Children's Health - Page 110

UK optometrist saves young niece's life after spotting cancer during an eye test

April 7, 2023

UK optometrist saves young niece's life after spotting cancer during an eye test

A two-year-old in the U.K. was saved by her aunt who spotted a concerning twinkle in her eye — which turned out to be a rare type of eye cancer. The child is now doing well.

Detroit-area superintendent resigns over 5G antenna protests

April 6, 2023

Detroit-area superintendent resigns over 5G antenna protests

Wyandotte, Michigan, school superintendent Catherine Cost resigned Wednesday after coming under local scrutiny for 5G phone antennas installed near an elementary school playground.

Mother of Indiana toddler who shot self strikes plea deal

April 6, 2023

Mother of Indiana toddler who shot self strikes plea deal

Abigail Rodriguez, 29, of Portage, Indiana, whose two-year-old daughter accidentally shot herself on Feb. 7, has been offered a potential plea deal by prosecutors.

Maine mom sues school district for helping teen transition without her consent

April 6, 2023

Maine mom sues school district for helping teen transition without her consent

Amber Lavigne of Newcastle, Maine, is suing her school district for allegedly helping her daughter undergo a social gender transition without consulting her first.

California school board votes to uphold so-called 'parental secrecy policy' for transgender students

April 6, 2023

California school board votes to uphold so-called 'parental secrecy policy' for transgender students

The Chico Unified School Board voted to uphold a policy that says school staff should not reveal a transgender student's gender identity to their parents without the child's permission.

Executives concealed distribution of faulty lead tests, federal prosecutors claim

April 5, 2023

Executives concealed distribution of faulty lead tests, federal prosecutors claim

Three former Magellan Diagnostics executives are accused of deliberately concealing its distribution of defective lead tests, returning falsely low results from thousands of children.

Indiana Gov. Holcomb greenlights trans procedure ban for minors

April 5, 2023

Indiana Gov. Holcomb greenlights trans procedure ban for minors

Republican Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Wednesday signed a bill banning transgender therapies and procedures for minors, joining at least 12 other states that have done so.

Biden admin slammed for 'breathtaking' proposal slashing dairy access for low-income moms, kids

April 5, 2023

Biden admin slammed for 'breathtaking' proposal slashing dairy access for low-income moms, kids

The Biden administration has been met with bipartisan pushback for a proposal that would slash dairy access for low-income families that rely on government aid.

Florida Senate passes DeSantis-backed bill banning transgender treatments for minors

April 5, 2023

Florida Senate passes DeSantis-backed bill banning transgender treatments for minors

The Florida Senate on Tuesday approved legislation that would ban transgender treatments, also called "gender-affirming care," for minors in a party-line vote with Democrats opposed.

Former Army major, wife face fourth sentencing for foster childrens' extensive abuse

April 4, 2023

Former Army major, wife face fourth sentencing for foster childrens' extensive abuse

Former Army Major John Jackson and wife Carolyn, both of New Jersey, will be sentenced for a fourth time in a lengthy child abuse case.