Children's Health - Page 13

October 9, 2025

RFK Jr shocked over pregnant moms protesting Trump with Tylenol: 'Pathological'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticizes pregnant mothers taking Tylenol to protest Trump, claiming the pain medication could pose autism risks during pregnancy.

October 8, 2025

Vaccine debate heats up as officials weigh splitting combined MMR into single doses

Medical experts and vaccine maker Merck reject HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill's suggestion to split the MMR vaccine into individual measles, mumps and rubella shots.

October 5, 2025

Hidden infection kills millions of children each year as doctors warn of overlooked symptoms

Professor Elliot Long explains why sepsis in children is difficult to diagnose, with nearly 10% of cases missed in emergency rooms despite being treatable.

September 30, 2025

Eating blueberries earlier in life could ease allergies, strengthen immunity, new study finds

Researchers discovered that feeding babies freeze-dried blueberry powder improved gut bacteria and reduced respiratory problems compared to a placebo group.

September 24, 2025

Girl shot in head during Minneapolis church massacre making ‘miraculous’ recovery

The family of Sophia Forchas shares an update on the 12-year-old's recovery after she was critically injured in a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis.

September 24, 2025

Autism by the numbers: Experts share reasons for the dramatic surge in diagnoses

Autism diagnoses rose from 1 in 150 children in 2000 to 1 in 31 in 2022, sparking debate about whether this reflects better detection or a true increase in the disorder.

September 23, 2025

Melania Trump declares 'the moment is now' for new global children's initiative at UN

Melania Trump launched "Fostering the Future Together" at the U.N., a global coalition to promote children’s safety, education, innovation and technology.

September 22, 2025

Cancer drug could double as autism therapy, and is poised for FDA approval

The cancer medication leucovorin shows potential benefits for autism spectrum disorder, improving communication skills in some children, say administration health officials.

September 22, 2025

Trump ties autism to widely used over-the-counter drug

President Donald Trump revealed a major medical finding on autism Monday, after his administration has said that it would seek to understand the cause by September.

September 22, 2025

Four families are desperate to raise funds for their children’s paralyzing disease

Four American families aim to raise $1.15 million by October to fund a phase 3 gene therapy trial for their children with SPG50, a rare genetic disease.