Solar eclipse maculopathy in an 11-year-old boy - Futterknecht S, Steinemann-Inauen A, Rothenb ühler S, Hasler PW, Camenzind-Zuche H.
Solar maculopathy is a rare retinal injury that occurs as a result of directly gazing at the sun or viewing a solar eclipse without adequate eye protection. This condition typically results in a mild-to-moderate decrease in visual acuity, accompanied by ce... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
The contributions of social network support and reciprocity to posttraumatic stress symptoms across time among parents and caregivers impacted by the ABC Day Care Center fire in Hermosillo, Mexico - Arceneaux A, Jones EC, Murphy AD.
This study investigated the association between the posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) of socially connected... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 25, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news
A Test Told Me I ’m Basically Made of Plastic. You Probably Are Too
I might like to think of my body as a thing of bone and blood and tissue and water, but as I recently learned, it’s also a thing of plastic—home to an alarming amount of plastic toxins known as bisphenols. Used to manufacture mostly hard, durable plastics—such as water bottles and takeout containers—bisphenols are often found in the company of phthalates, which are used to make more flexible plastics such as raincoat linings, vinyl boots, and packing tape. Both types of chemicals are known to be hormone disruptors, leading to numerous health problems, including early puberty, obesity, heart disease,...
Source: TIME: Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Jeffrey Kluger Tags: Uncategorized Environment Source Type: news
Africa: Despite Pandemic Setbacks, WHO Vows Continued Fight for Global Immunization
[allAfrica] World Immunization Week celebrates a remarkable milestone - 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI). This global initiative has been instrumental in saving countless lives and protecting children from devastating vaccine-preventable diseases. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 25, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Africa Children and Youth Health and Medicine Nutrition Source Type: news
Africa: Government of Lao Pdr and Partners Announce Campaign to Tackle Measles and Rubella
[GAVI] Vientiane Capital -- In a major effort to protect children's health, the Lao PDR Ministry of Health announced a nationwide measles and rubella vaccination campaign today. This critical initiative coincides with World Immunization Week 2024, highlighting the importance of vaccines in safeguarding children's lives.The campaign, which rolls out across Lao PDR from 20-31 May and supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Government of Australia, UNICEF and WHO, aims to prevent the spread of the two childhood diseases, measles (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 25, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Africa Children and Youth Health and Medicine NGOs and Civil Society Source Type: news
How bad is Britain's booze problem?
England is "top of the charts" globally for child alcohol abuse, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) study of 44 countries. More than half of English children have drunk alcohol by the age of 13, the WHO found. Dr Jo Inchley, international coordinator for the study from the University…#joinchley #universityofglasgow #guardian #zoewilliams #oecd #telegraph #celiawalden #times #scotland #alcoholfocusscotland (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New School Lunch Rules Target Added Sugars, Salt
THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 -- School lunches will soon contain less added sugars and salt under new nutrition standards announced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Wednesday.“We all share the goal of helping children reach their full... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Mom returns home with crying baby, finds unexpected note from neighbor
Support found in unlikely places makes it all the sweeter. A TikTok video posted by Clara (@claras_home) has gone viral for revealing a sweet offer of support from her neighbor. After seeing her leave the house with her crying baby, her neighbor left her a note offering to watch the child anytime…#tiktok #pov #honey (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Slack CEO's missing child Mint Butterfield could be in Tenderloin
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Source: Reuters: Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
It's Take Our Daughters and Sons To Work Day: How to help kids get the most out of it
The office may seem a bit younger today. Thursday is Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day, an over 30-year tradition that aims to show children that they can aspire to work in any field. The theme for this year is "Inspire 2 Aspire," according to the Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work…#inspire2aspire #newyorkcity #gloriasteinem #msfoundation #daveolivera #jackkosakowski #juniorachievementusa #nonenonereach #noneresources (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Opioids During Pregnancy May Not Raise Psychiatric Risks for Offspring
THURSDAY, April 24, 2024 -- Prescription opioids taken during pregnancy are not associated with a substantial increase in risk of developmental disorders like ADHD in children, a new study has found.“A slightly increased risk of... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 25, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Sugar, you shrunk the kids: Bouquet of diseases nestled within your child's nutritional drinks
Have you been a fan of "nutritional" drinks since childhood? Chances are, the milk you consumed was laden with about 50% sugar. This habit may have continued into adulthood, contributing to India's reputation as the "diabetes capital of the world." Recent controversies surrounding Nestle's Cerelac have exposed the issue of added sugar in products for infants. As concerns grow over high sugar content in supposedly nutritious drinks, it is crucial for consumers to be aware of their sugar intake, particularly for children. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - April 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Africa: Africa's High Teenage Pregnancy Rate Demands Strong Response
[HRW] AU Should Adopt Guidelines to Protect Rights of Pregnant, Parenting Girls (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 25, 2024 Category: OBGYN Tags: Africa Children and Youth Health and Medicine Human Rights NGOs and Civil Society Pregnancy and Childbirth Source Type: news
England has highest rates of child alcohol consumption, WHO finds
Global health experts call for curbs on online marketing to protect teens from marketing of ‘harmful products’ (Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare)
Source: FT.com - Drugs and Healthcare - April 25, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
FNS: Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Notice of final rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) finalizing long-term school nutrition requirements based on the goals of theDietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025, stakeholder input, and lessons learned from prior rulemaking. Among other things, this rule phases in added sugars limits for the school lunch and breakfast programs and in the Child and Adult Care Food Program, implements a single sodium reduction in the school lunch and breakfast programs, and establishes long-term milk and whole grain requirements for school meals. Program operators will not be require...
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - April 25, 2024 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
