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Teenagers Are Quitting HS Sports Due to Body Image Concerns Driven by Social Media
More teens are quitting HS sports saying they don’t look right for the sports based on what they see in the media and social media, according to a new study.
Nearly 40% of Toddlers Diagnosed with Autism No Longer Have It by Age 6, New Study Finds
A new study out of Boston Children’s Hospital finds many children diagnosed with autism at a young age no longer meet the criteria for the disorder around the age of 6.
Playtime with Dad Helps Boost Kids’ Grades Significantly, New Study Finds
Fathers who regularly read, play and draw with their young children give them an educational advantage, according to new research.
ADHD Medication Errors in Kids Up Nearly 300% since 2000, Study Finds
Unintentional medication errors involving ADHD drugs jumped significantly over the past two decades, and most of the errors involved children 6 to 12 years old, according to the research.
Pediatrician’s Group Warns Against Low-Carb/Keto Diets for Kids
A new policy report from the American Academy of Pediatrics urges physicians and parents not to use low-carb diet for kids with diabetes or at risk for the disease.
Respiratory Infections in Kids: Researchers Identify Major Risk Factors
New research shows where you live impacts your child’s risk of colds, coughs and other respiratory infections.
Did COVID-19 Pandemic Push More Girls into Early Puberty?
A new study finds more girls under the age of 8 started puberty during the COVID-19 pandemic… and increased screen time, increased body weight and less exercise may have driven the early changes.
A Dose of Cold, Fresh Air Helps Kids with Croup Breathe Easier, New Study Finds
Children with croup who spent 30 minutes outside in the cold air saw significant improvements in their symptoms, according to researchers.
1 in 5 Children Experience Long Covid Symptoms, New Study Finds
More than 16% of kids still suffer COVID symptoms months after testing positive for the virus --- and their list of symptoms is long, researchers say.
Concussions Do Not Negatively Impact Kids’ IQ, New Study Finds
Suffering a concussion does not appear to lower intelligence or IQ scores in children. Researchers say this new finding should help ease the concerns of millions of parents.
Can You Protect Your Kid's Mental Health by Limiting Social Media Use?
A new study finds college students are much happier and less lonely, anxious, and depressed when they limit their time on social media.
Volunteering Helps Kids ‘Flourish’ Mentally and Physically, Study Finds
Children and adolescents who volunteer are more likely to be in excellent health and less likely to have behavioral problems, researchers say.
Talking to Your Toddler Boosts Brain Development, Study Finds
Talking to young children helps shape the brain in a way that promotes better language skills, according to new research.
Immunotherapy Skin Patch Can Help Treat Toddlers with Peanut Allergy, New Study Finds
After 12 months of treatment with a novel skin patch, the majority of toddlers with peanut allergy were successfully desensitized, according to researchers.
Half of Parents Believe Social Media Is Hurting Their Kids' Mental Health, New Poll Finds
50% of parents in a new poll say their children’s mental health suffered over the past year because of their social media use.
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America's Pediatricians Offer Tips for a Safe Halloween
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 22, 2023
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As pint-size witches, ghosts and superheroes roam the streets on Halloween, it's important for adults to keep their eyes on safety.
“It's always best for an adult to accompany young children when they trick-or-treat,” said
Nearly 4 in 10 Toddlers Diagnosed With Autism No Longer Have It by Age 6
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 9, 2023
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Not all children diagnosed with autism as toddlers continue to have that diagnosis once they reach elementary school, a new study shows.
While some past research has suggested this could be true, the new research backs that up, finding that a large percentage -- about 37...
Kids With Eczema May Need Further Allergy Tests
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 29, 2023
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Some children who have a common form of eczema should also be tested for allergic reactions because they may have a second allergic-type eczema, a new study suggests.
While atopic dermatitis is common and usually develops by age 5, allergic contact dermatitis has simila...
Disney Princesses: Are They Good or Bad for Your Child's Self-Image?
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- September 13, 2023
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For parents worried about how Disney princesses might impact their child's self-image, a new study is saying, “Let it go.”
“In children's media, about 60% of the characters are men and boys, they're male. And Disney princesses are probably one of the more visible a...
City Living Means More Coughs, Colds for Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 11, 2023
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Two new studies looked to explain an increased risk of respiratory infections like coughs and colds in babies and young children, finding city living to be among the culprits.
