Extracurricular activities may have many benefits for young children, but researchers have discovered racial gaps in who takes part. Among a group of 401 kindergarten…
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Illinois has seen a recent surge in the number of kids arriving in the emergency room for suicidal thoughts — both during and shortly before…
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A growing number of U.S. teenagers are undergoing weight-loss surgery, but the figures suggest many still lack access to the procedures — especially underinsured Black…
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It’s a potentially deadly issue: Some U.S. school administrators don’t keep life-saving albuterol asthma inhalers on hand because they’re afraid of getting sued for misuse.…
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Despite continued efforts by health advocates and U.S. public health officials, a huge number of middle and high school students are still using addictive tobacco…
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Much like intense exercise, vigorous sex can trigger an asthma attack in folks with the chronic lung disease, according to new research. “There is a…
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More American youth than ever are so addicted to e-cigarettes that they vape within 5 minutes of waking up in the morning, a new analysis…
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning that a number of U.S. children have picked up a serious infection from contaminated water…
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FRIDAY, Nov. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) – Infant head-shaping pillows are not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and should not be used,…
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When it comes to love, first impressions matter. But what exactly fuels the flames of romance? It turns out that compatibility and popularity are two…
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When a parent is depressed, their child’s asthma care may suffer. Now, research suggests that getting a child’s asthma under control may include assessing a…
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Most pregnant women are told it’s safe to have one cup of coffee a day because it won’t trigger miscarriages or preterm deliveries, but new…
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