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#hip-dysplasia
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
NYC parents

At least 1,800 children to be called for medical review as audit reveals high number of unnecessary hip dysplasia surgeries in two hospitals

fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
NYC parents

At least 1,800 children to be called for medical review as audit reveals high number of unnecessary hip dysplasia surgeries in two hospitals

fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Relax guidance for meat three times a week in English schools, says charity

It's worrying that children are eating so much processed meat, especially in schools, where meals should be nourishing. The government should review the Government Buying Standards for Food and School Food Standards to ensure they align with the latest health and sustainability recommendations.
UK politics
#immigration
NYC parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
17 hours ago

Doctors say 4-year-old Children's Hospital patient could die within days if deported

A mother speaks out about her daughter's urgent medical needs amid deportation fears.
4-year-old Sofia depends on ongoing care to survive, with family facing self-deportation.
NYC parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
17 hours ago

Doctors say 4-year-old Children's Hospital patient could die within days if deported

A mother speaks out about her daughter's urgent medical needs amid deportation fears.
4-year-old Sofia depends on ongoing care to survive, with family facing self-deportation.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

4-year-old Bakersfield girl facing deportation could die within days of losing medical care

Immigration status threatens life-saving treatment for a medically fragile child in the U.S.
#public-health
NYC parents
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Doctors try to stop under-eights drinking slushies

Children under eight should avoid glycerol-containing slushy drinks to prevent serious health risks, according to new research.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | The Texas Measles Outbreak Is Even Scarier Than It Looks

The Texas measles outbreak highlights the severe long-term risks of the virus, far beyond immediate fatalities.
Public health
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

What the Trump White House Is Doing to Our Kids' Health

The U.S. is withdrawing support from international public health programs, impacting children's health domestically and internationally.
Public health
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

We Read RFK's MAHA Report So You Don't Have To

The MAHA Report identifies key factors affecting children's health, notably ultra-processed food consumption.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

When adults reject vaccines, children pay the price

The debate on healthy choices and vaccines raises concerns over public health and parental decisions regarding children's wellbeing.
NYC parents
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Doctors try to stop under-eights drinking slushies

Children under eight should avoid glycerol-containing slushy drinks to prevent serious health risks, according to new research.
Coronavirus
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | The Texas Measles Outbreak Is Even Scarier Than It Looks

The Texas measles outbreak highlights the severe long-term risks of the virus, far beyond immediate fatalities.
Public health
fromtime.com
3 weeks ago

What the Trump White House Is Doing to Our Kids' Health

The U.S. is withdrawing support from international public health programs, impacting children's health domestically and internationally.
Public health
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

We Read RFK's MAHA Report So You Don't Have To

The MAHA Report identifies key factors affecting children's health, notably ultra-processed food consumption.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

When adults reject vaccines, children pay the price

The debate on healthy choices and vaccines raises concerns over public health and parental decisions regarding children's wellbeing.
#surgery
SF parents
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Probe into children's hip surgery scandal could look back 15 years

Concerns are rising over a potential scandal regarding unnecessary hip dysplasia surgeries performed on children since 2010.
NYC parents
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Parents take issue with calls to hip dysplasia surgery helpline being recorded

A helpline for parents revealed high rates of potentially unnecessary hip dysplasia surgeries, raising concerns about oversight and patient safety.
SF parents
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Probe into children's hip surgery scandal could look back 15 years

Concerns are rising over a potential scandal regarding unnecessary hip dysplasia surgeries performed on children since 2010.
NYC parents
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Parents take issue with calls to hip dysplasia surgery helpline being recorded

A helpline for parents revealed high rates of potentially unnecessary hip dysplasia surgeries, raising concerns about oversight and patient safety.
#gaza
NYC parents
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

It Should Not Be Controversial to Plead for Gaza's Children

The Gaza region faces severe famine risks due to delays in humanitarian aid, with children suffering the most from the blockade.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

29 children have starved to death in Gaza in recent days and thousands more are at risk, health minister warns

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening, with recent reports of children dying from starvation.
Health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Acute child malnutrition in northern Gaza doubles in one month, UNICEF says

Gaza faces a malnutrition crisis affecting young children, worsened by the blockade preventing essential aid.
Acute malnutrition has surged dramatically among children in Gaza since the beginning of the conflict.
#chronic-illness
fromtime.com
6 days ago
Public health

What the New Make America Healthy Again' Report Says About Children's Health

fromtime.com
6 days ago
Public health

What the New Make America Healthy Again' Report Says About Children's Health

#food-safety
SF food
fromtime.com
1 month ago

RFK Jr. To Phase Out Artificial Food Dyes

FDA to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in food by 2026 to enhance children's health.
fromKqed
1 month ago
SF food

