Kids’ Health
Kids’ Health provides advice on physical, mental, and emotional well-being for children, covering topics like nutrition, growth, development, and common health concerns.
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Childhood Collarbone Fractures Surge: Emergency Alert!
You’re helping your kid pack their backpack when they wince, “Mom, it’s like a lightning bolt ran from my neck to my shoulder!” Sound familiar? If they’ve been roughhousing, skateboarding, or falling off bikes, a child collarbone fracture might be the reason. These injuries—which doctors call pediatric clavicular fractures—are spiking in U.S. emergency departments. You’re […]
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Guidance Offered for Genetic Evaluation of Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Alright, let’s cut to the chase: you’re searching for answers because your child’s development isn’t following the usual path. Maybe they’re not hitting milestones, struggling to focus, or seem “different” in ways that keep you up at night. Pediatric neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) effect millions of kids, and figuring out next steps feels like trying to […]
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Why Childhood Obesity Increased So Much (2011–2023): What Families Can Do Now
Let’s chat like real people here. Between 2011 and 2023, childhood obesity in the U.S. didn’t just tick upward—it exploded like a soda can shaken for 10 years. For kids 6–11, the rate of weight gain was 2.5 times faster during the pandemic than before, with obesity now affecting 1 in 5 children. That’s not […]
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Study Reveals Most Common School Medical Emergencies
Hi there! Let me cut straight to the chase. If you’re a parent, teacher, or school staff, here’s what you need to know: Neurological emergencies like seizures, trauma injuries from recess mishaps, and substance abuse or mental health crises are the top three reasons schools call EMS. Yeah, that’s a mouthful—but stick with me. I’ll […]
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Why Kids Swim Lessons Are a Must-Do (And When to Start)
You’ve seen those adorable videos of toddlers in kiddie pools, giggling but soaked from head to toe. But here’s the thing: swim lessons aren’t just about cuteness overload. They’re literal life-savers. Did you know that drowning is a top cause of accidental death for kids under 5? Yeah, it’s heavy, but that’s the reality. And […]
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Economic Downturns Linked to Higher Rates of Childhood Malnutrition
Hey, friend. Let’s cut straight to the chase. Yeah, it’s true—when money gets tight, kids suffer big time. A groundbreaking study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) just dropped this truth bomb: even a tiny dip in national income? It seriously boosts childhood malnutrition risk. And get this—it’s not just about starvation. Obesity? […]
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Child Heatstroke in Cars: Why Rising Temperatures Put Kids at Risk
Child Heatstroke in Cars: Why Rising Temperatures Put Kids at Risk Let me cut to the chase—leaving kids in hot cars, even “for just a sec,” is a mistake no parent should ever risk. You’ve probably heard the stats, but here’s the reality check:your sweet, messy-haired toddler can’t survive a hot car for more than […]
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Researchers Find Two Childhood BMI Patterns Tied to Prenatal Clues
“Hmm, why is my toddler gaining weight so fast? Is this normal?” Let’s cut to the chase. If you’re worried your child’s BMI might not fit the “status quo,” you’re not alone. But here’s the twist: 2025’s newest research says there are two main childhood BMI trajectories you should know about—even if the words “low […]
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Follow Water Safety Guidelines to Prevent Drowning
Wait, let me stop you before you scroll further. Those two inches of water in your backyard tub? Or the pool while you’re “just checking your phone” for a minute? Yeah, those are quiet killers. Drowning isn’t some dramatic, screaming scene—it’s silent. Fast. Terrifyingly easy. Here’s the thing: Water safety isn’t about living in fear. […]
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Nocturnal Enuresis Treatment: Why Deep Sleep & Daytime Care Matter
You know that helpless feeling when your kid still wakes up soaked night after night? It’s like wiping egg off the fridge… again. Bedwetting—nocturnal enuresis—hits harder than you’d think. It’s not just the laundry. It’s the shame, the stress for you and your child, the “why won’t this work?” spiral. Trust me, I’ve been there. […]