Young children who grow up in towns and cities instead of the countryside suffer more respirato...
Melatonin for Kids: Is it Safe? How to Help School Children Get Good Sleep
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 9, 2023
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Lots of parents are giving their children the supplement melatonin to help with sleep, but is it safe?
In a new survey, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) found that 46% of parents -- what it called a “shocking number” -- have given melatonin to children ...
Boosting Their Creativity Helps Kids Face Life's Challenges, Study Finds
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 6, 2023
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Just like adults, kids face daily stressors.
Luckily, a new study suggests that teaching them creative thinking can help them manage it all.
Researchers found that when school-age children learned some "narrative creativity" techniques -- such as shifting your pers...
ADHD: What Parents Need to Know
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 4, 2023
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Lots of children and adolescents have the condition known as ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
What should parents know? A number of treatments exist to help with functioning, including medications approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Deaf Children 'Equal, Healthy and Whole,' Pediatricians' Group Affirms
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2023
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It's time for everyone to change the words we use when we talk about kids who are deaf or hard of hearing.
With Cases Soaring, Guns Are Now Leading Cause of Death for U.S. Kids
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2023
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Guns are now the leading cause of death among kids in the United States.
That's the chilling message from a new study that looked at numbers of U.S. children killed by guns from 2018 to 2021. During this time, there was close to a 42% jump in firearm-caused deaths.
Social Media Is Parents' Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School: Poll
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 21, 2023
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When U.S. parents express their concerns about their school-aged children, social media use and the internet are at the top of the list.
Mental health issues are another top worry, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National
Fracking Tied to Lymphomas, Asthma in New Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2023
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Research into a possible link between childhood health problems and natural gas wells in western Pennsylvania is wrapping up with some answers.
Children who lived near these wells were more likely to develop rare lymphoma, the research found.
In addition, residents...
Step Up to a New School Year: Tips for Buying Shoes for Your Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2023
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Buying back-to-school shoes should be more about the right fit than the right look — but with luck you can combine the two.
Shoes play a big part in how kids' feet function and should be selected with care, say orthopedists at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in...
As Kids Head Back to School, New Survey Finds 71% Faced Challenges Last Year
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2023
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As kids prepare to return to school, a new poll warns that the many children who found the last school year challenging are likely to be apprehensive this time around.
The online survey, conducted by the Harris Poll on behalf of the nonprofit On Our Sleeves Movement for ...
Many Child Car Seats Are Improperly Installed, Even Those Deemed Easy to Manage
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 27, 2023
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Many parents in the United States aren't installing child car seats correctly, a new study finds.
Errors in car seat installation are common, even for seats that have a 5-star rating for features like ease of use, researchers found. The study found that fewer errors wer...
Nasal Swab for Bacteria Might Slash Antibiotic Prescribing in Kids
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2023
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Testing children with a suspected sinus infection for three common bacteria might cut unnecessary antibiotic prescribing, a new study suggests.
Only half of kids with sinusitis -- inflammation or swelling of the sinuses -- show any improvement with antibiotics, whic...
1 in 6 Kids Haven't Gotten All of Their Vaccines. Why?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2023
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Most early childhood vaccines require three or four doses for best protection, but more than 1 in 6 toddlers aren't getting them all, leaving them vulnerable to potentially deadly infections, a new study finds.
There are many reasons that kids aren't completing their vac...
EPA Awards $58 Million to Help Schools, Daycare Centers Remove Lead From Drinking Water
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2023
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The Biden administration on Monday awarded $58 million in grants to help schools and daycare centers remove lead from drinking water.
The announcement came during an event in Boston.
“I am excited to join local leaders in Boston to announce $58 milli...
Kids Who Plant Themselves in Front of TV More Likely to Have Metabolic Syndrome as Adults
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- July 24, 2023
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Here's another reason to get your kids up and moving: Excessive TV watching in childhood leads to a higher risk of metabolic syndrome at age 45, a new long-term study finds.
“What's really important about this is that even if these sedentary kids decided somewhere alo...
1 in 5 Kids Had Long COVID Symptoms Months After Infection
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- July 21, 2023
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Close to one-fifth of kids with COVID-19 may still have lingering symptoms months after their initial infection, new research finds.
The review, of 31 international studies, found that over 16% of children and teenagers with COVID had problems such as sore throat, persis...