RFK Jr. Announced a Phase-Out of 'Poisonous' Food Dyes. Critics Say the Plan Lacks Teeth | KQED

SF food
fromtime.com
1 month ago

RFK Jr. To Phase Out Artificial Food Dyes

FDA to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in food by 2026 to enhance children's health.
fromKqed
1 month ago
SF food

RFK Jr. Announced a Phase-Out of 'Poisonous' Food Dyes. Critics Say the Plan Lacks Teeth | KQED

#toxic-chemicals
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Study: Children Exposed To Brain-Harming Chemicals From Mattresses

Mattresses and bedding for infants and children release harmful chemicals linked to serious health risks.
NYC parents
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

Study: Children Exposed To Brain-Harming Chemicals From Mattresses

Mattresses and bedding for infants and children release harmful chemicals linked to serious health risks.
#parenting
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Mary McCarthy: I was resigned to getting my 12-year-old a smartphone, but parent-led movement has given me the power to say no

Parents are uniting to delay children's access to smartphones and social media until after primary school.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

A 5-year-old with cochlear implants wanted a break from his mom ... so he muted her

5-year-old Cooper Carlson, who is profoundly deaf, humorously expressed the need for a break from talking, highlighting the challenges of communication.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Mary McCarthy: I was resigned to getting my 12-year-old a smartphone, but parent-led movement has given me the power to say no

Parents are uniting to delay children's access to smartphones and social media until after primary school.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

A 5-year-old with cochlear implants wanted a break from his mom ... so he muted her

5-year-old Cooper Carlson, who is profoundly deaf, humorously expressed the need for a break from talking, highlighting the challenges of communication.
NYC parents
fromABC7 New York
2 weeks ago

'Protect Our Children: In Safe Hands' spotlights healing kids in crisis

Children's hospitals play a pivotal role in healing, as shown through inspiring stories featured in the WABC-TV special.
Alternative medicine
fromtime.com
1 week ago

A Baby Receives the First Customized CRISPR Treatment

CRISPR technology shows potential in customized gene therapy for rare diseases, specifically in treating a patient with liver mutations.
#community-support
Fundraising
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

Parents help sick children's wishes come true with 10k donation

Kids Inc raised over $10,000 for the Dream Factory, supporting children with life-threatening illnesses. The charity is at risk without public funding.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Fundraising

'This is my favourite time of the year' - Irish sisters on a mission to provide 1,500 Easter eggs to children in hospital

Fundraising
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
2 months ago

Parents help sick children's wishes come true with 10k donation

Kids Inc raised over $10,000 for the Dream Factory, supporting children with life-threatening illnesses. The charity is at risk without public funding.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago
Fundraising

'This is my favourite time of the year' - Irish sisters on a mission to provide 1,500 Easter eggs to children in hospital

#obesity
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Child obesity clinics seeing BMIs over 50

Children from deprived areas are disproportionately referred to NHS excess weight clinics, often with complex health needs.
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Child obesity clinics seeing BMIs over 50

Children from deprived areas are disproportionately referred to NHS excess weight clinics, often with complex health needs.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Getting Dirty Can Improve Your Immune System

Excessive cleanliness may hinder immune system development, leading to increased allergies and autoimmune disorders.
Exposure to pets and dirt can positively influence children's health.
#family-support
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

This New Kids' Snack Has Become My After-School Savior

Get'ems! is a new line of snacks from Gerber that combines nutritional benefits with fun flavors, appealing to both kids and parents alike.
SF food
Parenting
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill apologises to children affected by surgical spring scandal

Children in care were failed due to inadequate safeguarding measures, leading to unnecessary surgeries and the use of unapproved medical devices.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPoynter
2 months ago

RFK Jr. questions antidepressants for kids. What do we actually know about SSRIs? - Poynter

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called attention to psychiatric medications for children, particularly SSRIs, amidst controversy over their safety and implications for mental health.
Parenting
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Can a baby struggle with their mental health? How this hospital is helping L.A.'s youngest

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is expanding mental health care for families of infants to strengthen bonds and address critical developmental needs.
Mental health
fromPoynter
2 months ago

RFK Jr. questions antidepressants for kids. What do we actually know about SSRIs? - Poynter

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has called attention to psychiatric medications for children, particularly SSRIs, amidst controversy over their safety and implications for mental health.
Parenting
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Can a baby struggle with their mental health? How this hospital is helping L.A.'s youngest

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is expanding mental health care for families of infants to strengthen bonds and address critical developmental needs.
fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk
1 month ago

Park in Walthamstow reopens playground after 250k refurbishment

I'm delighted to officially open this fantastic, newly refurbished play area to local children and families. Lloyd Park is an incredibly busy destination which attracts more than two million visits a year and the playground here is a large part of its popularity.
London politics
#trump-administration
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

