Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a widespread chronic childhood illness characterized by hyperactivity, inattention / distractivity and impulse.
OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effect of dog and cat contacts on the frequency of respiratory symptoms and infections during the first year of life.
The AAP has updated guidance for early-onset and late-onset group B streptococcal (GBS) disease that includes several major changes to neonatal practice. The clinical report and a separate update on maternal management from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) replace the consensus GBS prevention guidance published in 2010 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
E-cigarettes are exploding in popularity, and are being used by both adolescents and adults. They are not a safe alternative to cigarette smoking.
In the article “Adverse Childhood Experiences and Protective Factors with School Engagement,” Robles et al identify several key family and neighborhood protective factors that might help mitigate the effect of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on school outcomes.
By 16 years of age, up to 40% of otherwise healthy girls and 64% of boys will have experienced ≥1 broken bone, with a peak incidence in the peri-pubertal years. Is this just because youth are active or risk takers?
School readiness includes the readiness of the individual child, the school’s readiness for children, and the ability of the family and community to support optimal early child development. It is the responsibility of schools to meet the needs of all children at all levels of readiness.
To have a great school year, kids need to stay healthy. Healthy students are better learners. CDC has tips and resources for parents and schools to help children and teens get fit and stay healthy whether they’re just starting kindergarten or heading off to high school.
Cyberbullying and lack of sleep and physical activity may be to blame for the ties between social media use and poor mental health and well-being in teen girls, researchers found.
Would you recognize an e-cigarette if you saw one? Not all e-cigarettes look alike, and vaping is easy to hide.
