Planning Safe Summer Camp Fun for Kids With Allergies & Asthma
SATURDAY, April 13, 2023 -- Preparing a kid for summer camp is already a daunting task, and it ’s even more complicated if your child has allergies or asthma, experts say.“Kids with allergies and asthma need an extra layer of protection when... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 13, 2024 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

The Hellish Journey That Migrant Children Are Making Without Their Parents
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Source: Reuters: Health - April 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Incestuous abuse continuing into adulthood: clinical features and therapists' conceptualisations - McMaugh K, Roufeil L, Salter M, Middleton W.
Prolonged incest, where children are sexually abused by familial perpetrators into adulthood, has been documented in clinical and criminological scholarship, however it is often overlooked in research, policy and practice approaches to familial sexual abus... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 13, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

High-risk neighbourhoods and behaviour outcomes in children born extremely preterm - Nwanne OY, Rogers ML, McGowan EC, Tucker R, Vivier PM, Vohr BR.
AIM: Study the association between neighbourhood risk and behaviour in extreme preterm (EPT) children. We hypothesised that EPT children living in high-risk neighbourhoods have increased risk of clinical range behaviour problems at age 30-36  months. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 13, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news

‘Intercepted’ Review: A Portrait of the War in Ukraine Told Through Haunting Images and Soundscapes
A sense of foreboding permeates “Intercepted” from its first few frames, cueing audiences that they are about to witness something sinister. Documentarian Oksana Karpovych shows peaceful images of children playing outside and birds chirping in the distance. Also heard on the soundtrack are ominous…#ukrainians #russian #karpovych #ukraine #christophernunn #nfnr #alexlane #russians #spending (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

High-Efficacy Therapy Cuts Disability Progression in Pediatric MS
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 -- Treatment of pediatric-onset relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis with high-efficacy therapy reduces the risk for transition across disability states, according to a study published in the May issue of The Lancet Child... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 12, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

The go-to cheat for feeding your kids —Lunchables
The fun, colorful packaging aimed at kids and the ease of use for parents make it hard to accept that Lunchables actually contain harmful heavy metals and chemicals that could have negative health effects. A study by Consumer Reports this week found that several versions of Lunchables and generic…#consumerreports #kraftheinzco #pepperoni #kraftheinz #smithfield #armourlunchmakers #targetsgoodgather #smithfieldfoods #target #nt (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Brittany Mahomes Is in Her Red Era With New Hair Transformation
Brittany Mahomes is burning red. The 28-year-old former soccer player — who is married to and shares two kids with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes — debuted her fiery new hair color in posts on social media earlier this week. In the snaps, she models long, wavy auburn locks topped…#brittanymahomes #kansascitychiefs #patrickmahomes #jasonkelce #daughterwyatt #kansascitycurrent #brit #taylorswift #traviskelce #arrowheadstadium (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Hiring ban disrupts research at Florida universities
When Zhengfei Guan, an agricultural economist at the University of Florida (UF), advertised for a new postdoc last summer, one applicant from China quickly rose to the top of the pile. But after being offered the job, the young scholar decided he didn’t want to work in Florida. His change of heart was triggered by a new Florida law prohibiting the state’s 12 public universities from employing graduate students and postdocs from China and six other “countries of concern” without special permission. Enacted in May 2023, the law restricts collaborations between Florida and Chinese academic institutions...
Source: ScienceNOW - April 12, 2024 Category: Science Source Type: news

COVID Infection Not Linked to New Asthma Diagnoses in Kids
(MedPage Today) -- A positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) result for SARS-CoV-2 was not associated with a new asthma diagnosis in children, according to a retrospective cohort study. In adjusted analyses, PCR positivity for SARS-CoV-2 had... (Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics)
Source: MedPage Today Pediatrics - April 12, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

The Smartphone Problem Now Begins With Parents
We need to model healthy behavior for our children. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

SARS-CoV-2 Positivity Not Linked to New Asthma Diagnosis in Children
FRIDAY, April 12, 2024 -- Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) polymerase chain reaction (PCR) positivity in children is not associated with an increased risk for new asthma diagnosis, according to a study published online... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 12, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Milwaukee business execs help raise about $1 million for Make-A-Wish: Slideshow
More than 500 Milwaukee-area business executives and community leaders packed the grand ballroom at The Pfister Hotel on Thursday evening to help raise money to grant children wishes as part of Make-A-Wish Wisconsin's gala. Check out the attached slideshow to see photos from the popular event. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - April 12, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Kenny Yoo Source Type: news

‘This isn’t how good scientific debate happens’: academics on culture of fear in gender medicine research
Cass review found professionals in the field are scared to discuss views amid risk of reputational damage and online abuseCritical thinking and open debate are pillars of scientific and medical research. Yet experienced professionals are increasingly scared to openly discuss their views on the treatment of children questioning their gender identity.This was the conclusion drawn by Hilary Cass in her review of gender identity services for children this week, which warned that a toxic debate had resulted in a culture of fear.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 12, 2024 Category: Science Authors: Hannah Devlin and Ian Sample Tags: Transgender NHS Medical research Children Young people Science Society UK news Source Type: news

Kenya: Kenya, Nigeria Recall Children's Cough Syrup Over Toxic Substance
[Business Day Africa] Kenya and Nigeria's health regulators have initiated a recall of a specific batch of Johnson & Johnson's children's cough syrup following the detection of elevated levels of a potentially hazardous toxic substance. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - April 12, 2024 Category: African Health Tags: Children and Youth East Africa Health and Medicine Kenya Nigeria West Africa Source Type: news