E.P.A. Set to Cancel Grants Aimed at Protecting Children From Toxic Chemicals

Trump administration to cancel grants for research on rural children's environmental hazards.
US news
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Emergency Food for 3 Million Children Is Stuck in DOGE Limbo

The Trump administration quietly canceled lifesaving foreign aid for starving children, contradicting promises of restoration after backlash from Tesla's Elon Musk.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

E.P.A. Set to Cancel Grants Aimed at Protecting Children From Toxic Chemicals

Trump administration to cancel grants for research on rural children's environmental hazards.
US news
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Emergency Food for 3 Million Children Is Stuck in DOGE Limbo

The Trump administration quietly canceled lifesaving foreign aid for starving children, contradicting promises of restoration after backlash from Tesla's Elon Musk.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
1 month ago

There's Something Horrifying in Your Toothpaste

A staggering 90% of toothpaste brands tested contain toxic metals, prompting concerns over child safety.
Household toothpaste brands, including those for kids, contain lead and other heavy metals.
NYC parents
fromCbsnews
1 month ago

1 heart transplant saves 3 young children in New York City

Doctors saved three children's lives with a split-root domino heart transplant in New York City.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Kids could be breathing in plasticizer chemicals from their mattresses, new study suggests | CBC News

Miriam Diamond stated, "Kids inhale 10 times more air than adults, so that gives the opportunity to be exposed to airborne chemicals a lot more than adults."
NYC parents
Mental health
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

I'm a cardiologist - this overprescribed drug taken by millions of people is toxic for your heart

The long-term use of ADHD stimulant medications poses potential cardiovascular risks that may have been overlooked by the FDA.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Cuddly toys harbour TWICE as many germs as average toilet seat

Researchers from MattressNextDay found that the average teddy bear harbours twice as many germs as the average toilet seat, including harmful bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus and E. coli.
Pets
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

We're Physical Therapists. This Is Our No. 1 Unexpected Pooping Hack.

"What's going on here is you are engaging the diaphragm and pelvic floor muscles in a way that helps with pushing," explained Lalitha McSorley, the owner, lead physical therapist and pelvic floor therapist at Brentwood Physio. "It also helps relax your lower abdomen during a bowel movement."
Mental health
#environmental-policy
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: Children, Parents & Grandparents Call for Hochul to Move Faster on Climate Action

Parents feel powerless to prevent pollution affecting their children's health and call on government action for effective climate legislation.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: Children, Parents & Grandparents Call for Hochul to Move Faster on Climate Action

Parents feel powerless to prevent pollution affecting their children's health and call on government action for effective climate legislation.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
2 months ago

IKEA Canada brings sleep poverty awareness through installation, donation - Yanko Design

In their research, IKEA Canada found that almost 500,000 children in the country suffer from sleep deprivation due to various reasons, specifically economic conditions.
NYC parents
Everyday cooking
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

Will 'dinosaur time' really help kids eat more greens? These parents swear by it

Engaging kids in the 'dinosaur time' TikTok challenge makes eating vegetables fun and effective through imaginative play.
NYC music
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Video. Laughter and samba: Carnival comes to Rio's little patients

Read the article demonstrates the uplifting power of performances in hospitals, showcasing joy and community spirit for young patients.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 months ago

14,000 children waiting to access disability services as Norma Foley admits 'we need a better model'

Children face years of waiting for treatment due to the flawed 'assessment-of-need' system.
Boston Bruins
fromBlue Seat Blogs
2 months ago

Band of Parents and Blue Seat Blogs: Play Like A Pro Charity Game - Blue Seat Blogs

Band of Parents raises funds for neuroblastoma research to improve survival rates for children.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

World's oldest llama enjoys comforting chronically ill children in North Carolina

"He really gets to help campers come out of their shell when they interact with him... they just realize how sweet he is."
LA Dodgers
#screen-time
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Every hour children spend on screens raises chance of myopia, study finds

Increased screen time significantly raises the risk of myopia in children and adolescents, with a clear correlation observed between hours spent on devices and severity of the condition.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Every hour children spend on screens raises chance of myopia, study finds

Increased screen time significantly raises the risk of myopia in children and adolescents, with a clear correlation observed between hours spent on devices and severity of the condition.
Public health
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Mass. officials issue warning about pediatric flu complications

Massachusetts sees a possible rise in children's neurological complications from influenza, prompting an advisory for healthcare providers.
Coronavirus
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

COVID shots protect kids from long COVID-and don't cause sudden death

Vaccination significantly reduces the risk of developing long COVID in children.
Concerns about vaccines causing sudden cardiac events in young athletes have been dispelled by new research.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Smiles and Grins' Free Guides for Parents: Oral Care for Kids with Special Needs

Children with special healthcare needs face unique challenges regarding dental care, emphasizing the importance of tailored pediatric dentistry.
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