Add more frequent headaches in kids who are already vulnerable to them to the list of ills associated with the pandemic. Before the pandemic, 60%…
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For peak performance, school-age children need more than a healthy diet and exercise. They also need plenty of sleep. A new study finds that elementary…
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Financial pressures may have made this a year when some families can’t afford pricy extras, such as after-school activities or summer camp. It’s OK to…
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In a world where everyone spends more and more time with eyes fixed on their phones, new research suggests young people feel happier after socializing…
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A grim new analysis finds that American youth became 30% more likely to die as a result of gun violence over the past decade. The…
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Intermittent fasting might help people with type 2 diabetes better control their blood sugar levels, a new study has found. People with diabetes who restricted…
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Parents have had to wait a long time to have access to a COVID-19 vaccine for their kids under the age of 5, but a…
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Your daily walk, cleaning the house and lunch with friends could together be keys to staving off dementia, according to researchers. A new study looked…
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Sometimes it’s difficult for parents to get their child to take necessary medication. One expert who spends part of her workday guiding parents through this…
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Folks with young kids at home may be less likely than others to develop severe COVID-19, a new study suggests. Children bring home colds from…
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It’s important to talk to kids about family health risks, but the impact of sharing this kind of information has been unclear. It’s probably safe,…
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Inner-city kids are known to be at greater risk for uncontrolled asthma. Now, new research suggests that violent crime and poor school achievement may be…
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