Gun 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 MoreConsumer Product-Related TBI Up in Children
TUESDAY, July 19, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Consumer product-related traumatic brain injury (TBI) in children has increased since 2000, according to a study published online July 14 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Tuan D. Le, M.D., Dr.P….
Learn MoreLos pediatras tienen un importante rol para mantener a los niños seguros de las armas de fuego
MARTES, 12 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los pediatras podrían convertirse en los intermediarios de confianza entre las personas que tienen armas de fuego y las que no, cuando se trata de hablar sobre la seguridad de estas armas, muestra un est…
Learn MoreKey Players in Keeping Kids Safe From Guns: Pediatricians
TUESDAY, July 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Pediatricians may become the trusted middle men between gun owners and non-gun owners when it comes to talks about gun safety, a new study shows.University of Pennsylvania researchers found parents were more …
Learn MoreCómo el abuso infantil puede ensombrecer a la vejez
VIERNES, 8 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — La mala salud mental y física entre los adultos mayores a veces puede originarse en el abuso infantil, sugiere un estudio canadiense.El estudio, que se publicó en la edición en línea del 7 de julio de la…
Learn MoreCycle Safe: Find the Right Bike Helmet for Your Child
SATURDAY, July 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Wearing a bike helmet can save the life of your young child or teenager, but it needs to fit well to really do its job.A well-fitting bike helmet significantly reduces the odds of serious head injury or death…
Learn MoreHow Childhood Abuse Can Haunt the Senior Years
FRIDAY, July 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Poor mental and physical health among older adults can sometimes trace back to childhood abuse, a Canadian study suggests.The study, published online July 7 in the journal Aging and Health Research, found that …
Learn MoreDeath Trip
The headline in the paper morning made me recoil. Another young boy had died in a wilderness boot camp — a victim, like many before him, of abuse at the hands of those in charge of helping him. That was 20 years ago, but today TikTok is flooded by vi…
Learn MoreHow to Tackle Theme Parks Safely
A theme park may seem like the most family-friendly vacation destination, but that’s not always the case. Along with the rides, attractions, and cartoon characters come to life, you and your child might well encounter long lines, high temperatures, an…
Learn MoreChildproofing Your Home
How can I make my home safe for my child?Parents worry endlessly about how to protect their children from everything — from ill-intentioned strangers to random bullets and stray dogs — but many overlook one of the biggest threats to their children’s…
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