E-cigarette vapor tied to changes in lung cells
(Reuters Health) – The vapor from e-cigarettes may boost the production of inflammatory chemicals in the lungs, while disabling key cellular defenders against infection, a new study suggests. In a…
Teen drivers take more risks after trading learner permits for licenses
(Reuters Health) – Adolescents may be cautious while they’re learning to drive, but a new study suggests they get downright dangerous once their license allows them to hit the road…
Plan ahead for child’s doctor visits, experts say
(Reuters Health) – Parents can make the most of their time at their child’s routine pediatrician visits by preparing for each appointment, according to a new resource published in JAMA…
TECH parenting style could help kids manage their media use
(Reuters Health) – The TECH parenting style, an acronym for Talk, Educate, Co-view and House Rules, could help families manage screen time at home, researchers say. As parents figure out…
Close sibling bonds may protect against harm of family conflict
(Reuters Health) – Strong sibling ties can help buffer adolescents from the stress of witnessing parents’ battles and unresolved conflicts, a small study suggests. Researchers found that feelings of insecurity…
Parents often lack amusement-park safety plans
(Reuters Health) – One in five parents don’t talk to their kids about safety issues at amusement parks, especially what to do if they get lost, according to a poll…
Bunk bed injuries in college dorms could be avoided
(Reuters Health) – College students who live in dorms with bunk beds could avoid potential injuries by having the proper equipment for their beds and avoiding alcohol-related risks, suggests a…
Experts suggest ways children can get Vitamin D
(Reuters Health) – Parents and caregivers should be aware of the three ways children can get the vitamin D they need, according to a new resource published in the medical…
Air pollution during pregnancy tied to high blood pressure in kids
(Reuters Health) – Women who breathe polluted air during pregnancy may be more likely to have children who develop high blood pressure, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers focused on what’s…
Many approaches may help children improve self-regulation
(Reuters Health) – Yoga, exercise, education and personal skills training are among the many types of interventions that may help kids improve what’s known as self-regulation, or their ability to…