That tattoo and nose ring may look cool now, but what about tomorrow? Teens should pause before getting inked — especially with the name of their current sweetheart. That’s some of the advice in a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics, a leading group of doctors who care for children. Tattoos and body… read on >
There has been a large increase in the number of young hospital patients in the United States who suffer harmful side effects from opioid painkillers, a new study says. The findings show an urgent need for safer pain medications for young patients, the researchers said. The researchers reviewed federal government data on hospital stays by… read on >
Many parents don’t believe schools are prepared to help students with mental health problems and serious physical health issues, a new survey finds. While 77 percent of parents were certain that schools would be able to provide first aid for minor issues such as cuts, they were less confident that schools could respond to more… read on >
Make your baby’s space safe read on >
Study spots warning signs in kids with readings in the normal range read on >
Certain operations pose a greater risk of painkiller dependence, study finds read on >
Study of more than 100 kids treated at trauma centers reveals serious injuries read on >
It seems like fun but can be a quick trip to a broken limb, study authors warn read on >
Researcher calls findings an emerging public health issue read on >
Study finds elementary school children with phones are more likely to be cyberbullied read on >
