TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Kids who were infected with respiratory syncytial virus, better known as RSV, in their first year may be at greater risk for asthma, according to researchers. Their new study looked at the effects of RSV infections of different severities on childhood asthma risk.Continue Reading
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The number of kids who attempted suicide using over-the-counter or easily accessible medications is up sharply, a new study shows. This research spotlights a pediatric mental health crisis, said researchers from the University of Virginia Health System, who reviewed data on reported suicideContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new Australian study found that children who had COVID-19 during the first couple of years of the pandemic could be safely treated at home, taking the burden off hospitals. Children who had COVID-19 with moderate symptoms or preexisting high-risk conditions could beContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — U.S. schools that have a lot of students with prescriptions for ADHD medication also tend to have a lot of students who misuse the drugs, a new study suggests. Researchers found that among nearly 3,300 U.S. middle schools and high schools, some hadContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A leading doctors’ group recommends that toddlers get screening for autism at 18 months old. That may not be a moment too soon — and earlier may be even better, researchers say. A new randomized clinical trial, the gold standard for studies, backsContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — With so many American kids and teens dealing with depression or anxiety, pediatricians are increasingly stepping in as mental health care providers. Now, a new study suggests they are doing a decent job — but too few kids are being referred for talkContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — As summer nears, teens may want to apply for their first job or try to boost their hours for the season. Not all parents think this is such a good idea though, according to a new C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital poll. “Teen jobsContinue Reading
SATURDAY, April 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — It’s important for children to learn about body safety and boundaries. Empowering them with information can help them recognize unsafe situations and may help protect them from abuse. “Children and teens who feel in control of their bodies are less likely to fallContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The kids, no matter how they are conceived, are all right. That is the main takeaway from a new study by British researchers that found no real differences in the psychological well-being of kids who were born via sperm/egg donation or surrogacy andContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The “baby bust” that hit the United States during the first year of the COVID pandemic did not affect all states equally — with states that were more racially diverse or more “blue” seeing bigger drops in their birth rates. That’s among theContinue Reading