How Many CT Scans Are Safe for Kids?
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Getting a single CT scan during childhood doesn’t appear to increase a child’s risk of a future brain tumor, leukemia or lymphoma, new research finds, but getting four or more scans more than doubles the chan…
Learn MoreMuchos niños con COVID en riesgo pueden ser atendidos en casa
JUEVES, 20 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Un nuevo estudio australiano encontró que los niños que tuvieron COVID-19 durante el primer par de años de la pandemia pudieron ser tratados de forma segura en casa, lo que alivia la carga de los hospita…
Learn MorePandemic Saw Rise in Mistrust of Childhood Vaccines Worldwide
FRIDAY, April 21, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While overall support for childhood vaccines remains strong, a new UNICEF report documents a significant decline in the public’s faith in the importance of these vaccines.Confidence in childhood immunizations…
Learn MoreMany At-Risk Kids With COVID Can Be Cared for at Home
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — A new Australian study found that children who had COVID-19 during the first couple of years of the pandemic could be safely treated at home, taking the burden off hospitals. Children who had COVID-19 with …
Learn MoreAdoptar autobuses escolares ‘verdes’ podría mejorar la asistencia a clases de los niños
MARTES, 11 de abril de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Ir hasta la escuela en un autobús amarillo destartalado y que echa humo es prácticamente un rito de paso para la mayoría de los estudiantes estadounidenses.Pero los autobuses anticuados en realidad al fi…
Learn MoreMove to ‘Green’ School Buses Could Boost Kids’ Class Attendance
TUESDAY, April 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Jouncing along to school in a fume-spewing, rattletrap yellow bus is practically a rite of passage for most American students.But outdated buses actually wind up costing kids many days of education, thanks t…
Learn More‘Baby-Proofing’ Your House: A New Parent’s Guide
TUESDAY, April 11, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There are too many heartbreaking stories of babies and young children suffering serious injury or even death due to an accident in the home. You hope it doesn’t happen to your family, and taking preventive m…
Learn MoreRetiran más de 3 millones de juguetes de ‘Calico Critters’ después de que 2 niños murieron asfixiados
JUEVES, 9 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Unas figuras y sets de animales de Calico Critters que se vendían con accesorios para biberones y chupetes se están retirando, debido a un peligro de asfixia.Epoch Everlasting Play ha retirado más de 3.2 …
Learn MoreMore Than 3 Million ‘Calico Critters’ Toys Recalled After Two Choking Deaths
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Calico Critters animal figures and sets that were sold with bottle and pacifier accessories are being recalled due to a choking hazard.
Epoch Everlasting Play has recalled more than 3.2 million of the toys, …