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2023

U.S. Child Deaths From Fentanyl Jumped 30-Fold in Just 8 Years

U.S. Child Deaths From Fentanyl Jumped 30-Fold in Just 8 YearsMONDAY, May 8, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The synthetic opioid fentanyl is killing increasing numbers of U.S. kids, emulating the chilling trends seen among adults, a new study finds.Pediatric deaths from fentanyl increased more than 30-fold between 2013 and 2021, according to study author Julie Gaither, an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Yale School of Medicine. Nearly half of the deaths occurred at home, and most were deemed unintentional. Teens may not have known the drugs they were using were contaminated with fentanyl, while very young children may have touched or swallowed drugs used by their parents. "The problem is that more adults are exposed to fentanyl now, whether it's a pure form of the drug or it's being cut into other drugs, so kids are more likely to be exposed...

Kids With Nonverbal Autism May Still Understand Much...

4 May 2023
Kids With Nonverbal Autism May Still Understand Much Spoken LanguageTHURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- About a third of children with autism aren’t able to speak -- but that doesn’t mean they're unable to listen and comprehend, a new study reports.About 1 in 4 kids and teens who have autism and are minimally verbal understand significantly more language than they’re able to produce, said lead researcher Yanru Chen, a postdoctoral associate with the Center for Autism Research Excellence at Boston University.The study also revealed that children with better motor and social skills had a greater chance of understanding what people are saying, even if they can’t speak themselves.“Our findings highlight the importance of supporting language comprehension development in [these] individuals,” Chen said. “Clinicians and therapists should...

Spring, Summer Is Peak Time for Dogs Biting Kids

3 May 2023
Spring, Summer Is Peak Time for Dogs Biting KidsWEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- In the spring and summer, everyone races outside with their dogs to enjoy the warmer weather, but a new study suggests there is a downside to that.More children are bitten by dogs in those months, according to researchers at Nemours Children’s Health.But a dog bite isn’t inevitable: It’s possible to keep both dogs and children safer, and to provide proper care if the unfortunate does happen, researchers say.Some of this is simply a good reminder, as people are less contained than they were during the pandemic, a time in which many people adopted dogs and puppies, according to researcher Dr. Edward Caterson, division chief of pediatric plastic surgery at Nemours Children’s Health in Wilmington, Del. “Sometimes in medicine, we'll...

Mindfulness Approach Helps Ease the Stress of Parenting...

3 May 2023
Mindfulness Approach Helps Ease the Stress of Parenting a Child With AutismWEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- "Mindfulness" practices may help parents of young children with autism manage their daily stressors, and it could benefit their kids in the process, a preliminary study suggests.Parenting is stressful, and studies show that parents of kids with autism often have particularly high stress levels.Autism is a developmental brain disorder that, to varying degrees, impairs communication and social skills. Some kids have milder difficulties, but others are profoundly affected — speaking little, if at all, and getting wrapped up in repetitive, obsessive behaviors. Some children have intellectual disabilities, while others have average or above-average IQs.There are various therapies and services to help improve daily functioning and quality of life...

In Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their Kids

3 May 2023
In Survey, Half of U.S. Parents Believe Social Media Is Harming Their KidsWEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Half of U.S. parents think social media is bad for their kids’ mental health, a new survey reveals. The finding highlights growing concerns about how these platforms affect children’s and adolescents’ well-being, according to the On Our Sleeves Movement for Children’s Mental Health, which had the Harris Poll conduct the survey.The program encourages parents to help their kids by talking regularly about how using social media makes their children feel. While in the past year some platforms like TikTok have introduced new safety measures and lawmakers have talked about limiting access, that's not enough, the researchers said. “This is a positive step, but parents can’t trust that this is enough,” said Dr. Ariana Hoet, clinical...
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