Children's Health - Page 3

EXCLUSIVE: Michigan House speaker calls for answers over $300M taxpayer-funded Rx Kids program

August 6, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Michigan House speaker calls for answers over $300M taxpayer-funded Rx Kids program

Michigan House Republicans cut future funding for Rx Kids after questioning its voter registration ties and payments to undocumented recipients.

Florida 3-year-old dies after tragic incident involving common play toy at babysitter's house

August 4, 2026

Florida 3-year-old dies after tragic incident involving common play toy at babysitter's house

A 3-year-old girl was found unresponsive with her head trapped inside a toy kitchen at a babysitter's home in Boynton Beach, Florida, police said.

Unearthed data ignites fraud concerns amid Medicaid's $5B autism therapy boom

August 3, 2026

Unearthed data ignites fraud concerns amid Medicaid's $5B autism therapy boom

Medicaid paid over $5.15 billion for ABA therapy between 2018 and 2024, and prosecutors are now targeting alleged fraud schemes worth tens of millions.

Early eating habits could have lasting effects on dementia risk, study suggests

August 2, 2026

Early eating habits could have lasting effects on dementia risk, study suggests

A study of about 64,000 people found that lower sugar intake during pregnancy and early life was linked to up to 23% lower dementia risk decades later.

Lifeguards save young boy, 5 years old, as he's pulled unconscious from ocean

August 2, 2026

Lifeguards save young boy, 5 years old, as he's pulled unconscious from ocean

Two lifeguards working at Silver Beach, in Volusia County, Florida, are responsible for rescuing a young child who was pulled unconscious from the ocean during a summer trip.

Toddler's tragic death sparks manslaughter charges after alleged poisoning

July 30, 2026

Toddler's tragic death sparks manslaughter charges after alleged poisoning

Police say the toddler's lips turned blue, and she suffered a seizure after ingesting kratom pills, but neither adult called 911 or sought medical care.

California mom welcomes baby in Jack in the Box parking lot after little girl couldn't wait

July 30, 2026

California mom welcomes baby in Jack in the Box parking lot after little girl couldn't wait

Michelle Cisneros says she was discharged from a local hospitall twice before delivering baby Valentina in a Jack in the Box parking lot in Orange County.

MARTHA MACCALLUM, KELLY McKENNA: America's next 250 years begin on the playground

July 27, 2026

MARTHA MACCALLUM, KELLY McKENNA: America's next 250 years begin on the playground

The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its recess policy with over 100 studies showing play time supports learning, mental health and more.

Too much screen time may trigger lasting brain delays, top health official warns

July 26, 2026

Too much screen time may trigger lasting brain delays, top health official warns

Federal health officials unveil "the 5 Ds" framework to help parents combat screen addiction and protect children's attention, memory and language skills.

California authorities search for 2 children allegedly abducted by father, fear for their safety

July 25, 2026

California authorities search for 2 children allegedly abducted by father, fear for their safety

Solomon and Marozhina Sukonick were last seen in Lancaster with their father, and authorities say there is concern for the abducted children's well-being.