Jul 3, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
A surge in teen suicide attempts and other mental health crises prompted Children’s Hospital Colorado to declare a state of emergency in late May, when emergency department and hospital inpatient beds were overrun with suicidal kids and those struggling with other psychiatric problems. Typical emergency-department waiting times for psychiatric treatment doubled in May to about 20 hours, said Jason Williams, a pediatric psychologist at the hospital in Aurora.
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Jul 3, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
The World Health Organization said Friday that COVID-19 tests should be carried out in schools—even when no cases have been detected—to avoid the “harmful” effects of remote learning.
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Jul 2, 2021
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
We know exercise has many health benefits. A new study from Boston Children’s Hospital adds another benefit: Physical activity appears to help organize children’s developing brains.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-07-regular-physical-linked-preteen-brains.html
Jul 2, 2021
Romper – Kinsey Gidick
The 4th of July is a great excuse to round up family and friends for a big day of fun. But just because tradition dictates that fireworks be the centerpiece, that doesn’t mean they’re the only thing to do on Independence Day. From parades to bake-a-thons, bike rides to putting up bunting, here are a host of other ideas of what to do on the 4th of July other than going to see fireworks.
Read More: https://www.romper.com/life/things-to-do-on-the-4th-of-july
Jul 1, 2021
Medical X-Press – Sharita Forrest
Consistent bedtime routines and activities such as reading books and cuddling with caregivers beginning when infants are 3 months old promote better sleep habits through age 2, a recent study suggests.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-06-bedtime-routines-infancy-children-habits.html
