Well-Being of Kids From Military Families Suffers During Wartime
Children of military families at higher risk of substance abuse, violence, carrying weapons
E-Cig Use Linked to Combustible Tobacco Use in Teens
Increased likelihood of initiation of combustible tobacco product smoking among young teenagers
Serious Childhood Infection Tied to Metabolic Disease Later in Life
Early childhood hospitalization for infection tied to increased BMI, metabolic syndrome in adulthood
Mandatory Eyewear Cuts Injuries in Girls’ Field Hockey
National mandate for protective eyewear linked to reduced injuries in girls' high school field hockey
Early Life Adversity Linked to Brain Changes in Adolescent Boys
Early life adversity linked to variation in brain structure directly and via internalizing symptoms
Playing Football at Younger Age May Disrupt Brain Development
Age <12 years at first exposure to repetitive head impacts linked to later-life brain alterations
U.S. Varicella Cases Drop Sharply Due to Vaccine
Recommendation for second dose reduced number of infections even more, CDC finds
Child CA Survivors Face Risk of Bowel Obstruction Requiring Sx
Survivors of childhood cancer, especially those with abdominopelvic tumors, have higher long-term risk
FDA Approves OxyContin for Children As Young As 11
Duragesic is the only other extended-release opioid with FDA-approved labeling for use in children
Ultrasound Overused for Undescended Testicle Care
Use of ultrasound tied to delays in surgical management, unnecessary expenditures
