COVID-19's devastating toll: A rise in adolescent mental health crises and suicidality

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe past decade has seen a worrisome increase in mental health crises among adolescents. A new study led by Patricia Ibeziako, M

Updated on: March 19,2024

COVID-19's devastating toll: A rise in adolescent mental health crises and suicidality

by Children's Hospital BostonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe past decade has seen a worrisome increase in mental health crises among adolescents. A new study led by Patricia Ibeziako, M

Updated on:March 19,2024

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:

Updated on: June 29,2024

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:

Updated on:June 29,2024

Polluted air can negatively impact children's test scores, finds study

by Christina Frank,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds air pollution may negatively impact standardized test

Updated on: March 05,2024

Polluted air can negatively impact children's test scores, finds study

by Christina Frank,Yale UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new study led by researchers at the Yale School of Public Health finds air pollution may negatively impact standardized test

Updated on:March 05,2024

Early steroid use does not cut hospital stay for non-MIS-C COVID-19

Early use of steroids seems not to reduce hospital length of stay (LOS) for non-multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) COVID-19 in children, according to a study published online Oct. 3

Updated on: March 25,2024

Early steroid use does not cut hospital stay for non-MIS-C COVID-19

Early use of steroids seems not to reduce hospital length of stay (LOS) for non-multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) COVID-19 in children, according to a study published online Oct. 3

Updated on:March 25,2024

Metabolism of COVID-19 antibodies from convalescent plasma suggests possible safe treatment for high risk children

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineA prospective study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers demonstrates that convalescent plasma (shown here)—a blood product collected from patients

Updated on: February 22,2024

Metabolism of COVID-19 antibodies from convalescent plasma suggests possible safe treatment for high risk children

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineA prospective study by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers demonstrates that convalescent plasma (shown here)—a blood product collected from patients

Updated on:February 22,2024

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

Updated on: May 19,2024

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

Updated on:May 19,2024

Back to school: Keeping kids safe from dangerous food allergies

The back-to-school season may bring on stress for parents of children who live withfood allergies.Parents can help reduce fear and anxiety by following some safety tips from the American Academy

Updated on: March 21,2024

Back to school: Keeping kids safe from dangerous food allergies

The back-to-school season may bring on stress for parents of children who live withfood allergies.Parents can help reduce fear and anxiety by following some safety tips from the American Academy

Updated on:March 21,2024

COVID-19-linked hospitalization up for children during omicron

During the period of omicron predominance, COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children aged 5 to 11 years, including among those with no underlying health conditions, was increased, according t

Updated on: February 28,2024

COVID-19-linked hospitalization up for children during omicron

During the period of omicron predominance, COVID-19-associated hospitalization among children aged 5 to 11 years, including among those with no underlying health conditions, was increased, according t

Updated on:February 28,2024

Gear up (helmets included) for a safe bike season

by Cara MurezAs the weather warms, folks are bringing out their bicycles for a ride.That's great, but it's important to be ready for a safe biking season: The national rate of bike accidents i

Updated on: March 21,2024

Gear up (helmets included) for a safe bike season

by Cara MurezAs the weather warms, folks are bringing out their bicycles for a ride.That's great, but it's important to be ready for a safe biking season: The national rate of bike accidents i

Updated on:March 21,2024

Study suggests need for more fluid policy on RSV prophylactic availability to children

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surges in young children oc

Updated on: May 17,2024

Study suggests need for more fluid policy on RSV prophylactic availability to children

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) surges in young children oc

Updated on:May 17,2024

Earlier detection of cardiometabolic risk factors for kids may be possible through next generation biomarkers

by Jennifer Stinebiser,Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe next generation of cardiometabolic biomarkers should pave the way for earlier detection of risk facto

Updated on: June 12,2024

Earlier detection of cardiometabolic risk factors for kids may be possible through next generation biomarkers

by Jennifer Stinebiser,Children's National HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe next generation of cardiometabolic biomarkers should pave the way for earlier detection of risk facto

Updated on:June 12,2024

Chinese youth not engaging in heart healthy habits

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany children and adolescents in China have less than ideal cardiovascular health, including low rates of physical activity and u

Updated on: February 22,2024

Chinese youth not engaging in heart healthy habits

by American College of CardiologyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany children and adolescents in China have less than ideal cardiovascular health, including low rates of physical activity and u

Updated on:February 22,2024