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I think my child has anxiety. What are the treatment options?

I think my child has anxiety. What are the treatment options?

by Simon Byrne,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnxiety disorders are common among Australian children, affectingnearly 7%of those aged 4–11 years.Children's fear

I think my child has anxiety. What are the treatment options?

by Simon Byrne,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAnxiety disorders are common among Australian children, affectingnearly 7%of those aged 4–11 years.Children's fear
New study shows an increased prevalence of headaches in adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic

New study shows an increased prevalence of headaches in adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic

by The European Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver one third of schoolchildren who received online lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic reported a worsening of headache symptom

New study shows an increased prevalence of headaches in adolescents during COVID-19 pandemic

by The European Academy of NeurologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOver one third of schoolchildren who received online lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic reported a worsening of headache symptom
FDA: Do not use recalled infant formulas tied to infections

FDA: Do not use recalled infant formulas tied to infections

by Matthew PerroneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainU.S. health officials warned parents on Thursday not to use three popular powdered infant formulas manufactured at an Abbott plant in Michigan that i

FDA: Do not use recalled infant formulas tied to infections

by Matthew PerroneCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainU.S. health officials warned parents on Thursday not to use three popular powdered infant formulas manufactured at an Abbott plant in Michigan that i
USPSTF recommends anxiety, depression screening for children

USPSTF recommends anxiety, depression screening for children

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, and recommends anxiety screening for children aged 8 to 18

USPSTF recommends anxiety, depression screening for children

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening for major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescents aged 12 to 18 years, and recommends anxiety screening for children aged 8 to 18
Study finds one of every six autistic children are expelled from daycare

Study finds one of every six autistic children are expelled from daycare

by David Danelski,University of California - RiversideCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDaycare can be a brutal start for some of our society's youngest and most vulnerable people.A Universi

Study finds one of every six autistic children are expelled from daycare

by David Danelski,University of California - RiversideCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDaycare can be a brutal start for some of our society's youngest and most vulnerable people.A Universi
Paying family members for at-home care of their children found to be a viable answer to healthcare worker shortage

Paying family members for at-home care of their children found to be a viable answer to healthcare worker shortage

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study found that a Medicaid program in Colorado can help address the shortage of home healthcare w

Paying family members for at-home care of their children found to be a viable answer to healthcare worker shortage

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA recent study found that a Medicaid program in Colorado can help address the shortage of home healthcare w
Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to their kids about abuse in sports?

Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to their kids about abuse in sports?

by Dr. Stacy W. Thomas and Dr. Michele LaBotzCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is on a gymnastics team. How do I talk to her about the risks of sexual abuse in sports?A: Getting involved in spor

Ask the Pediatrician: How should parents talk to their kids about abuse in sports?

by Dr. Stacy W. Thomas and Dr. Michele LaBotzCredit: CC0 Public DomainQ: My daughter is on a gymnastics team. How do I talk to her about the risks of sexual abuse in sports?A: Getting involved in spor
Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?

Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?

by Dr. W. Steen JamesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI always tell parents that for many reasons, swimming should be the first sport a child learns.Swimming is a fun, relaxing activity that fuels bra

Ask the Pediatrician: What is the best first sport for kids?

by Dr. W. Steen JamesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainI always tell parents that for many reasons, swimming should be the first sport a child learns.Swimming is a fun, relaxing activity that fuels bra
New study finds battery-related injuries in children more than doubled in recent decade

New study finds battery-related injuries in children more than doubled in recent decade

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPediatric battery-related emergency department (ED) visits have increased considerably in the last decade, particularly among

New study finds battery-related injuries in children more than doubled in recent decade

by Nationwide Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPediatric battery-related emergency department (ED) visits have increased considerably in the last decade, particularly among
How can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine?

How can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine?

by The Associated PressHow can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine? Credit: AP Illustration/Peter HamlinHow can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine?Children younger than

How can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine?

by The Associated PressHow can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine? Credit: AP Illustration/Peter HamlinHow can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine?Children younger than
A new virus to worry about: EV-D68 can cause paralysis in children

A new virus to worry about: EV-D68 can cause paralysis in children

by Rong-Gong Lin II and Luke Money, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHealth officials are warning doctors about another contagious virus that, in rare cases, can send children to the

A new virus to worry about: EV-D68 can cause paralysis in children

by Rong-Gong Lin II and Luke Money, Los Angeles TimesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHealth officials are warning doctors about another contagious virus that, in rare cases, can send children to the
New research calls to scrap the smoking prevention/cessation binary when addressing tobacco use among young adults

New research calls to scrap the smoking prevention/cessation binary when addressing tobacco use among young adults

by University of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA complex array of smoking behaviors and identities among young adults explains why public health initiatives around smoking prevention an

New research calls to scrap the smoking prevention/cessation binary when addressing tobacco use among young adults

by University of ExeterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA complex array of smoking behaviors and identities among young adults explains why public health initiatives around smoking prevention an