Some cough syrups can be deadly for children, according to pediatricians. Specifically, codeine is not safe to give to children. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a statement this week urging parents to not give children under the age of 18 either prescription or over-the-counter medications that contain codeine. […]
FDA is banning underage e-cigarette sales The FDA is banning underage e-cigarette sales, according to a new statement. The agency recently announced that they will prohibit sales of e-cigarettes, cigars, and hookah tobacco to anyone under the age of 18. This ban is to prevent children and youth from using […]
Pesticide spraying is linked to autism Pesticide spraying is linked to autism, according to new research to be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2016 Meeting. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment disorders. This disorder is characterized by social impairments, trouble with communication, and restricted, repetitive […]
San Francisco has raised its smoking age to 21 Smoking is a killer. A recent American Cancer Society study shows that even with significant dropping smoking rates, cigarettes still account for about 3 out of 10 deaths in the United States. Starting on June 1st, people who want to buy […]
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently made a recommendation that all kids get screened for high cholesterol. After this announcement, a new study was released showing some staggering statistics about kids and cholesterol. The new research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that 1 in […]
According to researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 63,000 children under six years old experienced out-of-hospital medication errors every year between 2002-2012. One child is affected every 8 minutes, usually by a parent with good intentions or an unintentional error by a caregiver. The research was published in the journal Pediatrics. […]
