Children's Health 1 day ago Babies born during COVID-19 pandemic tied with lower IQ, study suggests Preliminary findings by U.S. researchers suggest children born during the COVID-19 pandemic show lower IQ scores than those who were born before January 2020, but the underlying causes are still unknown.
Coronavirus 2 days ago CDC: Kids’ long COVID often involves fatigue, headache Children experiencing lingering symptoms weeks to months after initial COVID-19 infection, or so-called long COVID, most often face fatigue and headache, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said during a White House briefing.
Children's Health 2 days ago Transgender surgery for children constitutes child abuse, Texas commissioner rules Jaime Masters, commissioner of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, determined that genital transgender surgery constitutes child abuse under Texas law.
MENTAL HEALTH 2 days ago Suicide Prevention Lifeline will be printed on student ID cards in several states Teen suicide rates have been rising recently, and some states are trying to make it easier for students to get help, right in the palm of their hand.
Coronavirus 3 days ago Researchers find 'clue' behind rare, coronavirus-linked inflammatory illness in kids A team of researchers from Mount Sinai claimed to have discovered an “important clue” behind a rare, potentially serious coronavirus-related inflammatory illness in children, called MIS-C.
Virginia 3 days ago Child, 5, in Virginia dies after possibly being left in car for 'several hours' in 93-degree heat A 5-year-old child in Virginia died after being found unresponsive inside a hot car Tuesday afternoon while temperatures were in the 90s, according to police.
Coronavirus 4 days ago Doctors warn against comparing COVID-19, seasonal flu while kids await vaccine While the coronavirus and the seasonal flu share similarities, health experts say the two viruses shouldn’t be compared, especially with the back-to-school season underway.
Coronavirus 4 days ago Kids could 'commit murder' by not wearing masks in school, Oklahoma school board member says A local school board member in Oklahoma said Monday that she's worried small children might "murder" each other by spreading the coronavirus without wearing masks.
Coronavirus 4 days ago Pediatrics group urges FDA OK of COVID-19 vaccines in younger kids The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging the FDA to quickly expand authorization of COVID-19 vaccines to younger age groups, citing rising cases due to the fast spreading delta variant and risk of poor outcomes following infection.
US 4 days ago High trust in doctors, nurses in US: AP-NORC poll Most Americans have high trust in doctors, nurses and pharmacists, a new poll finds.
