Social Media Is Parents’ Top Concern as Kids Head Back to School: Poll
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When U.S. parents express their concerns about their school-aged children, social media use and the internet are at the top of the list. Mental health issues are another top worry, according to the University …
Learn MoreDoes Prior Omicron Infection Shield Against Future Infection? Maybe Not
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — People may assume that a COVID-19 infection protects them the next time they encounter the virus, but that’s not necessarily true.A new study of 750 vaccinated seniors living in retirement homes and long-term …
Learn MoreGreat Step for Baby: Walkable Neighborhoods Linked to Safer Pregnancies
MONDAY, Aug. 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Walkable neighborhoods — with sidewalks, parks and paths — encourage pregnant women to get more exercise, which leads to good outcomes for both mom and baby.New research looks at the influence of these walka…
Learn MoreIs Your Child Lagging in Reading Skills? An Expert Offers Tips
SUNDAY, Aug. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Helping a child who struggles with reading can be a rewarding experience.A nationally known expert offers some tips for parents who are trying to help their child work through these difficulties.Patricia Edwar…
Learn MoreThe #1 Enemy of Good Sleep for School Kids: Screens
SATURDAY, Aug. 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Video games and social media are keeping school kids up at night, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).But so, too, are more constructive pursuits, including homework …
Learn MoreUna corte de apelaciones ratifica las restricciones de la pastilla para abortar
JUEVES, 17 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La mifepristona, la pastilla para abortar, debería seguir siendo legal en Estados Unidos, pero con unas restricciones significativas para su acceso, dictaminó el miércoles una corte federal de apelacion…
Learn MoreAsí lesionan los ventiladores de techo a los niños
JUEVES, 17 de agosto de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Lanzar a un niño pequeño al aire o llevarlo en los hombros es divertido. Pero esas agradables risas podrían conllevar un riesgo de lesiones en la cabeza por un peligro que en general se pasa por alto: e…
Learn MoreBetter Responses Seen With Booster mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine in Pregnancy
FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Robust antibody responses to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are detected in boosted pregnant individuals, according to a study published in the Aug. 14 issue of Vaccine.Flor M. Munoz, M.D., from the Baylor College of …
Learn MoreE-Cigarette Use Tied to Respiratory Symptoms in Young Adults
FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Electronic cigarette use in young adults is associated with self-reported respiratory symptoms, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in Thorax.Alayna P. Tackett, Ph.D., from The Ohio State University …
Learn More~2,300 Pediatric Injuries From Ceiling Fans Seen in U.S. EDs Each Year
FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Approximately 2,300 pediatric head injuries from contact with ceiling fans are seen in U.S. emergency departments each year, according to research published online Aug. 17 in Pediatrics.Holly Hughes Garza, D.V…
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