Health Tip: Keep Kids Safe From Fire and Heat
2017-09-27
Suggestions to prevent burnsContinue Reading
When a Cold or Flu Strikes a Family Member
2017-09-21
How to keep everyone else healthyContinue Reading
Big Rise in Hospitalized Kids With Opioid Side Effects
2017-09-18
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2017 (HealthDay News) — There has been a large increase in the number of young hospital patients in the United States who suffer harmful side effects from opioid painkillers, a new study says. The findings show an urgent need for safer pain medications for young patients, theContinue Reading
Parents Say Schools Don’t Help Kids With Mental Health, Chronic Disease
2017-09-18
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Many parents don’t believe schools are prepared to help students with mental health problems and serious physical health issues, a new survey finds. While 77 percent of parents were certain that schools would be able to provide first aid for minor issues suchContinue Reading
Joining Your Kid on That Playground Slide? Think Again
2017-09-15
It seems like fun but can be a quick trip to a broken limb, study authors warnContinue Reading
More U.S. Kids Landing in ER With Opioid Addiction
2017-09-15
Researcher calls findings an emerging public health issueContinue Reading
Young Kids With Cellphones Face a Hidden Risk
2017-09-15
Study finds elementary school children with phones are more likely to be cyberbulliedContinue Reading
Hurricanes May Have Longer-Lasting Impact on Kids
2017-09-12
Child expert offers tips on helping youngsters recover from the stormsContinue Reading
State Laws Curb Kids’ Injuries Tied to Off-Road Vehicles
2017-09-11
In Massachusetts, ER visits down as much as 50 percent, study foundContinue Reading