The pandemic brought about a lot of changes in people’s lives. For many, that included a new baby. The United States saw a “baby bump”…
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When teens and young adults go to the emergency room or are hospitalized for critical mental health issues a staggering number are not receiving quick…
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While later school start times can benefit middle and high school students, elementary school kids do just fine with an earlier wake-up call, according to…
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Substantial numbers of kids and teens are being tracked, lured and sexually abused online, and adult strangers aren’t always the perps. In many cases, it’s…
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Playing video games may seem sedentary, but it can be enough to trigger life-threatening heart arrhythmias in certain vulnerable children, a new report finds. Researchers…
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Parents who make an effort to spend quality time with their teens – while offering affection and understanding — are more likely to remain close…
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Experts have long suggested that family dinners serve up many health benefits. Now, a new survey from the American Heart Association backs that up: An…
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With the growing popularity of electric scooters, the number of kids injured while riding them has jumped dramatically, a new study finds. Moreover, those injuries…
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When social interaction came to a halt during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, newborn babies missed out on vital communication milestones, researchers say.…
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Pregnancy can be safer and healthier for both mom and baby with good access to quality maternity care. Yet, the United States is still among…
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While kids are told not to lie, they also get mixed messages about being honest in different situations. In a new study, researchers looked at…
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The new bivalent COVID-19 booster is now approved for children as young as 5 years old, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday. The…
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