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22 Oct
America's Pediatricians Offer Tips for a Safe Halloween

America's Pediatricians Offer Tips for a Safe Halloween

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

Safety: ChildParentingKids: Misc.Injuries
09 Oct
Nearly 4 in 10 Toddlers Diagnosed With Autism No Longer Have It by Age 6

Nearly 4 in 10 Toddlers Diagnosed With Autism No Longer Have It by Age 6

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...

AutismChild DevelopmentKids: Misc.
29 Sep
Kids With Eczema May Need Further Allergy Tests

Kids With Eczema May Need Further Allergy Tests

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...

Allergies: Misc.EczemaSkin Disorders: ItchinessKids: Misc.
13 Sep
Disney Princesses: Are They Good or Bad for Your Child's Self-Image?

Disney Princesses: Are They Good or Bad for Your Child's Self-Image?

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 and mor...

Child DevelopmentParentingMediaKids: Misc.
11 Sep
City Living Means More Coughs, Colds for Kids

City Living Means More Coughs, Colds for Kids

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...

Infections: Misc.Kids: Misc.FluInfant / Child CareCommon Cold
09 Sep
Melatonin for Kids: Is it Safe? How to Help School Children Get Good Sleep

Melatonin for Kids: Is it Safe? How to Help School Children Get Good Sleep

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 under...

ParentingSleep Problems: Misc.Kids: Misc.Nutritional Supplements
06 Sep
Boosting Their Creativity Helps Kids Face Life's Challenges, Study Finds

Boosting Their Creativity Helps Kids Face Life's Challenges, Study Finds

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...

Child DevelopmentParentingChild PsychologyPsychology / Mental Health: Misc.Kids: Misc.
04 Sep
ADHD: What Parents Need to Know

ADHD: What Parents Need to Know

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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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)Child DevelopmentParentingKids: Misc.
30 Aug
Deaf Children 'Equal, Healthy and Whole,' Pediatricians' Group Affirms

Deaf Children 'Equal, Healthy and Whole,' Pediatricians' Group Affirms

It's time for everyone to change the words we use when we talk about kids who are deaf or hard of hearing.

This is one of the main messages from newly updated

Hearing LossParentingKids: Misc.
21 Aug
With Cases Soaring, Guns Are Now Leading Cause of Death for U.S. Kids

With Cases Soaring, Guns Are Now Leading Cause of Death for U.S. Kids

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.

Safety: ChildKids: Misc.
21 Aug
Social Media Is Parents' Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School: Poll

Social Media Is Parents' Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School: Poll

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

Social NetworksAdolescents / TeensChild DevelopmentParentingChild PsychologyKids: Misc.Computers / Internet: Misc.
16 Aug
Fracking Tied to Lymphomas, Asthma in New Study

Fracking Tied to Lymphomas, Asthma in New Study

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...

AsthmaEnvironmental MedicineCancer: LymphomaKids: Misc.
08 Aug
Step Up to a New School Year: Tips for Buying Shoes for Your Kids

Step Up to a New School Year: Tips for Buying Shoes for Your Kids

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 ...

Foot Problems: Misc.Child DevelopmentParentingKids: Misc.
28 Jul
As Kids Head Back to School, New Survey Finds 71% Faced Challenges Last Year

As Kids Head Back to School, New Survey Finds 71% Faced Challenges Last Year

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 ...

ParentingPsychology / Mental Health: Misc.Kids: Misc.StressEducation
27 Jul
Many Child Car Seats Are Improperly Installed, Even Those Deemed Easy to Manage

Many Child Car Seats Are Improperly Installed, Even Those Deemed Easy to Manage

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...

ParentingTravel Safety: Motor Vehicle InjurySeat BeltsKids: Misc.
26 Jul
Nasal Swab for Bacteria Might Slash Antibiotic Prescribing in Kids

Nasal Swab for Bacteria Might Slash Antibiotic Prescribing in Kids

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...

Sinus ProblemsAntibioticsKids: Misc.Screening
25 Jul
1 in 6 Kids Haven't Gotten All of Their Vaccines. Why?

1 in 6 Kids Haven't Gotten All of Their Vaccines. Why?

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...

