Lawsuits Claim Pesticide Caused Harm to Children’s Brains
Chlorpyrifos is approved for use on more than 80 crops but was banned for household use in 2001
ACIP: Benefits of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Outweigh Risks for ≥12s
After reviewing evidence, including data on risks for myocarditis, vaccination benefits outweigh risks for all populations
mRNA From COVID-19 Vaccines Not Detectable in Breast Milk
Authors say lactating women receiving a COVID-19 vaccine do not need to stop breastfeeding
Teens, Parents View Provider Sexual Health Discussions as Important
However, less than one-third of teens reported discussions about sexual and reproductive health topics other than puberty at most recent visit
Face Masks May Expose Children to Higher Carbon Dioxide Levels
Authors say levels, especially in younger children, are higher than recommended limits
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
CDC: Vaccinated Teachers, Students Can Skip Masks This Fall
Relaxed recommendation comes as a national vaccination campaign in which children as young as 12 years can get COVID-19 shots unfolds
One in Five Privately Insured Births May Result in a Surprise Medical Bill
Surprise bills more frequent and larger with cesarean delivery and neonatal intensive care
Link Found for Weight-, Shape-Related Bullying, Eating Disorder Behaviors
Frequency of bullying positively linked to purging, muscularity-oriented behavior, but not dietary restriction, binge eating
