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The prevalence of individual and total adverse childhood experiences, defined as preventable, potentially traumatic events, varies by jurisdiction and sociodemographic characteristics.

The CDC also found "concerning" numbers of doctors don't know about alpha-gal syndrome, an allergic reaction to red meat.

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During the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020-2022, the mean weekly cannabis-involved emergency department visit rates among young persons were higher than the corresponding periods in 2019.

Most respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases occur among older age groups and the risk for hospitalization and death goes up by age. A new CDC report will help those making decisions about vaccination.

Cases of rare pediatric intracranial infections, such as brain abscesses, increased over the past 3 years, especially among boys.

THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- The prevalence of arthritis is 305 per 100,000 children and adolescents in the United States, with higher prevalence among non-Hispanic Black or African

THURSDAY, July 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- During 2012 to 2021, 251 cases of soft tick relapsing fever (STRF), caused by certain Borrelia spirochetes and transmitted to humans by soft-bodied

Antibiotics can treat this tick infection tied to exposure to rustic cabins, camping, and caves

Higher prevalence seen in association with co-occurring conditions, including depression, anxiety, overweight, inactivity.