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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Malnutrition in Nigeria killed 652 children in past six months, MSF says

Funding cuts by international donors have resulted in 652 child deaths from malnutrition in Katsina, Nigeria.
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Jaguars' Hines-Allen: Son nearly cancer-free

We recently received the good news that Wesley is on his way to a full recovery. We are grateful to the dedicated team of doctors, nurses, and caretakers who contributed to our son's well-being and counseled us through this time. Our goal is to ensure that families going through something similar feel the same level of love and support as we did.
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fromTODAY.com
6 days ago

'Real Housewife' Emily Simpson: I Thought My Son Would 'Starve to Death'

Luke's aversion to food includes a fear of colors, textures, and smells, restricting him to a very limited diet of bland, white foods such as turkey and fries.
Parenting
#measles
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Coronavirus

With measles outbreaks growing in Canada, this mother pleads with parents to vaccinate | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Coronavirus

With measles outbreaks growing in Canada, this mother pleads with parents to vaccinate | CBC News

fromKqed
1 week ago

Key Questions to Ask Your Kids' Camps About Heat and Flood Safety | KQED

Parents should inquire about summer camp safety regarding wildfires, floods, and heat risks amid rising climate challenges.
Science
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Luke O'Neill: The babies born with DNA from two mothers and one father - and how it could save their lives

A new method allows for the replacement of faulty DNA, preventing mitochondrial diseases in children.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Sudan's children face growing threat of deadly infectious diseases as vaccination rates halve

Sudan's civil war has drastically reduced vaccination rates for children, dropping from over 90% to 48%, making them vulnerable to infectious diseases.
fromCity Limits
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Congress Eliminated SNAP-Ed. Here's What it Will Mean for New Yorkers.

Access to nutritious food in New York City is vital for preventing obesity and diabetes, especially among children.
Health
fromNature
2 weeks ago

'Landmark' study: three-person IVF leads to eight healthy children

Eight children conceived through mitochondrial donation may live healthier lives by preventing inheritance of deadly conditions.
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Can US Measles Outbreaks Be Stopped?

The US is experiencing its worst year for measles in over three decades, with more than 1,300 cases in 40 states as of July 16.
Public health
#food-safety
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
SF food

8 harmful dyes will soon be phased out of US food under plans unveiled by FDA, RFK Jr. - here's what could be next

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
SF food

8 harmful dyes will soon be phased out of US food under plans unveiled by FDA, RFK Jr. - here's what could be next

#parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Parenting

Do we think enough about parents who care for sick or disabled children and how not to make things harder? | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Life before and after nearly losing a child | Letters

Experiencing a child's near-death situation profoundly affects family dynamics and emotions, but love and resilience ultimately prevail.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Baby food pouch hysteria? It's just another way of making mothers feel guilty | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Ultra-processed foods are a target of parental guilt, but marketing and regulation might be the real issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Parenting

Do we think enough about parents who care for sick or disabled children and how not to make things harder? | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Life before and after nearly losing a child | Letters

Experiencing a child's near-death situation profoundly affects family dynamics and emotions, but love and resilience ultimately prevail.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Baby food pouch hysteria? It's just another way of making mothers feel guilty | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Ultra-processed foods are a target of parental guilt, but marketing and regulation might be the real issues.
#vaccination
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

12 deadly infectious diseases vaccines protect us from DW 05/13/2025

Vaccines have radically improved public health and saved lives globally.
Measles outbreaks are rising due to decreased vaccination rates.
WHO recommends vaccines against 12 diseases for every child.
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Mattel's type 1 diabetes Barbie doll wears an insulin pump and glucose monitor. Here's her origin story

Mattel's new Barbie doll includes representation of children with type 1 diabetes, featuring an insulin pump and a Continuous Glucose Monitor.
#pediatrics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

'Kids are the canaries in the coal mine': Huge study finds worse childhood obesity, depression, all-around ill health

"The surprising part of the study wasn't any with any single statistic; it was that there's 170 indicators, eight data sources, all showing the same thing: a generalized decline in kids' health."
Public health
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Are Early School Start Times Harmful for Kindergarteners?

