Doctors Eye the Danger From ‘Nerf’ Guns
2017-09-19
‘Bullets’ bought online may be contributing to ocular injuriesContinue Reading
Parents Say Schools Don’t Help Kids With Mental Health, Chronic Disease
2017-09-18
MONDAY, Sept. 18, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Many parents don’t believe schools are prepared to help students with mental health problems and serious physical health issues, a new survey finds. While 77 percent of parents were certain that schools would be able to provide first aid for minor issues suchContinue Reading
Golf Carts’ Use Is Spreading, and So Is Danger to Kids
2017-09-15
Study of more than 100 kids treated at trauma centers reveals serious injuriesContinue Reading
More U.S. Kids Landing in ER With Opioid Addiction
2017-09-15
Researcher calls findings an emerging public health issueContinue Reading
Parents Getting Better at Using Car Seats Safely
2017-09-15
But older kids often miss out on booster seatsContinue Reading
State Laws Have Big Impact on Kids’ Gun Injuries
2017-09-15
Locale matters too, with firearm violence affeting urban, rural teens differently, studies findContinue Reading
ER Visits for These 3 Health Woes Don’t Have to Happen
2017-09-12
Trips for boozing, dental problems and mental health issues can be prevented, experts sayContinue Reading
State Laws Curb Kids’ Injuries Tied to Off-Road Vehicles
2017-09-11
In Massachusetts, ER visits down as much as 50 percent, study foundContinue Reading
Lupus Hits Certain Groups Harder
2017-09-11
Studies find race, ethnicity, gender and even geography make a difference for this autoimmune diseaseContinue Reading
Regular Weigh-Ins May Help Prevent College Weight Gain
2017-09-11
Those who checked daily even lost a little bitContinue Reading
As Irma Aims for Florida, Residents Prepare for the Worst
2017-09-07
Category 5 hurricane could bring catastrophic damage to the state, officials sayContinue Reading