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Education Jul 01

Why kids should be in the classroom this fall — and how to keep them safe there

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Why does COVID-19 appear to cause inflammatory response in some children?

While only a small percentage of children infected with the novel coronavirus become seriously ill, researchers are now learning about a potentially dangerous syndrome in young people apparently caused by the virus. In more than 100 cases in New York…

Science Dec 05

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Study retracted: How police shootings of unarmed black Americans could be harming the health of black infants

New research finds that black mothers who were exposed to police shootings of unarmed black Americans during pregnancy were more likely to give birth to infants who were born prematurely or with low birth weight. Living within 1 kilometer of…

By Shraddha Chakradhar, STAT

Science Sep 30

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How to talk to your kids about climate change

Some kids are scared about global warming. A psychologist, a pediatrician and a school counselor give advice on how to talk about kids' climate anxiety.

By Nsikan Akpan

Science Aug 16

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Does the placenta carry germs? What parents should know before they eat one

What started as an innocent look into the trend of people consuming placentas uncovered a heated academic debate over whether the placenta has a microbiome.

By Nsikan Akpan

May 16

Baby teeth study reveals children near smelters are exposed to dangerous lead in the womb

By Jill Johnston, The Conversation

Outdated regulations for lead have failed to protect children’s health.

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Oct 21

With genome sequencing, some sick infants are getting a shot at healthy lives

By Meghana Keshavan, STAT

Scientists say the data show over and over that early diagnosis of genetic disorders not only saves lives, but can keep long-term health care costs down.

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Oct 11

A quiet rise in unvaccinated children could put the U.S. at risk of outbreaks

By Jamie Leventhal

For the third consecutive year, unvaccinated communities have grown, the CDC reported Thursday. One school in Oregon has toddler vaccination rates lower than those in Venezuela.

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Dec 13

Babies born closer to fracking sites are more likely to be underweight

By Nsikan Akpan

Low birth weight, defined as being born under 5.5 pounds, has previously been linked with an increased risk of childhood mortality and poorer educational outcomes.

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Nov 20

Let these globe-trotting lessons in potty training flush your parental worries away

By Alma Gottlieb, The Conversation

An anthropologist explores why there’s no one-size-fits-all model of child-rearing advice for all the world’s parents.

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