Parents using e-cigs expose kids to dangerous secondhand vapor

Children living in households where e-cigarettes are used are unintentionally inhaling substances that could harm their developing bodies.

Jacob Gnieski-Emory • futurity
March 26, 2024 ~5 min

Students riding newer buses do better in school

Kids who ride newer, cleaner-air buses to school have better academic performance, according to new research.

Kim North Shine-U. Michigan • futurity
March 22, 2024 ~8 min


Children experience more injuries, stress and even burnout when they specialize in one sport

The rate of injury for single-sport adolescents is far higher than for other kids who play a variety of sports.

Nirav Pandya, Associate Professor, Pediatric Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
March 18, 2024 ~6 min

Touch boosts babies’ self-recognitition

Touch helps babies and toddlers learn self-awareness. The discovery could lead to interventions for kids with motor development delays.

Esther Robards-Forbes - UT Austin • futurity
March 14, 2024 ~5 min

Babies’ health suffered during infant formula shortage

When parents were forced to switch infant formula brands during a nationwide shortage, the health of some babies suffered, a new study finds.

Tiffany Dobbyn-UC Davis • futurity
March 11, 2024 ~5 min

Injectable drug could be ‘life-changing’ for food allergies

A new study shows omalizumab substantially cut potentially life-threatening reactions in patients with food allergies.

Kaitlyn Roman - Johns Hopkins • futurity
March 6, 2024 ~8 min

Gun ownership tied to elevated lead levels in kids

"Firearm use is a relatively unchecked source of childhood exposure to lead. There's currently no way to stop the exposure from happening..."

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
March 5, 2024 ~6 min

Cheap liquid prevents kids’ cavities

When tested in a school program, a liquid called silver diamine fluoride worked as well as dental sealants to protect against cavities.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
March 5, 2024 ~6 min


App may diagnose ear infections better than clinicians

A new cellphone app that uses AI to accurately diagnose ear infections could be more accurate that trained clinicians.

Asher Jones-U. Pittsburgh • futurity
March 5, 2024 ~6 min

Your kids’ headphone use could be a problem

Lots of kids are using earbuds and headphones, a poll finds. Experts share why that could be bad for hearing and what you can do about.

U. Michigan • futurity
Feb. 27, 2024 ~8 min

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