Respiratory viruses are hitting young children and infants particularly hard this fall and winter season, and experts don’t yet know exactly why.
Appalachia has one of the highest rates of oral health problems per person in the US.
With nine brains, blue blood and a talent for camouflage, the octopus is one of the most fascinating creatures in the sea.
There’s no need to pull out the candy catapult this year, but a few reasonable precautions can keep COVID-19 transmissions in check.
Weight discrimination, like teasing, is common among youth and linked to eating disorders and depression. Youth’s health and well-being would be best supported by not focusing on their weight.
With mask-wearing and kids out of school last winter, viral upper respiratory infections decreased. However, clinicians have seen a return of respiratory viruses this summer and ear infections are up too.
Vaccinations, masks and some distancing – along with low community transmission – can help protect students in classrooms and cafeterias.
Overall muscle fitness among children and teens hasn’t declined over the past several decades, but by some measures it’s not improving, either.
All that planning, shopping, prepping, serving and cleaning can pay off with better physical and mental health for all members of the family.
Watching coronavirus coverage can cause anxiety in your child. An expert offers some tips that will help.
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