Here's How to Make Summer Sports Camp a Safe Adventure for Your Kid
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2023
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If your child is in sports camp this summer, you'll want them to have fun and stay safe.
The National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) offers some tips on dealing with existing medical conditions, staying hydrated and heat safe, avoiding weather dangers and protecti...
Does Your Child Have Asthma? Here's How to Prepare Them to Go Back to School
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2023
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Whether your child attends a year-round school or one on a traditional calendar, parents can take steps to make classroom reentry healthier for kids with asthma.
Asthma causes an estimated 13.8 million missed school days each year, according to the Respiratory Health Ass...
Safety Videos Might Make Kids More Careful Around Guns, Study Suggests
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 18, 2023
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Shootings are the leading cause of death among U.S. children, surpassing even car crashes. But a new study suggests there may be a sensible way to reduce those firearm tragedies.
Researchers found that kids who had watched a one-minute gun safety video were more lik...
FDA Approves New Drug to Protect Against RSV in Infants
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 17, 2023
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MONDAY, July 17, 2023 (HealthDay Now) -- Parents now have a new long-acting drug to protect their children against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a common germ that hospitalizes as many as 3% of children under the age of 1 in the United States each year.
The U.S. Foo...
Fewer Kids Are Being Prescribed Antipsychotic Meds
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 7, 2023
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The use of antipsychotic medication in children is continuing to plummet, likely because of better policies and education, new research shows.
The study found a 43% drop in antipsychotic prescriptions for Medicaid-enrolled children in 45 states, a stark contrast from the...
Taking ADHD Meds Won't Raise a Kid's Odds for Drug Abuse Later: Study
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 6, 2023
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Stimulant medications like Ritalin are commonly prescribed to help treat the symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, but there have been concerns the drugs may lay the groundwork for later substance abuse.
New research may now set those worries at ease.
Kids Who Read for Pleasure Grow Into Better-Adjusted Teens: Study
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2023
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Young children may be fascinated by electronic devices, but a new study suggests that old-fashioned reading may help them grow into better adjusted middle schoolers.
The study, of more than 10,000 U.S. "tweens," found that those who'd begun reading for fun early in child...
FDA Approves New Drugs to Treat Type 2 Diabetes in Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2023
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved two drugs that have been used in adults with type 2 diabetes for years for use in children aged 10 and up.
The approvals of Jardiance (empagliflozin) and Synjardy (empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride) provid...
It's Rare, But Kids Can Get an Alzheimer's-Like Illness
- Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter
- June 21, 2023
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When people think about Alzheimer's disease, they usually associate it with seniors who have had a long and fulfilling life.
Sadly, two rare conditions that imitate the symptoms of Alzheimer's strike infants and children. Two of these disorders, Niemann-Pick Disease Typ...
Child Development Stages and Milestones: What to Expect
- Sue Benzuly, RN HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2023
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From their first smile to their first step to the first day of school, children go through a remarkable transformation on their way to adulthood.
Here, experts explore the five developmental stages, from infancy to adulthood, and take a deeper look at the developmental m...
ER-Based Pharmacies Could Improve Kids' Care, Pediatricians' Group Says
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 30, 2023
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When parents rush their kids to an emergency room in the dead of night for an asthma attack or high fever, they are often discharged with a prescription. The problem is, there may be nowhere to fill it promptly.
Why Taking Your Kids to the Park Is Always a Healthy Idea
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 20, 2023
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Need an activity to do with your kids on spring and summer days? Go to the park.
Outdoor play is good for physical health, mental well-being and reduced stress in children, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
“Whether it's sunny or snowing, pla...
Even Preschoolers Can Help Save a Life, Heart Experts Say
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 18, 2023
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If you're old enough to dial 911, you're old enough to be a lifesaver.
Building lifesaving skills can start as young as age 4 and be expanded over the years, the American Heart Association and others advise in a
Spring, Summer Is Peak Time for Dogs Biting Kids
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2023
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In the spring and summer, everyone races outside with their dogs to enjoy the warmer weather, but a new study suggests there is a downside to that.
More children are bitten by dogs in those months, according to researchers at Nemours Children's Health.
But a dog bi...
Among Kids With Autism, Girls Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders Than Boys
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- May 3, 2023
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Boys are four times more likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls are, but girls may be more likely to experience anxiety alongside the disorder than boys, new research reveals.
Anxiety tends to travel with autism, which is characterized by problems with social inte...