VaccinesKids: Misc.
25 Jul
EPA Awards $58 Million to Help Schools, Daycare Centers Remove Lead From Drinking Water

EPA Awards $58 Million to Help Schools, Daycare Centers Remove Lead From Drinking Water

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...

EnvironmentSafety: WaterKids: Misc.Learning Disabilities: Misc.Education
24 Jul
Kids Who Plant Themselves in Front of TV More Likely to Have Metabolic Syndrome as Adults

Kids Who Plant Themselves in Front of TV More Likely to Have Metabolic Syndrome as Adults

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 along...

MediaMetabolic SyndromeKids: Misc.
21 Jul
1 in 5 Kids Had Long COVID Symptoms Months After Infection

1 in 5 Kids Had Long COVID Symptoms Months After Infection

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...

Kids: Misc.
19 Jul
Here's How to Make Summer Sports Camp a Safe Adventure for Your Kid

Here's How to Make Summer Sports Camp a Safe Adventure for Your Kid

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...

Safety: ChildExercise: Misc.ParentingKids: Misc.Head InjuriesInjuries
19 Jul
Does Your Child Have Asthma? Here's How to Prepare Them to Go Back to School

Does Your Child Have Asthma? Here's How to Prepare Them to Go Back to School

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...

AsthmaParentingKids' AilmentsKids: Misc.
18 Jul
Safety Videos Might Make Kids More Careful Around Guns, Study Suggests

Safety Videos Might Make Kids More Careful Around Guns, Study Suggests

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...

Safety: ChildParentingKids: Misc.
17 Jul
FDA Approves New Drug to Protect Against RSV in Infants

FDA Approves New Drug to Protect Against RSV in Infants

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...

VaccinesVirusesKids: Misc.
07 Jul
Fewer Kids Are Being Prescribed Antipsychotic Meds

Fewer Kids Are Being Prescribed Antipsychotic Meds

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...

AutismPrescription DrugsBipolar Affective DisorderChild PsychologySchizophreniaKids: Misc.
06 Jul
Taking ADHD Meds Won't Raise a Kid's Odds for Drug Abuse Later: Study

Taking ADHD Meds Won't Raise a Kid's Odds for Drug Abuse Later: Study

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.

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD)RitalinKids: Misc.Drug AbuseAddiction
28 Jun
Kids Who Read for Pleasure Grow Into Better-Adjusted Teens: Study

Kids Who Read for Pleasure Grow Into Better-Adjusted Teens: Study

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...

Child DevelopmentParentingChild PsychologyKids: Misc.
21 Jun
FDA Approves New Drugs to Treat Type 2 Diabetes in Kids

FDA Approves New Drugs to Treat Type 2 Diabetes in Kids

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...

Kids: Misc.Diabetes: Type IIDrug ApprovalsFood &, Drug Administration
21 Jun
It's Rare, But Kids Can Get an Alzheimer's-Like Illness

It's Rare, But Kids Can Get an Alzheimer's-Like Illness

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...

Alzheimer'sDementiaKids: Misc.
30 May
Child Development Stages and Milestones: What to Expect

Child Development Stages and Milestones: What to Expect

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...

Child DevelopmentParentingChild PsychologyKids: Misc.
30 May
ER-Based Pharmacies Could Improve Kids' Care, Pediatricians' Group Says

ER-Based Pharmacies Could Improve Kids' Care, Pediatricians' Group Says

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.

Now, a new

Prescription DrugsEmergencies / First AidParentingKids: Misc.
20 May
Why Taking Your Kids to the Park Is Always a Healthy Idea

Why Taking Your Kids to the Park Is Always a Healthy Idea

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, playi...

Child DevelopmentParentingExercise: Misc.Kids: Misc.
18 May
Even Preschoolers Can Help Save a Life, Heart Experts Say

Even Preschoolers Can Help Save a Life, Heart Experts Say

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

Emergencies / First AidHeart / Stroke-Related: Misc.CPRKids: Misc.
03 May
Spring, Summer Is Peak Time for Dogs Biting Kids

Spring, Summer Is Peak Time for Dogs Biting Kids

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...

Emergencies / First AidSafety: ChildParentingBites &, StingsPets And HealthKids: Misc.
03 May
Among Kids With Autism, Girls Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders Than Boys

Among Kids With Autism, Girls Are More Prone to Anxiety Disorders Than Boys

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...

