Ask the Pediatrician: What steps should parents take to keep guns out of kids' hands? Q: I'm thinking about getting a handgun for protection. What are the best ways to keep my kids safe with a gun in the house? Aug 15, 2022 0 12
Why some people suffer more from COVID-19 than others A large number of people are currently contracting COVID-19. Fortunately, most of them are experiencing only mild symptoms, largely thanks to the high vaccination rate. However, in some individuals the disease takes a much ... Aug 15, 2022 0 21
Does washing clothes eliminate monkeypox? What to know about disinfecting for the virus The monkeypox virus remains a global health emergency. Aug 15, 2022 0 6
They call it 'tranq,' and it's making street drugs even more dangerous Approaching a van that distributes supplies for safer drug use in Greenfield, Massachusetts, a man named Kyle noticed an alert about xylazine. Aug 15, 2022 0 12
Don't skip your child's HPV vaccine Kids are heading back into the classroom, and health care professionals say it's important to prepare for the first day of school by keeping up to date with childhood immunizations. Aug 15, 2022 0 4
Teens and depression—a back-to-school concern With many teens heading back to school, peer pressure and academic expectations are once again a reality. These added pressures can cause ups and downs during what can be an already tumultuous time of life. For some teens, ... Aug 15, 2022 0 10
Nerve block plus lidocaine clears psoriasis in small study Spinal injections of a common anesthetic may help clear the inflammatory skin condition psoriasis, a small pilot study suggests. Aug 15, 2022 0 10
Up your skin care routine during hot summer months Sweating can affect your skin, so learning how to handle it should be an important part of your skin care regime, a Baylor College of Medicine aesthetician says. Aug 15, 2022 0 21
Multifaceted approach urged for promoting helmet use for children A multifaceted approach is recommended to promote helmet use among children and youth participating in recreational sports in order to prevent head injuries, according to a policy statement published online Aug. 15 in Pediatrics. Aug 15, 2022 0 4
Text message reminders promote receipt of second flu shot Text message reminders effectively promote receipt of a second dose of influenza vaccine among children, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in Pediatrics. Aug 15, 2022 0 21
