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Children's health

summertime kids
Q+A
Vaccinated parents, unvaccinated kids
Published June 10, 2021
Public health expert and mom of three Keri Althoff has tips for families navigating a half-vaxxed summer
A child uses an inhaler
Environmental health
Higher BPA levels linked to more asthma symptoms in children
Published Aug 7, 2020
Previous studies have found evidence that the chemical can have pro-inflammatory effects, so researchers investigated the link between BPA exposure and the extent of asthma symptoms
A premature infant lies in an incubator; focus is on his feet and toes
Children's health
Decline in U.S. childhood mortality lags
Published Jan 8, 2018
U.S. spends more per capita on children's health than other wealthy countries, has poorer outcomes than many