New study finds sharp increase in nicotine pouch ingestions among young children A new study reveals that ingestions of nicotine pouches by young children have surged in recent years. Researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Central Ohio Poison Center analyzed calls to U.S. poison centers and found an alarming 763% increase in the rate of reported nicotine pouch ingestions among children younger than 6 years old from 2020 to 2023.
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Consuming certain sweeteners may increase risk of early puberty Consuming certain sweeteners commonly found in foods and beverages may increase the risk of early puberty in children, particularly among those who are genetically predisposed, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.
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Emotional health of parents tied to well-being of children with growth hormone deficiency Strong emotional links between children with chronic conditions and their family caregivers suggest that improving parent well-being may directly benefit a child's overall health and coping mechanisms, according to a study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in San Francisco, Calif.
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Hepatitis C treatment gaps persist for children and new mothers As the opioid epidemic has worsened in the United States, prevalence of hepatitis C has also increased. Hepatitis C is a bloodborne virus that damages the liver.
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Dealing with extreme heat is a full-time job for parents of young kids—and their schools According to survey data from the Stanford Center on Early Childhood, families—across all income levels, races, ethnicities and regions—are increasingly considering how extreme weather conditions affect them. More than half of families with young children across the state are worried about its effects, according to data from the center's RAPID Survey Project, which examines early childhood and family well-being. Heat, in particular, is a significant concern.
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