Early school start times negatively affect sleep and health for young children.
#healthcare
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Healthcare

Ciara Kelly: The hip surgery audit will have severely damaged the faith families had in their doctors. It's not an issue to score political points with

SF parents
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

First clinical confirmation that child had corrective hip surgery that wasn't needed, Mary Lou McDonald tells Dail

A concern has emerged regarding unnecessary surgeries performed on children in hospitals, raising fears among parents about the wellbeing of their children.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Healthcare

Ciara Kelly: The hip surgery audit will have severely damaged the faith families had in their doctors. It's not an issue to score political points with

SF parents
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

First clinical confirmation that child had corrective hip surgery that wasn't needed, Mary Lou McDonald tells Dail

A concern has emerged regarding unnecessary surgeries performed on children in hospitals, raising fears among parents about the wellbeing of their children.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
4 weeks ago

New report uncovers high lead levels at NYCHA daycares

Elevated lead levels detected in children at three NYCHA-run daycare centers, raising serious health concerns.
fromNature
1 month ago

I pioneered my country's newborn health-screening programme

Automated newborn health-screening significantly reduces the risk of undetected conditions, yet 70% of infants globally remain without access to such vital tests.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

NHS manager ordered to stop selling sleep drug-laced' children's gummies

The product, advertised as a natural sleep aid for children, has raised serious safety concerns because it allegedly contains significant levels of melatonin, a prescription-only drug.
Public health
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

1 Thing A Pediatrician Wishes Parents Would Stop Doing

Parents should feel empowered to seek medical help for their children without guilt.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Millions of children at risk as global vaccine rates fall, study finds

Despite monumental vaccine rollout efforts leading to the saving of 154 million children, progress on immunization has stalled or even reversed, putting millions at risk.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Hidden Risk to Children's Brain Health

Kids breathe more air per pound, making them more vulnerable to pollution and its harmful effects on their brain health, including lower IQ and mental health issues.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I feel like a drug dealer': the parents using black-market melatonin to help their children sleep

The use of melatonin in children is growing, yet its regulation varies significantly between countries.
fromNews Center
1 month ago

Study Uncovers Key Biological Markers in Severe Malaria - News Center

Identification of biological markers may improve treatments for severe malaria in children.
NYC parents
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This pediatrician developed cafeteria dishware that won't leach hormone-disrupters into schoolkids

Ahimsa aims to replace plastic dishware in schools with stainless steel to protect children's health and environment.
NYC parents
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'We left shocked that our baby would need surgery on both hips - I felt pressure being put on me to agree'

A Dublin mother questions the necessity of her daughter's hip surgery, feeling pressured into consent and left in uncertainty about her long recovery.
#baby-food
SF food
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Top-brand baby food pouches lack key nutrients

Many popular baby food pouches fail to meet essential nutritional standards, misguiding parents with misleading marketing.
SF food
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Top-brand baby food pouches lack key nutrients

Many popular baby food pouches fail to meet essential nutritional standards, misguiding parents with misleading marketing.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Protests after death of baby boy who lived in mouldy and damp' north London flat

Mrs Mohammed said Akram struggled with the conditions, adding to BBC London: If they just fixed those issues maybe he had a chance to live. When he was just months old I started to notice he had difficulty breathing. He could breathe very, very loudly. But eventually the problems got bigger and bigger.
NYC parents
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'I'm going to outlive our child, there are no words'

Parents of a child with a rare, unnamed genetic condition face profound emotional challenges and seek connection with others in similar situations.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Gymnastics was destroying my daughter's body. I had to force her to stop, and she was devastated.

Protecting her daughter from irreversible joint damage was the right decision, despite the emotional toll of stopping a beloved sport.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Poorer children more likely to age faster than affluent counterparts, study finds

Children from poorer backgrounds experience biological disadvantages such as shorter telomeres, indicating faster aging compared to their affluent peers.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

RFK Jr. Is Coming for School Pizza

"For kids to be able to see Oh, they're serving Domino's, I think it makes a huge difference," Tanya Edwards, the district's director of nutrition, told me.
NYC parents
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fromeuronews
1 month ago

Video. Balloons released in Gaziantep in support of child cancer patients

Community support can uplift the spirits of patients and families during challenging times.
fromAP News
2 months ago

CDC removes language that says healthy kids should get COVID shots

CDC now states that COVID-19 vaccinations for healthy children are optional, pending parental decision and doctor consultation.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Parental intuition better at spotting child illness than vital signs, study finds

Parental intuition can better predict critical illness in children than vital signs, highlighting a need for inclusion in care decisions.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

White House acknowledges problems in RFK Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' report

Kennedy's "Make America Healthy Again" report claims to reveal alarming truths about U.S. health, yet it suffers from cited studies that do not exist, prompting a White House revision.
US news
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Did RFK Jr.'s Crew Use AI to Write Error-Filled MAHA Report?

