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Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
fromFortune
20 hours ago
Public health

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

Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
fromFortune
20 hours ago
Public health

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

fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Are Early School Start Times Harmful for Kindergarteners?

Little research has looked at early school start times for the youngest children, with a recent study indicating kindergarteners get less sleep when school begins early.
Education
#malaria
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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

The rising incidence of blackwater fever in Uganda correlates with the use of modern artemisinin-based malaria treatments.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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

The rising incidence of blackwater fever in Uganda correlates with the use of modern artemisinin-based malaria treatments.
#public-health
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
2 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.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
1 month 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.
SF food
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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

Ultra-processed foods are linked to rising chronic diseases in children and raise concerns about public health and nutrition.
NYC parents
fromAP News
1 month 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.
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
2 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.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month 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.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
1 month 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.
SF food
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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

Ultra-processed foods are linked to rising chronic diseases in children and raise concerns about public health and nutrition.
NYC parents
fromAP News
1 month 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.
#global-health
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.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 week ago

The Surbiton couple backing UK campaign for daughter with rare form of epilepsy

Beth has Dravet Syndrome, a severe condition characterized by frequent seizures, learning disabilities, and associated challenges, impacting her family's daily life and wellbeing.
Public health
#melatonin
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

1 Thing A Pediatrician Wishes Parents Would Stop Doing

After shifts filled with parental guilt, emergency doctor Tamara Gafoor reassures parents that seeking help for their children is the correct decision, not a burden.
Canada news
#parenting
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
NYC parents
fromFast Company
4 weeks 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
2 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

fromIndependent
4 weeks 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
2 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

fromIndependent
4 weeks ago
NYC parents

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

NYC parents
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month 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 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.
Parenting
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.
Health
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.
#nutrition
SF food
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.
SF food
fromwww.bbc.com
2 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.
NYC parents
fromThe Atlantic
1 month 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.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
SF parents

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

SF food
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.
SF food
fromwww.bbc.com
2 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.
NYC parents
fromThe Atlantic
1 month 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.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
SF parents

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

#community-support
LA Dodgers
fromdodgerblue.com
1 month 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
1 month 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.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
3 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
3 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

NYC parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC parents

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.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago
US news

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.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month 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
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.
fromCbsnews
1 month 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
#gene-therapy
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
Parenting

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.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago
Alternative medicine

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.
Parenting
fromArs Technica
1 month 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.
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
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.
NYC parents
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.
SF parents
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.
fromNew York Post
2 months 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
2 months 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
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.
#food-safety
fromNew York Post
2 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
2 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

History
fromMedievalists.net
2 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.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
2 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.
Parenting
fromNew York Post
2 months 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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.
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