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Decreases in ambient nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter are associated with lower asthma incidence in children

Decreased Air Pollutants Linked to Less Childhood Asthma

Lower asthma incidence tied to decreases in NO2, PM2.5; no link found for ozone, PM10
Migraines in pregnant women are associated with an increased risk for pregnancy-associated hypertension disorders as well as an increased risk for a variety of adverse outcomes in the newborn

Migraines in Pregnancy Tied to Worse Outcomes for Mother, Baby

Poor outcomes seen in pregnancy for women and at birth, neonatal, and postnatal periods for infants
From 1973 to 2013

U.S. Incidence of Pediatric Thyroid Cancer on the Rise

More marked increases in incidence observed from 2006 to 2013 than from 1973 to 2006
Children of parents who use prescription opioids are at nearly double the risk for suicide attempts

Risk for Suicide Attempts in Children Doubles With Parental Opioid Use

Opioids may be contributing factor to time trend in adolescent suicidality, authors say

American Psychiatric Association, May 18-22

The 172nd American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association was held from May 18 to 22 in...
Fish and shellfish consumption should be encouraged for children

Pediatricians Should Encourage Fish Consumption for Children

Fish have favorable nutrient profile versus other animal proteins; for most types, benefits outweigh risks
A bill that would tighten control over vaccination exemptions for children in California was sent by state senators to the Assembly on Wednesday.

California Bill to Tighten Vaccine Exemptions Moves Forward

State public health officials would have the authority to decide which children qualify for medical exemptions
Rates of treatment are low for parents with opioid use disorder or other substance use disorders

Treatment Rates Low for Parents With Opioid Use Disorder

Many parents with opioid, substance use disorder are living with children; treatment rates are low
There was a significant reduction in the gap between male and female rates of suicide among youth aged 10 to 19 years in the United States from 1975 through 2016

Gender Gap in U.S. Youth Suicide Narrowed From 1975 to 2016

Suicide prevention efforts should take both sex and developmental level into consideration
Consumption of sugary beverages

Higher Consumption of Sugary Drinks May Up Mortality in Adults

Findings include both sugar-sweetened beverages and 100 percent fruit juices