The report cited a piece entitled "Direct-to-consumer advertising of psychotropic medications for youth: A growing concern" that was said to have been authored by Robert L. Findling, a psychiatric researcher. But
US news
NYC parents
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

PREMIUMCEC VP raises concern at potential EV charging station built across street from P.S. 104

Parents are concerned about the safety of their children at a school near a proposed EV charging station.
fromNews Center
2 months ago

SNAP Shields Kids From Future Heart Disease Risks, Study Finds - News Center

Food insecurity in early childhood is linked to long-term heart health risks, but SNAP participation can help mitigate these effects.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Trump revokes permission for 4-year-old Mexican girl receiving lifesaving care in California, attorney says

The Trump administration's decision to revoke humanitarian parole for a critically ill 4-year-old girl jeopardizes her access to lifesaving medical care in the U.S.
NYC parents
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: Sugar is making our kids sick. Why are schools serving it?

Increased sugar consumption among children is causing adult-like health issues.
Childhood obesity is a growing epidemic with severe health implications.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Family of four-year-old who would die within days' fighting deportation from US to Mexico

A four-year-old girl faces imminent death if deported from the U.S. as her medical condition requires urgent treatment.
The family's legal fight centers on humanitarian grounds to continue receiving life-saving medical care in America.
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fromdodgerblue.com
2 months ago

Freddie Freeman & Wife Chelsea Donate $1 Million To Children's Hospital Of Orange County

Freddie Freeman made a $1 million donation to CHOC Foundation following personal challenges during the 2024 season, particularly concerning his hospitalized son.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump admin no longer recommending COVID vaccine for healthy kids, healthy pregnant women

CDC no longer recommends COVID-19 vaccines for healthy children and pregnant women.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Furious NYC moms rail against toxins in kid foods: 'Shouldn't be so hard to protect your family'

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) contribute to nearly 70% of children’s calories, correlating with a rise in childhood chronic diseases, signaling a public health crisis.
SF food
#chronic-disease
fromCbsnews
2 months ago
Public health

RFK Jr. releases "MAHA" report on childhood chronic disease. Here's what to know.

fromCbsnews
2 months ago
Public health

RFK Jr. releases "MAHA" report on childhood chronic disease. Here's what to know.

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

RFK's health report omits key facts in painting dark vision for US children

The report reflects Kennedy's concerns with unsettled science and emphasizes the need for continued research on fluoride in water and electromagnetic radiation.
Public health
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Breakfast cereals have gone from fuel to fluff - how to select the healthiest ones

Many kid-friendly breakfast cereals are becoming less nutritious, contributing to America's obesity crisis.
Rising fat, sugar, and sodium levels in cereals marketed to children pose health risks.
fromNature
2 months ago

Before studying parasites, this PhD researcher was their host

Kevin Liévano-Romero's work on bat parasites is critical, particularly regarding public health in Colombia, where many children still suffer from parasitic infections despite improvements.
Roam Research
US politics
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

RFK Jr. tells farmers, GOP not to worry about his report targeting pesticides

Kennedy reassured farmers that his upcoming report on pesticides won't threaten their business.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Poor mental health as child limits capacity to work in later life, study finds

Children in Britain with serious mental health conditions are significantly more likely to face limited work capability in adulthood.
The report calls for enhanced funding and preventive measures in children's health.
Parenting
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

The remarkable timeline of a custom gene-editing therapy to save a newborn

KJ received groundbreaking gene-editing therapy at just six months old, showcasing rapid advancements in clinical trial processes.
SF parents
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Over 2,200 families may be caught up in children's hip surgeries controversy

