May 17, 2019 Posted By Categories Gary Schwitzer is founder and publisher of HealthNewsReview.org. STAT does some great stuff. And some clunkers. They get enough praise for the great stuff, but not enough scrutiny of the clunkers. This is one such example. A story based on very preliminary research touted the early work in very… Read More »
Survivals rates for kids with cancer have risen 9% since 2001, data has revealed. An estimated 86% of kids aged up to 14 diagnosed with cancer in England in 2018 will be alive five years on, compared to 77% in 2001. The figures from the Office for National Statistics also revealed the one-year survival rate… Read More »
SUNDAY, Aug. 4, 2019 — As kids head back to school, it’s important for parents to keep potential asthma and allergy challenges in mind. “In the fall, allergists see an increase in kids’ visits for allergies and asthma because of a combination of factors,” said Dr. Todd Mahr, president of the American College of Allergy,… Read More »
According to StopBullying.gov, “Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time.” Bullying is a concern for parents and schools. It can happen on school property or outside of school during extracurricular activities or public… Read More »
She tried gums, patches and various electronic cigarettes to quit smoking. What finally worked for Chantel Williams was a small, reusable e-cigarette called Juul that packs a big nicotine punch. “I look better. I feel better and I don’t smell. It’s fantastic,” said Williams of Portland, Oregon, who smoked for decades. That nicotine hit and… Read More »
FRIDAY, April 12, 2019 (HealthDay News) — About 100 kids a day are rushed to U.S. emergency rooms after accidentally swallowing a toy piece, battery, magnet or other foreign object, according to new research. That’s almost twice as many as in the mid-1990s. “The sheer number of these injuries is cause for concern,” said Dr.… Read More »