Ask the Pediatrician: What steps should parents take to keep guns out of kids' hands?

by Judy SchaechterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm thinking about getting a handgun for protection. What are the best ways to keep my kids safe with a gun in the house?A: Roughly a third of

Updated on: June 05,2024 8

Ask the Pediatrician: What steps should parents take to keep guns out of kids' hands?

by Judy SchaechterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainQ: I'm thinking about getting a handgun for protection. What are the best ways to keep my kids safe with a gun in the house?A: Roughly a third of

Updated on:June 05,2024 8

Local alcohol availability related to child maltreatment, new study suggests

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of stores selling alcohol in a neighborhood is linked to cases of child abuse and neglect in the same area

Updated on: April 20,2024 11

Local alcohol availability related to child maltreatment, new study suggests

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe number of stores selling alcohol in a neighborhood is linked to cases of child abuse and neglect in the same area

Updated on:April 20,2024 11

Parents adopt unhealthy food routines for family well-being in place of unaffordable activities, study finds

by City University LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew study study suggests a key reason parents on a low-income buy unhealthy foods for their families is to compensate for non-food related activi

Updated on: May 10,2024 3

Parents adopt unhealthy food routines for family well-being in place of unaffordable activities, study finds

by City University LondonCredit: CC0 Public DomainNew study study suggests a key reason parents on a low-income buy unhealthy foods for their families is to compensate for non-food related activi

Updated on:May 10,2024 3

'Years of life lost' to unintentional drug overdose in adolescents spikes during pandemic

by Ohio State University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first year of the COVID-19 pandemic saw a 113% increase in the "Years of Life Lost" among adolescents and young peopl

Updated on: March 08,2024 17

'Years of life lost' to unintentional drug overdose in adolescents spikes during pandemic

by Ohio State University Medical CenterCredit: CC0 Public DomainThe first year of the COVID-19 pandemic saw a 113% increase in the "Years of Life Lost" among adolescents and young peopl

Updated on:March 08,2024 17

City-level taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages tied to lower youth BMI

by Lori SolomonCity-level excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are associated with lower body mass index (BMI) among youths, according to a studypublishedonline July 31 in&nbsp

Updated on: August 08,2024 0

City-level taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages tied to lower youth BMI

by Lori SolomonCity-level excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are associated with lower body mass index (BMI) among youths, according to a studypublishedonline July 31 in&nbsp

Updated on:August 08,2024 0

How to maximize your child's school vacation while beating the summer slide

by Alena Kuzub,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAh, summer. The wait for the warmer weather and longer days is over. Vacation is just around the corner. And traffic on the

Updated on: June 25,2024 3

How to maximize your child's school vacation while beating the summer slide

by Alena Kuzub,Northeastern UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAh, summer. The wait for the warmer weather and longer days is over. Vacation is just around the corner. And traffic on the

Updated on:June 25,2024 3

Physical activity can promote learning and well-being at secondary school

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that adolescents who engage in active school transport and leisure-time

Updated on: June 12,2024 7

Physical activity can promote learning and well-being at secondary school

by University of Eastern FinlandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study led by the University of Eastern Finland suggests that adolescents who engage in active school transport and leisure-time

Updated on:June 12,2024 7

Abbott announces recall of infant formula over defective caps

Abbott Inc. has announced that it is again recalling some of its infant formula products, though the company said this latest recall is small and should not significantly impact nationwide supply.This

Updated on: May 22,2024 8

Abbott announces recall of infant formula over defective caps

Abbott Inc. has announced that it is again recalling some of its infant formula products, though the company said this latest recall is small and should not significantly impact nationwide supply.This

Updated on:May 22,2024 8

Study: Use of school mental health services rose just before the pandemic

by Emory UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMonths after the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) declared a national emergency in child and mental health, Emory University researchers ha

Updated on: February 29,2024 19

Study: Use of school mental health services rose just before the pandemic

by Emory UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMonths after the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) declared a national emergency in child and mental health, Emory University researchers ha

Updated on:February 29,2024 19

National Poll: Two in three parents don't make kids use helmets when sledding

by University of Michigan2 in 3 parents don't make kids use helmets when sledding, and not all parents say their children consistently wear a helmet when downhill skiing or snowboarding. Cred

Updated on: February 21,2024 11

National Poll: Two in three parents don't make kids use helmets when sledding

by University of Michigan2 in 3 parents don't make kids use helmets when sledding, and not all parents say their children consistently wear a helmet when downhill skiing or snowboarding. Cred

Updated on:February 21,2024 11

Mobile app provides effective support for children with obesity

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA mobile app that shows a child's weight development in real-time for children with obesity provides greater weight loss compared to c

Updated on: June 17,2024 8

Mobile app provides effective support for children with obesity

by Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA mobile app that shows a child's weight development in real-time for children with obesity provides greater weight loss compared to c

Updated on:June 17,2024 8

When should you keep your child home from school?

by Alex OsiadaczCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome parents and caregivers are asked, "Can I stay home from school?" by children on a daily basis, but knowing what's best in each case

Updated on: June 22,2024 7

When should you keep your child home from school?

by Alex OsiadaczCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSome parents and caregivers are asked, "Can I stay home from school?" by children on a daily basis, but knowing what's best in each case

Updated on:June 22,2024 7