Better school air quality may shield kids with disabilities from COVID

Good airflow and filtration in schools may help children with intellectual disabilities, a vulnerable population, avoid COVID infections.

Susanne Pallo-Rochester • futurity
April 5, 2024 ~6 min

Team links children’s microbiome with autism, ADHD

Bacteria in children’s microbiomes may contribute to the development of neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and ADHD years before they are diagnosed.

Lourdes Mederos-U. Florida • futurity
April 4, 2024 ~8 min


Should you worry about measles outbreaks in the US?

Cases of measles have already surpassed those of last year. An infectious diseases expert explains symptoms, prevention, and more.

Andrew Thurston-Boston U. • futurity
April 3, 2024 ~7 min

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

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

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