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July 7, 2021

Viruses most common cause of myocarditis in kids, American Heart Association says

While myocarditis has been in the headlines lately due to rare occurrences in mRNA COVID-19 vaccine recipients, it’s viruses that are the most common cause of the condition in children, the American Heart Association (AHA) said.

July 6, 2021

Lauren Bushnell, Chris Lane’s newborn recovering after hospitalization

The former "Bachelor" contestant and the singer took son Dutton Walker, to the emergency room after initially thinking he had developed an ear infection.

July 6, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine lotteries not associated with increased shots, study finds

Despite the promise of free tuition, food, beer and even $1 million cash prizes, vaccine lottery incentives were not associated with an increase in COVID-19 shots, a new study claims.

July 6, 2021

What parents with unvaccinated kids need to know about the Delta variant

The CDC has said that fully vaccinated Americans are well protected, even against variants. But children under the age of 12 aren't yet eligible for vaccination.

July 2, 2021

Kids' mask use 'should not be forced,' study authors argue

Kids shouldn’t be forced to wear face masks, additional researchers argue, after a study found evidence of unacceptable carbon dioxide levels reached after 3 minutes of wear.

June 30, 2021

Pfizer to request COVID-19 vaccine emergency approval for kids ages 5-11 by fall

Younger children could become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine this fall, according to a top executive at Pfizer who noted plans to request emergency approval for use of its vaccine in kids aged 5 to 11 by September or October.

June 29, 2021

Kids grappling with suicidal crises, mental fatigue as world reopens

After relentless months of social distancing, online schooling and other restrictions, many kids are feeling the pandemic’s toll or facing new challenges navigating reentry.

June 29, 2021

Excessive screen time linked to obesity in US preteens, study finds

A study published Monday suggests a link between screen time and weight gain in American preteens.

June 28, 2021

India's doctors warn over rare, coronavirus-related inflammatory illness in kids

Parents should monitor children for symptoms of a rare but potentially fatal inflammatory condition several weeks after a coronavirus infection, doctors in India say.

June 28, 2021

Kids’ hospitalization rates for Type 2 diabetes more than doubled during pandemic, study shows

Kids' hospitalization rates for new Type 2 diabetes more than doubled amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to data analyzed at a Louisiana hospital.