4 tips for safer trick-or-treating this Halloween
Experts have a few safety tips so you can make sure your child has a great time trick-or-treating this Halloween.
What’s behind the rise in ADHD diagnoses?
October is ADHD Awareness Month. An expert digs into the rise in ADHD diagnoses among children and adults and the signs to look out for.
Why are so many kids facing anxiety?
The pandemic’s lingering effects and chronic screen time make it hard for anxious kids to stay in school, an expert says, but parents can help.
Experts warn of rise in kids having sugary drinks
A new study estimates at least 10% of youth around the world consume more than 7 servings of sugary drinks weekly.
State gun laws may lower child suicide rate, but not homicides
State gun laws are associated with decreased suicide rates for children under age 18, but have little influence on homicide rates.
More sleep and less screen time benefit unmedicated kids with ADHD
New research identifies behaviors that could help kids with ADHD who don’t take medication live a healthier lifestyle.
Lots of infections may have protected kids from COVID
Frequent viral and bacterial infections in kids boost nasal immune defenses. That may have protected them from severe COVID, a study finds.
Lots of infections may have protected kids from COVID
Frequent viral and bacterial infections in kids boost nasal immune defenses. That may have protected them from severe COVID, a study finds.
Making emergency rooms ‘pediatric ready’ saves lives
Making hospital EDs ready to provide basic health care to kids could cost as little as $4 to $8 per patient while improving survival rates.
Making emergency rooms ‘pediatric ready’ saves lives
Making hospital EDs ready to provide basic health care to kids could cost as little as $4 to $8 per patient while improving survival rates.