Image: iStock Eating habits change during adolescence and often become erratic. It’s because teens tend to eat most of their meals outside the home, where their food choices are driven by convenience and peer influence(1). Also, most teens choose foods based on appearance and taste rather than their nutritional value. In such scenarios, merely instructing
Month: October 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently updated its blood lead reference value (BLRV) from 5 µg/dL to 3.5 µg/dL in response to the Lead Exposure Prevention and Advisory Committee (LEPAC) recommendation made on May 14, 2021. The BLRV is intended to identify children with higher levels of lead in their blood compared
We’re all looking for fun things to do at home this Halloween. Here are some cute pretzel rods. I made them in characters like a Bat, Mummy, a Ghost, Frankenstein, and sprinkles ________________________________________________________________ ◦ F O L L O W M Y S O C I A L S ◦ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!! http://bit.ly/2hxBhU7 FOLLOW ME!
Since March 2020, parents, educators, and politicians have debated whether to send children to school in person during the COVID-19 pandemic. New research suggests that in most regions, with the exception of the South, opening schools for in-person learning was not associated with an increase in COVID-19 case rates in the community. The results of
Andrew C. Glatz, MD, an internationally recognized expert in pediatric interventional cardiology, has been selected to lead the Division of Pediatric Cardiology in the Department of Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He also will become the Louis Larrick Ward Professor of Pediatrics and treat patients at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
New research addresses the misconception that children are less susceptible to infection with the new coronavirus. According to a recent report in JAMA Pediatrics, children and adults have similar risks of becoming infected with SARS-CoV-2, but a much larger proportion of infected children do not show symptoms of COVID-19. When one household member is infected,
Public health message designed to reduce parents’ purchases of sugar-sweetened beverages marketed as fruit drinks or children – convinced a significant percentage of parents to avoid those drinks, according to a study by researchers at the University of Washington and the University of Pennsylvania. The UW-led study set out to assess the effect of culturally
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!! http://bit.ly/2hxBhU7 Here’s how to make an awesome graveyard cake. The fun part is when you cut into it, out pours edible body parts and cool Halloween things. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!! http://bit.ly/2hxBhU7 FOLLOW ME! IG: https://www.instagram.com/vida_urbonas FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/vida.urbonas twitter: @vidaurbonas
Cleaning your home is not always a fun task, but you can indeed use some cleaning ideas to save time and finish your cleaning routine faster. If you want to discover how to make cleaning a quick activity, stay and watch this video. Go prepare your cleaning products and tools. And if you like these
According to ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), radiologists need to be cognizant of the association between coronavirus disease (COVID-19) mRNA vaccination and myocarditis, as well as the role of cardiac MRI for assessing suspected myocarditis postvaccination. “In this small case series, all patients with myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination were adolescent males and had a
Image: iStock IN THIS ARTICLE Toddlers feel excited for birthdays, due to all the special treatment, balloons, cake, and other celebrations on their big day. Birthday parties develop their socializing skills while letting them have fun. Keeping toddlers engaged in any one activity for long is impossible, as their attention span is quite short. Toddlers
Image: Shutterstock The largest Caribbean Island, Cuba, is situated in the north of the Caribbean Sea. A beautiful island country with Havana as its capital city, Cuba is known for its picturesque beaches, architectural marvels, rum, cigars, and people. Cuba is proud of having a blend of people with surnames whose roots can be traced
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection can lead to long-term health problems including liver damage, liver failure, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. These outcomes are especially dangerous for pregnant people and their babies. The leading cause of HCV in the U.S. is injection drug use as a result of opioid use disorder (OUD), which has
Once the border opens on Nov. 8, fully vaccinated Canadians—including those with mixed vaccines—will be allowed entry. This article was published on October 27. As the border situation is always evolving, please check with Canadian and U.S authorities’ sites for the latest information before travelling. On Nov. 8, the U.S. reopens its land border, welcoming
If you are one of the people who have a kitchen in a mess, stay and watch this video. We will show you a lot of kitchen hacks so you can save time and enjoy an exceptional meal. You will learn food tricks to cut and peel your favorite fruits and make them look like
When given cash with no strings attached, low- and middle-income parents increased their spending on their children, according to Washington State University research. The study, published in the journal Social Forces, also found that the additional funding had little impact on child-related expenditures of high-income parents. For the study, WSU sociologist Mariana Amorim analyzed spending
What’s Halloween without spooky fun spent with monsters, pumpkins and one particularly famous friendly ghost? Here are a few flicks the whole family can enjoy together! [embedded content] 1. Goosebumps (2015) Starring: Jack Black, Dylan Minnette and Odeya RushSummary: When the famous Goosebumps monsters are accidentally unleashed from their fictitious tales, it’s up to two
7 tips and tricks that’ll save you time and money when shopping for kids’ stuff at the drugstore. Browsing the pharmacy aisle can make a parent’s head spin. The multitude of options for things like pain relief, sunscreen and first aid is overwhelming, and it can be hard to know you’re purchasing the best thing for you kid—and
COVID vaccines for kids in the 5 to 11 age group are on the horizon, with Health Canada currently reviewing study data from Pfizer and provinces getting ready to start getting shots into younger arms. Officials in Ontario have said plans are underway for rolling out the vaccine once it’s approved and in British Columbia,
The exciting months leading up to your baby’s arrival are a whirlwind of planning and preparation. From choosing a name to creating a baby registry, there are so many exciting choices to make! And let’s not forget all the options when it comes to decorating the nursery. Instagram is full of ideas and Pinterest is
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