HEALTH 3 mins ago Melania Trump speaks out about how autism rumors affected her son: ‘Irreparable damage’ Melania Trump is speaking out in her new memoir about previous rumors that her son, Barron Trump, has autism. Psychologists weigh in on the potential harms of publicly speculating about neurodivergent symptoms.
HEALTH 21 hours ago Vaccine exemptions are rising among kindergarteners, CDC reports A growing number of kindergarteners are starting school without vaccinations due to rising exemptions, according to new data from the CDC. Doctors weigh in.
HEALTH 21 hours ago Down Syndrome Awareness Month: 5 key questions answered Down Syndrome Awareness Month is recognized through October. Here's everything you need to know about the condition that impacts hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
HEALTH 2 days ago Lack of sleep during pregnancy could impact baby's development, study reveals New research found that short sleep duration in pregnant women can lead to neurodevelopmental delays in their children after they are born. Experts discuss the risks and how to prevent them.
HEALTH 3 days ago Ultra-processed foods make up 60% of America’s diet, who's at biggest risk Research shows how much processed foods Americans eat and the dire health consequences. Registered dietitian nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein offers tips for parents to improve their kids' diets.
HEALTH 5 days ago Johnny Depp visits children’s hospital dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow in ‘magical moment’ Actor Johnny Depp, dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow from the popular “Pirates of the Caribbean" film series, dropped into a children's hospital in Spain, much to the delight of young patients.
HEALTH September 30 COVID lockdowns led to spike in kids’ vision problems, 1 in 3 now nearsighted, study finds Up to 30% of children and teens across the world were nearsighted in 2023, a new study has revealed. Experts share potential reasons and how to curb the spike.
Children's Health September 27 Swiss court takes trans child away from parents over their objections to puberty blockers Parents living in Switzerland say they are in the fight of their lives after a court removed their trans teenager to government custody following their objection to placing her on puberty blockers.
POLITICS September 24 'Abusive': Pediatrician group's support for trans therapies rebuked by state AGs A group of state attorneys general is urging the American Academy of Pediatrics to withdraw support for transgender procedures on minors, citing concerns over medical safety.
HEALTH September 22 Virus linked to rare paralyzing illness in children could spike in US, wastewater data suggests Wastewater samples have shown elevated levels of a respiratory virus that has been linked to paralysis in some children, according to a report from WastewaterSCAN. Infectious disease experts weigh in.