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Extended-stay hotels are often a last resort for low-income families trying to avoid homelessness. But hotel living can lead to ā or exacerbate ā various physical and mental health issues for children, say advocates for families and researchers who study homelessness.
New data from the CDC shows covid vaccination during pregnancy is key to protecting vulnerable newborns from the virus.
Former President Donald Trump has presided over a landslide shift in Republican views on vaccines, reflected in false claims by candidates in election primaries, puzzling conspiracies from prominent conservatives, and a surge in anti-vaccine policies in statehouses.
The vice presidential debate showcased the very different views of Ohio Republican Sen. JD Vance, Donald Trumpās running mate, and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, Kamala Harrisā VP pick, on health policies past and present.
More pregnant women are being diagnosed with dangerously high blood pressure, which risks the life of the parent and child. Montana is one of the states improving screening and treatment as health facilities work to match care with best practices.
The recent shooting at Apalachee High School outside of Atlanta caused more than physical wounds. Medical experts worry a lack of mental health resources in the community ā and in Georgia as a whole ā means few options for those trying to cope with trauma from the shooting.
Officials reason that vigilance and familiarity with campuses would speed responses to shootings. But there is scant research about armed police in schools ā and some studies suggest that racial bias in policing offers cause for caution.
Pediatricians want to vaccinate kids, but some say theyāre keeping their stockpile of covid vaccines low to avoid being stuck with costly, unwanted shots. They canāt afford to stock up on costly shots that parents donāt want.
Ńī¹óåś“«Ć½Ņīl Health News and California Healthline staff made the rounds on national and local media in the last two weeks to discuss topical stories. Hereās a collection of their appearances.
As Democrats convene in Chicago to make official their presidential and vice presidential nominees, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz together are raising the prominence of health care as a 2024 election issue.
Six months after the Feb. 14 parade, parents of survivors under 18 years old say their children are deeply changed. In this installment of āThe Injured,ā we meet kids who survived the mass shooting only to live with long-term emotional scars.
Congress and state legislatures are considering age bans and other limits for Instagram and TikTok out of concern that they harm kidsā mental health. But some researchers and pediatricians question whether thereās enough data to support that conclusion.
Floridaās RSV season begins earlier and runs longer than anywhere else in the U.S., according to the University of Floridaās Emerging Pathogens Institute. New vaccines can help, but most older adults, who are vulnerable to RSV, havenāt gotten them yet.
State lawmakers are advancing two bills aimed at protecting children from the harms of social media, part of a nationwide wave of efforts to address the issue. Yet the billsā proponents face hurdles in finding an approach that can survive legal challenges from the tech industry.
Gun violence is the No. 1 cause of death for children and teens in America. Vivek Murthy says the toll extends beyond deaths, as survivors deal with āa lifetime of physical and mental health impactsā and those who witness shootings become traumatized.
Both Florida and Arizona want to expand eligibility for the Childrenās Health Insurance Program, known as CHIP, but their approaches to charging low-income families premiums for the coverage showcase the nationās ideological divide on helping the disadvantaged.
New data on substance use among young adults suggests that many former teen e-cigarette users are continuing the habit.
An Alameda County mother has spent 10 months seeking help for her 4-year-old sonās speech and behavior issues from his school district and her Medicaid health insurer. She still doesnāt have an answer.
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