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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 million...
Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. Children Has a Developmental Disability: CDC
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2023
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More kids in the United States are getting a developmental disability diagnosis, with prevalence close to 9% in 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.
Among 3- to 17-year-olds, 8.56% have ever been diagnosed with a developmental disability, co...
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...
Growing Up With Lead in Drinking Water May Dull Brain in Old Age
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2022
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Lead is known to damage young children's brains, and a new study suggests the effects may still be apparent in old age.
Researchers found that among nearly 1,100 older U.S. adults, those who grew up in cities with lead-contaminated drinking water generally scored worse o...
Nap at Preschool May Boost Tots' Learning
- Cara Murez
- March 30, 2022
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Many parents of preschoolers insist that naps are essential to recharge their little ones during the day and improve their mood.
Turns out that daytime shut-eye may also boost early literacy skills.
Many Parents Worry That Kids Fell Behind in Schooling During Pandemic
- Robert Preidt
- October 20, 2021
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It is a fear that millions of parents have been harboring since the pandemic began: Will their children fall behind in school due to disruptions caused by lockdowns, closings and social distancing?
A new U.S. poll finds that fear is widespread, with just over half of mor...
'6 Stages' Approach Might Help Families Coping With ADHD
- Robert Preidt
- October 20, 2021
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Researchers have created a six-stage process to help families of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) deal with the disorder.
"This framework is family-centered, focused on breaking down the barriers that families face from before diagnosis to pr...
Most Kids Newly Diagnosed With ADHD Aren't Getting Best Care
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 19, 2021
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Preschoolers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) rarely receive the gold-standard treatment recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for their condition, a new study reports.
The AAP recommends a behavioral therapy technique called "paren...
A Simple Way to Boost Kids' Reading Skills?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 1, 2021
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A small fix might make reading a bit easier for kids with dyslexia, as well as their classmates: Increasing the amount of space between printed letters.
Over Half of American Children Have Detectable Lead Levels in Their Blood
- Steven Reinberg
- September 27, 2021
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More than 50% of American children have detectable blood lead levels, a new study reveals. And young children who live in places with lots of pre-1950s housing and low incomes have the greatest risk.
"Public health authorities have worked commendably to reduce lead expos...