Sending kids back to school rather than isolating and resting may be a better way to help them recover faster from a concussion, a new study finds. More A concussion is a…
Category: Children’s Health
Pediatricians are giving out free gun locks to approach the gun violence epidemic as a public health crisis
In a triage waiting room of St. Louis Children’s Hospital in Missouri, a clear basket filled with gun locks sits near the walkway, just noticeable enough to those passing by. More Gun…
Number of young children who accidentally ate cannabis edibles jumped 1,375% in five years, study finds
In just five years, the number of small children in the US exposed to cannabis after accidentally eating an edible rose 1,375%, a new study says. More
MIS-C has been more common and more severe than previously reported, study finds
Although still rare, MIS-C after Covid-19 has been more common and more severe than previously reported, and there are significant racial disparities in cases, according to a study published Thursday in JAMA…
FDA to review preventative option for RSV in infants, developers say
The US Food and Drug Administration has accepted a biologics license application for a long-acting antibody for the prevention of lower respiratory tract infections caused by the respiratory syncytial virus, according to…
Helping Children Cope with School Shooting
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – As the nation tries to comprehend the shooting at a school in Texas that claimed 21 lives, many are now trying to find ways to have conversations with their children to help them cope.
Deaf Children with Learning Delays Benefit From Cochlear Implants
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – LOS ANGELES — Up to three out of every 1,000 infants in the United States are born with profound hearing loss.
Provide Antibody Testing to Help Study Long COVID in Children
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Rutgers will provide antibody testing to help determine the incidence and long-term effects of COVID-19 in children as part of an initiative by the National Institutes of Health.
New Resources for Clean and Healthy Child Care
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Washington, D.C. – May 19, 2022 – The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is launching a refreshed version of its C is for Clean toolkit, a resource for parents and child care workers amid continued efforts to keep children and child care facilities healthy and clean.
Do Early Therapies Aid Very Young Children With or at High Likelihood for Autism?
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – In an analysis of reviews published between 2009 and 2020 that assessed therapeutic or educational interventions for very young children with or at high likelihood for autism….
Diet Has Key Role in ADHD Symptoms in Children
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – COLUMBUS, Ohio – Here’s a good reason for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to eat their fruits and vegetables: It may help reduce inattention issues, a new study suggests.
Home Environment Protects Against Development of Heart Disease Risk Factors After Child Abuse
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Studies have demonstrated that exposure to physical and psychological abuse in childhood is associated with cardiovascular risk factors in adulthood, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.
Children in Underserved Communities Are at Increased Risk of Being Admitted to the Pediatric ICU and of Dying There
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – ATS 2022, San Francisco, CA – Hospitalized children covered by Medicaid who reside in the poorest neighborhoods are at increased risk of being admitted to the hospital’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and of dying while there
Children’s Physical Activity Levels Fell Below National Guidelines in Wake of Pandemic
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – New research has revealed children’s physical activity levels in the UK were significantly lower by the time the COVID-19 pandemic public lockdown restrictions were lifted.
Potential Pathway Linking Infant Infections to Cardiovascular Disease
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Researchers have discovered a potential pathway linking early life infections to cardiovascular disease risk later in adulthood, offering opportunities for targeted intervention.
‘New and Improved’ Supermarkets Trim Childhood Obesity
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Access to newer supermarkets that offer fresh foods in some of New York City’s poorest neighborhoods was linked to a 1% decline in obesity rates among public school students living nearby, a new study shows.
Unexplained Cases of Hepatitis in Kids
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Several countries, including the U.S., have identified or are investigating unexplained hepatitis cases in children.
Why Endoscopy is Used in Children
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Endoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure used to visually examine the digestive system with a tiny camera on the end of a long, flexible tube.
How and Why Endoscopy is Used in Children
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – Endoscopy is a nonsurgical procedure used to visually examine the digestive system with a tiny camera on the end of a long, flexible tube.
Hospitals Can Reduce Antibiotic Overuse by Avoiding Unnecessary Blood Draws in Critically Ill Children
(HealthNewsDigest.com) – When a patient in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) develops a fever, physicians often routinely order a blood culture to identify the cause, particularly if they have reason to worry about sepsis….