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Parenting
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

I breastfeed my 3-year-old in public - people call me a pervert but I won't stop

Madison Simpson defends prolonged breastfeeding for her three-year-old daughter despite criticism, emphasizing its nutritional value and her daughter's health progress.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

6 things parents don't know about eating disorders (but should)

Eating disorders affect children and teens of all body types, not just those visibly underweight.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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.
Health
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Medical Benchmarks and the Myth of the Universal Patient

The author's daughter was classified as 'wasted' due to malnutrition, despite displaying physical health and hitting developmental milestones.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

I breastfeed my 3-year-old in public - people call me a pervert but I won't stop

Madison Simpson defends prolonged breastfeeding for her three-year-old daughter despite criticism, emphasizing its nutritional value and her daughter's health progress.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

6 things parents don't know about eating disorders (but should)

Eating disorders affect children and teens of all body types, not just those visibly underweight.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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.
Health
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Medical Benchmarks and the Myth of the Universal Patient

The author's daughter was classified as 'wasted' due to malnutrition, despite displaying physical health and hitting developmental milestones.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
more#parenting
#infectious-diseases
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Over three million children died in 2022 due to drug resistance: Study

Over three million children died from antibiotic-resistant infections in 2022, highlighting the urgent need for strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Over three million children died in 2022 due to drug resistance: Study

Over three million children died from antibiotic-resistant infections in 2022, highlighting the urgent need for strategies to combat antimicrobial resistance.
more#infectious-diseases
NYC parents
fromFast Company
4 days 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.
#surgery
SF parents
fromIrish Independent
1 month 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 week 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

fromIndependent
5 days ago
NYC parents

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

SF parents
fromIrish Independent
1 month 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 week 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

fromIndependent
5 days ago
NYC parents

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

more#surgery
NYC parents
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

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

Mould and damp conditions in housing may have contributed to the death of 15-week-old Akram Mohammed.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week 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.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 week 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.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
#nutrition
NYC parents
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Age limit for slushies advised as watchdog warns the ice drinks can cause vomiting, nausea and headaches in young children

Slush ice drinks with glycerol should be avoided by children under five due to health risks.
SF food
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
SF food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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.
NYC parents
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

RFK Jr. Is Coming for School Pizza

Domino's pizza served at Channelview High School raises concerns over nutrition amid ongoing efforts to reform school lunch programs.
The popularity of Domino's among students contrasts with broader health initiatives targeting ultra-processed foods in school meals.
NYC parents
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Age limit for slushies advised as watchdog warns the ice drinks can cause vomiting, nausea and headaches in young children

Slush ice drinks with glycerol should be avoided by children under five due to health risks.
SF food
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
SF food
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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.
NYC parents
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

RFK Jr. Is Coming for School Pizza

Domino's pizza served at Channelview High School raises concerns over nutrition amid ongoing efforts to reform school lunch programs.
The popularity of Domino's among students contrasts with broader health initiatives targeting ultra-processed foods in school meals.
more#nutrition
#community-support
LA Dodgers
fromdodgerblue.com
2 weeks 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.
LA Dodgers
fromdodgerblue.com
2 weeks 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.
more#community-support
#public-health
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Under-eights should not drink slushies containing glycerol, say doctors

Children under eight should avoid slushies with glycerol due to potential health risks, including glycerol intoxication syndrome.
Coronavirus
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Texas Official Warns Against 'Measles Parties' Amid Growing Outbreak

Measles parties pose serious health risks, especially amidst Texas outbreak with rising cases among unvaccinated children.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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.
Cooking
fromMail Online
1 month 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.
Health
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Yes, RFK Jr., Some Studies Suggest That Vitamin A Protects Against Measles. But There's a Major Catch That Parents Need to Know.

Vaccination is crucial to prevent measles outbreaks, especially as misinformation spreads regarding alternative defenses.
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Under-eights should not drink slushies containing glycerol, say doctors

Children under eight should avoid slushies with glycerol due to potential health risks, including glycerol intoxication syndrome.
Coronavirus
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Texas Official Warns Against 'Measles Parties' Amid Growing Outbreak

Measles parties pose serious health risks, especially amidst Texas outbreak with rising cases among unvaccinated children.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month 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.
Cooking
fromMail Online
1 month 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.
Health
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Yes, RFK Jr., Some Studies Suggest That Vitamin A Protects Against Measles. But There's a Major Catch That Parents Need to Know.

