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Education
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Education

Rat bites and chronic asthma': schools on frontline of UK housing crisis

Children in temporary accommodation face health risks like chesty coughs, sewage leaks, and rat infestations, negatively impacting their education and well-being. [ more ]
BBC News
1 month ago
Education

Children with allergies 'put at risk by schools'

Allergy management in English schools varies widely.
One-third of schools lack allergy policy, and many do not provide training on symptoms or anaphylaxis. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Education

Cough? Sore throat? More US schools suggest mildly sick kids attend anyway

Widely varying guidance on when to keep children home from school has added to confusion and contributed to chronic school absences.
Some advocates and school systems, including California, are now encouraging kids to come to class even with minor illnesses. [ more ]
moreEducation
www.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Canada news

Federal government commits to creation of national school food program | CBC News

The federal government plans to launch a national school food program benefiting 400,000 children annually with a $1 billion investment over five years.
Advocates emphasize the need for a national program to address food insecurity among Canadian families and support children's health and education. [ more ]
London
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

St George's doctor says the NHS is failing children with disgraceful' wait times

Children are facing long waiting times for NHS treatment and are not considered a priority.
Dr. Camilla Kingdon calls for a dedicated children's health minister to ensure fair consideration in policy decisions. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago
London

The Lewisham playground voted the most in need of love'

Awareness raising campaign for playgrounds in London.
Improving play areas for children's health and well-being. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
2 months ago
London

Sadiq Khan reveals 2.7m plan to install air pollution filters in 200 London schools

Sadiq Khan plans to install air filters in 200 London schools for a trial to potentially provide them citywide.
The trial will focus on schools with high pollution levels and in deprived areas, aiming to improve children's health and well-being. [ more ]
moreLondon
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

Swedish pharmacy bans sale of anti-ageing skincare to children

Age restrictions set on anti-aging skincare for children under 15
Growing concerns over children using advanced skincare products influenced by social media [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Mental health

Children suffering due to lack of outdoor play, UK charities warn

Children and young people are suffering from a lack of outdoor play, impacting their health and wellbeing.
Charities are calling for policy changes to make streets and neighborhoods more child-friendly and enable outdoor play. [ more ]
Parenting
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Parenting

More parents are delaying their kids' vaccines, and it's alarming pediatricians

Parents delaying MMR vaccinations for babies and toddlers are a concern for pediatricians.
Increasing number of parents seeking alternative vaccination schedules for their children. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Parenting

Arrogant parents and extravagant tantrums: all the world's a stage in our precious playgrounds | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Playgrounds are important spaces for both children and parents
The quality of playgrounds depends on proper funding and functioning of local government [ more ]
New York Family
4 months ago
Parenting

Flu Symptoms in Kids: How Parents can Differentiate from the Flu, COVID or a Cold - New York Family

Flu season is in high gear with millions of illnesses and hospitalizations
80% of severe flu cases in kids were unvaccinated [ more ]
Fatherly
5 months ago
Parenting

Kids Suck At Brushing Their Teeth. One Tiny Change Makes Them Way Better

Using an electric toothbrush can improve dental hygiene in children.
Poor dental hygiene in children can lead to cavities and other chronic conditions in adulthood.
Electric toothbrushes are a simple but effective solution for improving dental hygiene in kids. [ more ]
TODAY.com
1 year ago
Parenting

Two thirds of parents say teens and preteens are worried about how they look

The majority of teens and preteens are self-conscious about their appearance, a new national poll suggests.
moreParenting
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Health

Hours on hold, limited appointments: Why California babies aren't going to the doctor

Accessing preventive care for children on Medi-Cal in California is challenging due to appointment availability issues and lack of accountability from insurance plans.
California, despite having a high rate of children with health insurance, struggles to provide preventive care visits for kids under 5. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Health

N.Y. Attorney General Urges Stricter Warnings for Asthma Drug

The New York attorney general urges FDA to renew alerts about Singulair's dangerous effects for children
FDA ordered most stringent warning for Singulair in 2020 but concerns about lack of awareness persist among patients and parents. [ more ]
Scary Mommy
3 months ago
Health

The Type Of Screen Time Your Teen Get Before Bed Matters

Passive screen time, like watching TV or surfing the internet, is better for kids' sleep than interactive screen time like texting or playing video games.
Teens who talk and text in the hour before bed take an average of 30 minutes longer to fall asleep. [ more ]
The Atlantic
2 months ago
Coronavirus

