NASCAR shows danger of airborne lead during pregnancy
NASCAR used leaded fuel for years after it was phased out. That gave researchers a chance to look at airborne lead’s impact during pregnancy.
NASCAR shows danger of airborne lead during pregnancy
NASCAR used leaded fuel for years after it was phased out. That gave researchers a chance to look at airborne lead’s impact during pregnancy.
Prenatal acetaminophen linked to preschooler sleep and attention problems
A new study links prenatal acetaminophen use to sleep challenges and behavior problems consistent with ADHD in preschoolers.
Myths contribute to low COVID vax rates among kids
Low COVID-19 vaccination rates among US children are partly attributable to misinformation about vaccines, say researchers.
Wildfire smoke can harm kids’ ability to learn
Pollution from wildfire smoke can affect children’s ability to learn and possibly their future earning power.
Could a phone game diagnose autism sooner?
A smartphone game called Guess What? could facilitate earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder and improve treatment, say researchers.
Therapy dogs don’t always help kids with autism
Some children with autism spectrum disorder respond well to therapy dogs as a motivator to complete tasks. But it doesn’t work for every child.
Emergency programs provided kids with 1.5B meals a month in 2020
When schools closed during the pandemic’s first year, emergency federal programs helped 30 million kids access nearly 1.5 billion meals each month in 2020.
What parents should know about the surge in severe enterovirus
A pediatrician explains what parents should know about enterovirus D68, a respiratory virus associated with a rare polio-like illness.
Many school uniforms contain dangerous ‘forever chemicals’
About a quarter of US children wear school uniforms. A new study shows stain-resistant uniforms may expose them to harmful PFAS chemicals.