screen use in the

Updated on:May 10,2024

Children ages 5 to 11 are getting COVID-19 vaccinations: What this might mean for the holidays and the Omicron variant

by Dasantila Golemi-Kotra,The ConversationYoung children are rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated, protecting themselves against COVID-19 and helping to curb the pandemic. Credit: Dasantil

Updated on: February 20,2024

Children ages 5 to 11 are getting COVID-19 vaccinations: What this might mean for the holidays and the Omicron variant

by Dasantila Golemi-Kotra,The ConversationYoung children are rolling up their sleeves to get vaccinated, protecting themselves against COVID-19 and helping to curb the pandemic. Credit: Dasantil

Updated on:February 20,2024

Perinatal health risks increase in people with disabilities, finds study

People reporting disabilities are more likely to have smoked during pregnancy and have an increased risk for preterm birth and low birthweight, according to a study published online Sept. 21 inH

Updated on: May 13,2024

Perinatal health risks increase in people with disabilities, finds study

People reporting disabilities are more likely to have smoked during pregnancy and have an increased risk for preterm birth and low birthweight, according to a study published online Sept. 21 inH

Updated on:May 13,2024

7 tips to help your child cope with witnessing tragedy

by UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen children witness tragedies, from acts of violence to the sudden loss of a loved one, to images of a war zone like Ukraine, they often turn to thei

Updated on: February 24,2024

7 tips to help your child cope with witnessing tragedy

by UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWhen children witness tragedies, from acts of violence to the sudden loss of a loved one, to images of a war zone like Ukraine, they often turn to thei

Updated on:February 24,2024