Children's Health - Page 20

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

There is nothing compassionate about providing so-called gender-affirming care

September 22, 2025

There is nothing compassionate about providing so-called gender-affirming care

28 lawsuits have targeted gender-affirming care providers, while concerns continue about medical treatments for transgender youth, including puberty blockers and surgeries.

DC watchdog sues for docs on ‘modern-day Tuskegee Experiments’ giving transgender Rx to youth

September 18, 2025

DC watchdog sues for docs on ‘modern-day Tuskegee Experiments’ giving transgender Rx to youth

Oversight Project files lawsuit demanding release of Obama-era study examining long-term effects of puberty blockers on transgender children and teens.

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight

September 13, 2025

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight

Global childhood obesity rates tripled from 2000-2022 according to UNICEF, with ultra-processed foods and junk food marketing fueling the epidemic in 190 countries.

Whole milk makes a comeback in new MAHA children's health strategy

September 9, 2025

Whole milk makes a comeback in new MAHA children's health strategy

A new MAHA health strategy for kids aims to bring back whole milk in schools and sets out over 120 reforms, covering areas like food labeling, nutrition and water safety.

Christian music star Lauren Daigle brings online child safety fight to Capitol Hill, backs STOP CSAM Act

September 9, 2025

Christian music star Lauren Daigle brings online child safety fight to Capitol Hill, backs STOP CSAM Act

Grammy-winning artist Lauren Daigle advocates for the STOP CSAM Act on Capitol Hill, pushing bipartisan legislation to combat child sexual exploitation online.

Trump stands by RFK Jr. after heated Senate hearing: ‘I like the fact that he’s different’

September 4, 2025

Trump stands by RFK Jr. after heated Senate hearing: ‘I like the fact that he’s different’

President Donald Trump stood by HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. after he faced an intense grilling from senators on Thursday, telling reporters, “I like the fact that he’s different."