A clinical audit of pediatric hip surgeries since 2010 revealed concerns, prompting communication with thousands of affected families.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Early air pollution exposure affects health in adolescence, study finds

Exposure to high air pollution in early childhood increases health risks in adolescents.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The deadly riddle of blackwater fever: the search for answers over illness killing Uganda's children

Historically, blackwater fever was seen among European expatriates who took small doses of quinine as an antimalarial, and became less common when other drugs took over.
Public health
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

FDA moves to ban fluoride supplements for kids, removing a key tool for dentists

FDA plans to remove prescription fluoride supplements amid inconclusive evidence, contradicting established medical recommendations for cavity prevention.
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

New Study Shows Healthy Diet, Not Weight, Is Linked To Later Periods

Getting a period is a social and developmental milestone that many American girls are reaching earlier than their mothers and grandmothers, about six months earlier on average.
Health
Alternative medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

High blood pressure medication for adults also helps children with butterfly skin

New gene therapy shows promise in healing epidermolysis bullosa wounds, while repurposed drugs like losartan also provide potential benefits.
NYC startup
fromTESLARATI
2 months ago

Bill Gates estimates DOGE cuts will cost children's lives, Elon Musk responds

Elon Musk responded to Bill Gates' criticisms regarding U.S.A.I.D. budget cuts, which Gates links to potential deaths among impoverished children.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Hero 10-year-old heart transplant patient pays it forward - to save the lives of two toddlers

A heart donation led to a series of transformative surgeries, benefiting three children and highlighting the interconnectedness of life-saving gifts.
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fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'You wouldn't know to look at him that he's ill'

Five-year-old Mason needs a 10/10 stem cell donor to treat severe congenital neutropenia, a condition he's bravely facing.
#health-policy
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

As RFK Jr. pledges food victories, he faces the realities of governing

Kennedy announced plans to phase out artificial food colorings in the U.S. by 2026.
Some food companies show willingness to cooperate with Kennedy's initiative.
Industry officials express confusion about commitments to removing food dyes.
Kennedy's health initiative seeks to transform the profitable food industry.
SF food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Kennedy Wants to Ban Some Food Dyes. Here's What the Data Shows.

Health concerns prompt removal of certain artificial food dyes from the U.S. food supply.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Heartbreaking video shows deadly risk of skipping measles vaccine

SSPE is a progressive and fatal neurological condition that occurs after measles infection, with severe symptoms developing over time.
Coronavirus
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Child actor Millena Brandao dead at 11 after at least 12 cardiac arrests

Millena Brandão, an 11-year-old actress, passed away after being diagnosed with a brain tumor following initial symptoms resembling dengue fever.
NYC parents
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

17 Health "Lies" Parents Still Believe (But Really Shouldn't), According To Pediatricians

Parents should be aware of common health misconceptions affecting children, emphasizing the need for correct information on dental care, illness diagnosis, and sexual education.
fromVulture
2 months ago

Grey's Anatomy Recap: Daddy Issues

This season of Grey's Anatomy features an emotionally intense storyline involving a child's life-threatening condition and the reality of surgery.
History
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

How Swaddling Shaped Infant Skeletons in the Middle Ages - Medievalists.net

Swaddling has deep historical roots but may negatively impact skeletal development, as evidenced by archaeological studies.
Cooking
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Appliance linked to cancer risk found in millions of American homes

Gas stoves raise cancer risk, particularly in children, with benzene emissions linked to leukemia.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

RFK's plan to phase out synthetic food dyes could face industry pushback

The Trump administration plans to phase out synthetic dyes in food as part of a broader health initiative.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

'One-of-a-kind' girl born with heart outside chest has pioneering surgery

Vanellope Hope Wilkins' groundbreaking heart surgery highlights a medical milestone in treating ectopia cordis.
SF parents
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Dentists Are Revealing Oral Health "Lies" That More People Should Know, And It's Shocking

Sugary drinks significantly harm dental health due to high sugar content and acid exposure.
Frequent consumption of sugar and acid-rich beverages increases the risk of tooth decay.
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

Autism rate rises to 3% of children in CDC study

The prevalence of autism in children has increased to 1 in 31, highlighting better diagnosis but also vulnerable discussions about a potential crisis.
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