AutismAnxietyPsychology / Mental Health: Misc.Kids: Misc.
25 Apr
New Treatment Could Be Safer Way to Fight Brain Tumors in Kids

New Treatment Could Be Safer Way to Fight Brain Tumors in Kids

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...

Surgery: Misc.Safety: ChildKids: Misc.PituitaryRadiationLearning Disabilities: Misc.Side EffectsBrain
11 Apr
How to Help Your Toddler Stop Biting Their Nails

How to Help Your Toddler Stop Biting Their Nails

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...

ParentingInfant / Child CareKids: Misc.
06 Apr
CAR-T Therapy Helps Kids Battling Deadly Nervous System Tumors

CAR-T Therapy Helps Kids Battling Deadly Nervous System Tumors

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...

Cancer: BrainKids: Misc.
05 Apr
How Much Do Kids Worry About Stuff? Survey Gives Answers

How Much Do Kids Worry About Stuff? Survey Gives Answers

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...

Child PsychologyAnxietyKids: Misc.
29 Mar
WHO Experts Say Healthy Kids, Teens May Not Need More COVID Shots

WHO Experts Say Healthy Kids, Teens May Not Need More COVID Shots

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 comparativ...

Adolescents / TeensVaccinesWorld Health OrganizationVirusesKids: Misc.
29 Mar
Gun Deaths Among Kids Keep Rising, But Studies Show State Gun Laws Can Help

Gun Deaths Among Kids Keep Rising, But Studies Show State Gun Laws Can Help

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...

Safety &, Public HealthKids: Misc.
28 Mar
Rate of Kids Hospitalized in Mental Health Crisis Keeps Rising

Rate of Kids Hospitalized in Mental Health Crisis Keeps Rising

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, ...

Adolescents / TeensBipolar Affective DisorderParentingAnxietyPsychology / Mental Health: Misc.DepressionKids: Misc.
28 Mar
AHA News: Irregular Sleep Schedule Linked to High Blood Pressure

AHA News: Irregular Sleep Schedule Linked to High Blood Pressure

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...

Adolescents / TeensBipolar Affective DisorderParentingAnxietyPsychology / Mental Health: Misc.DepressionKids: Misc.
28 Mar
Child's Hospital Stay Can Cost Plenty, Even With Insurance

Child's Hospital Stay Can Cost Plenty, Even With Insurance

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.

A Michigan Medicine

Health Care Access / DisparitiesHospitalsParentingKids: Misc.Health Costs
26 Mar
Early Detection Is Key to Correcting Childhood Hearing Loss. Know the Signs

Early Detection Is Key to Correcting Childhood Hearing Loss. Know the Signs

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...

Hearing LossHearing Disorders: Misc.ParentingKids: Misc.Infant / Child Care
23 Mar
1 in Every 36 U.S. 8-Year-Olds Has Autism

1 in Every 36 U.S. 8-Year-Olds Has Autism

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...

AutismPsychology / Mental Health: Misc.Kids: Misc.
22 Mar
When Kids Lose a Parent, New Therapy Might Prevent Long-Term Mental Harm

When Kids Lose a Parent, New Therapy Might Prevent Long-Term Mental Harm

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...

GriefAdolescents / TeensEmotional Disorders: Misc.Kids: Misc.DepressionPsychology / Mental Health: Misc.
17 Mar
'Artificial Pancreas' Technology Boosts Blood Sugar Control for Young Kids With Type 1 Diabetes

'Artificial Pancreas' Technology Boosts Blood Sugar Control for Young Kids With Type 1 Diabetes

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...

Medical Technology: Misc.Kids: Misc.Diabetes: Type I
12 Mar
Parents, Plan Now for Allergy-Free Summer Camp

Parents, Plan Now for Allergy-Free Summer Camp

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 a ...

Allergies: Misc.ParentingKids: Misc.AsthmaAllergies: Food
09 Mar
Diabetes Rates Keep Rising Among Young Americans

Diabetes Rates Keep Rising Among Young Americans

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

Adolescents / TeensKids: Misc.Diabetes: DemographicsObesityDiabetes: Type IIDiabetes: Type I