Tara Haelle appears in the following:
Ivermectin Facts and Myths
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Amesh Adalja, MD, and science journalist Tara Haelle talk about why some people who refuse to take the vaccine are drawn in by drugs like Ivermectin.
Here's Why You Really Need A Flu Shot
Friday, December 20, 2019
The Internet abounds with myths about the relative risks of flu and flu shots, maybe partly because it's an annual shot and nobody likes needles. Here's the latest on what you might need — and why.
How Do Wishes Granted To Very Sick Kids Affect Their Health?
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Although researchers acknowledge that many factors could be at play, a recent study suggests that seriously ill children who had once-in-a-lifetime wishes fulfilled also had lower health care costs.
Childhood Trauma And Its Lifelong Health Effects More Prevalent Among Minorities
Monday, September 17, 2018
The largest study of its kind shows a high prevalence of adverse childhood experiences — or ACEs — across the population, but especially among some vulnerable groups.
Hospitals See Growing Numbers Of Kids And Teens At Risk For Suicide
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
The number of children and teens who visited the hospital for suicidal thoughts or attempts doubled from 2008 to 2015. Rates were highest during the school year.
Babies Sleep Better In Their Own Rooms After 4 Months, Study Finds
Monday, June 05, 2017
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants sleep in their parents' room for at least six months. But some experts say scientific evidence does not back up the guidelines.
Studies Suggest Cautious Optimism About Declines In Teen Opioid Use
Monday, March 20, 2017
A pair of long-term studies found fewer children and teenagers are coming in contact with opioids, and that hospitalizations from the drugs are down. The same is not true for adults.
Do Parents Invade Children's Privacy When They Post Photos Online?
Friday, October 28, 2016
The kids look so darned cute in that photo, it's hard not to post it online for all to see. But there are privacy risks to sharing children's images, and children often don't want the exposure.
New Guidelines Acknowledge The Reality: Babies Do Sleep In Mom's Bed
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
There's no question bed sharing increases the risk of sudden death, pediatricians say. New guidelines are aimed at reducing that risk as much as possible in the first year of a child's life.
Does Some Birth Control Raise Depression Risk? That's Complicated
Sunday, October 09, 2016
A study finding that using hormonal birth control raises women's risk of depression raised a lot of eyebrows, but also shows how much we still don't know about women's health.
Parents Feel Better About HPV Shots For Preteens If They Can Opt Out
Friday, August 19, 2016
The HPV vaccine prevents cancer, but in a survey most parents said they don't want it to be required for school. They're much happier with a mandate if they're given an opportunity to opt out.
Study Says FluMist Vaccine Does Indeed Work, Contradicting CDC
Monday, August 15, 2016
In June, the CDC said the popular nasal flu vaccine isn't effective based on its use in U.S. children. But a new Canadian study says that it does indeed work. It's not at all clear who's right.
Febrile Seizures After Childhood Vaccines Are Rare, Study Finds
Monday, June 06, 2016
Seizures caused by fever are frightening, even though they don't harm long term. And a few vaccines do slightly raise the risk of a febrile seizure. But not being vaccinated poses a greater risk.
Women Who Have To Delay Pumping Risk Painful Breast Engorgement
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Pumping breast milk may seem optional, but women who don't pump or breast-feed on a regular schedule risk engorgement, a painful condition that can lead to infection and other medical complications.
Does Swaddling A Baby Really Boost Risk Of SIDS?
Thursday, May 19, 2016
People have been wrapping babies tightly in blankets just about forever. An analysis of existing data found that swaddling is safe if babies are put to bed on their backs.
Pilots And ACLU Sue Airline Over Breast Milk Pumping At Work
Friday, May 13, 2016
Four female pilots says that Frontier Airlines failed to provide legally required accommodations so they could pump breast milk and do their jobs. The ACLU filed a complaint on their behalf.
How To Teach Children That Failure Is The Secret To Success
Friday, May 06, 2016
When children view their abilities as something they can change over time, they're more apt to deal well with challenges, researchers say. And what parents say can help or hurt.
For New Parents, Dad May Be The One Missing The Most Sleep
Tuesday, April 05, 2016
New moms get a lot of sympathy over lack of sleep, but studies find that dads may be hurting more, a new book on the science of parenting says. Bottom line: Both parents need help getting shut-eye.
Probing The Complexities Of Transgender Mental Health
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
There's plenty of evidence that being transgender makes for worse mental health. But would that change if trans people were accepted by their families early on? Scientists are trying to find out.
CDC Endorses A More Effective HPV Vaccine To Prevent Cancer
Monday, February 01, 2016
The updated childhood immunization schedule, released today from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, includes a couple tweaks to vaccine recommendations for older children and teens.
One officially moves the recommendation for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine a few years earlier for children with a history of sexual abuse ...