New Clues to Sudden Unexplained Deaths in Young Kids
Latest Healthy Kids News By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) Every year in the United States, a few hundred children die suddenly and without explanation. Now researchers have found gene variants that may contribute to some of those tragic deaths. The hope, experts said, is that understanding the […]
Half of U.S. Parents of Teens Got Their Child Vaccinated, But Uptake Slows
Latest Healthy Kids News FRIDAY, Dec. 10, 2021 (HealthDay News) Nearly half of 12- to 17-year-olds in the United States have had at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot, but the initial rush to get teens immunized has stalled, a new survey of parents shows. Only 1% of parents now plan to get their […]
1 in 3 U.S. Children Lack Adequate Health Insurance
Latest Healthy Kids News By Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 7, 2021 — Though they live in one of the world’s richest nations, a growing number of young Americans are without ample health insurance. A new study reports that 34% of U.S. kids age 17 and under were “underinsured” in 2019. That […]
Are Your Holiday Gifts on the ‘Noisy Toy List’?
Latest Healthy Kids News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1, 2021 (HealthDay News) Stop that racket! A screeching rubber chicken tops this year’s list of noisy toys that pose a threat to children’s hearing. The Sight & Hearing Association’s annual Noisy Toys List for 2021 includes toys that tested louder than 85 decibels (dB), which is […]
There Are Many Good Reasons for Kids to Get the COVID Vaccine
Latest Healthy Kids News MONDAY, June 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) Parents need to know that COVID-19 shots are safe and effective for kids age 12 and older, an expert says. While the Pfizer vaccine is approved in the United States for emergency use in this age group, parents may need reassurance, said Dr. […]
Adding Juice to Baby’s Diet Could Set Stage for Obesity
Latest Healthy Kids News By Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporters WEDNESDAY, Nov. 24, 2021 (HealthDay News) Giving your baby fruit juice too early in life could lead to greater intake of sugary drinks later in childhood and much higher odds for obesity and tooth decay, a new study of more than […]
AHA News: Family-Based Programs Targeting Childhood Obesity Can Be Good for Parents, Too
Latest Healthy Kids News WEDNESDAY, Nov. 17, 2021 (American Heart Association News) Family-based programs to encourage healthier eating and physical activity have long been regarded as an effective way to put children diagnosed as overweight or with obesity on a path to a better future. But new research suggests an added dividend: Parents […]
Face Masks Don’t Hide Emotions From Kids: Study
Latest Healthy Kids News TUESDAY, Nov. 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) For children, masks don’t mask the emotions of others, a new study shows. It included nearly 300 children, ages 3-6, who were shown 90 pictures featuring actors who expressed joy, sadness or anger. In half of the pictures, the actors wore face masks. […]
For Kids Afraid of Needles, These Tips May Help Ease COVID Shots
Latest Healthy Kids News By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter FRIDAY, Nov. 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) Across the country, children ages 5 to 11 are lining up to get their first dose of Pfizer’s newly approved COVID-19 pediatric vaccine. Most kids fear needles, but a few simple steps can help your young one get […]
CDC Panel Signs Off on Pfizer Vaccine for Younger Kids
Latest Healthy Kids News By Dennis Thompson and Robin Foster HealthDay Reporters TUESDAY, Nov. 2, 2021 (HealthDay News) The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention‘s vaccine advisory panel voted unanimously on Tuesday to recommend the emergency use of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine in kids ages 5-11. CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky is widely […]