EPA Proposes Tougher Rules on Air Pollution
Proposed toughening of limits on soot in the air could prevent up to 4,200 premature deaths a year, agency says
Almost 700,000 Rocking Sleepers Recalled After 15 Babies Die
Original recall was announced in April 2019; new announcement issued Jan. 9
Prenatal Exposure to Acid-Suppressive Meds Not Linked to Allergic Disease
Association seen between infant exposure to acid-suppressive medications and increased asthma risk in offspring
Air Pollution Independently Linked to Asthma Exacerbations
Independent associations seen and validated in two cohorts of children living in urban areas
MIS-C Seems More Common, Severe Than Previously Thought
Racial disparities seen in outcomes, including more cases in Black children as organ dysfunction increases
Racial/Ethnic Variation Seen in COVID-19 Vaccination Status in Children
Non-Hispanic Asian children and adolescents have the highest vaccination coverage, followed by Hispanic/Latino children
BMI Up in 3-, 4-Year-Olds in Sweden During COVID-19 Pandemic
Risk for obesity higher for children in areas of low socioeconomic status
Physical Activity May Cut Depressive Symptoms in Children, Teens
Larger benefit seen among those aged 13 years or older or with a mental illness, depression diagnosis
Procrastination in Adolescents Tied to Poorer Self-Reported Health Outcomes
Worse outcomes seen for mental health, pain, unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, and psychosocial health factors
2017 to 2021 Saw Increase in Pediatric Edible Cannabis Exposure
When comparing pre-COVID-19 years with COVID-19 years, significant increase seen in both ICU and non-ICU admissions
