6 days agoCoronavirus pediatric fatalities mostly among minorities, those with underlying conditions, CDC saysLess than 1% of coronavirus-related deaths were among Americans younger than 21, and minorities and those with underlying conditions accounted for the vast majority of lives lost, according to new data.
6 days agoCoronavirus-linked inflammatory condition hospitalizes 2 children in IdahoTwo confirmed cases of coronavirus-associated Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) in Idaho were reported this week.
September 14Children spread coronavirus to family members following exposure at child care facilities, CDC saysChildren transmit coronavirus to their family members following exposure at child care facilities, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report released Friday.
September 11Coronavirus infects half a million US childrenMore than half a million children in the U.S. have tested positive for the novel coronavirus since the start of the pandemic, according to a new report.
September 10Vaping and e-cigarettes use declines among US youth: 'Our work is far from over,' CDC director saysAbout 1.8 million fewer U.S. youth used e-cigarettes compared to last year, though officials noted an alarming uptick in the use of disposable products.
September 8Kids use both brain hemispheres to process language, unlike adults, researchers sayNew findings suggest infants and young kids process language in both hemispheres of the brain, which could help compensate after a neural injury, researchers say.
September 6Paul Batura: My sons aren't dumb — they're dyslexic, and they're going to change the worldExperts will tell you there’s no correlation between dyslexia and intelligence
August 31'Benadryl challenge' is a dangerous and deadly fad on social media: medical expertsThe benadryl challenge is a dangerous new fad on social media app TikTok that coaxes particiupants to take several doses of the antihistamine until they hallucinate or trip out
August 31Kids who don’t show COVID-19 symptoms can still spread virus for weeks, study showsJust as schools are reopening across the country, a new study is detailing how kids who have the coronavirus but don’t show symptoms can still spread the infection for weeks.
August 31Coronavirus symptoms vs. allergies: How to know the difference as school year beginsThe coronavirus and seasonal allergies have some common symptoms that can raise concerns for school kids’ parents as they head back to the classroom.
