January 28, 2026
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Community swimming program for Black youth boosts skills, sense of belonging, study finds

Community swimming program for Black youth boosts skills, sense of belonging, study finds

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[ad_1] Black youth in the United States disproportionately experience fatal drowning at rates up to five times higher than their White peers. These statistics relate to historical and structural barriers Black youth face in learning to swim. In efforts to overcome these inequities, an innovative summer swimming program in Evanston, IL, was offered to Black…

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Decline in pediatric rescue breathing increased deaths during the pandemic

Decline in pediatric rescue breathing increased deaths during the pandemic

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[ad_1] Cardiac arrest happens when the heart stops pumping blood properly, cutting off oxygen to the brain and other vital organs. In these emergencies, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help keep blood and oxygen moving until medical help arrives. For children, CPR usually needs both chest compressions and rescue breaths, because many cases are caused by…

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