Florida's Experiment With Measles

The state of Florida's new approach to measles control involves not forcing unvaccinated students to stay home during an outbreak. State health official Ladapo is allowing parents to decide on school attendance.
Ladapo's decision to defer to parents or guardians for school attendance decisions, despite the ongoing measles outbreak, has raised concerns about sacrificing children's health. [ more ]
Axios
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Respiratory virus in China not thought to be novel pathogen, officials say

China provides evidence that respiratory infections in children are not from a novel pathogen.
The increase in illnesses is attributed to known pathogens and the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Wellness

Labour considers banning sale of energy drinks to children

Labour is considering banning the sale of energy drinks to children if it wins power in the general election.
A government-commissioned study reported that up to a third of UK children consume at least one energy drink each week. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Outrage as vape store sign says we sell to kids - No ID? No problem'

Residents and local councillors expressed outrage after a sign above a vape shop appeared encouraging children to buy vapes.
The shop owners claim the sign was put up by vandals without their knowledge and that they do not sell vapes to children.
The government has recently cracked down on disposable vapes and plans to tackle the rise in young people vaping to protect children's health. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Millions knocked off value of disposable vaping firms ahead of ban

Vaping companies' share prices plummeted after the UK government announced a ban on e-cigarettes to protect children's health.
Disposable vapes will be banned in Britain by the end of 2024 or the start of 2025. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Everything we know about the ban on disposable vapes

Disposable vapes will be banned in Britain to address the increase in youth vaping and protect children's health.
The ban is expected to come into force at the end of 2024 or the start of 2025 and will be implemented using powers already in place under the Environmental Protection Act. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Disposable vapes to be banned in Britain to protect children's health

Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of the government's plan to address the increasing number of young people vaping.
The ban will be accompanied by restrictions on flavors, packaging, and product placement, as well as fines for shops selling vapes illegally to children.
New data shows a significant increase in the number of children vaping, prompting the government to take action to protect children's health. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Boy, 12, arrested as three children collapse after illicit drug' found in vapes

Three children in Gwent, Wales became unwell after using vapes allegedly laced with illicit drugs.
A 12-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs in connection to one of the incidents. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Health

Do your kids want a dog? Science may be on their side

Getting a family dog is linked to increased physical activity in younger kids, especially young girls.
Girls with dogs engage in an additional 52 minutes of light intensity physical activity per day. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Lawmakers to consider ban on tackle football for California kids under 12

California lawmakers will debate banning tackle football for children under 12.
Advocates argue it would protect kids from brain damage, while coaches oppose it as it cuts off physical activity. [ more ]
ScienceDaily
4 months ago
Parenting

Holidays crank up kilos for kids

Holidays are the prime time for excessive weight gain in kids.
Children's body fat increases at a faster pace during school holidays compared to in-school periods. [ more ]
Funcheap
3 months ago
SF parents

"Give Kids a Smile" SF's Free Children's Dental Health Fair

The University of the Pacific is hosting a free children's dental health fair on Saturday, February 3, 2024
The event will provide free dental services worth more than $150 to each child, including screenings, cleanings, fluoride treatment, and educational games. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

Financial coaching offered through pediatricians offices could improve infant health

Children's Health A paper says new parents who get help from a trained financial coach in a pediatric clinic came to more of their babies' preventive care visits and missed fewer vaccinations in the first six months.Copyright 2023 NPR.All rights reserved.Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information.
Schneps Podcasts
1 year ago
Public health

Delivering Health and Wellness to the Bronx w David Perlstein, MD, MBA,FAAP, SBH Health System - Schneps Podcasts

David Perlstein, MD MBA FAAP, President & Chief Executive Officer, ( SBH Health System) formerly known as St. Barnabas Hospital's Health and Wellness Center   talks about Integrative Wellness as a popular trend in NYC that is here to stay.SBH has combined things like affordable housing, patient care and nutrition/fitness education and is having an enormous impact on overall health in the Bronx.
Food & Beverage Magazine
1 year ago
Food & drink

Fun with Family Time

Happy Grub, the only squeezable instant pancake mix designed for families, started with the founder and owner Ashley Davies' love for her children.She wanted to spend more time with her young children - and cooking together seemed to be the perfect answer."Children love pancakes in all different flavors, and pancakes are a staple in my household.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Kids Who Get Less Than 9 Hours Of Sleep Suffer Greatly, Study Shows

A new study published in the Lancet Child & Adolescent Health shows that children between the ages of six and 12 who get less than the recommended nine hours of sleep every night can have impaired cognitive wellbeing, including less memory, problem-solving, and rational decision-making abilities than their peers who sleep more.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Science

