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Q and A: Strategies for stressed kids

Q and A: Strategies for stressed kids

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have two children, ages 12 and 15. They are both good students, participate in athletics and enjoy spending time with friends. While both k

Q and A: Strategies for stressed kids

by Cynthia WeissCredit: CC0 Public DomainDEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have two children, ages 12 and 15. They are both good students, participate in athletics and enjoy spending time with friends. While both k
Signs and symptoms of asthma

Signs and symptoms of asthma

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsthma is a global issue. It's estimated that more than 334 million people around the world have asthma. It's a chronic

Signs and symptoms of asthma

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAsthma is a global issue. It's estimated that more than 334 million people around the world have asthma. It's a chronic
Study estimates nearly 70% of children under six in Chicago may be exposed to lead-contaminated tap water

Study estimates nearly 70% of children under six in Chicago may be exposed to lead-contaminated tap water

byJohns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCensus Tract–Level Maps of Chicago, Illinois, With Indicators of Lead Exposure and Screening A, Raw prevalence of lead exposure based

Study estimates nearly 70% of children under six in Chicago may be exposed to lead-contaminated tap water

byJohns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public HealthCensus Tract–Level Maps of Chicago, Illinois, With Indicators of Lead Exposure and Screening A, Raw prevalence of lead exposure based
Vaccine hesitancy among parents is a key predictor of vaccination coverage and disease risk among children: Study

Vaccine hesitancy among parents is a key predictor of vaccination coverage and disease risk among children: Study

by Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicole Creanza, assistant professor of biological sciences and member of the Evolutionary Studies Initiative, and graduate student Kerri-A

Vaccine hesitancy among parents is a key predictor of vaccination coverage and disease risk among children: Study

by Vanderbilt UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNicole Creanza, assistant professor of biological sciences and member of the Evolutionary Studies Initiative, and graduate student Kerri-A
Why kids with epilepsy need a seizure action plan

Why kids with epilepsy need a seizure action plan

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. And it's common. It's estimated that 1 in 26 people deve

Why kids with epilepsy need a seizure action plan

by Jason Howland, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainEpilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring seizures. And it's common. It's estimated that 1 in 26 people deve
The #1 enemy of good sleep for school kids: Screens

The #1 enemy of good sleep for school kids: Screens

by Cara MurezVideo games and social media are keeping school kids up at night, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).But so, too, are more constructive pursuits,

The #1 enemy of good sleep for school kids: Screens

by Cara MurezVideo games and social media are keeping school kids up at night, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).But so, too, are more constructive pursuits,
Food insecurity during adolescence is a risk factor for disordered eating in young adulthood

Food insecurity during adolescence is a risk factor for disordered eating in young adulthood

by University of MinnesotaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic both raised public awareness about and contributed to the problem of household food insecurity. In 2020, 15% of U.S. house

Food insecurity during adolescence is a risk factor for disordered eating in young adulthood

by University of MinnesotaCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 pandemic both raised public awareness about and contributed to the problem of household food insecurity. In 2020, 15% of U.S. house
International study supports dupilumab for treatment of moderate-to-severe asthma in children

International study supports dupilumab for treatment of moderate-to-severe asthma in children

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new medication has been added to the treatment options for children with moderate-to-severe asthma. In a late-stage clinical tria

International study supports dupilumab for treatment of moderate-to-severe asthma in children

by Vanderbilt University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new medication has been added to the treatment options for children with moderate-to-severe asthma. In a late-stage clinical tria
RSV is back with a vengeance, says expert

RSV is back with a vengeance, says expert

by Pennsylvania State UniversityBrittany Wright, a respiratory therapist with Penn State Health, cares for 5-year-old Camille Lepley in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of Penn State Health Chil

RSV is back with a vengeance, says expert

by Pennsylvania State UniversityBrittany Wright, a respiratory therapist with Penn State Health, cares for 5-year-old Camille Lepley in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of Penn State Health Chil
Newborns with higher hair cortisol levels take longer to fall asleep, finds study

Newborns with higher hair cortisol levels take longer to fall asleep, finds study

by American Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict the sleep of infants, according to a new study to be presented on Tuesday, Jun

Newborns with higher hair cortisol levels take longer to fall asleep, finds study

by American Academy of Sleep MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainCortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict the sleep of infants, according to a new study to be presented on Tuesday, Jun
What does 'Long COVID' look like in kids?

What does 'Long COVID' look like in kids?

(HealthDay)—Long COVID can be tough to diagnose in children, but there are a number of things to look for."Manychildrendon't have any symptoms when they have a COVID infection,&qu

What does 'Long COVID' look like in kids?

(HealthDay)—Long COVID can be tough to diagnose in children, but there are a number of things to look for."Manychildrendon't have any symptoms when they have a COVID infection,&qu
Nirsevimab protects infants against RSV-linked hospitalization

Nirsevimab protects infants against RSV-linked hospitalization

by Elana GotkineNirsevimab is efficacious for preventing hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated lower respiratory tract infection among infants, according to a study publishe

Nirsevimab protects infants against RSV-linked hospitalization

by Elana GotkineNirsevimab is efficacious for preventing hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated lower respiratory tract infection among infants, according to a study publishe