School Health News

A goal-based physical activity initiative increased the intensity level of exercise activity in after-school programs without increasing the amount of activity time allocated by the programs, according to recent research in JAMA Pediatrics.

The CDC identified seven more people infected with an Escherichia coli O26 outbreak strain that was linked to food served at Chipotle restaurants.

According to recent research in JAMA, azithromycin administered at the first sign of a cold in children with a history of respiratory tract illnesses reduced the likelihood of developing severe lower respiratory tract illnesses.

Brazilian officials reported an unusual increase in the number of cases of microcephaly, a rare neurological condition, among infants in the country’s northeastern region, according to a WHO news release.

A Salmonella Poona outbreak linked to contaminated cucumbers imported from Mexico earlier this year has affected at least 767 people from 36 states, according to the CDC.

Chipotle voluntarily closed dozens of restaurants in Oregon and Washington while health officials investigate whether a recent Escherichia coli outbreak is linked to food or other contaminated sources from the restaurants.

WASHINGTON — In a series of policy statements issued during the national conference, the AAP’s Section on Tobacco Control recommended strong regulations of electronic cigarettes, due to their increasing popularity among teenagers, as well as restricting age of sale for all tobacco products to 21 years.

Fourth- and fifth-grade students exposed to excess air pollution, particularly from transportation vehicles, had lower grade point averages than peers not exposed to these pollutants, according to recent data published in Population and Environment.

Nearly a quarter of children have been the victim of sexual violence, across seven countries, but only a small number of victims received any health or child protective services after their experience, according to a recent MMWR  from the CDC.

Approximately 25% of children who are homeless have an increased risk for developmental delays and challenges in mental health status, according to data published in the Early Childhood Education Journal.