Vaccination is crucial to prevent measles outbreaks, especially as misinformation spreads regarding alternative defenses.
more#public-health
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago

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

"First and foremost, there are currently no comprehensive studies on the long-term impact of EV charging stations on growing children, especially those in the kindergarten through fifth-grade age group."
NYC parents
SF food
fromNews Center
2 weeks 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.
#medical-care
fromIndependent
2 months ago
NYC parents

'I remember his last words: 'I cannot take any more, Mummy'': Boy (6) who waited five hours to be seen in CUH died by natural causes, coroner finds

fromIndependent
2 months ago
NYC parents

'I remember his last words: 'I cannot take any more, Mummy'': Boy (6) who waited five hours to be seen in CUH died by natural causes, coroner finds

more#medical-care
NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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.
#health-policy
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 weeks 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.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month 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.
more#health-policy
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

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

Kennedy emphasized that no farmer should be threatened by the report, assuring that glyphosate’s usage in farming will not be jeopardized.
US politics
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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.
#gene-therapy
Parenting
fromArs Technica
4 weeks 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.
Alternative medicine
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month 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.
more#gene-therapy
SF parents
fromIrish Independent
1 month 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.
NYC startup
fromTESLARATI
1 month 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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month 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.
SF parents
fromArs Technica
1 month 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.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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

"She arrived with her unconscious in my husband's arms. Then, she opened her eyes and regained consciousness," Thays told Brazilian news outlet G1.
Coronavirus
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

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

And along those lines, if a toddler has a bottle/cup in their crib at night, only put water in it. The milk sits on their teeth and has sugars, which can lead to cavities.
NYC parents
Relationships
fromVulture
1 month 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.
#food-safety
fromNew York Post
1 month 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
1 month 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

more#food-safety
History
fromMedievalists.net
1 month 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.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

When your child is born could have a profound impact on their future health - and wealth

A child's date of conception may influence their metabolic health, weight, and athletic potential, as indicated by research findings.
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
2 months ago

Second child dies from measles-related causes as Texas outbreak continues to spread

Two children in Texas have died from measles-related illnesses as outbreaks spread across multiple states.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump administration eviscerates maternal and child health programs

Major cuts to maternal and child health programs by HHS raise serious concerns among health advocates.
Uncertainty surrounds the extent of program eliminations due to vague communication from federal health officials.
#healthcare
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I remember his last words: "I cannot take any more, Mummy'' - mother in tears at inquest as coroner delivers natural causes verdict for Logan (6)

Logan Murphy suffered a fatal cardiac arrest after a prolonged wait for assessment in a hospital, despite urgent referral by a GP.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I remember his last words: "I cannot take any more, Mummy'' - mother in tears at inquest as coroner delivers natural causes verdict for Logan (6)

Logan Murphy suffered a fatal cardiac arrest after a prolonged wait for assessment in a hospital, despite urgent referral by a GP.
more#healthcare
NYC parents
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Children under eight should not be given slushies as they can became ill with rare syndrome, say researchers

Slush ice drinks with glycerol can pose serious health risks to young children, prompting new consumption guidelines.
SF parents
fromZDNET
3 months ago

This smart air purifier opened my eyes to a troublesome metric I had no idea about

Levoit Sprout air purifiers offer comprehensive air quality monitoring ideal for families and children.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

Here's Something You Should Never Tell Kids About Nurses

Parents should avoid making hospital staff feel like the enemy to keep children's anxiety levels lower.
Nurses are there to help children and should not be viewed as a threat.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Brooklyn boy, 4, fighting for life after parents allegedly exposed him to fentanyl at shelter: sources | amNewYork

A 4-year-old boy is critically ill after exposure to fentanyl at a shelter, prompting an investigation into his parents.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Australian man with the golden arm', whose rare blood saved 2.4m babies, dies at 88

James Harrison's blood donations saved thousands of newborns despite his passing at 88.
Harrison's plasma contained rare antibodies crucial for life-saving anti-D treatment.
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