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SARS-CoV-2 Positivity Not Linked to New Asthma Diagnosis in Children

Black race, food allergies, allergic rhinitis significantly associated with new diagnosis of asthma

Consumer Reports Warns of Concerning Levels of Lead, Sodium in Lunchables

By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Lunchables, those ubiquitous plastic packets of cheese, deli meats and crackers that many...

More Fruits, Veggies, Grains Will Get to Kids Under New WIC Rule

By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, April 9, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Changes to the federal program that helps pay for groceries for low-income moms...

The Injury Prevention Program Reduces Parent-Reported Injuries in Children

Treatment effects seen from 4 through 24 months of age, with fewer injuries at centers implementing TIPP

Childhood Lead Exposure Widespread in Chicago

68 percent of children younger than 6 years are exposed to lead-contaminated water, with racial inequity seen for exposure

Participation in Free School Meals Program Cuts Obesity Prevalence

CEP participation linked to modest decrease in obesity prevalence compared with eligible, nonparticipating schools

Many Children With Sickle Cell Anemia Do Not Meet Quality Indicators

Rates of receipt of recommended antibiotic prophylaxis and annual transcranial Doppler low

AAN: Monoclonal Antibodies for MS During Breastfeeding Not Harmful

No association seen for mAb during breastfeeding with infant hospitalization, systemic antibiotic use, developmental delay

Climate Change Will Negatively Impact Children’s Health

Strongest association seen for increase in preterm birth with increasing temperatures

2019 to 2022 Saw ~11,000 ED Visits for Melatonin Ingestion in Under 5s in...

More than half of all estimated ED visits for melatonin ingestion in under 5s involved children aged 3 to 5 years