When a measles outbreak hit West Texas this year, school absences surged to levels far beyond the number of children who likely became sick, according to a study, as students were excluded or kept home […]
Research published in Health Economics indicates that regular childcare provided by grandparents can ease the pressures on parents but may have some negative impacts on children’s health.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
The US Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC), which helps offset a portion of child or dependent care expenses, requires that both parents in married households, or the primary caregiver in single-parent and divorced […]
Self-harm refers to intentionally injuring one’s own body as a coping mechanism to emotional distress. It manifests in many forms and has serious consequences, not only on physical health but also on mental health.This article […]
The Microfluidics & BIOMICS Cluster, the Neuropsychopharmacology group and Biobizkaia conducted a study to assess school canteen meals. They concluded that the food served to the children does not fully comply with nutritional recommendations, and […]
Compulsory schooling for 16-year-olds boosts attendance and reduces their risk of maltreatment and need for emergency health care, research led by Monash University and the University of South Australia has found.This article was originally published […]
By age 16, almost two‐thirds of kids have experienced trauma, such as abuse, neglect, natural disasters or sudden loss of a loved one, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These youth have […]
The unique blend of fungi and bacteria in a region’s soil may be the strongest factor explaining its rates of childhood allergic disease, with certain assemblages of soil critters appearing linked with better health outcomes, […]
When ophthalmologist Emily Cole, MD, steps into the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Children’s Hospital Colorado to evaluate an infant’s eyes for a disease called retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), it’s not uncommon for parents […]
Prenatal exposure to metal mixtures is associated with an increased risk for allergic symptoms in childhood, according to a study published in the Dec. 1 issue of Science of the Total Environment.This article was originally […]
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