CHILD HEALTH

Mar 06 2025HEALTH

Flu's Hidden Danger: A Little Girl's Fight

Imagine a typical day turning into a nightmare. That's what happened to a family in Ohio when their 4-year-old daughter, Locklynn, caught the flu. The flu is usually seen as a minor illness, but for some, it can lead to severe complications. Locklynn's story is a stark reminder of the flu's potent

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Mar 05 2025HEALTH

Dads Matter: How Fathers Can Improve Mom and Baby Health

In many parts of the world, especially in developing countries, it's often believed that caring for a new baby is a mother's job alone. However, when dads get involved in postnatal care, it can make a big difference in the health of both mom and baby. This is especially true in places like Ethiopi

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Feb 26 2025HEALTH

Kids on the Move: How Physical Activity Affects Children With Motor Challenges

Kids need a mix of sleep, movement, and rest to grow up strong and healthy. But what about kids who struggle with motor skills? A recent study dug into this, focusing on children with suspected Developmental Coordination Disorder (sDCD) and their peers who don't have motor challenges. The study tra

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Feb 19 2025HEALTH

Why Some Kids in Cameroon Miss Out on Crucial Vaccines

In Cameroon, getting vaccinated is a big deal. It's one of the best ways to keep kids safe from nasty diseases. And the pentavalent 3 vaccine is a super important shot for children aged 0-23 months. It protects against five serious illnesses: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, hepatitis B, and Haemophi

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Is the EQ-5D-Y-3L a Good Fit for Chinese Kids?

Let's talk about a tool called EQ-5D-Y-3L. It's a questionnaire designed to help figure out how kids feel about their health and life. Originally made for adults, it was later adapted for kids. The big question is: does it work well for Chinese kids? The EQ-5D-Y-3L aims to measure something called

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Feb 13 2025HEALTH

Flu Season Takes a Tragic Turn: A Young Life Lost

In the heart of flu season, a devastating loss has struck a family in Randolph County. A vibrant 9-year-old girl, Madeline Vernon, passed away due to complications from the flu. Her parents, Mary Edging and Jimmy Vernon, are now grappling with the unimaginable pain of losing their daughter. Madeline

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Kids on the Move: The Power of Exercise

Exercise isn't just about staying fit; it's a game-changer for kids' overall well-being. We're talking social skills, mental health, and emotional stability. It is not only about the body, it is about the mind too. Moving around helps children develop and grow. It is not just about the body. Peopl

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Feb 09 2025HEALTH

Drug Benefits and Children's Minds: The Big Shake-up

When it comes to kids and their health, there's a lot of talk about how much medication they're given. In 2018, Ontario decided to make sure every kid had access to drugs they needed by launching a huge program called OHIP+. . This program covered all drugs, even drugs for both depression and to hel

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

The Journey of Mother's Milk in Ethiopia

Ethiopia's dedication to boosting child health is something it is known for, but when it comes to breastfeeding it's not always clear how things are evolving. For a long time, information about breastfeeding trends and how policies affect these trends stayed scattered about. People didn't k

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Feb 05 2025HEALTH

Navigating Pregnancy Meds: The Playbook for Doctors

Deciding on medication during pregnancy is a tough call for doctors. Safe choices depend on accurate information; that is where doctors often face challenges. It involves tests to observe specific medications on pregnant mothers along with the babies inside them. The details uncovered from thes

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