Feb 25, 2022
Medical X-Press – Molly Chiu
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a major toll on the mental health of children and adolescents. The number of children and adolescents with eating disorders also has increased dramatically, according to Dr. Catherine Gordon, chair of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and pediatrician-in-chief at Texas Children’s Hospital. That’s why it is important for parents, family members and teachers to be aware of signs of distress and know when to take action.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-02-mental-health-issues-disorders-children.html
Feb 25, 2022
Moms – Megan Glosson
Anxiety has become an increasingly difficult problem for children between the ages of 3 and 17. In fact, nearly 1 in 10 kids experience anxiety on a regular basis. While that’s quite alarming, parents can take comfort in knowing they can help their kids work through anxietyand boost their mental health with activities like these 10 simple exercises.
Read More: https://www.moms.com/exercises-ease-kids-anxiety/
Feb 24, 2022
Harvard Health – Erica H. Lee, PhD
Saying that the last two years have been hard on children and teens is an understatement. Major global events like the COVID-19 pandemic have rippled through our daily lives and tested us in new ways. Racial strife and political tensions are also constants, impacting youths of all ages.
Read More: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/resilience-5-ways-to-help-children-and-teens-learn-it-202202242694
Feb 24, 2022
Medical X-Press – Staff Writer
Children living in areas with higher air pollution due to PM2.5 particles and very low levels of green space might have up to 62% increased risk of developing ADHD. On the contrary, children living in greener and less polluted areas have a 50% lower risk of developing the disorder. These are the conclusions of a paper published in Environment International with data from 37,000 children from Vancouver (Canada). The study was led by Matilda van den Bosch, researcher at the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the “la Caixa” Foundation.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-02-children-higher-exposure-air-pollution.html
Feb 23, 2022
Medical X-Press – Dr. Christine Waasdorp Hurtado
A: Antibiotics can kill both good and bad bacteria in your child’s gut. This may throw your child’s gut microbiome out of balance. The microbiome is made up of the microscopic organisms—bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites—that live in our bodies. That’s why it’s important to only use antibiotics when they’re really needed.
Read More: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-02-pediatrician-probiotics-children-stomach-issues.html
