Children's Health

Opinion 1 day ago

Meta repeatedly endangers children while parents remain sidelined

Children need to be kept safe online. But Meta's AI chatbots spark controversy over sexual material. Parents' group calls for congressional scrutiny to address ongoing issues.

Health 1 day ago

Family kicked off flight over son’s insect bites despite doctor’s approval

A family was stopped from boarding their British Airways flight after staff became suspicious of insect bites on their baby's leg, as the airline cites safety concerns.

Kansas 3 days ago

Minor's lawsuits against adult sites show new state law is working as intended to protect kids: state AG

A minor child and the child's mother have filed four lawsuits in Kansas, targeting pornographic sites for lacking adequate age-verification measures.

Lifestyle 3 days ago

New mom furious at husband for choosing friends and barbecue over her and their newborn

A Reddit drama has set off a furious exchange of comments as a young mother expressed her frustration with her husband after he chose a night out with his friends over her and their newborn.

Coronavirus 4 days ago

RFK Jr's HHS to end routine COVID vaccine guidance for children, pregnant women: report

The Trump administration plans to drop routine COVID vaccination guidance for kids and pregnant women, marking a major shift in federal health policy, according to a report.

MAHA 6 days ago

Family-owned ice cream parlor dishing out artificial dye-free scoops following ban

Family-owned King Cone ice cream shop in Wisconsin is switching to natural dyes, inspired by family health concerns, aiming for dye-free flavors by the end of 2025.

Lifestyle May 10

Mother's Day miracle as unwed mom reunites with son through amazing 'Godwink'

Years after giving up her newborn for adoption, a mother is miraculously reunited with her son. This is all thanks to a chance connection and a nurse who never forgot a mother's love.

Health May 9

Left-handed people could be at higher risk for some neurological disorders: study

Scientists discover connection between left-handedness and neurological disorders. Study reveals lefties have 3.5 times higher autism risk, pointing to shared genetic and developmental factors.

Lifestyle May 9

First lady Melania Trump scores win for America's foster youth with $25M investment

First lady Melania Trump on Friday announced a $25 million foster youth investment to support America's youth who are transitioning out of foster care. It will help provide housing for them.

Opinion May 9

GOV. KATHY HOCHUL: Why New York is saving education by getting phones out of classrooms

My state, New York, is becoming the largest state in the nation to restrict cellphones in K-12 schools throughout the entire school day.

Children's Health May 7

Undercover investigation: Planned Parenthood prescribing hormones to minors with minimal oversight

Phone calls released today by pro-life activist group Live Action reveal that Planned Parenthood clinics in several states offer cross-sex hormonal treatments to minors as young as 16.

Health May 6

Midwestern state reports first measles case since 2011

Measles has returned to North Dakota after more than a decade, infecting an unvaccinated child. The case adds to growing national concerns, with outbreaks in 30 states and 935 confirmed infections.

Health May 4

'I'm a doctor: Here are 11 things you should know about measles'

Amid the ongoing measles outbreak, Allison Croucher, a pediatrician in Illinois, said she often gets these questions from parents who are concerned about the spread.

Health May 2

A common killer bug is endangering Americans: ‘Pandemic in plain sight’

Streptococcus Group A affects close to 20% of U.S. children, according to Dr. Joshua Osowicki, senior research fellow at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Australia.

Health May 1

Gender dysphoria treatments pose ‘significant risks’ to kids and teens, HHS report reveals

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday released a comprehensive review of best practices for children and teens with gender dysphoria.

Woke Culture April 30

EXCLUSIVE: Mom's fight with school over teen daughter's gender transition gets boost from parents group

Parental rights group American Parents Coalition is filing a brief in support of a lawsuit against a Florida middle school that secretly socially transitioned a 13-year-old girl.

Crime April 26

Texas mom arrested for allegedly bringing vodka-spiked Jell-O shots to fifth grade school party

A Texas mother was arrested after a student became ill from alleged vodka-laced Jell-O shots she brought to a fifth grade school Christmas party.

Florida April 23

Snapchat 'openly defying' law, allowing kids access to harmful, addictive content: Florida AG

Florida officials filed suit Monday against Snap Inc., which owns Snapchat, alleging it has been "openly defying" state law aimed at protecting young minors.

Food-Drink April 22

Food dyes to be phased out by Trump administration in latest round of bans

HHS and FDA announced a ban of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in the nation’s food supply on Tuesday with Secretary Kennedy and Commissioner Makary leading the charge.

Health April 22

Measles outbreaks emerge across US: See which states have reported cases

Amid the ongoing U.S. measles outbreak, get the breakdown of how many cases have been reported by state. The vast majority have been confirmed in West Texas.

Children's Health April 18

E. coli outbreak went unpublicized by FDA despite affecting 15 states: report

The FDA is under fire for not publicly warning about deadly E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce that sickened 89 people across 15 states, raising questions about food safety protocols.

Healthcare April 18

HHS probing hospital over firing of nurse who blew whistle on minors getting gender treatments

HHS is investigating a hospital after a nurse who sought a religious exemption to avoid administering puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones to children was fired.

Health April 17

Rising autism rates now affect 3% of children, says CDC report

A new CDC report stated that autism rates are rising in the U.S., as more than 3% of America's kids are being diagnosed. A spokesperson from Autism Speaks reacts to the latest data.

Product Recalls April 16

Food sold at Target is recalled due to elevated lead levels

A Miami-based company that makes baby food sold under a Target store brand is recalling over 25,000 packages of a product that may contain elevated levels of lead.

Health April 15

More babies born to women over 40 than teens for first time in US history

New birth data from the CDC reflects a major increase in birth rates among women over 40, as teen pregnancies continue to decline. Fertility specialist Dr. Ashley Wiltshire reacts.

Food-Drink April 15

Brown rice far worse than white rice when it comes to toxins, study finds

Researchers found that brown rice contains more of the carcinogenic inorganic arsenic than white rice, prompting calls for balanced nutrition and food safety awareness.

Health April 14

Fluoride exposure linked to ‘detrimental effects’ on health of pregnant women, infants

New meta-analysis looks into studies on the impact of fluoride on pregnant women and infants, concluding that fluoride is toxic to early brain development.

Health April 9

Kids with autism supported by service dogs, as research and families note 'incredible changes'

Service dogs have proven effective in benefiting children with autism and their families, according to research from the University of Arizona. A mother also shares her own family's story.

Florida April 9

Florida men charged in 'truly heinous' global child porn ring involving over 1M files

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrest seven people in Florida for an international child pornography ring involving over one million files purchased through social media.

Health April 8

Measles infects baby in Colorado: health officials

In the state's second measles case of the year, a baby under 1 year old has been confirmed to have the virus. As babies cannot be vaccinated, they are highly vulnerable, health officials warn.