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Forgetfulness, even fatal cases, can happen to anyone, study shows

Forgetfulness, even fatal cases, can happen to anyone, study shows

by Tracy DeStazio,University of Notre DameCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince 1998, approximately 496 children have died of pediatric vehicular heatstroke in the United States because their

Forgetfulness, even fatal cases, can happen to anyone, study shows

by Tracy DeStazio,University of Notre DameCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSince 1998, approximately 496 children have died of pediatric vehicular heatstroke in the United States because their
Inequities in substance testing at pediatric trauma centers revealed

Inequities in substance testing at pediatric trauma centers revealed

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainInjured adolescents from marginalized groups treated at pediatric trauma centers are more likely to be tested for drugs and alcoho

Inequities in substance testing at pediatric trauma centers revealed

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesCredit: CC0 Public DomainInjured adolescents from marginalized groups treated at pediatric trauma centers are more likely to be tested for drugs and alcoho
National poll: 2 in 3 parents say their kids have experienced poor air quality

National poll: 2 in 3 parents say their kids have experienced poor air quality

by University of MichiganWhile most parents are concerned about how air quality problems may affect their children, fewer feel confident about what steps they should take to protect them. Credit:

National poll: 2 in 3 parents say their kids have experienced poor air quality

by University of MichiganWhile most parents are concerned about how air quality problems may affect their children, fewer feel confident about what steps they should take to protect them. Credit:
Digital program gets school kids moving

Digital program gets school kids moving

by University of SydneyThe IEngage app and booklet. Credit: University of SydneyEvery parent worries about how much time their child spends on screens, but what if screens could also provide the

Digital program gets school kids moving

by University of SydneyThe IEngage app and booklet. Credit: University of SydneyEvery parent worries about how much time their child spends on screens, but what if screens could also provide the
Researchers assess effectiveness of telemedicine for pediatric patients with genetic conditions

Researchers assess effectiveness of telemedicine for pediatric patients with genetic conditions

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that using telemedicine to evaluate

Researchers assess effectiveness of telemedicine for pediatric patients with genetic conditions

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study from researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that using telemedicine to evaluate
About 80% of parents know little to nothing about CBD products, survey says

About 80% of parents know little to nothing about CBD products, survey says

by Jessica SchladebeckCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout 80% of parents know almost nothing about CBD and CBD products, with more than a third of them under the impression it is the same as marijuana.Whil

About 80% of parents know little to nothing about CBD products, survey says

by Jessica SchladebeckCredit: CC0 Public DomainAbout 80% of parents know almost nothing about CBD and CBD products, with more than a third of them under the impression it is the same as marijuana.Whil
Asthma study sparks debate about safety of cooking with gas

Asthma study sparks debate about safety of cooking with gas

by Daniel LawlerCooking with gas has been linked to around 12 percent of asthma cases in the United States, Australia and Europe.New research that links cooking with natural gas to around 12 percent o

Asthma study sparks debate about safety of cooking with gas

by Daniel LawlerCooking with gas has been linked to around 12 percent of asthma cases in the United States, Australia and Europe.New research that links cooking with natural gas to around 12 percent o
Teens with asthma face more bullying, says study

Teens with asthma face more bullying, says study

by Columbia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Columbia Nursing shows that rural teens with asthma are more likely to be bullied—and that having more severe symptoms als

Teens with asthma face more bullying, says study

by Columbia UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research from Columbia Nursing shows that rural teens with asthma are more likely to be bullied—and that having more severe symptoms als
'Food allergy bravery' clinic helps kids with food allergies overcome anxiety

'Food allergy bravery' clinic helps kids with food allergies overcome anxiety

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom an early age, children with life-threatening food allergies are taught to proceed with caution: Check labels, ask a

'Food allergy bravery' clinic helps kids with food allergies overcome anxiety

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFrom an early age, children with life-threatening food allergies are taught to proceed with caution: Check labels, ask a
Implementation of 'Treat All' did not increase ART coverage for children

Implementation of 'Treat All' did not increase ART coverage for children

by Elana GotkineImplementation of "Treat All," which removed CD4-based clinical staging criteria for antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation, did not accelerate ART coverage gains or AIDS mo

Implementation of 'Treat All' did not increase ART coverage for children

by Elana GotkineImplementation of "Treat All," which removed CD4-based clinical staging criteria for antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation, did not accelerate ART coverage gains or AIDS mo
A larger dose of vitamin D may decrease psychiatric symptoms at school age

A larger dose of vitamin D may decrease psychiatric symptoms at school age

by Tampere UniversityCredit: Nicolas Solerieu on UnsplashIt is estimated that every eighth child suffers from a mental health disorder. Several predictors of children's mental problems have been i

A larger dose of vitamin D may decrease psychiatric symptoms at school age

by Tampere UniversityCredit: Nicolas Solerieu on UnsplashIt is estimated that every eighth child suffers from a mental health disorder. Several predictors of children's mental problems have been i
Social assistance programs found to be an effective strategy to mitigate the impact of economic crises on child health

Social assistance programs found to be an effective strategy to mitigate the impact of economic crises on child health

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthScenarios of poverty, cash transfer coverages, and under-5 mortality predictions, 2020–2030. Note: The mortality rates are per 1000 livebirths. BF = Bolsa

Social assistance programs found to be an effective strategy to mitigate the impact of economic crises on child health

by Barcelona Institute for Global HealthScenarios of poverty, cash transfer coverages, and under-5 mortality predictions, 2020–2030. Note: The mortality rates are per 1000 livebirths. BF = Bolsa