A Skittles lawsuit raises questions over titanium dioxide a legal food additive

A lawsuit against Mars, the company that makes Skittles, points to titanium dioxide in the candy.
The ingredient is one of thousands of additives allowed in foods under federal regulations.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

The FDA proposes new targets to limit lead in baby food

New guidance calls for lower lead levels in food for babies and children under 2. Lead exposure can be harmful to developing brains.Jeff Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty It's not possible to remove all traces of lead from the food supply, because the heavy metal is found throughout the environment and can be absorbed by plants.
TODAY.com
1 year ago
Public health

US hospitals report rise in severe strep A infections among kids, after 15 deaths in UK

Several children's hospitals in the U.S. have detected increases in invasive group A strep infections, a severe and sometimes life-threatening illness that occurs when bacteria spreads to areas of the body that are normally germ-free, such as the bloodstream.Children's hospitals in Arizona, Colorado, Texas and Washington told NBC News they are seeing a higher-than-average number of cases this season compared to past years.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

$500M available for New England schools for green buses

BOSTON (AP) - School districts across New England are now eligible to apply for a portion of $500 million toward the purchase of zero-emissions school buses, which benefit the environment and children's health, officials said Friday.
BBC News
1 year ago
UK politics

Jamie Oliver: Sugar tax could fund school meals

Jamie Oliver has said the millions being raised through the so-called sugar tax should be used to extend the provision of free school meals.The chef and food campaigner wants at least 800,000 more children to benefit.He was instrumental in persuading the government in 2018 to impose the levy on soft drinks with high sugar content.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Environment

Gov. Hochul touts start of construction on transmission line bringing clean energy to NYC

ALBANY - Gov. Hochul celebrated the start of construction Wednesday on a 339-mile transmission line that will carry clean energy from Canada to New York City.The project, known as the Champlain Hudson Power Express, will transport hydroelectric power from Quebec to the city and produce about 10.4 million kilowatt-hours per year.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

1 in 3 Parents Report Being Relieved When School Holiday Break Ends

If you're a parent, chances are you're still trying to catch up on some energy... and probably sleep... after the first round of holidays.Christmas is on the way, and New Year's Eve is just around the corner.Still, even though the holiday season is far from over, many of us are already tired.And if you're feeling stressed, it might comfort you to know you're not alone.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Florida Moves to Ban Trans Youth Healthcare & Ohio Bans Trans Girls From Sports

We're only three days into Pride Month and already two states are moving forward with bills and directives that attack the life and safety of trans youth.
PR Daily
1 year ago
Marketing

Announcing PR Daily's 2022 Content Marketing Awards finalists - PR Daily

PR Daily is proud to announce its finalists in our 2022 Content Marketing Awards.The finalists on this list represent the storytellers who know how to create content that stands out on the crowded content landscape.Their creative works led to success for their organizations and clients-and recognition as a finalist in PR Daily's Content Marketing Awards.
the Guardian
1 year ago
World news

UK delays ban on supermarket junk food deals and pre-watershed ads

The government is to delay a ban on "buy one get one free" deals on junk food and a pre-9pm watershed for TV advertising, as Boris Johnson puts the cost of living crisis before a promise to tackle the UK's growing obesity problem.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

As flu season approaches, Ontario's childrens' hospitals operating at or near 'maximum capacity' | CBC News

With flu season fast approaching and young children particularly susceptible, Ontario hospitals are feeling the crunch.
Exchangewire
1 year ago
Marketing tech

Netflix Bags Snap Execs for Ad Business; ArabyAds Raises USD$30m in Pre-Series B Funding Round

In today's ExchangeWire news digest: Netflix names two Snap execs as the leaders of its advertising business; Dubai-based startup ArabyAds accrues USD$30m (£25.6m) in funding to accelerate its expansion; and California lawmakers pass new legislation mandating social media companies must consider children's health.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Family of disabled La Puente boy who died after fall at school settles suit for $18 million

The family of an 8-year-old La Puente boy with Down syndrome who died in 2017 after falling off a chair at school and severing his spinal cord has reached an $18-million settlement with the district, the family's attorney said Wednesday.
East Bay Times
1 year ago
Public health

UN: 25M kids missed routine vaccinations because of COVID

GENEVA - About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against common diseases like diptheria, largely because the coronavirus pandemic disrupted regular health services or triggered misinformation about vaccines, according to the U.N.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Medicine

Dallas hospital must restart gender-affirming treatment to trans youth, says judge

The Children's Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, must offer gender-affirming care to transgender youth - both existing and new patients -after a Dallas County judge issued a two-week temporary restraining order against the hospital.
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