Diagnosing babies and toddlers with asthma is challenging, because it’s difficult to measure lung function in this young group. What makes diagnosis easier is knowing your child’s symptoms. A leading pediatrics group offers some tips for parents who suspect their infants or toddlers may have asthma or are having symptoms that could suggest another health… read on > read on >
In a move that should make reopening schools an easier task, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday lowered its social distancing recommendation for most classrooms to 3 feet. That should enable many schools to keep all students enrolled in a class within the same room. “[The] CDC is committed to leading… read on > read on >
Preschoolers who spend a lot of time watching movies and shows on TVs and other screens are more likely to develop emotional and behavioral problems by age 5, a Finnish study warns. But despite their reputation, video games did not appear to promote any emotional problems in youngsters, researchers concluded. “We found that high levels… read on > read on >
Vitamin D — better known as the “sunshine vitamin” — might protect you from COVID-19, a new study suggests. Researchers said that the protection is particularly potent among Black people. While vitamin D levels of 30 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml) or more are typically considered sufficient, Black people who had levels of 30 to 40… read on > read on >
A new government report confirms what many moms and dads already know: Parents and kids are struggling mightily to cope with the stresses of distance learning. A survey conducted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of parents of children aged 5 to 12 found that parents of kids receiving in-person instruction were… read on > read on >
A new study adds to mounting evidence that COVID patients have an added risk of stroke. Researchers analyzed data on more than 20,000 U.S. adults hospitalized with COVID-19 between January and November 2020. The analysis found that their risk of stroke was higher than for patients with other types of infections, including flu. “These findings… read on > read on >
FRIDAY, March 19, 2021 (American Heart Association News) — Dental cavities could significantly increase the risk of a life-threatening stroke from bleeding in the brain, according to new research. Past studies have shown a link between gum infection and stroke, but few studies have looked into what role dental cavities might play. In the new… read on > read on >
President Joe Biden said Thursday that his administration’s promise of 100 million vaccinations in the first 100 days of his administration will be met Friday, more than 40 days ahead of schedule. “I’m proud to announce that tomorrow, 58 days into our administration, we will have met our goal,” Biden said during a speech on… read on > read on >
The U.S. COVID-19 vaccination program is proceeding apace, with more than one-fifth of adult Americans having received at least one dose and eligibility opening up for everyone by May 1, under orders from President Joe Biden. That means the fully vaccinated now have one pressing question: What can I do now that I haven’t been… read on > read on >
At Eating Recovery Center, which offers treatment and services for people who have eating disorders, intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs were switched to virtual when the pandemic began. But that didn’t sit well with people who were working on their recovery. “Our patients said, ‘You can’t do this. This is not enough support for… read on > read on >
