Children's Health - Page 17

August 2, 2025

Octopus latches onto 6-year-old boy, refusing to release, mother says, showing footage of the child's injuries

Mother Britney Taryn said an octopus at an aquarium suctioned onto her son, refusing to release, leaving many scars on the child's arm.

July 31, 2025

Coffee choice stirs controversy when allergic child nearly takes a sip: 'Who was supervising her?'

A teenager's hazelnut coffee recently created a controversy when a friend's allergic sister attempts to drink it, prompting discussion about allergen safety and responsibility.

July 30, 2025

Doctor reveals the secret weapon against growing vaccine skepticism worldwide

Professor Margie Danchin addresses declining childhood vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy through trust-building strategies and community education programs.

July 28, 2025

World's most premature baby defies all medical odds to reach 1st birthday

Born 133 days early at University of Iowa Health Care, Nash Keen survived despite zero survival expectations, spending 198 days in the NICU before going home.

July 25, 2025

Death confirmed from rare and deadly 'brain-eating amoeba' in southern lake

A fatal case of brain-eating amoeba has been reported in South Carolina, with health officials advising swimmers to take precautions in warm freshwater.

July 25, 2025

Three-person IVF technique shown to prevent inherited genetic diseases

A new reproductive approach, three-person IVF, combines DNA from biological parents with mitochondria from egg donors, eliminating the risk of fatal metabolic diseases.

July 25, 2025

Major Connecticut hospitals begin 'winding down' youth gender programs citing 'evolving landscape'

Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and Yale New Haven Health sent out statements saying that they will be ending their gender treatments for youth patients.

July 19, 2025

DR. MARC SIEGEL: More bad news about our kids' health. Is Ozempic the solution?

Pre-diabetes now affects as many as one-third of children ages 12-17. As a physician this is why Ozempic should still not be the first solution for most children's health issues.

July 18, 2025

Nicotine pouches pose alarming danger in US households, experts warn

A recent study reveals nicotine pouch ingestions among children under 6 increased by 763% from 2020 to 2023, posing greater poisoning risks than other nicotine products.

July 17, 2025

Prominent hospitals across America are halting gender surgeries and hormone treatments for minors

Major hospitals including Rush Medical Center halt gender surgeries and hormone treatments for youth under age 18 following President Trump's executive order against procedures for minors.