Less Than Half of Parents Plan to Get COVID Vaccine for Youngest Kids
TUESDAY, July 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — 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 new survey shows many still won’t get a shot for their children. About 43% of U.S. parents of…
Learn MoreGun Deaths Rose 30% Among U.S. Kids in a Decade
TUESDAY, July 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — 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 jump in risk appears to have been largely driven by big spikes in gun-related s…
Learn MoreTelehealth Visits Can Boost Prenatal, Maternal Care
TUESDAY, July 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Seeing their doctors via telehealth instead of in person during the COVID-19 pandemic appears to have been as good, and sometimes even better, for pregnant women and new moms.Researchers from Oregon Health & …
Learn MoreObesity Rates Continue to Climb Among U.S. Kids, Teens
MONDAY, July 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For the first time ever, more than 1 in 5 American kids is obese.From 2011 to 2012 and again from 2017 to 2020, rates of obesity rose for kids between 2 and 5 years of age as well as 12- to 19-year-olds, a new…
Learn MoreCuando los genes aumentan el riesgo de cáncer de mamá, ¿hay que contárselo a los hijos?
VIERNES, 22 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Es importante hablar con los hijos sobre los riesgos de salud familiares, pero el impacto de compartir este tipo de información no ha estado claro.Es probable que sea seguro, según un estudio reciente, …
Learn MoreIs the War Against COVID Variants Won in the Nose?
MONDAY, July 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The best booster for COVID vaccinations might not be yet another shot, but a nasal spray, an early study hints.Since early on in the pandemic, some researchers have speculated that the most effective way to fi…
Learn MoreNeighborhood Factors Could Raise Your Child’s Odds for Asthma
MONDAY, July 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — 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 two reasons why.“Experiencing violent crime can result …
Learn MoreSummer Swim? Watch Out for ‘Swimmer’s Ear’
SATURDAY, July 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When weather gets hot and people start jumping into a pool, lake or ocean, cases of swimmer’s ear are likely to climb, but one expert says there are steps you can take to avoid the painful condition.The best…
Learn MoreLa COVID a finales del embarazo aumenta las probabilidades de nacimiento prematuro
JUEVES, 21 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Una infección con la COVID-19 podría poner a las mujeres embarazadas en riesgo de un parto prematuro, pero solo si están en su último trimestre, informan unos investigadores israelíes.”Los resultados son…
Learn MoreWhen Genes Raise a Mom’s Risk for Cancer, Is It OK to Tell Kids?
FRIDAY, July 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) — 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, according to a new study, but how are you supposed to do it — …
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