Children's Health - Page 34

October 9, 2024

Texas babysitter’s dogs attack toddler and teenager left alone in her care: Sheriff

Heather Rodriguez, 36, allegedly left the children alone in her home for unknown reasons, and that's when her four XL American bullies attacked them.

October 8, 2024

Melania Trump says Barron autism rumors caused ‘irreparable damage’

Melania Trump is speaking out in her new memoir about previous rumors that her son, Barron Trump, has autism. Psychologists weigh in on the potential harms of publicly speculating about neurodivergent symptoms.

October 7, 2024

Vaccine exemptions are rising among kindergarteners, CDC reports

A growing number of kindergarteners are starting school without vaccinations due to rising exemptions, according to new data from the CDC. Doctors weigh in.

October 7, 2024

Down Syndrome Awareness Month: 5 key questions answered

Down Syndrome Awareness Month is recognized through October. Here's everything you need to know about the condition that impacts hundreds of thousands of people around the world.

October 6, 2024

Lack of sleep during pregnancy could impact baby's development, study reveals

New research found that short sleep duration in pregnant women can lead to neurodevelopmental delays in their children after they are born. Experts discuss the risks and how to prevent them.

October 5, 2024

Ultra-processed foods make up 60% of America’s diet, who's at biggest risk

Research shows how much processed foods Americans eat and the dire health consequences. Registered dietitian nutritionist Ilana Muhlstein offers tips for parents to improve their kids' diets.

October 3, 2024

Johnny Depp visits children’s hospital dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow in ‘magical moment’

Actor Johnny Depp, dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow from the popular “Pirates of the Caribbean" film series, dropped into a children's hospital in Spain, much to the delight of young patients.

September 30, 2024

COVID lockdowns led to spike in kids’ vision problems, 1 in 3 now nearsighted, study finds

Up to 30% of children and teens across the world were nearsighted in 2023, a new study has revealed. Experts share potential reasons and how to curb the spike.

September 27, 2024

Swiss court takes trans child away from parents over their objections to puberty blockers

Parents living in Switzerland say they are in the fight of their lives after a court removed their trans teenager to government custody following their objection to placing her on puberty blockers.

September 24, 2024

'Abusive': Pediatrician group's support for trans therapies rebuked by state AGs

A group of state attorneys general is urging the American Academy of Pediatrics to withdraw support for transgender procedures on minors, citing concerns over medical safety.