Articles tagged as: children's health
June 2, 2023
We don’t know if social media is safe for kids. The US Surgeon General weighs in
Children and teenagers may be at higher risk of experiencing depression and anxiety from social media use, according to a U.S. Surgeon General report released last week. But social media connections to community and resources may also contribute positively to their mental health. More research is needed to understand how networks like Facebook and Instagram affect young people during a critical period of brain development.
Read MoreMarch 17, 2023
How are Indiana’s kids? Fewer youth are in foster care, but more considered suicide
The report also shows high rates of obesity, shortages in child care and an increase in students seriously considering suicide.
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2023
Marion County Health Department to host free dental clinics for children in February
Dental services will include exams, X-rays, cleanings, sealants and fluoride applications. Services are available by appointment and urgent walk-ins are welcome before 10 a.m.
Read MoreNovember 10, 2022
Tightening abortion laws reignite conversation around a permanent Child Tax Credit
As states take steps to tighten abortion laws, conversations have been reignited about how to best support families and babies. Many policy experts point to a permanent Child Tax Credit, made available to low- and no-income families, as one way to do that.
Read MoreOctober 19, 2022
Kids are at risk for RSV. Here’s how health experts say to protect them
Pediatricians are seeing an increase in children infected with respiratory illnesses, including respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
Read MoreAugust 9, 2022
Kids are going back to school. Experts say monkeypox isn’t a major concern
Only a handful of monkeypox cases in the U.S. are among children, out of thousands reported so far. Yet infectious disease experts are keeping a close eye on pediatric cases.
Read MoreMay 31, 2022
What parents should know about breast milk sharing during the formula shortage
The infant formula shortage has led some parents to consider informal milk sharing – looking for breast milk donations for their babies from neighbors or people online. But health experts warn the practice comes with risks.
Read MoreApril 19, 2022
Kids Count data: Indiana ranks 36th in the nation for the health of its children
Indiana’s worst ranking in the 2022 Kids Count data is in health, where it's 36th in the country.
Read MoreAugust 20, 2021
Doctors: To Combat Increase In Pediatric Hospitalizations, Wear Masks In Schools
Indiana, like many states in the U.S., is experiencing a rapid increase in the number of children in hospitals due to COVID-19. One in 38 kids with a positive COVID-19 test are hospitalized in Indiana.
Read MoreJuly 14, 2021
You Asked: Will The Pandemic Have Lasting Effects On Child Development?
Side Effects Public Media recently received questions from audience members through our texting group, the Midwest Checkup, about how the changes wrought by the pandemic may affect child development and talked to experts to provide some answers.
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