New Treatment Could Be Safer Way to Fight Brain Tumors in Kids
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2023
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Each year, about 140 kids in the United States are diagnosed with a craniopharyngioma, a typically non-cancerous brain tumor that develops near the pituitary gland at the base of the brain.
Doctors treat craniopharyngiomas with surgery to remove the entire tumor or a les...
How to Help Your Toddler Stop Biting Their Nails
- Miriam Jones Bradley, RN HealthDay Reporter
- April 11, 2023
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Your toddler may be going through a phase of nail-biting that might be driving you crazy.
While biting or picking at one's nails is a common behavior i...
CAR-T Therapy Helps Kids Battling Deadly Nervous System Tumors
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 6, 2023
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A therapy that arms the immune system to find and destroy tumor cells has shown early promise against a rare and aggressive childhood cancer.
Experts called the findings "promising." But they cautioned that much larger studies are needed to see whether and how the treatm...
How Much Do Kids Worry About Stuff? Survey Gives Answers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2023
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Life isn't all fun and games for kids. They do a fair amount of worrying, too.
In fact, according to a survey of kids ages 9 to...
WHO Experts Say Healthy Kids, Teens May Not Need More COVID Shots
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2023
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New advice from the World Health Organization (WHO) says healthy children and teens may not need additional COVID-19 shots, though they may need to catch up on other routine vaccines.
“The public health impact of vaccinating healthy children and adolescents is comparat...
Gun Deaths Among Kids Keep Rising, But Studies Show State Gun Laws Can Help
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2023
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Following a mass shooting that killed three children and three adults at a private Christian school in Tennessee on Monday, public officials are again talking about how to stop the never-ending cycle of gun violence in the United States.
Recent research offers both bad a...
Rate of Kids Hospitalized in Mental Health Crisis Keeps Rising
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2023
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Children with mental health problems are flooding America's hospitals.
A new study of 4.8 million pediatric hospitalizations between 2009 and 2019 found that the number of acute care hospitalizations for kids with mental health problems increased significantly. In 2019, ...
AHA News: Irregular Sleep Schedule Linked to High Blood Pressure
- American Heart Association News
- March 28, 2023
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People with irregular sleep patterns may face substantially higher odds of high blood pressure than those who stick to a schedule, even when they get the recommended amount of sleep each night, new research suggests.
The study, published Tuesday in the journal Hypertensi...
Child's Hospital Stay Can Cost Plenty, Even With Insurance
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 28, 2023
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When a child is hospitalized, cost may not be the greatest worry but the out-of-pocket expense can be substantial in the United States, even for those with insurance.
Early Detection Is Key to Correcting Childhood Hearing Loss. Know the Signs
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 26, 2023
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Early detection of childhood hearing loss is crucial but also challenging because babies can't tell their parents or doctors exactly what's wrong.
About 2 to 3 of every 1,000 kids is born with permanent hearing loss, so most health systems test newborns within a day or t...
1 in Every 36 U.S. 8-Year-Olds Has Autism
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 23, 2023
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More American children have autism than previously thought, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.
It also finds that the COVID-19 pandemic delayed diagnosis for many, which could have lasting impact.
Data from 11 communities in the Autism and...
When Kids Lose a Parent, New Therapy Might Prevent Long-Term Mental Harm
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2023
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The death of a parent is heartbreaking for a child or teenager, and those who experience it are known to be at an increased risk for depression and other mental health issues later in life.
But a new study finds that children who participated in a bereavement program wit...
'Artificial Pancreas' Technology Boosts Blood Sugar Control for Young Kids With Type 1 Diabetes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 17, 2023
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Just like adults, young children with type 1 diabetes may get the blood sugar control they need using an "artificial pancreas," new research shows.
The Control-IQ artificial pancreas system was tested in a clinical trial in children aged 2 to 6.
Using the technol...
Parents, Plan Now for Allergy-Free Summer Camp
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2023
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Planning for a safe summer camp experience requires some extra steps if your child has asthma or allergies.
An allergy expert noted that it's a huge concern for parents.
“Most kids heading off to summer camp for the first time wonder how they'll cope sleeping in ...
Diabetes Rates Keep Rising Among Young Americans
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 9, 2023
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Troubling new research finds that rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are continuing to increase in children and young adults.
Asian or Pacific Islander, Black and Hispanic children had higher rates, the