2017 to 2022 saw increase in naloxone prescribing among adolescents, research shows

September 13, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

From 2017 to 2022, there was an increase in naloxone prescribing among adolescents, with pediatricians accounting for an increasing proportion of prescriptions dispensed, according to a study published online Sept.

Indoor allergens worsen respiratory infections in children with asthma, study finds

September 13, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Credit: Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels Children with asthma who are exposed to high levels of indoor allergens, such as cockroach and mouse allergens, are at an increased risk of developing

Antibodies in breast milk provide protection against common GI virus

September 13, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Multipathogen protein microarray principle. Credit: Journal of Clinical Investigation (2024). DOI: 10.1172/JCI168789 A study led by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that breast milk provides protection

Supported youth become supportive adults, researchers find

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Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Adolescents who had emotional support from friends and relatives, and who were biologically prepared to respond well to others, were more likely to exhibit prosocial behavior

Children switch to walking and cycling to school after introduction of London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone

September 6, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Four in 10 children in Central London who traveled to school by car switched to more active modes of transport, such as walking, cycling, or public

Researcher discusses why kids are struggling with anxiety more than ever

September 6, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain For children and adolescents who have anxiety, going to school can feel like a nightmare. Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder in the United

Saline nasal drops reduce the duration of the common cold in young children by two days, study shows

September 6, 2024 0 Comments 0 tags

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Using hypertonic saline nasal drops can reduce the length of the common cold in children by two days, according to a study that will be presented