Heart Health Poor for Most US Children Heart Health Poor for Most US Children
The majority of children and adolescents in the United States may have suboptimal cardiovascular health, a new study found.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - July 19, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Does Giving Infants Peanut Lower Their Peanut Allergy Risk? Does Giving Infants Peanut Lower Their Peanut Allergy Risk?
Introducing infants to peanut may not lower their risk for peanut allergy, researchers in Australia suggest.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - July 13, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Allergy & Clinical Immunology News Source Type: news

Nightly Sleep Key to Successful Kindergarten Adjustment Nightly Sleep Key to Successful Kindergarten Adjustment
Children who slept 10 hours or more a night were found to transition to kindergarten more successfully than their peers.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - July 11, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news

Moderate Activity vs Sweat Equity Moderate Activity vs Sweat Equity
Expert in primary care William G. Willkoff weighs in on the equity implications of a new study recommending just 20 minutes of exercise a day for US teens to remain fit.Medscape Pediatrics (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - July 11, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Pediatrics Commentary Source Type: news

Production Resumes at Troubled Abbott Baby Formula Factory Production Resumes at Troubled Abbott Baby Formula Factory
Damage from severe thunderstorms including flooding had forced the Sturgis plant to halt operations in mid-June just two weeks after restarting production.Associated Press (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - July 11, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news

More Money, Less Memory and Our Phone Addiction More Money, Less Memory and Our Phone Addiction
The top 3 things you should know to start your day.3 Things to Know Today (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - July 7, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Stimulants May Not Improve Academic Learning in Children With ADHD Stimulants May Not Improve Academic Learning in Children With ADHD
The authors say the finding raises questions about how stimulant medication leads to improved academic achievement over time.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - July 5, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news

Fireworks-Related Injuries Up 25% Over Last 15 Years: CPSC Fireworks-Related Injuries Up 25% Over Last 15 Years: CPSC
The commission said in the report released on Wednesday that fireworks-related injuries have seen a ' significant upward trend ' over the past 15 years, increasing by 25% since 2006.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - June 30, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Emergency Medicine News Source Type: news

FDA Approves Qsymia for Treating Teens With Obesity FDA Approves Qsymia for Treating Teens With Obesity
Approved for a decade for treating obesity in adults, Qsymia is now the fourth drug to be approved for treating the condition in adolescents 12 and older.FDA Approvals (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - June 28, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Alert Source Type: news

Pandemic Stress Tied to Increased Headache Burden in Teens Pandemic Stress Tied to Increased Headache Burden in Teens
Contrary to previous findings, new research shows the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic has been linked to an increased headache burden in teens.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - June 27, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Adolescent Suicide Screening American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Adolescent Suicide Screening
It ’s a myth that talking about suicide makes it more likely a person will attempt suicide.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - June 27, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news

California Lawmaker Scraps Plan for Preteen Vaccine Consent California Lawmaker Scraps Plan for Preteen Vaccine Consent
The bill that cleared the state Senate last month on a 21-8 vote would have allowed those age 12 and up to receive any vaccine that has been approved by the FDA and CDC.Associated Press (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - June 17, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news

Past COVID-19 Infection Could Play Role In Child Hepatitis Past COVID-19 Infection Could Play Role In Child Hepatitis
While the hypothesis is plausible, experts say it is too soon to draw any conclusions.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - June 17, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

White Children More Likely to Undergo Imaging at ED Visits White Children More Likely to Undergo Imaging at ED Visits
Disparities were more pronounced at hospitals that served a higher percentage of minority groups.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - June 16, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Radiology News Source Type: news

Children and COVID: New Cases Hold Steady in Nonholiday Week Children and COVID: New Cases Hold Steady in Nonholiday Week
Does the latest report on new child COVID-19 cases indicate that the latest surge is on the decline?Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pediatrics Headlines - June 14, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news